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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

FRI Oct. 2, 6:30 -7:30pm, FIRST FRIDAY Music from Buggy Jive. Fresh off his sweep of the 2026 Eddies Music Awards, Buggy Jive stops by Opalka for First Friday! Gallery will be open late until 8pm so stay and check out the current exhibition!

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 21h

THURS Oct. 8, 6:30-7:30pm, Poetry Reading by Susan Comninos, Janet Bowdan, and Shira Dentz, contributors to "The Color Wheel: Poems." Funded in part by Poets & Writers with public funds from the NY State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the NY Legislature.

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

SAT Oct. 3, 1-2:30pm Talk+Performance, registration required:https://www.albanysymphony.com/upcomingconcerts/chambermusic In its 2026/27 season, the Albany Symphony revives a cherished tradition with the launch of a new Chamber Music Companion Series.

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Artist Lecture, Sept. 22, Come listen to artist Deborah Dancy speak about her work in the current exhibition Light and Transient Causes. Learn more about Deborah’s work:https://www.deborahdancy.com/

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Happy Constitution Day! Tonight's talk is @ 7:30pm. See you then!

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Last Pop-up Beer Garden of the season! With a Maker's Market!

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

First Day! Gallery Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 12:00-5:00pm Thursday, 12:00-8:00pm Monday by Appointment

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

September 4, FIRST FRIDAY! BANDS: Super 400, Melora Creager with special guest Ryder Cooley BREWERS: Druthers, Frog Alley FOOD: Dotty Lou’s BBQ, Sunhee’s Farm and Kitchen

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

THURS May 7, Animation and Music at Opalka Gallery, 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.

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

April is Jazz Appreciation Month AND National Poetry Month! SAT April 11 An Afternoon of Jazz and Poetry 2:00pm-3:00pm 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.

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

FRI April 3 First Friday 5:00—8:00pm open late with music from Andrew Mollica from 6:00 to 7:00pm, co-sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund, arranged by Local 14. Free and open to the public

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Our new exhibition "Plastique," is now open! Tour(5:30-6:00pm) and Reception(6:00-7:30pm) are this Friday, March 20. Learn more about the exhibit and related events on our website: opalka.sage.edu/exhibitions/

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Beyond Plastics @beyondplastics.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

The weather may be frightful, but expanding your mind is always delightful. Join Judith Enck, at Opalka Gallery in Albany, NY, on Mar 26 at 7:30PM to learn about her new book, “The Problem with Plastic.” www.beyondplastics.org/book-events/... 🏷️ @opalka.bsky.social, thenewpress.bsky.social

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Thurs, 3/26/26 at 7:30 PM ET | Talk with Judith Enck at The Opalka Gallery in Albany — Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic Pollution

Join Judith Enck. president of Beyond Plastics at the Opalka Gallery at Russell Sage College in Albany on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM to learn more about the new book, “The Problem with…

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

This THURS March 19 Stage and Stanza Live, Conversations with Creatives, 6:30-7:30pm With guests Jacqui Anscombe‑Waring and Aaron Moore, hosted by poet Carol Durant & David Baecker, director of the RSC Theatre Institute.

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Last Chance! "Barbara Todd: Undoings," closing next Saturday February 28! Learn more here: opalka.sage.edu/exhibitions/ Or on the Bloomberg Connects app: guides.bloombergconnects.org/en-US/guide/... Gallery Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 12:00-5:00pm Thursday, 12:00-8:00pm

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Thank you, Taliesin Thomas and Hyperallergic for adding "Barbara Todd: Undoings" to "10 Exhibits to See in Upstate New York This February." Read more here: hyperallergic.com/10-art-shows...

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10 Art Shows to See in Upstate New York This February

A seminal Vito Acconci performance, Nona Faustine and Ocean Vuong’s explorations of identity, Sita Gómez’s celebrations of womanhood, and more.

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Artist Tour of "Undoings," this SAT, Jan. 31, 2:00-3:00pm On an exhibition walkthrough, artist Terry Conrad will talk with Barbara Todd about her exhibition "Undoings."

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Coming Soon! Save the Date! January 20 - February 28, 2026 "Barbara Todd: Undoings" Troy-based Canadian textile artist Barbara Todd’s first extensive US solo exhibition FRI Jan. 23 Reception 5:30-7:30pm Celebrate the opening of "Barbara Todd: Undoings" More events at opalka.sage.edu

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Albany Public Library and Opalka Gallery present an Art at APL Exhibition "Countenance: The Contemporary Portrait" Dec. 5- May 9, 2026 Pine Hills Branch of the Albany Public Library 517 Western Ave., Albany, NY 12203 Opening reception: Reception, Friday, Dec. 5, 6- 7:30pm

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Join us Friday Nov. 7, FIRST FRIDAY, 5:30-7:30pm, Reception for 46th PhotoRegional Exhibition. Music from The Alan Thomson Jazz Trio.

