BARN NEWS
August 18, 2008:TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS, A Benefit for Albany Center Gallery: Saturday November 22nd from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Home Savings Bank Building (11 N. Pearl Street) in Downtown Albany.
TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS will be an extraordinary evening filled with decedent food prepared by The Lily and The Rose, ³Caterer to the Stars², fabulous people, and glamorous gift packages. As last year, guests will be encouraged to dress in vintage revival fashions, swing-dance the night away and mingle with some of the most creative people around.
This year, Albany Center Gallery will honor Dr. Joel Spiro with the Les Urbach Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedicated service to Albany Center Gallery since its inception.
For more information, contact Sarah Martinez at (518) 462-4775 or director@albanycentergallery.org
August 13, 2008:
Grand Street communityARTS presentsboardedUP! Closing Exhibition: Friday September 12 at 5pm (silent auction begins at 6pm)
At street level, the diverse and compelling art of boardedUP is engaging and accessible to the many residents and passers-by of a busy downtown intersection. The boardedUP exhibition has featured 40 artists across 5 months.
All works from BoardedUP were donated by the artists and will be available for silent auction. Funds raised from the auction will be used to support future communityART projects.
MORE INFO
August 11, 2008:
Capital Region Musicians Lend Talent for the 2008 BECAUSE WE CARE Health & Family Expo
Albany Barn, Inc., in partnership with the Salvation Army of the Capital Region and Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region, will present daily lunchtime performances by Capital Region musicians during the 2008 BECAUSE WE CARE Health & Family Expo.
Performances will feature musicians and groups representing a wide range of musical styles including Blues, Pop, Rock, Folk and Bluegrass in a stripped down acoustic format. All of the participating musicians have donated their time.
The music starts each day at 12pm and sets will last approximately one hour. All community and corporate friends are welcome to attend. The performance schedule is as follows:
12-Aug-2008 Idette & The Sunrunners
13-Aug-2008 Mike Thomas
14-Aug-2008 Bailey Quinn
15-Aug-2008 Ophelia Smiles
16-Aug-2008 J.Peter Yakel and Flood Road
19-Aug-2008 Laura Boggs
20-Aug-2008 Brothers of Intention
21-Aug-2008 Sean Madden
22-Aug-2008 Anthony K
23-Aug-2008 Wet Paint
The BECAUSE WE CARE Health and Family Expo is an annual program focused on ensuring at-risk children are well positioned to begin the school year healthy, happy and focused on achievement. Services to be provided will include: Family Health Screenings by St. Peterıs Health Care Services; Enrollment into public health care programs by Fidelis Care; Childrenıs Dental Health Screenings and Fluoride Treatments by the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile Program operated by St. Peterıs Health Care Services; Healthy Living and Eating programs presented by The Salvation Army, New York State Education Childrenıs Nutrition Program, Hannaford, Regional Food Bank of NENY, and American Cancer Society. Five hundred backpacks with school supplies and clothes will be distributed to participating youth courtesy of Fidelis Care, The Salvation Army, Ronald McDonald House Charities, and St. Peterıs Health Care Dental Services.
August 11, 2008:
CALL FOR ART: 1st Friday Second Anniversary Silent Auction
1st Friday Albany is celebrating its 2nd Anniversary on September 5th with a Celebration Gala! We're looking for works of art for the silent auction with the themes of mythos, magic, heaven & hell, eastern philosophy, art deco/1920's, the novel Steppenwolf. This is a fundraiser for 1st Friday and all artists who submit get in for free.
Click Here for the Call For Artists
July 15, 2008:
CALL FOR ENTRIES:
9th Annual Discard Avant Garb - October 5, 2008
Discard Avant Garb is a performance art/fashion show featuring pieces made solely from recycled materials. One piece may be submitted per individual artist or group.
To participate in the show or for more info, email Mary Panza at mp1968@aol.com
THE DEADLINE TO CONFIRM PARTICIPATION IS JULY 28th
May 28, 2008:
INTERCONNECTED RIVER WITHOUT BEGINNING OR END Gallery exhibits works from seven regional artists who explore the Hudson River and beyond. Albany Center Galleryıs upcoming River exhibit features Jane Bloodgood-Abrams, C. Ryder Cooley, Kristen DeFontes, Tom Nelson, Jan-Marie Spanard, Deborah Webster and John Whipple opens June 17 and runs until July 28.
May 9, 2008:
CALL FOR ENTRIES:
The Pride Show at Romaine Brooks Gallery, June 2008
Pride is Powerful. Pride is Personal. Pride is Beautiful. Whether specific or all-encompassing, Pride means something different to every individual. Itıs a look. Itıs an attitude. Itıs a way of life itıs a way to live. As an inspiration to artists, Pride is a potent symbol, rich with history and visually varied in its manifestations.
