Summer 2015 Artscenter Catalog

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letter from

the presidentDear Friends,

We are very happy to present our summer course oerings. Weve got something for everyone, from camps for kids to classes for adults, in many disciplines and at all skill levels. Summer is the perfect time to get creative, and the Arts Center is the perfect place to foster your creativity.

In particular, we have great teachers and wonderful facilities. Nothing is more important than the relationship between teacher and student, and Arts Center teachers are working artists who know how to expertly teach their medium, encourage and develop student growth, and create the conditions for maximum creativity. Many have been teaching at the Arts Center for years, and we are always adding new and impressive teachers to our team. You can read about them yourself on our web site at http://www.artscenteronline.org/about-us/our-faculty/

And our facilities are top notch and professional grade. You simply cannot find studios as good as ours in a non-college or university setting. We take our teaching and creative work seriously and know that excellent tools of the trade are critical to creative growth. When I show people our pottery studios, for example, they marvel at the sheer size and the depth of available resources. Its truly impressive.

So take some time this summer and immerse yourself in our creative oerings. We promise you will learn a lot and have fun doing so.

Chris MarbloPresident

2014-2015

board OF trustees SUSAN RADZYMINSKI, Chair

SHELLY STONE, Vice Chair

ELLIE KITTLE INGALSBE,

Immediate Past Chair

LISA SMITH, Treasurer

JAMES KNOX, Secretary

ROBERT ALTMAN

STEVE DERRICK

VANESSA ETHERINGTON

MICHAEL GISO

KEITH M. GOLDSTEIN

KEVIN OBRYAN

DEBORAH ONSLOW

MEL QUINLAN

JANET RIKER

CYNTHIA SCHEUER

DENNIS ZELLER

CREATIVE THINKING PROGRAMWHAT IS CREATIVE THINKING?Creative thinking is the process of having original ideas that have value.

Sir Ken Robinson

Classes in creative thinking will introduce you to this process, which can be applied to almost any facet of human life, from parenting to business innovations. Creative thinking can be taught, and you will learn the techniques and skills needed to be more creative and innovative in your life and work.

WHY CREATIVE THINKING?Why is creativity even important? It is important because the world is changing at a far greater pace than it has ever before, and people need constantly to cope with novel kinds of tasks and situations. . . The problems we confront, whether in our families, communities, or nations, are novel and difficult, and we need to think creatively or divergently to solve these problems. Robert Sternberg, Cornell University

Simply put, creativity is now a core skill, one that is necessary for life in the 21st century. Learn how to become a creative problem solver and imaginative thinker - and put these skills to work in practical and helpful ways.

WHO ARE THE TEACHERS?Classes in creative thinking are taught by Arts Center staff who have backgrounds in education, the arts, and business. All teachers have received training in creative thinking from graduates of the International Center for Studies in Creativity (ICSC) at Buffalo State College, a program that has 40 years of practice and research behind it.

ARE THESE CLASSES FOR ME?You do not need to have any specialized training or background in the arts or creative thinking to benefit from our classes. However, those who do have a creative background will extend their skills and learn some new ways to be even more creative.

Creative thinking is not a talent, it is a skill that can be learned. It empowers people by adding strength to their natural abilities. EDWARD DE BONO

HOW DO I SIGN UP?To register for a creative thinking class, contact our registrar at (518)273-0552 X231 or [email protected] or visit our website. To Register for group classes, contact Chris Marblo, Arts Center President at (518)273-0552 X228 or [email protected].

FENCE SHOW 2015 | 50TH ANNIVERSARY The Fence Show is an annual opportunity for all Arts Center members to display their work in our galleries. In 2014, we accepted and displayed 335 pieces, including paintings, drawing, photography, fiber arts, stained glass and sculpture. There is also a separate category for young artists in grades K-12. Julie Lohnes, Curator of Art Collections and Exhibitions at Union College, will serve as this years juror. Lohnes will curate a smaller show from the Fence Show called the Fence Select, which will be on display for several weeks after the salon style show is dismantled.

FENCE SALON May 22 June 27, 2015 | First Floor GalleriesReception: Friday, May 29, 5-9 PM | Awards at 7 PM

FENCE SELECT | STUDENT FENCE SELECT July 18 August 29, 2015 | Main Gallery | Foyer GalleryReception: Friday, July 31, 5-9 PM

MYSTERIES INCORPORATEDJuly 18 August 29, 2015 | Wallace GalleryReception: Friday, July 31, 5-9 PM

Marilee Sousie precisely jumbles coloring books, animation stills, and movies together to create playful fictional worlds. The fusion of vivid hues and seductive lines combined with the topsy-turviness of the composition allows the artist to explore personal relationships and the emotional responses to these experiences. Sousie was the Best in Show recipient from the 2014 Fence Show.

QUESTAR III NEW VISIONS H.S. SENIOR ART SHOWMay 27 May 31, 2015 | Faculty Student GalleryReception: Wednesday, May 27, 6-8 PM

COMMUNITY INCLUSION PROJECTJune 6 June 28, 2015 | Faculty Student Gallery Reception: Friday, June 26, 5-9 PM

GALLERY HOURS:Mon-Thurs: 11 AM 7 PM | Friday: 9 AM 4 PMSaturday: 9 AM 5 PM | Sunday: Noon 4 PM

The Arts Centers exhibitions are free and open to the public. All receptions are held in conjunction with Troy Night Out,

the last Friday of every month.

EXHIBITIONS ARE SUPPORTED BY:

PROGRAMMING THEME: LANDSCAPES We live surrounded by a diverse and glorious cacophony of sensory imaginings; a symphony so dense and seamless it blends into our existence and becomes mundane. The white noise of everyday living. So this beautiful Summer-to-be of 2015, we ask you to look out, listen in, touch gently, smell deeply become alive with the world surrounding you and discover where you live and work, the landscape surrounding you. Then take a class, express your imaginings, and create your own unique landscape.

