OPENINGS & EVENTS

Albany Center Gallery, 488 Broadway, Albany. “Mirror.” albanycentergallery.org. The exhibit features artists whose works express the introspective states of their subjects, as well as reflect the emotional ties the artists have to them: Susan Berger, Raina Briggs, Paula Drysdale Frazell, Jason Blue Lake Medicine Eagle Martinez, Theresa Mctague, Kate Minford, and Casey Simonds. Opens Tuesday; reception 5-8 p.m. June 17. Through July 15. The Hyde Collection, 151 Warren St., Glens Falls. “Transformations: The Art of John Van Alstine.” hydecollection.org. Opening reception with the artist, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Also, José Guadalupe Posada: Legendary Printmaker. Tour hosted by Jim Nikas, 2 p.m. Saturday. Norman Rockwell Museum, 9 Glendale Road, Stockbridge, Mass. “IMPRINTED: Illustrating Race.” nrm.org. The exhibit examines the role of published images in shaping attitudes toward race and culture. More than 100 works of art and artifacts of widely circulated illustrated imagery will be on view, produced from the late 18th century to today, which have an impact on public perception about race in the United States. Also, “In Our Lifetime: Paintings from the Pandemic by Kadir Nelson.” Opens Saturday. Through Oct. 30.

Pamela Salisbury Gallery, 362 1/2 Warren St., Hudson. Valerie Hammond and Kiki Smith: “Wander.” pamelasalisburygallery.com. Also, Portia Munson: “Memento Mori.” Jennifer Coates: “Para Pastoral” and Phoebe Helander: “Sessions.” Opening reception 4-6 p.m. Saturday. Through July 24.

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 the 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. “Majestic Truth.” Photography by Denise Ferrari. Through July.

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 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. Through Sunday. 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. Also, “Elevator Music 43: Yvette Janine Jackson — Destination Freedom.” 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. Through Oct. 2. Also, Alumni Invitational 5. skidmore.edu/tang. The fifth in a series features five Skidmore alumni who are contemporary artists — Zaria Forman ’05, Fitzhugh Karol ’04, Zehra Khan ’04, Susan Meyer ’86, and Eliza Naranjo Morse ’01. Also, “Robert Tracy on Dance.” Photographs of celebrated members of New York City Ballet, including George Balanchine and dancers Alexandra Danilova, Violette Verdy, Suzanne Farrell and Melissa Hayden, who taught at Skidmore College. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition “Merce My Way by Mikhail Baryshnikov” at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (June 9, 17—19) and “The Ageless Dancer” at Saratoga Arts (June 18—Aug. 13). Through Aug. 21. 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 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. Also, Amy Hauft: “700,000:1 | Terra + Luna + Sol.” Through January. Also, Lily Cox-richard: “Weep Holes.” Through January. Also, Marc Swanson: “A Memorial to Ice at the Dead Deer Disco.” Through January.

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 Struggle 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.

Norman Rockwell Museum, 9 Glendale Road, Stockbridge, Mass. “Lincoln Memorial Centennial Exhibition: The Lincoln Memorial Illustrated.” nrm.org. Created in collaboration with Chesterwood to honor the Lincoln Memorial’s centennial in May 2022, this exhibition will highlight the work of illustrators and artists who have incorporated the Lincoln Memorial into their art as a symbolic element — an instantlyrecognizable icon upon which to build meaning. Through Sept. 4. Also, Norman Rockwell’s 323 “Saturday Evening Post” Covers. Ongoing.

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. Through summer. Spencertown Academy Arts Center, 790 Route 203, Spencertown. “Flowers, Fields, Forests: Abstracted.” Botanicalthemed works by Timothy Ebneth, Tina Lincer, Sherry Meeks, and Susan Sabino. Through June 19.

GALLERIES

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. Through Aug. 29.

Art Associates Gallery, 21 Railroad Ave., Albany. “The Bethlehem Art Association.” 518-459-1307. Artists of the Bethlehem Art Association exhibititwo-dimensional works in various media. Through June 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.

Feigenbaum Center for Visual Art, Crowell and West Galleries,, Union College, Schenectady. Phosephenes:

2022 Senior Art Exhibition. union.edu/visualarts/current-exhibit. 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 and Rochelle Nuiqui. Through Sunday.

New York Folklore’s Gallery of New York Artists, 129 Jay St., Schenectady. “Beauty of the Burl” by Don Williams. nyfolklore.org. An exhibit of Adirondack burls abnormalities in trees — by the guide and artist. The burl sculptures, brought to life by Williams, are carefully peeled by a small knife, and coated with varnish, enhancing their natural marbleized interior. Through summer.

Thompson Giroux Gallery, 57 Main St., Chatham. Dan Devine: “Robin Whiteman: “Gathering.” Ends Sunday.

EXHIBIT SPACES

Albany Public Library, Pine Hills Branch, 517 Western Ave., Albany. “Lasting Impression.” Presented in partnership with the Opalka Gallery, the exhibit reveals both the range of printwork being made in our region and the lasting impressions students and faculty make on each other. Ten regional colleges are represented in Lasting Impression: Bard College, Bennington College, Dutchess Community College, Middlebury College, Rensselaer Polytechnic University, Skidmore College, SUNY Oneonta, University at Albany, University of Hartford and Union College. Through Nov. 5.

Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery ,6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park. Barbara Buckley and Karen Zimmers. 518-383-1343. Featuring mixed media work. Through July.

Cupola Coffee, 227 Kingsley Road, Burnt Hills. Southern Saratoga Art Society. 518-2800079. 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. 518-6644646. Works by Karen Zimmers, Cheryl Birmingham, Carol Winterton, Anup Sood, Cheryl Jenks and Frank Coletta. 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 will be discussing their art, the craft of capturing light, and enjoying some group participation photography. Ends Friday. Shaffer Library, Union College, Schenectady. “Addenda: Gina Adams, Merritt Johnson & Sonya Kelliher-combs.” Interpretation and augmentation of past and present through the archive in an effort to construct a fuller future. Through Sunday.

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 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. Submit information and work at beyondmybattle.org/artshow-2022 by July 1.

Capture: A City Wide Photography Exhibition.

The Arts Center invites visitors to come to Troy and take a snapshot of themselves in public art locations. The Arts Center will print the images that are captured weekly and place them on the gallery walls in an exhibition called “Capture.” Participants are encouraged to title share their images with the Arts Center or tag us on Instagram @capregionartscenter or Facebook @Theartscenterofthecapitalregion with the hashtag #Capturetroy.images can be emailed to info@arts centeronline.org. Capture will be presented in the Arts Center’s Wallace Gallery, June 24-Aug. 20. A community reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. July 29.