The Romaine Brooks Gallery at the Capital District Gay and Lesbian Center is currently accepting submissions for its annual Pride Show scheduled for June 2008. Up to three (3) pieces may be submitted for the entry fee of $20. Donıt Hide Your Pride show it off and express what it means to you. The Pride Show will run for the month of June.
To submit work, please send JPGıs and the dimensions of your pieces to rbg@cdglcc.org by May 23, 2008.
April 6, 2008:
TRASHION HITS TROY: CALL FOR ARTISTS & PERFORMERS:
Trashion will be held this spring at Revolution Hall as part of Troy Night Out - The After Party! Weıve got the DJ, the music, the energy now we need the ART!
All entries must be postmarked no later than April 25, 2008. For information about submitting, contact Colleen Skiff at (518) 274-8464 or info@fultonstreetgallery.org.
April 2, 2008:
CALL FOR ARTISTS:
Re:visit Summer of Love at Albany Center Gallery June 5 - 7
Albany Center Gallery seeks original artwork, 5x5 or 12x12 inch square donations for a three day mind-bending experience called Re:visit Summer Of Love to benefit Albany Center Galleryıs pursuit of promoting thoughtful contemporary art programming for the Mohawk Hudson Region.
Deadline Drop off deadline (not postmarked deadline) is May 31 by 5 p.m.
Inspiration: Re:visit Summer Of Love is inspired by The Sixties movement which was notorious for transcending culture and politics. Re:visit Summer Of Love is an interactive exhibition containing hundreds of psychedelic inspired CD and album cover size original artworks made and donated by established and emerging artists.
For more information, contact Sarah Martinez at (518) 462-4775 or director@albanycentergallery.org
March 27, 2008:
CALL FOR MUSICIANS:
Perform for Thousands at ART ON LARK - the Capital Region's Premiere Arts Festival - on June 21st!
This year, Art on Lark will be bigger than ever: Lark Street will be closed to traffic, admission is free, the expected attendance for the day is 20,000 people, and for the first time, we're taking local bands from street to stage. The music starts at 10am and goes all day.
5 Headliner Bands and 6 Solo Acoustic Performers (or acoustic Duos) will be chosen by the Art on Lark Committee.
Performance Details:
- Bands play 45-minute sets and receive a $125 honorarium.
- Acoustic performers play for 15 minutes between bands and receive a $25 honorarium.
- All bands and performers will be given table space to sell merchandise.
- Water will be provided.
- Sound support WILL be provided.
All styles of music welcome!
TO APPLY, DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION HERE
Submissions must be postmarked no later than Friday, May 2nd, 2008. Late submissions will not be accepted.
The final performance line-up will be determined by Friday, June 6, 2008.
E-mail info@albanybarn.org for more information.
March 15, 2008:
CALL FOR ENTRIES AND PROPOSALS:
Call for Entries:
³SKIN: Natureıs Wrapping Paper² - international juried exhibition. Juror: Larry Holle. Deadline: April 25, 2008.
E-mail info@fultonstreetgallery.org for more information and prospectus.
Call for Proposals:
Itıs trash, itıs fashion, itıs ³TRASHION," and now itıs gone couture with a designerıs challenge. Itıs all about the ensemble - wearable fashions made out of paper. Artists are invited to submit up to three designs to be considered for inclusion. Deadline for sketches: April 15th, 2008.
E-mail info@fultonstreetgallery.org for more information.
February 27, 2008:
30th Photography Regional CALL FOR ENTRIES:
Open to artists residing within a 150-mile radius of Albany over the age of 18, professional and non-professional, who use any photographic medium including digital and photo collage. All works must have been completed no earlier than 2006. Submission Deadline is Saturday, March 22. For more information, contact Sarah Martinez at (518) 462-4775 or director@albanycentergallery.org
February 24, 2008:
Albany Barn featured in the Daily Gazette:
Check out a great article by reporter Philip Schwartz HERE
February 6, 2008:
Applications sought for 'Sculpture in the Streets':
The Business Improvement District in downtown Albany, N.Y., is accepting applications from artists for the next installment of "Sculpture in the Streets."
Up to 20 large-scale, contemporary sculptures will be exhibited outdoors from June 2008 to April 2009. The sculptures are viewed by thousands of visitors, residents and workers downtown.
For information and a prospectus go to www.downtownalbany.org and click "News" or contact Bruce McEwing at 465-2143 ext. 12 or e-mail bmcewing@downtownalbany.org
Applications are due by 5 p.m. on March 10.
