Animation and Music
2026-05-07 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Opalka Gallery, The Sage Colleges, 140 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY, 12208, United States
THURS May 7, Animation and Music 7:00pm to 8:00pm
The Golem Trilogy, a stop-motion animation in three parts by Nathan Meltz, featuring live score by Steve Hammond, Adam Elabd, Mark Wolfe, and Nathan Meltz

BFA Reception
2026-05-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Opalka Gallery, The Sage Colleges, 140 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY, 12208, United States
FRI May 1 BFA Reception 5:00-7:00pm
Opening reception for BFA exhibition

Plastique
2026-04-18 12:00 - 17:00 | Opalka Gallery, The Sage Colleges, 140 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY, 12208, United States
March 17 – April 18 Plastique
An exhibition of artists from Project Vortex, an international collective of artists, designers, and architects actively focusing on the global problem of plastic pollution, curated by Aurora Robson. Free and open to the public.

An Afternoon of Jazz and Poetry Hosted by Stage & Stanza
2026-04-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Opalka Gallery, The Sage Colleges, 140 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY, 12208, United States
SAT April 11, 2:00pm-3:00pm An Afternoon of Jazz and Poetry
Hosted by Stage & Stanza host and poet Carol Durant with music from EW Duo.
Music fully funded by the Music Performance Trust Fund and Local 14. Free and open to the public. April is Jazz Appreciation Month AND National Poetry Month–join Stage & Stanza host and poet Carol Durant for poetry readings interspersed with jazz from EW Duo.

Sommelier Guided Paint and Sip
2026-04-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Millbrook Winery, 26 Wing Road, Millbrook, NY, 12545, United States
Attendees will be guided through a wine tasting of a selection of Millbrook Vineyard wines by award-winning sommelier, Heather Barr. After tasting and noting the experience of each wine, curator and educator, Jaime Ransome, will lead an exploration of color theory and paint mixing. Armed with new knowledge of wine and color, attendees will paint a custom label that connects the flavor and visual palettes. Each attendee will leave the experience with a bottle of wine, a self-made custom label, and a beginners understanding of wine and color theory.

Russell Sage AIGA Art Auction Fundraiser
2026-04-03 17:00 - 20:00 | The Little Gallery, Russell Sage College (Albany Campus), 140 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY, 12208, United States
Come support the current Art and Design Students at Russell Sage College! We are looking for artwork donations valued between $50 and $400. All proceeds going to funding student opportunities for current Art and Design students! There will be an in-person exhibition to view the auctioned work on April 3rd at the Little Gallery on the Russell Sage Albany Campus. All are welcome to donate and support!

First Friday
2026-04-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Opalka Gallery, The Sage Colleges, 140 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY, 12208, United States
FRI April 3 First Friday 5:00-8:00pm open late for music by Andrew Mollica, co-sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund, arranged by Local 14. Free and open to the public.

Kids’ Art Workshop
2026-03-28 13:00 - 14:30 | Opalka Gallery, The Sage Colleges, 140 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY, 12208, United States
SAT March 28 Kids’ Art Workshop 1:00-2:30pm. Led by RSC MAT Art Education students. Register for your free spot at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBcIRv4RkvzKrlWKRILTuyjqYJY6t5Hsi7wiqlYjzJk9L-Ew/viewform
Class size limited.

Talk with Judith Enck
2026-03-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Opalka Gallery, The Sage Colleges, 140 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY, 12208, United States
THURS March 26 Talk 7:00-8:00pm. Judith Enck, president of Beyond Plastics and author of The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It’s Too Late. Free and open to the public. For more information: Opalka.sage.edu/programs-events

"This is America" Artist Talk - Destiny Arianna
2026-03-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Woodstock School of Art, 2470 NY-212, Woodstock, NY, 12498, United States
Curated by Jaime Ransome and presented by the Woodstock School of Art (WSA), this four-part series takes place in the fall and winter of 2025–2026 in the WSA gallery. Each conversation centers on a Hudson Valley–based artist whose practice is deeply rooted in cultural and ancestral histories. Together, their work reflects themes of migration, identity, belonging, and resilience, offering a pluralistic vision of American art as an ever-evolving form.
The series opens with Ransome, whose layered collage work examines the history and future of The Great Migration both from and back to the American South, illuminating African American histories of labor, movement, and spiritual continuity. Destiny Arianna, an Afro-Indigenous artist, creates immersive, site-responsive installations that connect family memory with broader ancestral narratives. Carl Grauer transforms personal history into figurative paintings that turn abstract symbols into icons of queer identity and remembrance, drawing on his own journey toward self-acceptance. Marielena Ferrer’s experimental sculptural practice—highlighted by her thesis work with poison ivy—draws a sharp, poetic comparison between the ways humans affect the earth and how the earth, in turn, shapes us. Together, these artists bring forward distinct voices and visions that, when placed in dialogue, reveal the complexity, diversity, and richness of American art today.
March 21 | 1:00 – 3:00pm

Supper Club: Catered by First+Adams
2026-02-28 18:30 - 21:00 | Opalka Gallery, The Sage Colleges, 140 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY, 12208, United States
SAT Feb. 28 Supper Club 6:30pm-9:00pm Catered by First+Adams. Ticketed event. More information & tickets available at opalka.sage.edu.

