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Russell Sage College, 140 New Scotland Ave.
Albany, NY 12208 United States Get Directions
518-292-7742

Modern and Contemporary Art and Design

The Opalka Gallery is the formal exhibition facility of Russell Sage College. Located on the Albany campus, the Opalka’s primary focus is on contemporary art and design from nationally recognized artists. An important part of the cultural life in the Capital Region, the Gallery frequently hosts lectures, films, concerts, and other events in conjunction with its exhibitions.

Opalka Gallery was constructed in 2002 with funds generously donated by the Opalka family. The 7,400 square foot facility includes a vaulted gallery and a 75-seat lecture/presentation hall. The Opalka replaced Rathbone Gallery, which served Russell Sage College for 25 years and garnered international attention for the quality and significance of its exhibitions.

Opalka Gallery is a member of the Association of Academic Museums and Galleries, the Museum Association of New York, and of the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM).

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Pecha Kucha

Opalka Gallery Russell Sage College, 140 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY, United States

Pecha Kucha, 6:30 snacks, Talks at 7pm. Snacks from Druthers and Honest Weight Food Coop.

Live screen-printing with Rebekah Tolley

Opalka Gallery Russell Sage College, 140 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY, United States

5:30 to 7:00pm. Join us for a Member Appreciation Reception. Live screen printing with Rebekah Tolley: make something to take home! Meet Nathan Meltz, founder and curator of the Screenprint Biennial. For Opalka members–new members welcome! Get more info and join on our Membership page! RSVP HERE!

Owls

Opalka Gallery Russell Sage College, 140 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY, United States

An ensemble from Brooklyn comprised of friends from the Marlboro Festival, Owls defies categorization. At once a bass-forward string quartet and at times a downtown band, their performances of contemporary classics and original compositions are breathtaking. Corea: Children’s Song No. 12Wiancko: Vox PetraAli-Zadeh: RəqsCouperin: Les Barricades MystérieusesTrollstilt: RicercarWiancko: When The NightRiley: Good MedicineTickets: https://capitalregionclassical.org/product/owls/.

Print Panel: Tyanna Buie, Ann Aspinwall, and Ruben Castillo.

Opalka Gallery Russell Sage College, 140 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY, United States

Print Panel: Tyanna Buie, Ann Aspinwall, and Ruben Castillo. 6:00-7:00pm. Moderated by Screenprint Biennial founder and curator Nathan Meltz.

Stage & Stanza

Opalka Gallery Russell Sage College, 140 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY, United States

Stage & Stanza, 6:00-7:00pm, hosted by Carol Durant and David Baecker, Theatre Institute at Sage, with special guests RSC President Matthew Shaftel and local actor/writer/singer Donald Hyman.