The program will again be presented by Kivort Steel of Waterford and produced by the downtown BID with curatorial assistance from the Albany Center Gallery and Peter Franck and Kathleen Triem of f:t Architecture + Design in Ghent.
January 9, 2008:
PERSONAL TRUTHS IN THE MIDST OF CHAOS AND UNCERTAINTY - Albany Center Gallery exhibits new works from two regional artists
Dorothy Englander and Michael Millspaugh at the Albany Center Gallery begins January 22 and closes March 1. Both artists will attend the opening reception on Friday February 1 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm in the gallery in conjunction with First Friday.
Dorothy Englanderıs works are abstract in nature. Her works reference landscape, biology, weather, objects, and symbols. ³I donıt approach making art as a means of literal translation, but rather as a vehicle capable of carrying its own truth in the midst of chaos and uncertainty. I use a light-hearted and playful technique that brings together the incongruous and the absurd².
Englander digitally copies, scans, clones, and manipulates her own images, creating a cumulative body of elements that are raw materials for new works. Englander starts producing her work by layering the collage, paint and ink in a deliberate way. As she continues to formulate her work, her process is more spontaneous and improvisational. The end result yields an overwhelming sense of freedom and the viewer is left making his or her own discoveries. Dorothy Englanderıs work has an overall healing presence that is captivating and whimsical. Englander received her M.F.A. from The University at Albany, State University of New York and a BS is Studio Art at Skidmore College. Her works are in numerous public collections including The Hyde Collection and, she has been actively exhibiting her work for over twenty-five years. She has most recently exhibited her work at the Columbia-Green Community College in Hudson, NY and the former Firlefanz Gallery in Albany, NY. She has been a teaching instructor, and has received numerous Fellowships for Artists Residencyıs such as the Vermont Studio Center, and the Contemporary Artist Center in North Adams, MA.
Michael Millspaugh plays with irony by using strong imagery, mostly of weaponry and flowers. Sometimes his works are humorous, and other times poignant. Millspaughıs visual metaphors reveal his own thought process and his place in the world. His autobiographical visual drawing explorations, dioramas and constructed wearable forms will be on display.
Michael Millspaugh has a B.S. from the College of St. Rose. Millspaugh also attended HVCC and the Universidad Complutense De Madrid. He has exhibited his works at Daily Grind in Troy, former LuLu's, the former Changing Spaces Gallery, Fulton Street Gallery, HVCC alumni show, Troy Night Outıs Vacant Building Project, Schenectady Art Night, Albany First Fridays, SUNY Cobleskill, and Union College Mandeville Gallery. He has received the NYFA S.O.S. Grant in 2006. Millspaugh resides in Schenectady. MORE INFO
January 8, 2008:
CALL FOR ART
The Lark Street BID is seeking art submissions about Lark Street. Accepted works will be displayed in the February 2008 1st Friday. Drop-off deadline is Friday January 25th. Email BID@larkstreet.org or call 434-3861 x3 for info. Selected pieces will be used in 2008 Lark St promotions.
January 7, 2007:
EDWOOD FILMFEST, THE PEOPLE'S FILM FESTIVAL, 2008 FESTIVAL TO PLAY FOR ONE WEEK AT THE SPECTRUM 8 THEATRE SEPTEMBER 19-25th, 2008
ewfilm ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF THE PEOPLE'S FILM SCHOOL TO CONTINUE ITS MISSION OF GROWING THE FILM ARTS WITHIN THE 100 MILE RADIUS OF THE CAPITAL REGION.
AWARD-WINNING SCREENWRITERS, CINEMATOGRAPHERS, DIRECTORS, ACTORS, EDITORS, COMPOSERS, PRODUCERS, SOUND AND LIGHTING DESIGNERS WILL CONDUCT SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
A CALL FOR 10-MINUTE ORIGINAL SCRIPTS WILL PROPEL THE EDWOOD FILMFEST SCRIPT CONTEST. JURY SELECTED SCRIPTS WILL WIN CASH PRIZES, SCRIPT DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION UTILIZING OUR PROFESSORS AND STUDENTS FROM OUR FILM SCHOOL, LEADING TO A FINAL PRODUCTION BEING EDITED IN HOLLYWOOD BY INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS OF SUCH FILMS AS "CAST AWAY", "THE POLAR EXPRESS", "CLOVERFIELD", "APOCALYPTO" AND "THANK YOU FOR SMOKING".