Barbara Todd: Undoings
2026-02-28 12:00 - 17:00 | Opalka Gallery, The Sage Colleges, 140 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY, 12208, United States
January 20 – February 28, 2026 Barbara Todd: Undoings
Troy-based Canadian textile artist Barbara Todd’s first regional solo exhibition

"This is America" Artist Talk - Marielena Ferrer
2026-02-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Woodstock School of Art, 2470 NY-212, Woodstock, NY, 12498, United States
Curated by Jaime Ransome and presented by the Woodstock School of Art (WSA), this four-part series takes place in the fall and winter of 2025–2026 in the WSA gallery. Each conversation centers on a Hudson Valley–based artist whose practice is deeply rooted in cultural and ancestral histories. Together, their work reflects themes of migration, identity, belonging, and resilience, offering a pluralistic vision of American art as an ever-evolving form.
The series opens with Ransome, whose layered collage work examines the history and future of The Great Migration both from and back to the American South, illuminating African American histories of labor, movement, and spiritual continuity. Destiny Arianna, an Afro-Indigenous artist, creates immersive, site-responsive installations that connect family memory with broader ancestral narratives. Carl Grauer transforms personal history into figurative paintings that turn abstract symbols into icons of queer identity and remembrance, drawing on his own journey toward self-acceptance. Marielena Ferrer’s experimental sculptural practice—highlighted by her thesis work with poison ivy—draws a sharp, poetic comparison between the ways humans affect the earth and how the earth, in turn, shapes us. Together, these artists bring forward distinct voices and visions that, when placed in dialogue, reveal the complexity, diversity, and richness of American art today.
February 21 | 2:00 – 4:00pm

"Dahomey" screening @ Picture Lock one
2026-02-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Collar Works, 621 River Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
𝗗𝗔𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗬, 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗶 𝗗𝗶𝗼𝗽, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰
𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮/𝟭𝟯, 𝟳:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 (𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝟳:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺)
📍Picture Lock One – 50 4th Street, Troy, NY
💺 Limited seating (venue is down a flight of stairs with no elevator)
💸 Donation based
𝘋𝘈𝘏𝘖𝘔𝘌𝘠 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘱𝘰𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘢𝘳-𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧-𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘚𝘦𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘕𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 2021, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴 26 𝘳𝘰𝘺𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘥𝘰𝘮 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘢𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘶𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘯: 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵-𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘰𝘧 𝘉𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯. 𝘜𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴, 𝘋𝘪𝘰𝘱 𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘵𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘢𝘣𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦. 𝘞𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘎𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 2024 𝘉𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘦, 𝘋𝘈𝘏𝘖𝘔𝘌𝘠 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘪𝘦𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭.

PechaKucha
2026-02-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Opalka Gallery, The Sage Colleges, 140 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY, 12208, United States
FRI Feb. 13 PechaKucha 6:30 snacks, 7:00pm talks. Short talks by interesting people. Sponsored by Druthers.

CRAZY Opening Reception
2026-02-08 12:00 - 18:00 | BAU Gallery, 506 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508, United States
BAU Gallery is pleased to present CRAZY, an exhibition featuring the work of 31 female-identifying and non-binary artists that creates a safe space for rage, protest, and performance. Guest-curated by Jaime Ransome, the exhibition will open Saturday, January 10, 2026, and run through Sunday, February 8. Together the 55 works are a vibrant celebration of creativity across media: painting, photography, installation, light art, video, performance, and sculpture. The exhibition confronts the centuries-old stereotype that expressive, opinionated, intelligent women are “crazy” by making space for authentic responses to the contemporary world and presenting those emotions as fine art. Inspired by Afropunk art movements and feminist punk music, CRAZY showcases art that embraces maximalist self-expression as a method of personal and political advocacy.
Curator Talk: 5:30 – 6pm, Opening Reception: 6 – 8pm
Open Sat-Sun 12-6

Talk: Rachel Dressler in conversation with Barbara Todd
2026-02-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Opalka Gallery, The Sage Colleges, 140 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY, 12208, United States
SAT Feb. 7, Talk 2:00-3:00pm “The Bayeux Tapestry/Embroidery,” Art historian Rachel Dressler in conversation with Barbara Todd

First Friday: Drop-in Mending/Knitting Bee
2026-02-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Opalka Gallery, The Sage Colleges, 140 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY, 12208, United States
FRI Feb 6 First Friday 6:00-7:30pm: Drop-in Mending/Knitting Bee with Barbara Todd.
Bring your project!

