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Arlene's launches a new Artist In Residence (AIR) Program and and is looking for applicants.

  • Writer: Arlenes Artist Materials, Inc.
    Arlenes Artist Materials, Inc.
  • Mar 12, 2020
  • 2 min read

Arlene's Artist Materials announces the launch of our Artist In Residence (AIR) Program and is now accepting applications. We will invite one to two artists to participate in a year-long residency period that starts at the beginning of October 2020 and ends at the end of August 2021. We are seeking committed, community-minded artists working in either Book Arts, Painting, Printmaking, or Sculpture to be part of our AIR program. Applicants are juried by an advisory committee and emphasis is put on the quality of work and the candidates’ expressed desire to be part of our community. 


As a part of the AIR Program, the artist will create a cohesive body of work to be exhibited at R Gallery at Arlene’s after their residency period is completed. To help with that task a basic studio space area will be provided to the artist. They will also teach in our Atelier at Arlene’s program and be able to participate in any classes or workshops at Arlene’s. The AIR will automatically be accepted to this year's Arlene’s Art Fair. Also, they will give an Artist Talk at Arlene’s regarding the body of work they are working on during their time as the AIR. 

“The AIR Program is another great example of all the things Arlene’s is doing to support our local art community,” says Andrew Ochal, the Director of the R Gallery and Atelier at Arlene’s program. “Ideal applicants will have a strong body of work with a clear voice that reflects their artistic vision, a willingness to share that vision with our local community, and help Arlene’s commitment to fostering creativity.” The Application Deadline for the AIR program is Saturday, April 25, 2020. The accepted AIR will be announced by Saturday, June 4, 2020. Please go to rgalleryarlenes.com to learn more about the Air Program and to apply. 


Arlene’s Artist Materials is the Capital Region’s premier locally owned, independent, and family operated art supply store with in house custom frame shop. Arlene’s is dedicated to developing the creativity of the community that we have been a part of since 1960.



 
 
 

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ABOUT ARLENE'S ARTIST MATERIALS 

Arlene’s Artist Materials started out as a ceramic studio in 1960, originally located in a small 500 sq ft storefront on Madison Ave. Outgrowing that location, Arlene’s moved to its current location, at 57 Fuller Road, Albany, NY (with over 10,000 sq ft), in 1974 to create the art supply store you know and love.

 

Teachers, students, parents and hobbyists can always find what they need at Arlene’s. Come and browse the handmade art papers, unique journals and artsy novelties in the gift section of our store. Everyone can find something at Arlene’s. Arlene’s has items found nowhere else in the area. We have over 40,000 different products and will be happy to special order anything we don’t have in stock.

 

Whether you paint, draw, sculpt; are a professional, student or a beginner artist, you will find what you want at Arlene’s. We deeply discount all our paints, brushes, canvases, and easels every day. Many more in-store specials are going on constantly. Come in and check them out!. You’ll find unexpected treats you can transform into treasures. Everyone on staff at Arlene’s is also an artist, so we are able to answer any of your questions. If we don’t know we will try as hard as we can to get you the answer.

 

Arlene’s is great for framing. Our framing department has highly skilled framers that can help you frame the piece you love. Arlene’s can handle small projects, big projects and everything in between. There are over 1000 custom frame options to choose from with tons of ready-made frames and frame kits too. Just need glass or a mat cut? Arlene’s has you covered there too. Why go anywhere else?


As an independent art supply store, we feel a special connection to the arts community in the Capital Region. In 2015  Arlene’s started our educational program, the Atelier at Arlene's, to foster the creativity of our customers. To further that connection, the R Gallery at Arlene’s and Makers Markets at Arlene’s came about to showcase local talent and develop a thriving creative community.

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