OPENINGS & EVENTS

Feigenbaum Center for Visual Art, Crowell and West Galleries,, Union College, Schenectady. Phosephenes: 2022 Senior Art Exhibition. union.edu/visual-arts/currentexhibit. This show features 15 Union College Visual Art majors: Gabby Basil, Gavin Bibbins, Maggie Biondi, Trey Everett, Aram Festekjian, Ashley Harding, Cole Kammler, Samantha Kelly, Jessie Kirker, Dea Kothari, Anh Le, Melissa Lucano, Michelle Moina, Mallory Nelson, Rochelle Nuiqui, are exhibiting the culmination of their studies in the art department. Opening receptino 4:30-6 p.m. Friday. Through June 12.

The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, Skidmore College. “Elevator Music 43: Yvette Janine Jackson — Destination Freedom.” tang.skidmore.edu An immersive electroacoustic composition that takes listeners on a journey in search of freedom: from the hull of a 19thcentury slave ship, across time, to a place in the imaginative future. Opens Saturday. Through Oct. 2.

Spencertown Academy Arts Center, 790 Route 203, Spencertown. “Flowers, Fields, Forests: Abstracted.” Botanicalthemed works by Timothy Ebneth, Tina Lincer, Sherry Meeks, and Susan Sabino. Opening reception 4-6 p.m. Saturday. Through June 19.

MUSEUMS

Albany Institute of History & Art, 125 Washington Ave., Albany. “The Four Elements of Leigh Li-yun Wen.” albanyinstitute.org. The artist explores elements of western cosmology — earth, air, fire and water — in monumental paintings, prints, ceramics and fabrics. Also, “You Are Here: Mapping Our World.” Seventeen maps from Michael Insel’s (1947-2017) collection are included in this exhibition, along with maps, globes, books, and historic objects that were already part of the Institute's collection. Through Oct. 23. Also, “The Hudson River School: Landscape Paintings from the Albany Institute Collection.” Ongoing. Also, “Nineteenth-century

American Sculpture: Erastus Dow Palmer and His Protégés Launt Thompson, Charles Calverly, and Richard Park.” Ongoing.

American Italian Heritage Museum, 1227 Central Ave., Albany. “Everything Italian.” The Schenectady Art Society will show and sell its original artwork depicting “Everything Italian,” landscape, Mediterranean seascape, food, family and music is fair game as subject matter so long as it reminds the artist of Italy, its people or culture. Through May.

Arkell Museum, 2 Erie Blvd., Canajoharie. “What Do You See? Portraits from the Arkell Museum Collection.” Features visitor favorites, rarely exhibited pieces and stellar examples from the permanent collection. Also, “New York State Grange Photographs by Andrew Baugnet.” The exhibit examines the history, cultural importance, and legacy of New York state granges. Through Aug. 21.

The Arts Center of the Capital Region, “Tara Fracalossi: Postcards to Myself.” artscenteronline.org. Through May 31. The Clark Art Institute, 25 South St., Williamstown, Mass. “As They Saw It: Artists Witnessing War.” clarkart.edu. Spanning European and American art from 1520—1920, prints, drawings and photographs showhow artists have portrayed periods of military conflict, bringing war off the battlefield and into the homes and lives of those often at a far remove from the scene. Through May 30. The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, Skidmore College. “Radical Fiber: Threads Connecting Art and Science.” Historical artifacts and contemporary art that demonstrate the ways in which fiber craft techniques and materials have influenced and impacted scientific fields like mathematics, digital technology, medicine and neuroscience. Through June 12. Also, “Opener 34: Ruby Sky Stiler — New Patterns.” skidmore.edu/tang. A solo exhibition, including new relief paintings, site-specific line sculpture and functional sculpture. Also, Lauren Kelley: Location Scouting. Kelley, an artist and curator, reshapes and combines meditations on travel with snapshots of everyday life in her drawings, sculpture and stop-motion

animation videos. Through Sept. 10, 2023.

Hessel Museum, Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, 33 Garden Road, Annandaleon-hudson. “Interference.” ccs.bard.edu. Fourteen new exhibitions and curatorial projects that probe the hybrid conditions, change and adaptation that have defined life and, in turn, contemporary art and curatorial practice, since the start of the pandemic. Through May 29.

