First Presbyterian Church of Albany is hosting Beacon in the Park, a juried First Friday exhibition and community arts weekend – and we’re inviting regional artists to be part of it.
On February 6–7, 2026, the historic building on Washington Park will become a gallery, concert hall, and gathering space. FPC is looking for artwork that responds to the light, architecture, and neighborhood that make this corner of Albany so distinctive—many more details at the link above.
More pressing: Submit Your Artwork for the Beacon in the Park Juried Show.
Deadline: Monday, January 26, 2026 (5 PM)
Art Show Prospectus: Please read before submitting art.
Artwork must be inspired by First Pres, Tiffany windows, or the Washington Park neighborhood.
Panel
ITEM: I received an invitation to be on a panel for the NYS Writers Institute, apparently as a result of participating in the collective reading of Legs by local author legend William Kennedy.
In the email: “We’ve put in a request to screen the new film The Librarians on Friday, Feb. 20th, at 7 PM at Page Hall.” That’s at the downtown UAlbany campus.
“We’re going to have a small panel of librarians in conversation after the screening. Would you be interested in appearing on the panel?” I know at least one of the other librarians participating.
“Our conversations are informal and fun, and involve audience Q&A.” Sure. I’ve already started prepping; it’s less than two months away.
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