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Opening Tues, Oct. 28! "The 46th PhotoRegional: Seeking New Landscapes" Oct. 28- Dec. 6 FRI Nov. 7, 5:30-7:30pm, FIRST FRIDAY, Reception for 46th PhotoRegional Exhibition. Music from The Alan Thomson Jazz Trio. Curated by Corinne Botz and Sarah Sweeney. opalka.sage.edu

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

This Friday's Pop-UP Beer Garden! In conjunction with our "Compass Roses: Maps by Artists—Albany" exhibition reception. Find out more at opalka.sage.edu

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

September 2 - October 11, 2025 Compass Roses: Maps by Artists—Albany See Albany through the eyes of its visual, literary, and performing artists. FRI Sept. 12, 6:00-9:00pm: Exhibition reception SAT Sept. 13, 11:00am: Talk, Albany History in Maps, City Historian Tony Opalka. Events@opalka.sage.edu

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Sight Specific, June 6- Nov. 8, 2025 Pine Hills Branch of the Albany Public Library 517 Western Ave., Albany, NY 12203 Reception, Friday, June 6, 6- 7:30pm Artists: Michael Bach, Seth Butler , Matt Chinian Sean Hemmerle, Susan Hoffer, Maeve McCool Rob O'Neil, Andrew Pellettieri, Laura Von Rosk

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

April 30—May 17 Art+Design BFA Exhibit The Annual BFA Exhibition showcases student work from the Russell Sage College’s Art+Design BFA programs in Art+Extended Media, Graphic+Media Design and Interior+Spatial Design. FRI May 2 Reception 5:00- 7:00pm Opening reception for BFA exhibition

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

In Opalka Gallery Lecture Hall. THURS April 10 Jazz+Poetry Reading 5pm - 6pm: Jazz from Jeanne O'Connor and Azzaam Hameed. Fully funded by the Music Performance Trust Fund, arranged by Local 14. 6pm - 7pm: Poetry with Carol Durant, Suzanne Rancourt, Shana Gourdine, Lani Larson, and Josh Herter.

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

This week's events: THURS April 3 Yoga 6-7pm, pay what you will FRI April 4 Performance 6:30 -7:30pm: Performance by Jordan Taylor Hill and Friends. Free but reg. req. SAT. April 5 Kids Art Workshop 2- 4pm, free but reg. req. Information and Registration onwebsite: opalka.sage.edu/programs-eve...

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Tomorrow! TUES March 25 Tour 5:30pm-6:30pm: Osi Audu leads you through his exhibition, with Collector Pierre Brooks

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

FRI March 21 Reception 5:30pm to 7:30pm: with music from Alan Thomson Jazz Trio March 18—April 19 Osi Audu: The Self in African Art opalka.sage.edu/programs-eve...

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Opening tomorrow! Reception Friday! March 18—April 19 Osi Audu: The Self in African Art FRI March 21 Reception 5:30pm to 7:30pm: with music from Alan Thomson Jazz Trio More Events: opalka.sage.edu/programs-eve...

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Member Appreciation Reception, TUES Feb 18, 5:30-7PM. Check out the Screenprint Biennial with founder Nathan Meltz; make your own screenprinted tote! Light refreshments will be served. New members welcome! Link to our website in bio!

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

This Thursday, Feb. 13, 6-7PM, Print Panel!

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Don't forget! We have an artist registry on our website. Sign up! opalka.sage.edu/capital-regi...

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

This Thursday, Feb. 13, 6-7PM, Print Panel!

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Don't forget! We have an artist registry on our website. Sign up! opalka.sage.edu/capital-regi...

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Opalka Gallery is closed today(Tues. Feb 6) due to bad weather. Stay safe out there! ❄️

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Member Appreciation Reception POSTPONED due to weather to TUES Feb 18, 5:30-7PM. Check out the Screenprint Biennial with founder Nathan Meltz; make your own screenprinted tote! New members welcome! Link to our website in bio!

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Art at APL, Pine Hills Library branch of Albany Public Library "Repeat Play: The Art of Pattern," through May 10, 2025 Ali Herrmann,Tara Fracalossi, Richard Garrison Willie Marlowe, Jean-Marc Superville Sovak Sara Tack, Stephen Tyson, Michael Van Winkle and Deborah Zlotsky

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

January 24—March 1, 2025 Screenprint Biennial 10th Anniversary 39 works from 24 artists or artist collectives that represent the wide range of expression and meaning possible from screenprinted art. Tuesday–Saturday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Open late Thursday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday by appointment

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

PechaKucha Vol. 34 FRI Jan. 31 Pecha Kucha, 6:30 snacks, Talks at 7pm. Snacks from Druthers and Honest Weight Food Coop. Susan Fowler Adam Williams Prince Sprauve Jade Warrick Matthew Klein Casey Allen Maeve McEneny

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Opalka Gallery @opalka.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Next Thursday, 11/2 at 7pm, join us for this free event--Poet Carol Durant and David Baecker of the Theatre Institute at Russell Sage College in conversation with actor/poet Amelia Paul and writer David K. Wilson.

a black and white image with two photos. On the left, a black and white portrait of Amelia Paul outdoors, with trees and lampost in background and on the right, a black and white portrait of David K. Wilson with a heavy shadow in the background and the words "Stage and Stanza: Conversations with Creatives, Thurs. Nov. 21, 7pm, Opalka Gallery, 140 New Scotland Ave, Albany, Hosted by Carol Durant and David Baecker with special guests actor/poet Amelia Paul and writer David K. Wilson" Also says "Free!" and "Support Local Artists"

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