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Arlene’s Art-tober 2024: Day 31 - Ritual

Thank you to everyone who shared their creations and followed along with our daily prompts. We loved seeing and sharing your work! That wraps up this year’s Art-tober. Keep the momentum going—keep creating and sharing what you make! 🧡 🎨🎃

🎨 Stuck in a creative rut? Join us for Beating Art Block, a three-week class with our Artist in Residence, Rainier Bernhardt! Come explore different ways to refresh your art process on Thursdays, November 7th, 14th, and 21st, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Each week, Rainier will introduce a new exercise with a different medium to help you break free from the pressure of getting it right. You’ll get hands-on experience in fun, creative techniques that make space for play and experimentation. It might get messy, so dress for it! Sign up now to get past that block and reconnect with your creativity! Let's get inspired! 🖌️ https://www.atelieratarlenes.com/event-details/beating-art-block-with-artist-in-residence-rainier-bernhardt

Beating Art Block with artist in residence Rainier Bernhardt | Atelier at Arlene's This three week class will cover techniques to introduce play into your art practice and get you past that frustrating block. Novelty and removing external pressure do wonders to stimulate creativity, and we will be exploring some of my favorite techniques to do just that...

🎨 Stuck in a creative rut? Join us for Beating Art Block, a three-week class with our Artist in Residence, Rainier Bernhardt! Come explore different ways to refresh your art process on Thursdays, November 7th, 14th, and 21st, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Each week, Rainier will introduce a new exercise with a different medium to help you break free from the pressure of getting it right. You’ll get hands-on experience in fun, creative techniques that make space for play and experimentation. It might get messy, so dress for it! Sign up now to get past that block and reconnect with your creativity! Let's get inspired! 🖌️

Beating Art Block with artist in residence Rainier Bernhardt | Atelier at Arlene's This three week class will cover techniques to introduce play into your art practice and get you past that frustrating block. Novelty and removing external pressure do wonders to stimulate creativity, and we will be exploring some of my favorite techniques to do just that...

Arlene’s Art-tober 2024: Day 30- Cloak

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Arlene’s Art-tober 2024: Day 29- Abyss

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Arlene’s Art-tober 2024: Day 28- Mask 🎭

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Looking for the perfect way to spend your time creatively? Check out our latest Creative Juice post, 20 Reasons Why Art Classes and Workshops at Arlene’s are Perfect for You! 🌈 Whether you're diving into a lifelong passion or just starting your artistic journey, we’ve got the ideal space, materials, and community to inspire you. From stress relief to social connection, and even boosting confidence, there are so many benefits to joining an art class with us! ✨

Click the link to read more and find your reason to start creating! 💫

20 Reasons Why Art Classes and Workshops at Arlene's are Perfect for You! Are you looking for a fulfilling way to spend your time? Art classes and workshops at Arlene’s offer a fantastic opportunity to dive into creativity, connect with others, and nurture personal growth. Here’s a list of 20 reasons why you should consider joining us:1. Personal FulfillmentWhether yo...

Arlene’s Art-tober 2024: Day 27- Cobweb 🕸️

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Mike Garramone with his partner Arlene shown here in the original location of Arlene‘s Artist materials on Madison Avenue has sadly passed on. He along with Arlene started the business in the early 1960s converting the first floor of a two family home into a retail store and also the living quarters for his family. They rented out the top floor, did framing in the attic and ceramics in the garage. They outgrew the original space and moved to the current location on Fuller Road in the 70s. While many people know Arlene as the face of Arlene’s he was the behind-the-scenes partner who ran many aspects of the store He will be missed. 

Arlene’s Art-tober 2024: Day 24- Bone 🦴

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🎨✨ Ready to take your figure drawing skills to the next level? Join us for a Saturday Figure Drawing Salon with Carolyn DiFiori Hopkins, MFA! Whether you’re just starting or a seasoned artist, this workshop is perfect for anyone wanting to capture the human form.

🖌️ What You’ll Do:
👉 Draw a live model using charcoal, conte crayon, or your preferred medium
👉 Enjoy a professional and supportive setting
👉 All skill levels welcome!

📝 Don’t forget your art materials! Must be 18+ to join. Space is limited, so register early and secure your spot.

Figure Drawing Salon with Carolyn DiFiori Hopkins, MFA | Atelier at Arlene's Join us for a Saturday Figure Drawing Salon with Carolyn DiFiori Hopkins, MFA. This workshop is perfect for anyone wanting to draw the human form, whether you’re just starting or looking to improve your skills.

Arlene’s Art-tober 2024: Day 24- Nightfall 🌘✨

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Arlene’s Art-tober 2024: Day 23- Grave 🪦

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Arlene’s Art-tober 2024: Day 22- Howl

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Arlene’s Art-tober 2024: Day 21- Poison ☠️

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Arlene’s Art-tober 2024: Day 20- Shiver 🥶

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Join us on Saturday, October 26th from 1-3 PM at Arlene’s Artist Materials for an exciting workshop with local graphic artist Brendan Halayko—and dive into the raw, rebellious world of Punk Rock art! 🤘🎨🎸

Discover the cut-and-paste techniques that shaped an entire movement, and learn how punk's DIY spirit still drives graphic design today. Brendan will lead you through a hands-on session where you'll be ripping, tearing, cutting, and pasting your own custom collage—perfect for beginners, rebels, and creators of all levels. No experience needed, and no perfect people allowed—just come ready for fun!

All supplies are included, so bring your creativity, and let’s make some art that rocks! 🎸✨

📍 Where: Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY
📅 When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
🎟 Don't miss out—secure your spot now!

Let’s create something legendary together!

Ripping and Pasting: The art of the Punk Rock Movement with Brendan Halayko | Atelier at Arlene's Join local graphic artist Brendan Halayko for a fun lesson in cut and paste design and a brief history of the punk rock art movement that helped drive the graphic design world today. Brendan will walk you through cutting, pasting, ripping, and tearing your own fun custom collage art.

Arlene’s Art-tober 2024: Day 19- Voodoo

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Arlene’s Art-tober 2024: Day 18- Darkness 💜

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Familiars opens this coming Monday, 10/21! ✨

Familiars is a solo exhibition featuring new work by artist Kate Wolford. Mystical and surreal, this body of work delves into themes of mythology, fantasy, nostalgia, animalia, and self-identity. Blurring the lines between painting and sculpture, Wolford's small-scale, intricate pieces are painted in egg tempera or acrylic on panel and displayed in unique, hand-built custom frames. Drawing on the wonder of childhood memories, her work explores creatures in dream-like settings and her own internal myth-making.

📍 Wallace Gallery
🗓️ October 21 – November 27
🎉 Opening Reception: October 25, 6pm-8pm

💥2026 Open Call💥Apply here: https://forms.gle/tVconzv7q3jnNWZd7

Deadline to apply is January 31st, 2025 11:59 pm.

Saratoga Arts is thrilled to announce our application for art for 2026! While we will not have our typical exhibition schedule for 2025 due to renovations, we will return mid-way through 2025 reopening with our 10 x 10 Exhibition. Apply to be considered for a solo, two-person, or group exhibition in 2026 in our newly renovated gallery space.

Open to all mediums and artists at all stages of their career are encouraged to apply. Artwork submitted should be representative of a cohesive body of work. Artists who live in the 11 counties of the Capital Region (Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, and Washington Counties) are eligible to apply. Artists who were accepted into our juried exhibition program in 2024 are unable to apply.

Submissions will be reviewed by an outside panel of jurors, made up of regional arts professionals. Saratoga Arts' staff will curate exhibitions based on selections.

This call is free to apply to!

Questions? Email Ally at [email protected]

Arlene’s Art-tober 2024: Day 17- Hex ✨

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We’ll share our favorites throughout the month. See our stories for the full list of prompts. 🧡 🎨🎃