A FILM SCHOOL LIKE NO OTHER, DEVELOPING SUSTAINING SKILLS AND ORIGINAL VOICES, CLIMAXING WITH AN EXHUBERANTLY FESTIVE WEEK OF WORLD PREMIERE FILMS AND PARTIES, CELEBRATING THE BEST AND MOST INNOVATIVE IN SHORT FILM! THE EDWOOD FILMFEST WILL FEATURE THE BEST SHORT FILMS FROM ALL AROUND THE WORLD, AS WELL AS SHOWCASE AND AWARD FILMS MADE WITHIN 100 MILES OF THE CAPITAL REGION. MORE INFO
January 1, 2008:
Local Independent Films Get Week-Long Run at Madison Theater
When local filmmakers need to compete with Hollywood for screen space to show their films, what do they do? They go and buy-out an entire theater screen for a week. That is, if they can find a local theater willing to sell it to them.
During February 1st through February 7th, that's exactly what six local filmmakers will do at the Madison Theater in Albany. Jeff Burns, local filmmaker and organizer of the event, says, "We're taking a big risk that the local community wants to see something different: independently-produced films, written, shot, and edited in the Capital Region. This is a great alternative to big-budget, Hollywood films."
The event, called "Indies at the Madison ," is touted as "a collection of outstanding short films from local filmmakers." Burns and fellow local filmmaker Kevin Dobies initially discussed showing their two shorts at the Madison but then decided to do a larger scale event. They contacted four other filmmakers in the area and collected enough short films to make up a 90-minute program, which showcases the interesting, offbeat, and creative filmmaking taking place in the area. The films, ranging from comedy to intense drama, will screen together, like a normal full-length feature, in the Madison 's largest theater for the week.
The filmmakers hope to make enough from ticket sales to pay for the cost of the theater for the week and the promotional costs of putting on the show. Burns says, "We're confident that there are enough people in the area that love to see compelling, creative films to make this week-long run a success. Even though our films are low budget, they look professional, tell great stories, and feature extremely talented casts and crews. People will definitely get their money's worth."
The filmmakers arranged for a reduced ticket price of only $6, nearly half of what most local theaters charge. "We know people are taking a chance on local filmmakers," states Dobies, "and we want to make it easy for them to support our films. We appreciate it when people come to see what we've worked so hard to create."
"A run like this isn't about making money," muses Michalina Almindo, one of the filmmakers whose work will be shown. "It's about getting your film in front of audiences and seeing how your work is received." Almindo notes that local filmmakers often work on very low-budgets and tight schedules to perfect their craft and their films still must be good enough to compete with Hollywood fare.
"I think people would be surprised if they knew the amount of filmmaking taking place in the greater Capital Region area," Burns says. Several of the filmmakers, including Almindo, have larger projects in the works, some with international connections. "The area is a hot bed for independent filmmaking right now," Almindo notes. "There is a tremendous base of talent here and the filmmaking community is very supportive of each other's projects."
"Indies at the Madison" will include the short films Breaking Up, a story of unrequited love and poor cell phone reception, by Jeff Burns; Good and Clean, a comedy about romance, revenge, and recycling, by Kevin Dobies; Boxed In, a comedy about a woman who calls her daughter for computer help and learns more than she bargained for, by Joy E. Reed; Silver Lining, a contemporary drama about dealing with current events and the wondrous wisdom of children, by Ben Alpi; Four, a psychological thriller about lunatics taking over an asylum, by Michalina Almindo; and Waste of Candy, a drama about a restaurant owner's dilemma with an intoxicated couple who wants to drive with a small child, by Frank D'Andrea and Terry J. Field.
Joy E. Reed believes the variety of films is one of the most appealing parts of the screening: "If one film isn't your cup of tea, the next one might be right up your alley." Fellow filmmaker Ben Alpi adds, "This is a unique opportunity to see shorts films rarely seen on the big screen outside of film festivals. The added bonus is that these were made right here in the Capital Region."
Audiences will be treated to a special question and answer session with all the filmmakers at the Friday, February 1st and Saturday, February 2nd evening screenings. "It's a real treat to be at a screening of your own film," claims Terry J. Field. "The give and take with the audience is a rare and invaluable experience and helps you grow as a filmmaker." Field has screened his films at festivals around the country including the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, but he says he gets a special thrill from showing films in his own hometown. "With family and friends around, you hope you'll have at least a few people who might like your film," Field laughs.
Will the Capital Region see more of this type of programming? Jay Pregent, manager, and co-owner of the Madison Theater, believes that if audiences come out to see these screenings, local filmmakers will be encouraged to stage these kinds of events again: "As the manager of an independent theater, I'm always happy to work with local filmmakers and support their efforts. They rate as good as anything coming out of Hollywood." Pregent notes that past events are a good indicator: Tom Mercer's feature film UnCivil Liberties , produced and shot in the Capital Region, made more money during its March 2007 week run at the Madison than every film except 300. Pregent, Burns, and the other filmmakers feel this run will be just as successful and will set the stage for local filmmakers to bring their future works to the big screen.