The Hyde Collection, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls. Georgia O’keeffe: Pattern of Leaves. hydecollection.org. On loan from The Phillips Collection, the exhibit celebrates O’keeffe’s long association with Lake George and the Adirondacks. Through May 29. Also, Here @ The Hyde: Featured Objects from the Permanent Collection. Through May 29.

Iroquois Museum, 324 Caverns Road, Howes Cave. “Material Shift.” iroquoismuseum.org. A showcase of work by Haudenosaunee artists who employ toys, food containers, bike reflectors, CD discs and other unconventional materials to create traditional cultural objects and concepts and those who, conversely, use traditional materials such as ash splint, corn husk and antler to create popular (not necessarily functional) everyday items such as watches, day packs, toothbrushes and cellphones. Through Nov. 27. MASS MOCA, 1040 MASS MOCA Way, North Adams, Mass. “Yto Barrada: Ways to Baffle the Wind.” New and recent work by the Frenchmoroccan artist. Through May 2023. Also, kellie rae adams: Forever in Your Debt. “Glenn Kaino: In The Light of a Shadow.” The exhibition, featuring a series of immersive installations, reflects on the legacies of two “Bloody Sundays” in order to explore the global interdependence of social justice. Also, James Turrell: C.A.V.U. Thirty years in the making, Turrell’s largest free-standing circular Skyspace measures 40 feet in diameter and 40 feet high. New York State Museum, 222 Madison Ave., Albany. “Wedding Wear in 19th-century New York.” nysm.nysed.gov. Through Sept. 4. Also, “Courage: The Black New York Strug

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gle for Quality Education.” This 20-panel exhibition explores the visions and aspirations of courageous leaders and parents who have been seeking to educate Black children. Through July 15. Also, “Berenice Abbott: Changing New York.” Photographs of New York City’s changing landscape. Through Sunday. Norman Rockwell Museum, 9 Glendale Road, Stockbridge, Mass. “Freedom’s Legacy.” nrm.org. A series of four 1943 oil paintings each representing the four freedoms — Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Worship, Freedom from Want and Freedom from Fear. Also, Bascove: The Time We Spend with Words.” Known by the mononym Bascove, Anne Bascove is a master printmaker, illustrator, painter and collagist best known for her striking woodcut book jacket and magazine illustrations as well as for her series of paintings and drawings of the bridges of New York City. Through June 5.

Saratoga Automobile Museum, 110 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs. “Radwood.” saratogaautomuseum.org. The original 1980s and 1990s automotive lifestyle brand is partnering with the Saratoga Automobile Museum to showcase iconic cars of the era alongside period fashion, music, memorabilia and endless nostalgia. Featured cars include four of the rarest supercars of the era; the Bugatti EB110, the Jaguar XJ220, the Porsche 959 and the one-of-one Isdera Commendatore 112i, among others. Through summer.

GALLERIES

Albany Center Gallery, 488 Broadway, Albany. 2022 Mohawk-hudson Regional Invitational. albanycentergallery.org. Featuring the work of 7 regional artists Donnabelle Casis, Ann Ledy, Laura Moriarty, Huê Thi Hoffmaster, Catalina Viejo Lopez de Roda, Hanna Washburn and Wendy Williams. Through June 4.

Albany International Airport Gallery, Albany. “The Life Around Us.” Recent paintings by Ashley Norwood Cooper and Heidi Johnson, as well as a new site specific installation, “Stream” by Laura Moriarty. Reception 3-5 p.m. May 14. Through Aug. 29.

Art Associates Gallery, 21 Railroad Ave., Albany. “Firehouse Artists Spring Show.” 518-459-1307. Showcasing the work of 14 area artists in a wide variety of mediums, styles and subject matter. Through May 28. The Arts Center of the Capital Region, 265 River St., Troy. “Esmé Stories: A Magical Journey.” artscenteronline.org. When offered the chance for a

Make-a-wish wish, Esmé Ann Savole expressed her desire to create an “Esmé Museum.” The result is an exhibit, created by local artists, drawing on inspiration from stories penned by the 11-year-old from Troy who lives with significant medical complexity that inhibits her ability to speak, walk and eat. She uses eye gaze technology to create the short stories that have been transformed into this multimedia exhibit. Opens Saturday. Celebration at 2 p.m. Through June 4.

