Albany Center Gallery, Albany
Albany Center Gallery (ACG) is a nonprofit art space located in downtown Albany, dedicated to showcasing the talent of regional artists within a 100-mile radius of the city. Founded in 1977 by Leslie Urbach, ACG has been a vital platform for contemporary visual artists, exhibiting thousands of works across various disciplines, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, fiber arts, digital art, video, mixed media, and installation.
With a strong commitment to fostering a knowledgeable and engaged audience, the gallery hosts at least seven major exhibitions annually, including the renowned Mohawk Hudson Regional Invitational, which highlights selected artists from the previous year’s Artists of the Mohawk-Hudson Region exhibit. Beyond exhibitions, ACG offers murals, consulting services, art and space rentals, pop-up shows, youth programs, artist talks, and community events, all aimed at enriching the local cultural landscape.
ACG operates with the support of memberships, donations, state and corporate funding, and fundraising initiatives, ensuring that all its exhibitions, receptions, and artist interviews remain free and accessible to the public. By promoting both emerging and established artists, the gallery plays a crucial role in shaping the evolving artistic identity of the Greater Mohawk-Hudson Region, encouraging dialogue and appreciation for visual arts on a local and international level.
With a strong commitment to fostering a knowledgeable and engaged audience, the gallery hosts at least seven major exhibitions annually, including the renowned Mohawk Hudson Regional Invitational, which highlights selected artists from the previous year’s Artists of the Mohawk-Hudson Region exhibit. Beyond exhibitions, ACG offers murals, consulting services, art and space rentals, pop-up shows, youth programs, artist talks, and community events, all aimed at enriching the local cultural landscape.
ACG operates with the support of memberships, donations, state and corporate funding, and fundraising initiatives, ensuring that all its exhibitions, receptions, and artist interviews remain free and accessible to the public. By promoting both emerging and established artists, the gallery plays a crucial role in shaping the evolving artistic identity of the Greater Mohawk-Hudson Region, encouraging dialogue and appreciation for visual arts on a local and international level.
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Sight Name: Albany Center Gallery
Sight Location: Albany, USA (See walking tours in Albany)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Albany, USA (See walking tours in Albany)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Albany, New York
Create Your Own Walk in Albany
Creating your own self-guided walk in Albany is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Albany Introduction Walking Tour
Albany, the state capital of New York, is a small city with a storied canvas that holds a significant place in the narrative of New York and the broader United States.
The Hudson River area in which it lies was originally inhabited by the indigenous Mohican people. In 1614, the territory was settled by Dutch colonists. Fifty years later, the English took over the Dutch settlement, renaming it... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles
The Hudson River area in which it lies was originally inhabited by the indigenous Mohican people. In 1614, the territory was settled by Dutch colonists. Fifty years later, the English took over the Dutch settlement, renaming it... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles
Albany's Historical Buildings Tour
Albany is steeped in history and architectural splendor, featuring a varied collection of buildings that mirror its diverse and layered past. The city’s architecture ranges from majestic government edifices to prominent educational establishments, highlighting Albany’s role as a key political and cultural center.
More than just functional structures, these buildings are lasting emblems of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
More than just functional structures, these buildings are lasting emblems of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles