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In 2003, stakeholders in the imperiled City of Albany neighborhood of Arbor Hill developed a revitalization strategy called the "Arbor Hill Neighborhood Plan."
Albany Barn is dedicated to providing a sustainable creative arts incubator and community arts center in Arbor Hill – a place for artists to live, work and inspire. It was heralded as a breakthrough in collaborative community planning and continues to enjoy broad support during its implementation. As part of that Plan, it was recommended that one of the top priorities be the adaptive reuse of the
TOMORROW IS & the kick off to Albany Barn, Inc.’s SUMMER OPEN HOUSES
Albany Barn: Friday, June 5th 5PM-8PM
Address: 56 2nd Street, Albany, NY 12210
Parking: Street parking is free and mostly non-limited on the streets around the building, please read all signs before parking.
Artistry Studios: Thursday, June 18th 5PM-8PM
Address: 826 ½ Eastern Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12307
Parking: There is a small parking lot in front of Artistry Studios with free street parking available. Street parking is free and mostly non-limited on the streets around the building, please read all signs before parking.
Electric City Barn: Saturday, June 27th 12PM-4PM
Address: 400 Craig Street, Schenectady, NY 12307
Parking: The Parking Lot across the street from Electric City Barn is available for parking but please park closest to Craig Street first, then towards Emmett Street, and never blocking the garage, driveway or the entrance. Street parking is also available for Electric City Barn members and visitors. Street parking is free and mostly non-limited on the streets around the building, please read all signs before parking. The lots on the sides of the building are for Hillside View residents only–unless using handicap parking with the proper tags. Violators are at risk of being towed.
06/03/2026
There is nothing like once it gets warm out! There are so many amazing events happening! Our very own Resident Artist is having a solo exhibition, so unfortunately she will not be at open studios, but luckily it’s close enough, you can attend both!
Check out all new work by Megan, and purchase some to decorate your home for summer! 🌊
📣 This Friday!📣
& the kick off to Albany Barn, Inc.’s SUMMER OPEN HOUSES
Albany Barn: Friday, June 5th 5PM-8PM
Address: 56 2nd Street, Albany, NY 12210
Parking: Street parking is free and mostly non-limited on the streets around the building, please read all signs before parking.
Artistry Studios: Thursday, June 18th 5PM-8PM
Address: 826 ½ Eastern Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12307
Parking: There is a small parking lot in front of Artistry Studios with free street parking available. Street parking is free and mostly non-limited on the streets around the building, please read all signs before parking.
Electric City Barn: Saturday, June 27th 12PM-4PM
Address: 400 Craig Street, Schenectady, NY 12307
Parking: The Parking Lot across the street from Electric City Barn is available for parking but please park closest to Craig Street first, then towards Emmett Street, and never blocking the garage, driveway or the entrance. Street parking is also available for Electric City Barn members and visitors. Street parking is free and mostly non-limited on the streets around the building, please read all signs before parking. The lots on the sides of the building are for Hillside View residents only–unless using handicap parking with the proper tags. Violators are at risk of being towed.
06/01/2026
Thanks New York State Council on the Arts and New York Foundation for the Arts for having McCauley Cannizzo, Albany Barn, Inc.'s Executive Director as part of the NYSCA/NYFA Community Arts Leaders Program last year!
Read about her experience here:
The Big Picture: A Look at the Impact of the NYSCA/NYFA Community Arts Leaders Program - Nyfa The Big Picture: A Look at the Impact of the NYSCA/NYFA Community Arts Leaders Program - Nyfa
05/23/2026
We're hiring! Albany Barn, Inc. is hiring a part-time Janitorial Assistant!
Do you care about the neatness and cleanliness of the spaces around you? Are you interested in the arts? Are you organized and work well independently?
Join Albany Barn, Inc. as a part-time (12hrs/week, $18.00/hr) Janitorial Assistant with a flexible work schedule working between all Albany Barn, Inc. facilities (Albany Barn, Electric City Barn, and Artistry Studios). The deadline to apply is 6/1/2026.
Read more about the job description online on our website!