"Indies at the Madison: A Collection of Outstanding Short Films by Local Filmmakers" will play several shows daily from February 1st through February 7th (except February 3rd) at the Madison Theater in Albany. The filmmakers will be present for Q&A after the Friday and Saturday evening screenings. For exact show times, call the Madison Theater at (518) 438-0040 or visit www.madison-theater.com The Madison Theater is located at 1036 Madison Avenue in Albany. MORE INFO
November 27, 2007:
UPSTATE MAGAZINE TO CELEBRATE NEW ISSUE WITH FUNDRAISER FOR ALBANY BARN
Albany, NY - On Saturday, December 8th, 2007, UPSTATE Magazine will celebrate the release of its seventh issue and launch the new UPSTATEmagazine.com with a benefit for local arts organization Albany Barn, Inc.,entitled "Rock Tease." Rock Tease will take place at Ballingers Night Club, located at 42 Howard St. in downtown Albany from 8pm to 11pm.
Rock Tease will feature live performances by art rockers, Whiskey & Spite, one-man electronic band, Jared Funari and post-punk revivalists, Severe Severe on Ballinger's new main-floor stage with Deejay Gyro in the upstairs lounge between sets. Local visual and performance artists, celebrities and fashionistas will also be on hand. Entry is free, but a $10 donation is suggested; all proceeds raised at the door will benefit Albany Barn, Inc.
UPSTATE Magazine, Upstate New York's only full color fashion magazine is entering its second year. The seventh issue will be the first sold by subscription only and produced in a new 9" x 9" format; it features renowned photographer Diana Diriwaechter and fashion spreads by Leif Zurmuhlen and international fashion photographer Kermit Hayes. UPSTATE Magazine is also launching a virtual publication, www.UPSTATEmagazine.com, to increase its presence in other markets.
UPSTATE Magazine's release events have raised thousands of dollars for local arts organizations including the Upstate Artists Guild, Albany Center Galleries and Grand Street Community Arts. Rock Tease is being made possible through the generosity of participating artists, PAMA and Ballingers Night Club.
November 25, 2007:
TIMES UNION ARTIST DATABASE
The Times Union is creating a database of artists within 100 mile radius of Albany. Free listing of individuals who make any kind of art that is for sale to the public.
Send the following info to smehalick@timesunion.com with words "artist database" in the subject line:
Name
Title (painter, jeweler, musician)
Web Site
Brief description of what you make/do (100 words or less)
A jpg image of your work, if applicable
Information on where you work is available for sale or how customers contact you if you don't have web site - such as address or phone # or information on galleries/shops where you work is available.
If you have questions, call Susan Mehalick at 454-5478
November 7, 2007:
Saratoga Springs' only communitywide arts festival is accepting applications from local artists interested in performing or exhibiting during the second annual SaratogaArtsFest, scheduled for June 13-15, 2008.
Artists interested in taking part in the festival can visit www.saratogaartsfest.org to fill out an application or can request an application by mail by calling 580-8010. All applications are due by Nov. 26.
November 7, 2007:
CALL FOR PERFORMERS FOR WINTER WONDERLARK (ON LARK STREET)
The Lark Street BID is seeking street performers, carolers and ice/snow artists for Winter WonderLARK on Dec 15 th. Email BID@larkstreet.org or call 434-3861 x3 for info.
CALL FOR ART
The Lark Street BID is seeking art submissions about Lark Street. Accepted works will be displayed for January 2008, opening 1st Friday January 4th. Selected pieces will be used in Lark Street promotions throughout 2008. Submission deadline is Friday Dec 21st. Email BID@larkstreet.org or call 434-3861 x3 for info.
October 13-14, 2007:
The Foundry Studios Internationale Residency Program in Cohoes, NY Invites Resident Artist Applications (deadline November, 1)
The Foundry Studios Internationale Residency Program, opened August 2007, consisting of 9 individual studios which can accommodate up to 20 artists. The studios are occupied by the Founding Resident Artists, Lynne Allard and Jesse Matulis and seven Principal Resident Artists. Currently, there are studio residency opportunities available for up to an additional 10 artists.
The Foundry invites applications from contemporary visual artists, galleries, art museums, art colleges, art organizations, contemporary art spaces and cultural funding bodies for use of The Foundry Studios Internationale starting December 2007. The aim of the Residency Program is to open the way for artists in many fields and from many countries to gather together through appropriate forums, to work, to discuss and exchange ideas among artists and the public, and to contribute to each others development.
Open House from 1pm - 3pm at:
The Foundry Studios
95-97 Remsen St.
