Thank you, to all those who attended
BUILT; Albany's Architecture Through Artists' Eyes!


With over 300 guests, and 120 pieces of art Historic Albany Foundation was able to raise
$29,000!

 

This is the event formerly known as Vacancy. This year, it has been expanded to include all of Albany architecture – not just vacant buildings. For the past 5 years we’ve used our annual art exhibit & silent auction to highlight the issue of vacant building in Albany. With BUILT, we hope to extend this artistic lens not just on vacant architecture but onto Albany’s entire BUILT environment.

 

Historic Albany Foundation is seeking original artwork inspired by Albany's architecture.

 

BUILT: Albany's Architecture Through Artists' Eyes art exhibit and silent auction will take place on Saturday, November 3, 2007, at the Cathedral of All Saints, 62 South Swan Street. A portion of the proceeds from the reception and art sales will benefit the Foundation's Vacant Building Initiative and Inventory.

 

The event is part of an effort to promote awareness of Albany's built environment and to raise funds for preservation efforts. While the work need not be representational, it should speak to the buildings of Albany’s past, present & future and their impact on Albany's built and social environments. The Foundation will highlight the histories of selected buildings featured in the art.

 

Participating artists will receive 60% of the proceeds of any work displayed and sold at the event; the remaining 40% will benefit Historic Albany Foundation.

 

AWARDS

A cash prize of $500 will be awarded for Best in Show at the opening reception. This prize honors the late Nancy Hyatt Liddle in recognition of her vast contributions to and support of art and architecture in Albany.

INVITATION

Accepted artists will receive one complimentary ticket (a $50 value) to the Built reception and silent auction. Additional tickets will be available to artists at a discount.