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The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery is a part of Skidmore College and located in Saratoga Springs, New York .

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24-842: The Tang, opened in 2000, was designed by architect Antoine Predock . Predock's design includes two major gallery wings (the Wachenheim Gallery and the Malloy Wing), two smaller galleries (the State Farm Mezzanine and the Winter Gallery), digitally equipped classrooms, and several event spaces. The Tang is nationally known for both its architecture and holdings, and its excellence has been recognized by The New York Times , Art in America , and Architectural Digest , among other publications. The Tang has

48-409: A collection of over 5,000 works, including pieces by Rembrandt van Rijn , Albrecht Dürer , Francisco de Goya , William Hogarth , Roy Lichtenstein , Wilhelmina Weber Furlong , Andy Warhol , Garry Winogrand , W. Eugene Smith , Eugène Atget , Dorothy Dehner , David Smith , Nayland Blake , and Nan Goldin . The museum also maintains extensive collections of art from Africa, South Asia, China, and

72-432: A margin of error of +/- $ 4,834) and the median family income was $ 55,330 (+/- $ 5,167). Males had a median income of $ 35,720 (+/- $ 3,968) versus $ 22,032 (+/- $ 3,611) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $ 30,181 (+/- $ 3,901). Approximately, 16.2% of families and 21.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 22.0% of those under the age of 18 and 18.5% of those ages 65 or over. As of

96-975: A short hiatus from academic life, he returned to UNM at age 21 to study architecture. Schlegel acted as an advisor to Predock throughout the latter's time in the UNM architecture program. Eventually, Schlegel told Predock that he had taken advantage of all that UNM had to offer and encouraged him to apply elsewhere. Predock did, and was accepted to Columbia University , where he obtained his B.A. in architecture. Predock established his first office in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1967. Other offices were established in California and Taipei . Predock and his firm planned, developed, and collaborated on over 100 buildings and projects. They were featured in over 60 exhibitions, 250 books, and over 1,000 publications. He also held various teaching positions at at least 14 universities, in

120-603: Is available for browsing in a small reading area at the museum. Antoine Predock Antoine Samuel Predock ( / ˈ p r iː d ɒ k / PREE -dok ; June 24, 1936 – March 2, 2024) was an American architect based in Albuquerque, New Mexico . He was the principal of Antoine Predock Architect PC, the studio he founded in 1967. Predock first gained national attention with the La Luz community in Albuquerque, New Mexico . The first national design competition he won

144-670: The Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Predock said his design was highly influenced by his connection to New Mexico. Antoine Samuel Predock was born in Lebanon, Missouri , on June 24, 1936. He considered himself an Albuquerque native, though he did not move there until college. Predock credits his mother, who had majored in liberal arts in college, for his artistic inclination, and his father, an engineer, for his technical interests. Predock first attended

168-686: The National Register of Historic Places . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 14.72 square miles (38.12 km ), of which 14.63 square miles (37.89 km ) is land and 0.09 square miles (0.23 km ) is water. Lebanon is along I-44 , and Routes 5 , 32 , and 64 as well as the historic Route 66 . The 2020 United States census counted 15,013 people, 6,053 households, and 3,784 families in Lebanon. The population density

192-560: The University of Missouri in Columbia School of Engineering, then the University of New Mexico , where he studied engineering, emulating his father. Although he was a successful and academically inclined student, Predock found little fulfillment in his studies in engineering. Upon completing a technical drawing course taught by Don Schlegel, an architecture professor at UNM, Predock began to reevaluate his career choices. After

216-532: The census of 2010, there were 14,474 people, 5,980 households, and 3,745 families living in the city. The population density was 989.3 inhabitants per square mile (382.0/km ). There were 6,728 housing units at an average density of 459.9 units per square mile (177.6 units/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 94.1% White , 1.3% African American , 0.6% Native American , 0.7% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 0.7% from other races , and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of

240-685: The Americas. The Tang has a program of contemporary scholarly exhibitions. Artists who have shown at the Tang include Kara Walker , Kiki Smith , Kate Ericson and Mel Ziegler , Trisha Brown , and Richard Pettibone . Among other recent exhibitions are "Brushing the Present: Contemporary Academy Painting from China", "From Pop to Now: Selections from the Sonnabend Collection", "The World According to

264-530: The Newest and Most Exact Observations: Mapping Art and Science", "Work: Shaker Design and Recent Art", and "Molecules that Matter". As was the desire of the founding director Charles Stainback, the Tang is committed to being an educational center above all else. Skidmore classes regularly meet in the galleries and classrooms, and groups from other schools visit to view exhibits and participate in activities. Tours, demonstrations, and other events are generally open to

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288-556: The United States and elsewhere. Predock's first marriage, to Jennifer Masley, ended in divorce. He married his second wife, Constance DeJong, in 2004. Predock was the father of two sons. Predock died from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis at his home in Albuquerque on March 2, 2024, at the age of 87. Lebanon, Missouri Lebanon is a city in and the county seat of Laclede County in Missouri . The population

312-404: The average family size was 2.91. In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.9 males. The median income for a household in the city

336-442: The city. The population density was 891.9 inhabitants per square mile (344.4/km ). There were 5,745 housing units at an average density of 421.6 units per square mile (162.8 units/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 95.99% White , 0.90% African American , 0.54% Native American , 0.50% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.42% from other races , and 1.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.65% of

360-569: The general public. In addition to visual arts exhibitions, the Tang often hosts plays, musical performances, and dance recitals. As a "teaching museum", the Tang offers students the opportunity to have hands-on experiences with the museum's collection by curating an exhibition. In addition to a periodic newsletter for members and supporters, the Tang publishes its own Opener series of small hardcover catalogs for many of its temporary exhibitions. The Tang also co-publishes exhibition catalogs with other museums and galleries. A selection of its publications

384-413: The population was under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.9 years. For every 100 females, the population had 89.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 82.0 males. The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $ 41,160 (with

408-409: The population. There were 5,132 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.0% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and

432-442: The population. There were 5,980 households, of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.4% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

456-502: Was $ 27,668, and the median income for a family was $ 36,509. Males had a median income of $ 27,657 versus $ 17,509 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 16,636. About 12.3% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 17.4% of those under age 18 and 18.0% of those age 65 or over. Public education in Lebanon is administered by Lebanon R-III School District, which operates Lebanon High School. The Lebanon Senior High School Girls Wrestling Team

480-424: Was 1,025.5 per square mile (395.9/km ). There were 6,729 housing units at an average density of 459.6 units per square mile (177.5 units/km ). The racial makeup was 89.38% (13,418) white , 1.36% (204) black or African-American , 0.58% (87) Native American , 0.82% (123) Asian , 0.05% (8) Pacific Islander , 1.16% (174) from other races , and 6.65% (999) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race

504-437: Was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.94. The median age in the city was 35.4 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.9% were from 25 to 44; 22.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 12,155 people, 5,132 households, and 3,181 families living in

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528-402: Was 4.7% (696) of the population. Of the 6,053 households, 36.8% had children under the age of 18; 42.8% were married couples living together; 34.1% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 31.3% consisted of individuals and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.0. 26.5% of

552-501: Was estimated at 15,013 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Laclede County. The Lebanon Micropolitan Statistical Area consists of Laclede County. Lebanon was founded in 1849. The community was named after Lebanon, Tennessee , the former home of many of the first settlers. Lebanon had many motels for travelers along Route 66 . The Ralph E. Burley House , Joe Knight Building , Laclede County Jail , Ploger-Moneymaker Place , and Wallace House are listed on

576-924: Was held by the Nelson Fine Arts Center at Arizona State University . Predock's work includes the Turtle Creek House, built in 1993 for bird enthusiasts along a prehistoric trail in Texas, the Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College , and a new ballpark for the San Diego Padres , Petco Park . He also worked on international sites such as the National Palace Museum Southern Branch in Southern Taiwan and

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