Cohoes, NY 12047
RSVP required to studios@thefoundrysite.com. Available for residency applicants & sponsors only.
For more information on The Foundry for Art Design + Culture programs, contact info@thefoundrysite.com or visit www.thefoundrysite.com
October 5, 2007:
Summer In The City Youth Talent Exhibition
On Friday, October 5th, 2007, the historic 1798 Ten Broeck Mansion will host the 4th annual ³Summer In The City² Youth Talent Exhibition as part of downtown Albanyıs 1st Friday monthly arts walk. Admission will be FREE and the 1st Friday Trolley will provide complimentary service to the Ten Broeck Mansion every 30 minutes from 5:00pm 9:30pm.
The Summer In The City Exhibition will celebrate the accomplishments of young people in Arbor Hill, showcasing performing arts, multimedia, poetry, cultural and political knowledge projects, and more created during the summer of 2007. The Exhibition will be on display until Friday, October 12th and can be viewed for free Monday through Friday from 9:30am 4pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 1pm 4pm.
³The fourth annual Summer in the City Exhibition once again provides an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments and creativity of the young people of Arbor Hill and other city neighborhoods. It promises to be an enlightening, heartwarming, and fun evening,² said the Hon. Barbara Smith, a Common Council Member from the Fourth Ward.
Members of the Arbor Hill community are coordinating the Summer In The City Exhibition with Albany Barn, Inc. and The Arbor Hill Implementation Team (AHIT). AHIT is composed of area stakeholders that include residents, elected officials, investors, not-for-profits, and institutions, who meet quarterly with City staff to guide and coordinate the ongoing implementation of the 2003 Arbor Hill Neighborhood Plan.
Summer in the City was founded in 2004 by the College of Saint Rose American Studies Program to help inform Arbor Hill families about summer programs for youth with an emphasis on cultural and educational activities. In addition to the exhibition, a ³Guide to Summer Activities for Youth in the Capital Region² is compiled and printed annually accompanied by program information and registration nights in the spring.
The 2007 Summer In The City Exhibition is made possible by the City of Albany, Mayor Gerald D. Jennings; City of Albany Local Development Corporation, Michael Yevoli, President; City of Albany Department of Development and Planning; Albany Barn, Inc.; with additional support from The College of St. Rose, Albany County Historical Association, Crasis D:zyne Event Organizing & Catering and Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Services.
For more information, CLICK HERE
September 28, 2007:
Historic Albany Foundation is seeking original artwork inspired by Albany's architecture with a new EXTENDED deadline of October 15, 2007
BUILT: Albany's Architecture Through Artists' Eyes art exhibit and silent auction will take place on Saturday, November 3, 2007, at the Cathedral of All Saints, 62 South Swan Street. A portion of the proceeds from the reception and art sales will benefit the Foundation's Vacant Building Initiative and Inventory.
The event is part of an effort to promote awareness of Albany's built environment and to raise funds for preservation efforts. While the work need not be representational, it should speak to the buildings of Albany's past, present & future and their impact on Albany's built and social environments. The Foundation will highlight the histories of selected buildings featured in the art.
Participating artists will receive 60% of the proceeds of any work displayed and sold at the event; the remaining 40% will benefit Historic Albany Foundation.
A cash prize of $500 will be awarded for Best in Show at the opening reception. This prize honors the late Nancy Hyatt Liddle in recognition of her vast contributions to and support of art and architecture in Albany.
This yearıs Honorary Chair will be Mr. William Kennedy. An Albany native, Mr. Kennedy has been awarded numerous literary honors and is hailed as one of Americaıs most accomplished novelists. Mr. Kennedy succeeded in putting Albany on Americaıs literary map with the novels including The Ink Truck (1969), Legs (1976), Billy Phelanıs Greatest Game (1978), Roscoe (2001) and most notably Ironweed (1983; National Book Award, Pulitzer Prize; film, 1987). A former reporter for the Albany Times Union, Mr. Kennedy has taught at the State University of New York at Albany since 1973.
This yearıs judges will be Sharon Bates, Director of Albany International Airport's Art & Culture Program and Robert McBride, renowned artist, Director of the Rockingham Arts & Museum Project and is also on the Board of Advisors for the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Accepted artists will receive one complimentary ticket (a $50 value) to the Built reception and silent auction. Additional tickets will be available to artists at a discount.
PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL HISTORIC ALBANY FOUNDATION FOR ENTRY FORM & FURTHER INFORMATION, 518-465-0876 x10 / built@historic-albany.org
For details visit http://historic-albany.org/built.html
September 27, 2007:
EDWOOD FILMFEST, THE PEOPLE'S FILM FESTIVAL, ONE WEEK ONLY AT THE SPECTRUM 8 THEATRE SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 4, 2007
The Edwood FilmFest is the Capital Region's best-known independent film festival. Movie fans and film buffs travel from all about the Hudson Valley, the Berkshires and Southern Vermont to Albany to view the latest efforts by local and national short film producers. Since its inception in 2000, the festival has grown steadily, graduating from back rooms at local taverns to the 2005 & 2006 shows at WAMC's Linda Norris Performing Arts Center. This year's festival, takes place September 28th through October 4th at the Spectrum8 Movie Theatre, renown as a showcase for independent national and international films.
The festival this year has three distinct film programs:
- The Short Film Contest will showcase films of 15 minutes or less.
- The Spotlight Filmmakers Show highlights the dynamic young filmmaker Jeff Knight and his thriller "A Gentle Art."
- 20 Microsodes - original 5 minute short films - produced from selected scripts submitted by the general public. Nearly the entire production of these selected scripts have come from the public's participation this summer as actors, set designers, make-up design, costumers, musicians, merchandisers, cinematographers, and producers. All footage, scoring and editorial notes were sent across the country to Hollywood where professional editors of such films as Analyze This, Polar Express, Apocalypto, Thank You For Smoking and Cast Away did all of the post-production work to ready the microsodes for their world-premieres at the Spectrum 8 Theatre in September.
Festival awards will be juried by Pulitzer Prize-winning author William Kennedy, "Honeymoon Killers" Writer/Director Leonard Kastle, Prize-winning Filmmaker Penny Lane, Capital Repertory Artistic Director Maggie Manicelli-Cahill, Professor Emeritus Ray Ortali, Houston Chronicle Film Critic Amy Biancolli, Spectrum8 Theatre Co-Owner Sugi Pickard and Film Critic Dan DiNicola.
Where / When:
- Thursday, Sep 27th: Opening Reception @ Noche Lounge 7-11pm
- Friday, Sept 28-Thursday Oct. 4: Films @ Spectrum 8 Theatre. 4 showings per day (12:30pm, 3:30pm, 6:30pm, 9:30pm)
- Friday, Sept. 28th: World Premiere Reception @ Avenue A 10pm-1am
- Saturday, Sept. 29th: Awards Cinema-Go-Go Party @ Washington Park Lakehouse 8pm-130am
- Thursday, Oct 4th: People's Award Show Closing Party @ Ballingers 7pm-12.
The Edwood Filmfest, the People's Film Festival.
For more details visit www.ewfilm.com
July 9, 2007:
HEALTHCARE FOR ARTISTS
Arts organization, Fractured Atlas, is currently working on a major healthcare initiative to be able to provide artists with access to healthcare all throughout NY State.
Fractured Atlas is currently in talks with GHI to have them develop a low-cost, full-featured plan for artists in Upstate New York. However, GHI has asked the we demonstrate evidence of the need for this insurance in the Upstate NY region by submitting a list of names and zipcodes.
A total list of about 2000-3000 names with corresponding zipcodes (the more the better) is needed in order to continue to move forward with GHI. Neither Fractured Atlas nor GHI will be contacting you. This list is basically functioning as a petition and the sooner it is compiled, the sooner change can be enacted.
If you are a creative artist in Upstate NY, and you'd like to help out, please email your name and zipcode to Marie Ortiz, Program Director-Healthcare, at marie.ortiz@fracturedatlas.org
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!
The Barn is continuously working to promote and produce community arts events in the Capital Region and we need your help for staffing and promotions! If you're interested in becoming a Barn Hand, please visit our Volunteer Page or email us at info@albanybarn.org
May 1, 2007:
At the Park Lunchtime Concert Series
6/5/2007 - 9/25/2007
This summer, the Downtown Albany BID invites you to have lunch with a brilliant line-up of local musicians and vocalists. Now in its fifth year, At the Park is a FREE lunchtime music series created by the BID to enhance the quality of life of all those who work in and visit downtown Albany.
Performances will take place Tuesdays, June 5 September 25 from 11:30am 1:30pm at Ten Eyck Courtyard on N. Pearl Street. (There is no performance scheduled for July 3. During the week of July 23, the concert will be on Thursday, July 26. In the event of rain, concerts will take place on the Friday following the scheduled performance.)
At the Park is presented by Citizens Bank, FYE and WNYT/NewsChannel 13 and sponsored by The Barn, Albany Local Development Corporation, Albany Parking Authority, B95.5FM, Clough Harbour & Associates, Metroland, Stewartıs Shops, Times Union and United Group of Companies.
For the full performance schedule and information about performers, CLICK HERE
April 25, 2007:
We are continuing to work on a possible home for The Barn in Albany's north end and we will be posting updates as we move forward.