Carrie Haddad Gallery, 622 Warren St., Hudson. “Bold Little Beauty.” carriehaddadgallery.com. An exhibit of painting and drawing by gallery artists Julia Whitney Barnes, Linda Newman Boughton, Sue Bryan, Shawn Dulaney, Susan Hope Fogel and photography by Betsy Weis. Through May 30.

CREATE Community Studios, 70B Beekman St., Saratoga Springs. “Spells.” Artwork by Tara Hughes, part of the international initiative: Taking Up Space initiative a “Grassroots Female Focused Community Global Art Exhibition” to highlight artwork made by living women artists in their own area. Through July.

Laffer Gallery, 96 Broad St., Schuylerville. “Nature’s Voice.” thelaffergallery.com. Works by Ann Larsen, Clarence King, David Lussier, George Van Hook, Harry Orlyk, James Coe, Jane Bloodgood-abrams, Leslie Black Vogel, Margaret Horn and Mikel Wintermantel. Through June 5.

Lake George Arts Project Courthouse Gallery, Canada and Lower Amherst streets, Lake George. “Community, a solo exhibition of works by Bugzdale. lakegeorgearts.org. Bugzdale is from Jamaica and grew up in New York City. Through drawing, painting, and other media Bugzdale amplifies ideas about the Black experience in our society. Artist talk 4 p.m. Saturday. Through June 4. Opalka Gallery, Russell Sage College, 140 New Scotland Ave., Troy. 2022 BFA Exhibition. Featuring student work from Sage's Art + Extended Media, Interior + Spatial Design and Graphic + Media Design programs. Through June 3. Pamela Salisbury Gallery, 362 1/2 Warren St., Hudson. “Jeanne Silverthorne: Sculpture.” pamelasalisburygallery.com. Also, “Richard Bosman: Selected Work,” “Willard Boepple: Towers and Tablets,” “Amy Pleasant and Pete Schulte: tête-à-tête: Works on paper,” “Don Voisine: On Point” and “Kamilla Talbot: Works on Paper.” Through June 5. Thompson Giroux Gallery, 57 Main St., Chatham. Dan Devine: “Robin Whiteman: “Gathering.” Through June 12.

EXHIBIT SPACES

Albany Public Library Arbor Hill/west Hill branch, 148 Henry Johnson Blvd, Albany. “The Brothers: The Forgotten Struggle for Civil Rights in Albany.” An exhibit that tells the story of The Brothers, formed in downtown Albany in 1966. Opening reception 6 p.m. Thursday. Through May. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Bethlehem Art Association: Spring Member Show. 518439-9324. Various media. Through May.

Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park. “A Photography Show.” 518-3831343. Featuring photographers Rebecca Jenkins, Mede Rigatti, Anup Sood, Brian Skanes and Bill Staudinger. Through May. Cupola Coffee, 227 Kingsley Road, Burnt Hills. Southern Saratoga Art Society. (518)

280-0079. Works by William Daisak, Barbara Hurley, Cheryl Jenks, Carol Winterton, Frank Coletta, Karen Zimmers, Jack Morgan, Rita Helie and Anup Sood. Through June. Mechanicville Public Library, 190 N. Main St., Mechanicville. Southern Saratoga Art Society. 518-664-4646. Works by Karen Zimmers, Cheryl Birmingham, Carol Winterton, Anup Sood, Cheryl Jenks and Frank Coletta. Opens Sunday. Through June. Northville Library Gallery, 341 Third St., Northville. Sacandaga Valley Art Network “Regional Light Styles” artist reception. 6 p.m. Tuesday. svanarts.org. Michael Tondreau, Paul Valovic and Bill Broderick, three of SVAN’S newest members, will be discussing their art, the craft of capturing light, and enjoying some group participation photography. Exhibit runs through June 10.

Shaffer Library, Union College, Schenectady. “Addenda: Gina Adams, Merritt Johnson & Sonya Kelliher-combs.” Exhibit centers interpretation and augmentation of past and present through the archive in an effort to construct a fuller future. Through June 12.

CALL FOR ENTRIES

“Art with Heart & Hope.” Saratoga-based nonprofit, Beyond My Battle, is holding its fourth annual exhibition in September showcasing the ways art can help manage the many stressors of living as a patient or caregiver. Artists must have lived with, or cared for someone living with, a physical illness, disease, or disability; be at least 18; and live in the Capital Region. Work needs to be able to be displayed on a wall or easel. Artists should submit their information and work at beyondmybattle.org/artshow-2022 by July 1.