2015 EXHIBITIONS

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table of contents

CREATIVE THINKING ........................................................ 6

CULINARY ARTS .............................................................. 6

DANCE + FITNESS............................................................ 6

DIGITAL ART + DESIGN.................................................. 7

DRAWING........................................................................ 7

FIBER ARTS.................................................................... 8

FILM + VIDEO ............................................................... 8

JEWELRY.......................................................................... 9

PAINTING......................................................................... 9

PHOTOGRAPHY............................................................. 10

POTTERY....................................................................... 10

STAINED GLASS............................................................. 11

THEATRE + PERFORMING ARTS .................................. 12

WOODWORKING............................................................ 12

WRITING......................................................................... 12

CLASS REFUND POLICY + INFO................................... 13

ARTS GRANTS RECIPIENTS........................................... 14

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM ................................ 15

CHOOSE YOUR CLASS LEVELTrying to decide what class is right for you? Weve got a new system that will help you take the guess work out of it. Choose from the category that best describes you, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced, then - get creative! BEGINNER: Whether youre brand new to the medium, or dabbled in it in high school, these classes will educate the true beginner andallow those with past experiences to brush up on the basics in a welcoming,creative atmosphere. There are all-levels classes in this categorywhere instructors are able to accommodate each students individuallevel of knowledge.

INTERMEDIATE: Our intermediate classes are perfect for the next level of your desired medium. You don't have to be an expert, but a certain degreeof comfort with the tools and vernacular are a must. Some prerequisites apply.

ADVANCED: Created with the artist serious about deepening skill level and honing their craft in mind, our advanced level courses are meant to service the proficient student. The advanced classes have specific prerequisitesand expect that the student has a vested interest in learning at a high level.

In an eort to streamline our class catalog, we have shortened our class descriptions into one concise sentence. Full class descriptions and additional details can be found

on our website, www.artscenteronline.org.

NEW PARTNERSHIPSGAME DESIGN PROGRAMS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TECH VALLEY GAME SPACE

The Arts Center of the Capital Region and Tech Valley Game Space are pleased to announce a new partnership. This collaboration is a vital step toward fostering a stronger and more diverse game development community within the Capital Region.

This new partnership will allow TVGS to provide a variety of game development related activities at The Arts Center, including classes aimed at first time developers and interactive showcases of

work by local creators. TVGS and The Arts Center will also be working together to organize and host a series of events and workshops focused on promoting diversity within the local game development community, including free community game jams and showcases to support our community of tech artists and to expose the craft to a wider audience. The public are welcome to attend the showcase featuring these games during each Troy Night Out in the Digital Arts Studio at The Arts Center.

PROGRAMS WITH THE RENSSELAER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY:

With paint, ink and photography, artists have portrayed views of Rensselaer Countys landscape for over two hundred years. A new exhibit at The Rensselaer County Historical Society titled Scenic Overlook: Perspectives on Rensselaer Countys Changing Landscape will look beyond the undoubted aesthetic quality of these works to highlight these depictions as documents of the ever-changing landscape and our evolving perspectives

on Rensselaer County. This summer The Arts Center will offer programming to complement and directly reflect this unique exhibit. This programming will be offered across mediums, and will result in a current body of student work exhibited at the RCHS alongside the standing exhibition in the fall, with the opening on September 25th during Troy Night Out.

CONTaCT US

Chris MarbloPresident [email protected]

Alana AkackiRegistrar + Assistant to the President(518) 273-0552 [email protected]

Sara BoylenDirector of Exhibits + Program Associate(518) 273-0552 [email protected]

Stephanie BradshawDirector of Development + Marketing(518) 273-0552 [email protected]

Stacey BridgeDirector of Finance + Operations(518) 273-0552 [email protected]

Sunny da SilvaDirector of Education(518) 273-0552 [email protected]

Joseph MastroianniAssistant Director of Education(518) 273-0552 [email protected]

The Arts Center is located in the heart of downtown Troy, where River Street, Broadway, and Second Street converge to form Monument Square. From 787, take Exit 8 and follow signs to downtown Troy over the Green Island Bridge. At the end of the bridge, turn right, and turn right again at the next light (River Street). The Arts Center is approxi-mately one block down on the right.

During the daytime, there is free on-street parking available. This parking is limited, and we recommend that you allow additional time to find a space. There are also paid spots available in the State Street Garage a short walk away. During evening hours, street parking is plentiful and free of charge, and public parking facilities remain open.

BUILDING HOURS Mon - Thur: 9 AM - 7:30 PM | Fri: 9 AM - 4 PM | Sat: 9 AM- 5 PM | Sun: 12 PM - 4 PM

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OUr PHILOSOPHYCreativity transcends traditional ways of doing things and is the key to innovation. It is not tied to a specific subject matter or medium, and influences all aspects of human thought and activity. It is an essential part of the human experience that can and should be encouraged, nurtured, and allowed to flourish in a supportive and respectful environment. Through an exploration of their own creativity, and then by sharing that experience, people can not only achieve their highest potential but have the ability to transform and enrich the community and the larger world beyond. Creative thinking is the key to sustainable human experience.

OUr MISSION The Arts Center of the Capital Region engages people in the creative experience. We are the regions preeminent proponent of the arts and creative education, expression, and appreciation, serving peo-ple of all ages, abilities, and economic and cultural backgrounds.

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preparation of a main course and a dessert or side dish.*Public class fees are subsidized by the Arc of Rensselaer County Community Inclusion Project. Sweet Cooking with The Placid BakerJoin The Placid Bakers Tom MacGregor in these introductoryclasses on making French macarons, butter cream, ganache, and the perfect fruit tarts. www.theplacidbaker.com

French Macaron 101Monday, 6/15/15 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | 1 sessionMember: $40 | Non-Member: $45 | Studio/Materials Fee: $10Instructor: Tom MacGregorLevel: Beginner

Butter Cream and Ganache 101Monday, 7/13/15 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | 1 sessionMember: $40 | Non-Member: $45 | Studio/Materials Fee: $15Instructor: Tom MacGregorLevel: Beginner

Sweet Tarts 101Monday, 8/17/15 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | 1 sessionMember: $40 | Non-Member: $45 | Studio/Materials Fee: $10Instructor: Tom MacGregorLevel: Beginner

Summer Farm to Table SeriesJoin chef Jillian Naveh to cook a summer farm-to-table mealincluding locally sourced food products. Cook like arestaurant chef in your own home while celebrating theflavors of summer and supporting upstate New Yorks local farmeconomy.

Fresh Pasta in Romesco Sauce & Kale, Chickpea Saladwith SausageWednesday, 6/24/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | 1 sessionMember: $40 | Non-Member: $45 | Studio/Materials Fee: $20Instructor: Jillian R NavehLevel: Beginner

Ratatouille Tart, Broccoli Rabe and Herbed FoccaciaWednesday, 7/29/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | 1 sessionMember: $40 | Non-Member: $45 | Studio/Materials Fee: $20Instructor: Jillian R NavehLevel: Beginner

Fried Green Tomatoes w/ Tomato Jam and Corn PuddingWednesday, 8/26/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | 1 sessionMember: $40 | Non-Member: $45 | Studio/Materials Fee: $20Instructor: Jillian R NavehLevel: Beginner

DANCE & FITNESS Yoga for Kids Saturdays, 6/6/15 - 7/18/15 | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | 6 sessions Saturdays, 7/25/15 - 8/29/15 | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | 6 sessions Member: $60 | Non-Member: $66 | Drop-in Rate: $11 Instructor: Maria Bowers Level: Beginner Yoga for Kids introduces children, ages 6 to 12, to the joy of movement while increasing strength, flexibility, and relaxation with poses creatively modified to build coordination, confidence, and imagination. No class 7/4.

CREATIVE THINKINGCreative Thinking To Clear That Hurdle Tuesday, 6/23/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 1 session Tuesday, 8/11/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 1 session Member: $46 | Non-Member: $51 Instructor: Rebecca Angel Maxwell Level: Beginner Writers, musicians, visual artists-no matter your medium, there are moments of frustration! Its time to figure out how to get past your block, and creatively move forward to complete your project. Introduction to Creative Thinking for the Business Professional Saturday, 8/22/15 | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 1 session Member: $58 | Non-Member: $64 | Studio/Materials Fee: $5 Instructor: Stacey Bridge Level: Beginner This introductory course will help you develop and use these skills so that you are more innovative and creative and can solve the sometimes perplexing problems we all face in our jobs. Creative Thinking for Educators Tuesday & Thursday, 8/25/15 - 8/27/15 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | 2 sessions Member: $72 | Non-Member: $80 Instructor: Rebecca Angel Maxwell Level: Beginner Discover educational tools that can guide you and your students to use creativity in every area of learning.

CULINARY ARTS Community Inclusion Project Classes: An Asian Sampler Thursdays, 6/4/15 6/25/15 | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 4 sessions *Member: $66 | Non-Member: $72 |Studio/Materials Fee: $20 Instructor: Deborah A. Gutierrez Level: Beginner Come into the kitchen and travel to Thailand, Vietnam, Korea - not to forget China - for this Asian Sampler as you focus on learning the ingredients, history, and preparation of a main course and a dessert or side dish each session. All sessions will focus on different dishes. Community Inclusion Project Classes: Culinary Exploration Thursdays, 6/25/15 - 7/16/15 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | 4 sessions Thursdays, 7/23/15 - 8/13/15 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | 4 sessions Thursdays, 8/20/15 - 9/10/15 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | 4 sessions Member: $66 | Non-Member: $72 | Studio/Materials Fee: $20* Instructor: Deborah A. Gutierrez Level: Beginner Come on a culinary exploration of taste and techniques. Each week youll learn to prepare two dishes and have great recipes and skills to use at home. This is a perfect class for beginning cooks who wants to add to their menu. Community Inclusion Project Classes: Farm Fresh Recipes Thursdays, 7/2/15 - 7/23/15 | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 4 sessions Thursdays, 7/30/15 - 8/20/15 | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 4 sessions Member: $66 | Non-Member: $72 | Studio/Materials Fee: $20* Instructor: Deborah A. Gutierrez Level: Beginner Come into the kitchen and youll learn what to do with the bounty of fresh foods we produce in this region each summer. Each session youll focus on learning about the fresh ingredients and

Om Yoga Saturdays, 6/27/15 - 8/8/15 | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | 6 sessions Saturdays, 8/15/15 - 9/26/15 | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | 6 sessions Member: S66 | Non-Member: $72 | Drop-in Rate: $12 Instructor: Maria Bowers Level: Beginner Om Yoga focuses on precise anatomical alignment while moving with the breath and mindfulness. The goal is to achieve physical relaxation, increased strength, and flexibility with mental clarity and calmness. No class 7/4. Embodied Art: 5Rhythms with Andi Adamczyk Wednesdays, 7/29/15 - 9/2/15 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | 6 session Member: $91 | Non-Member: $102 | Drop-in Rate: $15 Instructor: Andi Adamczyk Level: Beginner Drop in to a 5Rhythms class and clear out those cobwebs. Get whatever might be stuck moving again and reconnect to that intuitive, instinctual artist that is buried deep in your bones. Whatever your art, come find it on the dance floor!

DIGITAL ART & DESIGNIn our digital arts studio we have upgraded to Adobe Creative Cloud and added Photoshop Elements in order to provide our students with the most up to date and relevant software. The Arts Center also has DSLR cameras available for use during class, but if you have your own, please bring it with you. Students must be comfortable with basic computer operations, and Mac experience is helpful, but not required. Please bring a USB flash drive for saving work. Note that Intermediate and Advanced classes may require prerequisites, and require you to bring in your own work and/or other materials. Please see the online descriptions for full details.

First Timers Gaming Workshop for Women with Tech Valley Game Space Sat & Sun, 6/13/15 - 6/14/15 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 2 sessions Member: $145 | Non-Member: $160* Instructor: Tech Valley Game Space Level: Beginner Are you interested in making your own games, but unsure about how to get started? Have you ever had a crazy idea for a digital game or interactive app, but assumed it would be too difficult and complex to create? If so, then the TVGS First Timers Gaming Workshop is for you!*This workshop is subsidized by Tech Valley Game Space. Wired Into Art: Introduction to Tech Art Tuesdays, 8/4/15 - 8/25/15 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | 4 sessions Member: $108 | Non-Member: $112 | Studio/Materials Fee: $25 Instructor: Julia Alsarraf Level: Beginner Learn about the intersection of art and technology in this fun and informative class! Youll learn some basic and approachable tools to integrate technology into your art practice, and take your creative inspiration to places you never knew you could go...like a painting that sings? Its easier than you think. Birds Eye View Workshop Thursday, 8/20/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 1 session Member: $49 | Non-Member: $54| Studio/Materials Fee: $15 Instructor: Benj Gleeksman Level: Beginner In this workshop you will choose one of the Birds Eye View images from the RCHS show, Scenic Overlook, and re-imagine it though a modern lens using satellite imagery and photoshop.