CRAZY Open Mic Night
2026-01-31 18:00 - 20:00 | BAU Gallery, 506 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508, United States
In conjunction with our exhibition CRAZY, we’re hosting a Feminist Open Mic in the gallery. Come and sign up for a two- to five-minute time slot to rant, sing, perform poetry, do comedy and whatever else that feels cathartic. This will be a night of expression, exploration and community care.
Saturday, January 31, 2026
6:00 PM 8:00 PM

Tour: Artists Terry Conrad & Barbara Todd
2026-01-31 14:00 - 15:00 | Opalka Gallery, The Sage Colleges, 140 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY, 12208, United States
SAT Jan. 31 Tour 2:00pm-3:00pm Artists Terry Conrad & Barbara Todd in conversation about Undoings

Zine Making Workshop + Music Exchange
2026-01-24 15:00 - 18:00 | BAU Gallery, 506 Main Street, Beacon, NY, 12508, United States
In conjunction with our exhibition CRAZY, we welcome folks to gather at the gallery to make political zines and listen to each other’s music. Attendees are encouraged to bring their old magazines and books to share, as well as CDs, tapes, and flash drives to give away or exchange music—everyone can also add to a collaborative digital playlist. This is a small, intimate event where people will come together over conversation, crafts, and punk music.
Saturday, January 24, 2026
3:00 PM 6:00 PM

Reception of Undoings
2026-01-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Opalka Gallery, The Sage Colleges, 140 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY, 12208, United States
FRI Jan 23 Reception 5:30-7:30pm Celebrate the opening of Barbara Todd: Undoings!

14th Annual Upstate Artists
2026-01-11 12:00 - 17:00 | Laffers Gallery, 96 Broad Street, Schuylerville, NY, 12871, United States
The Laffer Gallery proudly presents the 14th Annual Upstate Artists Exhibition, a yearly showcase celebrating the depth and diversity of contemporary art across our region. Juried by Terry and Carl DeBrule, this exhibition features selected work from a record 147 submissions, representing a wide range of mediums, styles, and creative voices.
December 6, 2025 to January 11, 2026

Saratoga Arts Annual Members Exhibition
2026-01-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Spring Street Gallery, Spring Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Saratoga Arts Annual Members Exhibition is here! Join us for the opening reception on Friday, November 21st from 6:00-8:00 pm and celebrate the many talents of our member artists. This event is free and open to the public.
We are honored to partner with Saratoga Arts on this exhibition while their building is under renovation.Gallery Hours:

Wednesday and Thursday 6:00-8:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Closed: 11/26, 11/27,12/24, 12/25, 12/31, 1/1
Last day to view the exhibition is Friday, January 2nd 6-8 pm.
110 Spring St, Saratoga Springs

For Liberation and For Life: The Legacy of Black Dimensions in Art
2025-12-31 10:00 - 17:00 | Albany Institute of History & Art, 125 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY, 12210, United States
For Liberation and For Life: The Legacy of Black Dimensions in Art, opening August 23- December 31 2025
For Liberation and For Life celebrates the 50th anniversary of Black Dimensions in Art, Inc. (BDA)—a volunteer-led group of creatives and activists founded in Schenectady in 1975. BDA presents this exhibition in partnership with the Albany Institute, which hosted the organization’s first major museum show—Black Artists in Historical Perspective—in 1976. For five decades, BDA has uplifted the art and artists of the African Diaspora through exhibitions, workshops, and programs throughout New York’s Capital Region, creating vital platforms for Black artists across generations.

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM
Thursday: 10AM–5PM
Friday: 10AM–5PM
Saturday: 10AM–5PM
Sunday: 12–5PM

Jacob Lawrence: Three Series of Prints
2025-12-31 10:00 - 17:00 | Albany Institute of History & Art, 125 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY, 12210, United States
Jacob Lawrence: Three Series of Prints ✨
One of the most celebrated artists of the twentieth century, Jacob Lawrence brought bold color, powerful storytelling, and historical depth to his graphic work. The exhibition features three of Lawrence’s most important print series—Genesis, Toussaint L’Ouverture, and Hiroshima—and marks a rare opportunity to experience the artist’s work in Albany.
Organized by Landau Traveling Exhibitions and curated by Peter Nesbett, the exhibition is on view September 6–December 31, 2025.

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM
Thursday: 10AM–5PM
Friday: 10AM–5PM
Saturday: 10AM–5PM
Sunday: 12–5PM
