Did you know that the museum has an Oscar in its collection? Come see this iconic statue from 1932, learn about its recipient writer Edwin Burke, and then enjoy a screening of the winning movie Bad Girl (1931).
$10 per person
RSVP by 2/9 to Aine at (518) 463-4478 ext 408 or leader.nagya@albanyinstitute.org.
NOTE: This event has very limited space. Please sign up as soon as possible.
What is the 1791 Club? The Albany Institute of History & Art wants to work closer with 21-40somethings who are looking to engage with local art + history. Activities will take place on the second Wednesday of each month.
IMAGE: Oscar Statuette, Designed by George Stanley, 1929, Cast by the California Art Bronze Factory, Los Angles, California, USA, 1929-1932, Bronze with marble base, Inscribed: “ACADEMY FIRST WARD/TO/EDWIN BURKE/FOR/WRITING ADAPTATION/OF/BAD GIRL”, AND “Academy of Motion Picture/ arts and Sciences/First Award/1932”
Albany Institute of History & Art, bequest of Grace Baxter, Edwin Burke’s niece, 1979.31