DIGITAL MUSIC Sonic Overlook Wednesdays, 6/24/15 - 7/22/15 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | 4 sessions Member: $108 | Non-Member: $112 | Studio/Materials Fee: $10 Instructor: Julia Alsarraf Level: Beginner Through composition workshops and sound-collecting walks throughout the area, the instructor will help you create your own musical composition inspired by Rensselaer Countys changing landscape.

DRAWING Studies in Portraiture Thursdays, 6/4/15 - 7/9/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | 6 sessions Member: $140 | Non-Member: $156 | Studio/Materials Fee: $50 Instructor: Dustin Garafolo Level: Beginner This class for the beginning and continuing student will further explore the fundamental theories of human portrait drawing and students will learn to draw starting from large shapes and moving to finer details, working more with a live model. Figure Drawing Open Studio Saturday, 6/27/15 | 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM | 1 session Saturday, 7/18/15 | 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM | 1 session Saturday, 8/22/15 | 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM | 1 session Member: $22 | Non-Member: $25 Instructor: Armando Soto Level: Intermediate One-liner: Immerse yourself in an intensive afternoon long figure drawing experience offered in the open-studio tradition. Draw from live nude models posing for quick, action-oriented gesture drawings as well as longer poses ranging from 20 minutes to one hour. Bring your own paper and pencils or other dry media. Drawing boards and easels will be provided. Preregistration is mandatory. Community Inclusion Project: Portraits and Selfies Tuesdays, 6/30/15 - 8/11/15 | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 7 sessions Member: $76 | Non-Member: $84 | Studio/Materials Fee: $20* Instructor: David Dowd Level: Beginner Come and explore the various methods of self portraiture. In this seven week class, you will use photographs, mirrors, and other ways to look at yourself and express what you see through drawing, painting, and mixed media. No experience necessary!*Public class fees are subsidized by the Arc of Rensselaer County. Drawing for the Terrified Wednesdays, 7/15/15 - 8/12/15 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | 5 sessions Member: $117 | Non-Member: $130 | Studio/Materials Fee: $15 Instructor: David Dowd Level: Beginner This is a class for anyone who has ever said, I cant draw (but wished it were otherwise)! Drawing Boot Camp Mon-Fri, 7/20/15 - 7/24/15 | 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM | 5 sessions Member: $198 | Non-Member:$220 | Studio/Materials Fee: $25 Instructor: Monica Bill Hughes Level: Intermediate




In this intensive study for the slightly less terrified you will be able to take your drawing skills to the next level. Creating A Scene: Drawing/Painting Familiar Places in Troy Sat & Sun, 8/15/15 - 8/16/15 | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 2 sessions Member: $ 117 | Non-Member: $130 Instructor: Tony Conner Level: Intermediate In this workshop, well visit familiar (historic or both) spots in and around Troy, gathering inspiration from Rensselaer County Historical Societys recent exhibition Scenic Overlook: Perspectives on Rensselaer Countys Changing Landscape, then using pencil, brush and paper, well make a personal record of these well-known places. Drawing Studio Concepts Tues/Thurs, 8/18/15 - 8/27/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 4 sessions Member: $140 | Non-Member: $156 | Studio/Materials Fee: $35 Instructor: Armando Soto Level: Beginner This is a next-level class for the slightly less terrified beginner. Students will be guided through some of the basics, and then explore further topics including: studies in line, value, composition, trying different mediums, portraits, and more. Great for beginning students wishing to continue their study of drawing.

FIBER ARTS Basic Sewing & Pattern Drafting Thursdays, 7/23/15 - 8/20/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 5 sessions Member: $162 | Non-member: $180 | Studio/Materials Fee: $10 Instructor: Megan Ingalls Stasi Level: Beginner Whether you want to brush up on sewing or have never touched a sewing machine before, students will learn though a series of simple but satisfying projects that build basic sewing and drafting skills. Free Fiber Art Classes with Jeannie Thomma Say YES to Creativity! Open to all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. Limited seating available, pre-registration required. This project is made possible in part through an Individual Artist Commission Grant, a program funded by The Arts Center of the Capital Region through the New York State Council on the Arts. Fiber Peace Flags Saturday, 6/6/15 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 1 session Member: Free | Non-Member: Free Instructor: Jeannie Thomma Level: Beginner Peace flags are designed to be hung outside, where the wind can carry their peaceful intentions near and far. Design your own

peace flag, covering it with images that remind you to be in the moment and share joy! Felted Wool Beads to Necklaces Saturday, 6/27/15 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 1 session Member: Free | Non-Member: Free Instructor: Jeannie Thomma Level: Beginner Learn the ancient art of hand-felted wool and create a beautiful collection of wool beads that youll string into a necklace. Fiber Collage Flowers Saturday, 7/11/15| 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 1 session Member: Free | Non-Member: Free Instructor: Jeannie Thomma Level: Beginner Let the beauty of nature inspire you to create wild and wonderful fiber flowers. Playful collage techniques will allow your creativity to blossom as you let your imagination guide you! Finished flowers are the perfect adornments for just about anything. Fabric Journals Saturday, 8/8/15 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 1 session Member: Free | Non-Member: Free Instructor: Jeannie Thomma Level: Beginner Journaling is a playful way to capture your ideas, imaginings and inspirations! In this no-sew class, youll create (design and construct) your own fabric journal, using simple book binding techniques that will make you say WOW! Youll have the opportunity to start filling its paper pages with your own wondrous wisdom.

FILM & VIDEO Introduction to Digital Video Tues/Thurs, 6/18/15 - 6/30/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 4 sessions Member: $173 | Non-Member: $192 | Studio/Materials Fee: $10 Instructor: Alexandria Hovet Level: Beginner This beginning video class for adults will serve as an immersive introduction to digital filmmaking. From camera basics to shooting techniques to editing on a variety of programs, this course will provide a solid foundation in modern filmmaking. Intermediate Video: Rensselaer Countys Changing Landscape Sat/Sun, 7/19/15 - 7/26/15 | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 3 sessions Member: $173 | Non-Member: $192 | Studio/Materials Fee: $10 Instructor: Alexandria Hovet Level: Intermediate In this intermediate-advanced filmmaking class for adults, we will take on theoretical topics, critical discussion, and film and editing techniques suited for more proficient filmmakers. You must have sufficient working knowledge of digital video-making and editing in iMovie, Final Cut X, or Adobe Premiere CC on a Mac computer suite, or completion of the Introduction to Digital Video course. Stop Motion Video with Clay in Bas Relief Wednesdays, 8/12/15 - 8/26/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 3 sessions Member: $113 | Non-Member: $126 | Studio/Materials Fee: $15 Instructor: Cara Nisbeth Level: Beginner Bring your art to life through the creation of Stop Motion video. You will learn how to work with wet potters clay to create a tablet, and upon it carve and build your story!

JEWELRY Jewelry II* Tues/Thurs, 6/30/15 - 7/30/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:30PM | 10 sessions In-State: $350.60 | Out-of-state: $1010.60 | Studio/Materials Fee: $95 Instructor: Maria Fusco Level: Intermediate This advanced course in metalworking and jewelry design will allow students to refine basic skills and explore advanced techniques. Prerequisite: Jewelry I. Special registration policies apply. Last day to register, 6/25. Jewelry and Metalsmithing 101 Mondays, 7/20/15 - 8/24/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 6 sessions Member: $162 | Non-Member: $180 | Studio/Materials Fee: $65 Instructor: Maria Fusco Level: Beginner This is an introductory course covering the fundamental concepts and techniques of both the design and creation of metal jewelry.

PAINTING Dabbling with Watercolors Thursdays, 6/11/15 - 6/25/15 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | 3 sessions Member: $81 | Non-Member: $90 | Studio/Materials Fee: $15 Instructor: Monica Bill Hughes Level: Beginner Come experiment and learn about the fluid and beautiful medium of watercolors and its many applications and techniques in this three week class in color. Abstract Painting Mon/Weds, 6/15/15 - 7/1/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | 6 sessions Member: $162 | Non-Member: $180 | Studio/Materials Fee: $35 Instructor: Armando Soto Level: Beginner Students will be guided through investigating the general language of abstract painting, while and freely expressing themselves through line and shape. Painting Rensselaer Countys Rural Landscape: Master Class with Robert Moylan Saturdays, 6/20/15 - 9/12/15 | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 4 sessions Member: $150 | Non-Member: $165 Instructor: Robert Moylan Level: Intermediate In reflection of the current exhibit at the Rensselaer County Historical Society, Scenic Overlook, this special master class with Robert Moylan will allow you to create your own interpretation of a beautiful rural setting. Impressionist Summer Landscape in Pastel with Master Pastelist Robert Carsten Fri/Sat, 7/24/15 - 7/25/15 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 2 sessions Member: $180 | Non-Member: $220 Instructor: Robert Carsten PSA-mp, IAPS-mc Level: Beginner With compositional and color lessons derived from early American Impressionist paintings as presented by the instructor, learn to achieve stunningly rich color, strong hue contrast, and subtle color temperature variations to improve your pastel painting skills and visual perception..

The Ever Changing Rensselaer County Landscape: Two Day Oil Painting Workshop Sat/Sun, 8/1/15 - 8/2/15 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 2 sessions Member: $108 | Non-Member: $120 Instructor: Deborah M. Bayly Level: Intermediate In this intensive two-day oil painting workshop the students landscape subject will be their favorite view in Rensselaer County. Beginner to advanced levels welcome. Must bring your own materials. A suggested list will be provided for beginners. Oil Painting Boot Camp Mon-Thurs, 8/10/15 - 8/13/15 | 6:15 PM - 9:15 PM | 4 sessions Member: $140 | Non-Member: $156 Instructor: Deborah Bayly Level: Intermediate In this intensive oil painting bootcamp for the intermediate and experienced painter, students will work on large toned canvases using housepainting bristle brushes, working quickly to block in images then refining with smaller brushes and palette knives with an emphasis on moving from abstract bold beginnings to a more defined focus. Must bring your own materials.

Oil Painting Bootcamp for Beginners Sat/Sun, 8/29/15 - 8/30/15 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 2 sessions Member: $113 | Non-Member: $126 Instructor: Deborah M. Bayly Level: Beginner An intensive two-day session for the beginner or slightly experienced painter. Students will create monochromatic images on toned canvases from landscape images provided by the instructor or from the students own 8.5 x 11 inch good quality photographs. More information on materials will be given upon registering.

*Indicates Craft for Credit Course through HVCC. See page 13 for details.

Robert Carsten




PHOTOGRAPHY Photography 101: SOLD OUT! Tuesdays, 5/19/15 - 6/16/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 5 sessions Member: $207 | Non-Member: $230 | Studio/Materials Fee: $15 Instructor: Katherine Wright Level: Beginner Using Your DSLR Camera: A Crash Course Saturday, 6/6/15 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 1 session Saturday, 7/11/15 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 1 session Saturday, 8/1/15 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 1 session Member: $100 | Non-Member: $110 | Studio/Materials Fee: $5 Instructor: Katherine Wright Level: Beginner In this super condensed crash course students will be introduced to the basics of using a digital SLR camera. Please bring a flash drive to save your work. Photo Boot Camp Mon-Thurs, 7/6/15 - 7/9/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 4 sessions Mon-Thurs, 8/24/15 - 8/27/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 4 sessions Member: $200 | Non-Member: $220 | Studio/Materials Fee: $15 Instructor: Katherine Wright Level: Beginner Are you ready for a creative vacation? Have a new digital SLR camera and dont know how to use it? This course is geared towards novice photographers who are interested learning how to use their DSLR camera, and will also incorporate both conceptual and technical topics in photography. Adobe CC: A Crash Course Sunday, 7/12/15 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 1 session Member: $100 | Non-Member: $110 | Studio/Materials Fee: $5 Instructor: Katherine Wright Level: Beginner In this crash course students will be introduced to the photo editing programs, Lightroom and Photoshop, both found in Adobes Creative Cloud. Photography 102: SOLD OUT! Mondays, 7/13/15 - 8/17/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 6 sessions Member: $250 | Non-Member: $275 | Studio/Materials Fee: $20 Instructor: Katherine Wright Level: Intermediate Now & Then: A Photographic Exploration of Documenting our Landscape Through Time Sat/Sun, 8/8/15 - 8/9/15 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 2 sessions Member: $180 | Non-Member: $200 | Studio/Materials Fee: $35 Instructor: Katherine Wright Level: Intermediate In this two-day workshop you will combine history and art as we investigate the development of our local landscape, then go on location to do infield shooting to produce modern captures of these historical works. In the second part of the workshop, we will learn about digital editing techniques including how to digitally antique images to appear as they did hundreds of years ago.