So many of you have already written to us expressing your interest in live/work space, studio space and rehearsal space - THANK YOU - your input will help to make The Barn a reality.
If you are interested and you have not contacted us yet, we still want to HEAR from YOU:
PLEASE COMPLETE THE "LIVE/WORK IN THE BARN" FORM BY CLICKING HERE OR EMAIL US AT info@albanybarn.org
To learn more first, read on:
The Barn has worked with the Albany Housing Authority on preliminary architectural plans for the building in question. The apartments will all have private bathrooms & kitchens. They will be well lit and spacious (the average size is 743 square feet with some over 1000 square feet). Some have terrace access. Others have large lofts. All have off-street parking. We are anticipating rents starting at $550/mo with Heat and Hot Water included, though this is a preliminary number; all apartments will be priced as inexpensively as possible.
The first floor will include several large galleries, a significant performance space, cafe, dark room, work studios, rehearsal studios, a multimedia lab and more!
To demonstrate to the Housing Authority that there is demand for quality affordable artist housing in Albany, PLEASE COMPLETE THE "LIVE/WORK IN THE BARN" FORM HERE
NOTE: WE WILL NOT BE SHARING ANY NAMES OR CONTACT INFORMATION WITH OUTSIDE PARTIES - we are trying to show numbers and some description, but not specific individual prospects at this time.
EXPRESSING INTEREST IN AN APARTMENT IN NO WAY OBLIGATES YOU TO TAKE AN APARTMENT WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE.
October 5, 2006
The Barn in the Albany Times Union: Read The Article
August 1, 2006:
Welcome to the new albanybarn.org, where we'll be updating you on the latest developments with The Barn and other exciting arts activities around the Capital Region
A BARN RAISING FOR GROWING THE ARTS
Group wants to start an arts incubator building in Albany
By DANIELLE FURFARO, Staff writer
First published: Thursday, October 5, 2006
ALBANY -- Anyone familiar with the term "barn raising" knowns that it's about more than just building a structure. It's about building community.
That sense of community is the main premise behind the Albany Barn, a new creative arts incubator formed to help assist Capital Region artists and musicians.
"There are a lot of people here working very actively to create local work," said Jeffrey Mirel, head organizer of the nonprofit. "We wanted to do something that really created a home for some of the arts going on in Albany."
Now, after nearly two years of organizing concerts, gallery shows and benefits with its sister organization Rock2Rebuild, the Albany Barn is working on creating another kind of home -- an actual structure where artists can live, work and play.
For the past few months, Mirel has been working with the Albany Housing Authority to identify a large building that could be turned into a combination artist loft space/performance venue. One building he is considering is the former St. Joseph's Academy, a 36,000-square-foot structure on North Swan Street in the heart of Arbor Hill.
"The biggest problem right now with the Albany arts scene, that I hear all the time, is we need space to perform and space to display," said Mirel. "And there is a marketing problem. But there is no dearth of talent."
The Albany Housing Authority has commissioned a feasibility study for the building and found that it has three possible uses -- artist loft space, senior housing or regular housing.
"What we are trying to do with North Swan Street is turn it around," said Darren Scott, HOPE VI coordinator for the authority. "Five years ago, it was known for drug dealing and shootings. Now it's pretty quiet and we don't want that element to creep back in."
Since plans for the Barn are not yet finalized and the building will need a good deal of renovation, it will most likely be months before anyone could move any or any shows will be hosted at the locale. But Mirel is anticipating that the living units will be an average of 743 square feet, some will have terrace access and off-street parking will be available.
Mirel recently sent out calls for applications to get a feel for how many people would be interested and received about 70 responses.
Albany photographer and stylist Erin Pihlaja said living in an artist loft space would make it much easier for her to be successful in her field.
"To have a work and living space as a coop is the only way I can afford to do it," said Pihlaja, 29. "At this point, in order to house all my styling equipment, I'd have to go to work for someone else."
Mirel has taken his inspiration for the building project from AS220, a 21-year-old artist collective in Providence, R.I. That group started from humble beginnings, hosting concerts and shows at abandoned buildings.
"The idea was to create an unjuried, uncensored environment for artists to present their work in any medium," said Umberto Crenca, artistic director of AS220.
Over the years, AS220 has evolved into a well-known force that has contributed to the increase of high culture in the Providence area. That organization now owns two building in the city, including one that has everything from artist lofts and teaching spaces to a barber shop and cafe.
"This was a completely abandoned block," said Crenca. "We represented a kind of rare hope here. In terms of culture and vitality and hope, I'd like to think AS220 was kind of like the pilot light."
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