CALL FOR ENTRIES

Historic Albany Foundation to Present
VACANCY: Albany’s Abandoned Buildings Through Artists’ Eyes
 

ALBANY, NY (8/22/02) – As Degas said, “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” On behalf of Historic Albany Foundation, we're asking you to help others see Albany’s abandoned buildings through your artwork. 

VACANCY: Albany’s Abandoned Buildings Through Artists’ Eyes will be presented as a one-night show and sale on Saturday, November 16, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the old Federal Courthouse at the foot of State Street at Broadway in Albany. A cocktail reception and silent auction will allow guests to enjoy a variety of artistic views of Albany’s once-grand architectural treasures, while being entertained by local musicians and savoring delicious hors d’oeuvres. In addition, guests will have the exclusive opportunity to bid on major works by the region’s best-known artists. Those who purchase art displayed at the show will be further supporting the education, advocacy and technical assistance programs offered by Historic Albany Foundation.

The event is part of an effort to promote awareness of Albany’s endangered buildings through the Foundation’s Vacant Buildings Initiative. Show attendees will receive information about the buildings featured in the works of art – including their history, their condition, and some ideas on what it would take to restore them and return them to the tax rolls.

Please join Honorary Chair Len Tantillo in supporting this first-of-its kind event. Tantillo, whose work has been exhibited in galleries across the country, was influenced by his boyhood in a small historic town in New York’s Hudson Valley. We hope you’ll agree that his appreciation for the past and his visual story-telling ability make him an excellent choice for Honorary Chair of this event. 

The show and sale could attract up to 300 people, offering an exceptional opportunity to display your work to an audience that appreciates the unique historic significance of Albany’s built environment. Participating artists will receive 60% of the proceeds of any work displayed and sold at the reception; the remaining 40% would be a tax-deductible contribution to Historic Albany Foundation. 

If you are interested in participating in this very exciting event or have any questions about it, please call the Foundation at 518-465-0876. We’ll look forward to working with you and to seeing your perspectives on some of Albany’s most under-appreciated buildings.
 

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