POTTERY The Potters Wheel Tuesdays, 7/7/15 - 8/25/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | 8 sessions Fridays, 7/10/15 - 9/4/15 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 8 sessions Member: $216 | Non-Member: $240 | Studio/Materials Fee: $40 Instructor: John Visser Level: Beginner In this class for the serious beginner or ongoing student, you will learn and develop wheel throwing skills and refine techniques on the potters wheel, exploring the creative aspects of the medium. If you are intent on working towards success on the wheel, this intense and rewarding class is for you! Introduction to Pottery* Mon/Weds, 6/29/15 - 7/29/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | 10 sessions In-State: $350.60 | Out-of-state: $1010.60 | Studio/Materials Fee: $95 Instructor: Cara Nisbeth Level: Beginner This is an introductory studio class in stoneware ceramics through lectures and demonstrations. Students will explore the aesthetic, sculptural, and functional possibilities of clay by learning wheel throwing, handbuilding, and other techniques. Special registration policies apply. Last day to register, 6/25. Beginning Wheel Tuesdays, 6/16/15 - 7/21/15 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 6 sessions Tuesdays, 7/28/15 - 9/1/15 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 6 sessions Member: $162 | Non-Member: $180 | Studio/Materials Fee: $30 Instructor: Sarah Pratt Level: Beginner Mondays, 8/10/15 - 9/21/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 6 sessions Member: $162 | Non-Member: $180 | Studio/Materials Fee: $30 Instructor: Cara Nisbeth Level: Beginner Learn how to throw on the potters wheel in this class for those true beginners who have always wanted to try their hand at it. Independent Study in Clay Thursdays, 6/18/15 - 8/6/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | 8 sessions Thursdays, 8/13/15 - 10/1/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | 8 sessions Member: $216 | Non-Member: $240| Studio/Materials Fee: $40 Instructor: John Visser Level: Advanced Experienced clay students work independently with our Potter-in-Residence, John Visser, while pursuing their own ceramic project objectives. Community Inclusion Project: Ceramics Exploration Fridays, 6/26/15 - 8/14/15 | 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM | 8 sessions Member: $86 | Non-Member: $96 | Studio/Materials Fee: $35* Instructor: Bianca Dupuis Level: Beginner Come join us in the clay studio for this hands on class in all things clay! Great for the beginner who wants to get to know what its like to work in this expressive medium. *Public class fees are subsidized by the Arc of Rensselaer County Riverside Community Program.

Ceramics Studio Boot Camp Mon-Fri, 6/29/15 - 7/3/15 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM | 5 sessions Mon-Fr, 8/17/15 - 8/21/15 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM | 5 sessions Member: $270 | Non-Member: $300 | Studio/Materials Fee: $30 Instructor: John Visser Level: Beginner In this week-long boot camp youll have time to focus in on the exciting possibilities of ceramic art, including throwing on the wheel and hand building. Advanced Study in Wheel Throwing Wednesdays, 7/8/15 - 8/26/15 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 8 sessions Member: $216 | Non-Member: $240| Studio/Materials Fee: $40 Instructor: John Visser Level: Advanced This advanced level class will improve students technical mastery on the wheel. Prerequisite: Students must have taken at least two pottery classes at The Arts Center or have significant outside experience. Modern Ceramic Transfer of the Rensselaer County Landscape Weds/Thurs, 8/6/15 - 8/12/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 2 sessions Member: $86 | Non-Member: $96 | Studio/Materials Fee: $15 Instructor: Benj Gleeksman & John Visser Level: Beginner Reflecting upon the centuries-old tradition of plate transfer, you will learn how to use modern methods to transfer any image onto wet clay, then fire each to create a lasting impression.

STAINED GLASS Stained Glass I* Tues/Thurs, 6/30/15 - 7/30/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | 10 sessions In-State: $350.60 | Out-of-state: $1010.60 | Studio/Materials Fee: $95 Instructor: Theresa Faul Level: Beginner This course is an introduction to basic stained glass techniques and will explore Tiffany Foil aspects of two-dimensional stained glass construction, including preliminary work, glass cutting, soldering, and cleaning. Special registration policies apply. Last day to register, 6/25. Kids Stained Glass Workshop Saturday, 6/13/15 | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM | 1 session Member: $58 | Non-Member: $64 | Studio/Materials Fee: $25 Instructor: Theresa Faul Level: Beginner Kids, ages 10 and up, come join us at the Arts Center and youll learn how to create a beautiful work of stained glass in an afternoon!

Stained Glass Figurine Workshop Sunday, 6/14/15 | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 1 session Member: $58 | Non-Member: $64| Studio/Materials Fee: $25 Instructor: Theresa Faul Level: Beginner In this beginner-friendly workshop, students will learn basic stained glass techniques and create a figurine based on a template of their choice. Ages 12 and up welcome. Create a Stained Glass Panel Saturday, 7/25/15 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 1 session Saturday, 8/29/15 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 1 session Member: $90 | Non-Member: $100 | Studio/Materials Fee: $35 Instructor: Theresa Faul Level: Beginner No matter what your level of experience may be, you can create a beautiful stained glass panel in just one day! Ages 12 and up welcome.

Stained Glass Box Workshop Saturday, 8/1/15| 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 1 session Member: $65 | Non-Member: $72 | Studio/Materials Fee: $30 Instructor: Theresa Faul Level: Beginner Create a beautiful stained glass box in an afternoon! Ages 12 and up welcome. Stained Glass Boot Camp Monday-Friday, 8/10/15 - 8/14/15 | 9:30 AM 4:30 PM Member: $270 | Non-member: $300 | Studio/Materials Fee: $45 Instructor: Theresa Faul Level: Beginner Learn the basics of this art form during this week long boot camp for adults, including stained glass design and construction, glass cutting, copper foiling, soldering, and cleaning. The beginner will learn the basics, while experienced students will have the time and attention to hone their skills. Stained Glass Jewelry Workshop Sunday, 8/30/15| 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 1 session Member: $58 | Non-Member: $64 | Studio/Materials Fee: $30 Instructor: Theresa Faul Level: Beginner Beginners and experienced students are welcomed to bring two fabulous art forms together to make pendants, earrings, and more. Ages 12 and up welcome.

*Indicates Craft for Credit Course through HVCC. See page 13 for details.




THEATRE & PERFORMING ARTS Community Inclusion Project: Collaborative Theatre Production Mondays, 7/6/15 - 8/24/15 | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 8 sessions Member: $86 | Non-Member: $96 | Studio/Materials Fee: $15* Instructor: Tammy Ellis-Robinson Level: Beginner In this active and exciting class youll work collaboratively to create an impactful piece of theater that has meaning for all. Through exercises and improvisations in word, movement and sound, youll find a story, shape it into a production, and then perform it on August 28th on Troy Night Out in our Black Box theatre. No experience necessary. Everyone is welcome!*Public class fees are subsidized by the Arc of Rensselaer County.

WOODWORKING Woodworking 101 Mondays, 7/13/15 - 8/10/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 5 sessions Member: $162 | Non-Member: $180 | Studio/Materials Fee: $60 Instructor: Curtis Hebert Level: Beginner In this class for beginners, aspiring woodworkers will be familiarized with the shop environment, learn the safe and proper use of many common woodworking tools, as well as several woodworking techniques.

Woodworking 102Tuesdays, 8/4/15 - 9/1/15 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | 5 sessionsMember: $162 | Non-member: $180 | Studio/Materials Fee: $60Instructor: Robert KehnLevel: Intermediate

In this extension of Woodworking 101, students will use the knowledge acquired to build a Shaker clock.

WRITING Fireflies: A Writing Workshop Saturday, 6/13/15 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1 session Saturday, 7/11/15 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1 session Saturday, 8/1/15 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1 session Member: $54 | Non-Member: $60 Instructor: Coleen M. Paratore Level: Beginner Through writing prompts and insightful questions, participants will travel to the firefly fields inside their own minds and hearts where the sparks that ignite our most powerful writing are waiting for us to claim them. Bring a notebook and a pen. Whos the Seuss? Saturday, 6/27/15 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1 session Member: $67 | Non-Member: $75 Instructor: Coleen M. Paratore Level: Beginner Whos the Seuss? Learn about writing for children and young adults from a seasoned professional best known for her million selling debut novel, The Wedding Planners Daughter. Bring a notebook and a pen. Generative Writing Workshop - All Genres Mon-Thurs, 7/20/15 - 7/23/15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 4 sessions Member: $140 | Non-Member: $156 Instructor: Victorio Reyes Level: Beginner Whether you write poetry, fiction, memoir, or screenplays, this generative writing workshop with local poet Victorio Reyes, will serve as a journey for you to explore place, self-reflection, life, and death. Beginnings and Endings Mon/Thur, 7/27/15 - 8/13/15 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 6 sessions Member: $141 | Non-Member: $156 Instructor: Olivia Dunn Level: Intermediate We all know that beginnings and endings are tough to write. As if getting started wasnt difficult enoughthen you have to finish! In this course, we will discuss and practice techniques for finding compelling conclusions, and the introductions that trigger them. Observation and Documentation Monday - Thursday, 8/3/15 - 8/6/15 | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 4 sessions Member: $141 | Non-Member: $156 Instructor: Olivia Dunn Level: IntermediateYou see, but you do not observe. -Arthur Conan Doyle In this class, we will work with the two primary skills of the writer: observing and documenting. Rather than digging around in our own memoryor even our imaginationwe will look outward for inspiration. Writers Boot Camp with Coleen Paratore Monday - Thursday, 8/17/15 - 8/20/15 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | 4 sessions Member: $146 | Non-Member: $160 Instructor: Coleen M. Paratore Level: Beginner Youve been talking about writing that something for a long time now. Come write away and be inspired. Lets get started!

How to registerTo register for a class, call (518) 273-0552 x231, or register on-line by visiting www.artscenteronline.org and selecting your class. You may choose to sign up for multiple classes and purchase a membership at the same time. Please register at least two weeks in advance of the start date of your class to reserve your space.

CLaSS rEFUND POLICY

There will be a $25 charge for each returned check. The Arts Center cannot pro-rate single or multiple sessions

of a course. We are not responsible for classes missed due to illness or

student's other commitments. If a class is canceled by The Arts Center, payment may be

applied toward another class or refunded to the student. If you withdraw 5 business days prior to the start of a class,

your tuition and materials fee can be retained in a residual account to be applied to a future class, or refunded, less a 10% service charge on tuition.

Funds will be held in a residual account for 12 months from the start date of the class. Unused residual monies will be forfeited after one year.

If you withdraw less than 5 business days prior to the class start date, or after the class has started, no tuition or mate-rials fee will be refunded.

Memberships and AM/PM care fees are not refundable. Refund checks may take up to 4-6 weeks to process. Credit

card payments will be credited to the cardholder's account. Craft for Credit classes are governed by Hudson Valley

Community College's refund policies. Please refer to their website, www.hvcc.edu or call 518-629-4582 for information. Please note that HVCC requires that withdrawal requests be submitted directly to the Campus Registrar's office in writing.

Craft for college credit

The Arts Center offers certain classes in partnership with Hudson Valley Community College. These classes include Pottery I and II, Advanced Pottery, Ceramic Sculpture, Beginning Printmaking, Introduction to Furniture Making, Furniture II, Jewelry I, II, and III, and Stained Glass I and II. Craft for Credit classes are marked by an asterisk throughout the catalog. These classes are open to the public, HVCC students, and students from outside colleges seek-ing credit. The cost is $350.60 for NYS residents, and $1,010.60 for out-of-state residents. To register for these classes, even if you are not seeking credit, you must call the registrar at (518) 273-0552 x 231, and submit a residency form.

To download a Rensselaer County Residency Form to enroll in any Craft for Credit class, visit www.artscenteronline.org and click contact. Procedures for obtaining a Certificate of Residency may vary by county. Please call your county treasurers office or city/town clerk to confirm procedures in your own community.

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If you buy four or more classes on the same order, and pay in full, you are eligible for a 10% discount. This applies to member and non-member rates. This discount cannot be combined with any other discount to materials fees, HVCC courses, Family Satur-days, or applied retroactively. This discount cannot be applied to online purchases, and must be made by calling the Registrar

at 518-273-0552 x231, or registering in person. If you withdraw from one or more classes early, your entire discount will be forfeited.

COMMUNITY INCLUSION PrOJECTClasses within the Community Inclusion Project at The Arts Center are intended to foster community between individuals of varying abilities and backgrounds. Each student with their own unique gifts and talents meet in an inclusive setting to explore and learn together on a universal path to creative self-expression and discovery. Passionate, qualified instructors teach in a way that enables students to achieve their personal best. These classes are open to the public and all students who are looking for a unique learning experience. Public class fees are subsidized by the Arc of Rensselaer County and the Northeast Association of the Blind, Albany.

Scholarship opportunities Scholarships are available for all age groups. To request a schol-arship, please complete the application form, which can be found on our website, www.artscenteronline.org, or picked up at the front desk and sent in. To make a contribution to the scholarship fund, contact Director of Development and Marketing, Stephanie Bradshaw at (518)273-0552 x 226 or [email protected].

MEMBERSHIP

Basic Membership: $30 Student | $30 Senior | $50 Individual | $90 FamilyInner Circle: $150 Contributor | $250 Benefactor | $500 Patron | $1,250 Enthusiast | $2,500 Advocate | $5,000 Champion | $10,000 Sponsor

Basic Membership Benefits Discounted member rates on classes and camps Entry into the annual Fence Show Receive members-only invitations, calls for entry, and e-news Receive discounts at local businesses Support the arts and creativity in the Capital Region!

To become a member, visit our website or call (518) 273-0552. You can add a membership to your order when purchasing classes online.

stay in touch!

If you have a question about your upcoming class, comments, suggestions or would like to tell us about your recent experience at The Arts Center, please feel free to call us at (518) 273-0552 or send an email to [email protected]. We are always looking to improve the experience for our students and would love to hear from you!

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2015 Arts Grants RecipientsThe Arts Center of the Capital Region is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2015 Community Arts, Arts in Education, and Individual Artist Commission DEC Grants. Each year The Arts Center delivers grants to local individual artists and arts organizations to create high quality arts and culture programs that engage the communities within Albany, Rensselaer and Schenectady Counties.

The Capital District is a vibrant community where the value of the arts is evident. This year over 100 grant applications were received, nearly three times the number submitted in 2014. This testifies to the creativity of Capital Region community members and the desire to express the arts in all its forms and share it with others.

This years awards total nearly $75,000 and were granted to 25 artists and organizations. The Arts Center is proud to be able to provide this valuable resource through a partnership with the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) re-grant program. The winners will utilize funding to grow professionally and to enhance the cultural climate in communities and neighborhoods in our region.

COMMUNITY ARTSAlbany Area Senior OrchestraCatholic Charities Tri County ServicesConfetti StageGrafton Community LibraryHindu Temple Society of Capital DistrictIndependent Living Center of the Hudson Valley, Inc.Nassau Free LibraryOakwood Community CenterThe Social Justice Center of AlbanyTroy Area United MinistriesTheater VoicesTroy Bike RescueTroy Childrens Chorus at First United Presbyterian ChurchTroy Public LibraryYWCA of the Greater Capital Region

ARTS IN EDUCATIONZorkie NelsonVeena and Devesh ChandraNicholas MatulisCohoes Performing Arts Booster ClubHeatley Parent Teacher Organization @ Green Island Free School

INDIVIDUAL ARTISTSDarian HenryJeannie ThommaJoanne Van Genderen

Applications for 2016 DEC grant funding

will be available in early Fall. See website for details!

artist in residence program

2015 AIR PROGRAM ARTISTS MORGAN KELLY (LEFT)Winter Residency: January 1st -March 31st 2015

Morgan Kelly is a puppeteer and teaching artist based in Schoharie County. Her background is in Educational Theatre and Puppetry. She has toured nationally and internationally performing original puppet theatre work. Her educational background is a BA in Theatre from Marlboro College and an MA in Educational Theatre from NYU.

Q: Can you tell me a little bit about what you have been working on during your residency at the Arts Center?I have been creating a puppet show called Day/Night/Day. It is a short puppet piece for young audiences. I wrote the script about 5 years ago, this residency has been my opportunity to build the show and make it a reality.

Q: How do you feel this residency has helped you grow as an artist?This residency has given me the opportunity to build a puppet show that is reflective of many of my interests as a person and an artist: childhood, play, color, wood, shadow and imagination, among other things! It has given the challenge to work on my own timeline, being self-directed in my work. I have had many opportunities to design and build puppet work for other people, but this was a unique experience in that it was my own concept being brought to fruition.

Q: Do you have a favorite experience from the time youve spent in residency at the Arts Center?Working in the woodworking studio was really fun for me, also working in the Multi-purpose room, having access to a variety of materials there was really a gift as a puppeteer! Watching the show grow each week was really fun.

MICHAEL CAMPION LECZINSKYSpring/Summer Residency: May 18 August 10, 2015

Michael Campion Leczinsky is a composer, artist and educator from Albany,NY. His interests include electronic music production and composition,improvisation, digital media & interdisciplinary collaborations. Michael holds multiple degrees and certificates from The State University ofNew York College at Brockport, Schenectady County Community College, TheBerklee College of Music and The State University of New York, University atAlbany. Further studies include Circlesongs improvisation and singingworkshops with Bobby McFerrin. Michael is also the owner of Northeast Multimedia, a creative services company providing consulting services for business, educational and non-profit organizations in the region.

Collaborating with both The Arts Center and the Center of Gravity, Michael will be focusing on the creation of a musical robotics project. Using equal parts music, electronics, design, and fabrication, Michael will be fusing the worlds of art and technology.

MONICA BILL HUGHESFall Residency: September 1st -November 30th 2015

Monica Bill Hughes is a visual artist who lives and works in Albany, NY. She received a BFA from The College of St. Rose in Albany, NY, and her MFA at The State University of New York at Albany. Ms. Bill Hughes most recent body of work consists of acrylic paintings and drawings that are inhabited by hybrid female figures. Her work explores contradictory impulses, domesticity, and subconscious desire.

Through important conversations about a broad range of topics connected to the idea of hybridity, Monica will be creating a new body of paintings and three-dimensional works that will investigate the connection of the hybrid with environmental concerns, gender stereotypes, and beyond.

EXPLORE. CREATE. GROW. ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM @ THE ARTS CENTER OF THE CAPITAL REGIONThe main focus of the AIR Program is to support local creatives within the Capital Region and allow artists of all mediums to explore, create, and grow within their practice. We want our artists to go beyond their usual surroundings and immerse themselves into The Arts Center of The Capital Region and the local community. Accepting applications for next years residency beginning late summer. See website for details.

Morgan Kelly with Day/Night/Day set.

Building the set.

Detail: Day/Night/Day

Reception for 2015 Arts Grants Recipients


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