Quick link: https://tinyurl.com/3wmu3r2j
05/22/2026
Two weeks until & the kick off to Albany Barn, Inc.’s SUMMER OPEN HOUSES
Albany Barn: Friday, June 5th 5PM-8PM
Address: 56 2nd Street, Albany, NY 12210
Parking: Street parking is free and mostly non-limited on the streets around the building, please read all signs before parking.
Artistry Studios: Thursday, June 18th 5PM-8PM
Address: 826 ½ Eastern Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12307
Parking: There is a small parking lot in front of Artistry Studios with free street parking available. Street parking is free and mostly non-limited on the streets around the building, please read all signs before parking.
Electric City Barn: Saturday, June 27th 12PM-4PM
Address: 400 Craig Street, Schenectady, NY 12307
Parking: The Parking Lot across the street from Electric City Barn is available for parking but please park closest to Craig Street first, then towards Emmett Street, and never blocking the garage, driveway or the entrance. Street parking is also available for Electric City Barn members and visitors. Street parking is free and mostly non-limited on the streets around the building, please read all signs before parking. The lots on the sides of the building are for Hillside View residents only–unless using handicap parking with the proper tags. Violators are at risk of being towed.
If you are NOT looking for affordable studio space, a supportive community, or paid art opportunities… you can keep scrolling
If that IS what you are looking for, you are in luck 🍀 Read more 👇
We are so thrilled to announce that both of our locations are FULL, but if you are interested in renting studio space, you should submit your application by clicking the link in our bio, so we can contact you on next steps/ how you can be added to the waitlist.
Albany Barn, Inc. has 2 Work-Only Studios facilities in the Capital Region!
1. Albany Barn (56 2nd Street, Albany NY 12210) has over 15 studio spaces.
2. Artistry Studios (826.5 Eastern Avenue, Schenectady NY 12307) has over 20 studio spaces.
Work-Only studios come in a variety of sizes and configurations from 86-350+ square feet and include WIFI, utilities, and 24-7 access. Resident Artists are required to be involved in the organization/community in some way (options can be discussed during the tour).
General Certificate of Liability Insurance is REQUIRED with Albany Barn, Inc. listed as Additionally Insured. If you have specific questions, please call 518-935-4858 or email [email protected] .
05/20/2026
12 Reimagined Meters were installed this month and WOW 🤩 They are awesome! Thank you to for their continued support of the arts/artists in Albany
Go to Quackenbush Square to check out all of the new art, including the 12 new Reimagined Meters painted by Albany Barn, Inc. artists!
General members:
Zoe Harrison .with.a.waddle
Marisa Cavanaugh .marisa
Rainier Bernhardt
Tracy Loring
Wren Olson
Artistic Members:
Sarah Gregorian
Danielle Calleo .eyeball
Michael Slayton
Albany Barn Resident Artists:
Sarah Mele
Jessica R. Salmon
Artistry Studios Resident Artist:
Sarah LuAnn Perkins
ABI Staff/Member:
Haylie Dixon
05/19/2026
Do you want to be paid to do really cool art projects, sometimes collaborating with other artists, organizations & community?
All you have to do is become an Albany Barn, Inc. General Member! For $60 a year (or less, we offer sliding scale based on income, please email [email protected] with questions relating to sliding scale) you can be included in our pool of artists that we can hire for: programming, events (FUSION, MEDLEY, Battle of the Brushes, , exhibitions & more!), public art, & so much more! There is no other place like the Barn, come check it out!
Click the link in our bio to read more about the different membership options, & come visit during our open houses in June! Last slide has all the details! We will see you then!
We would say we hate Mondays… but it’s ABI Member Monday… and we are highlighting .jackal , so it’s not that bad.
Get this guy some lasagna and wish him a happy Barn-iversary!
Jack moved into his studio in May of 2024. Since then he has helped with countless projects, events, and exhibitions (& he’s always down for a dance break).
Most recently .jackal & helped ABI staff with interviewing the contestants for our Battle of the Brushes fundraiser for MEDLEY. Watch them to find out the strangest interaction have ever had with a bowling ball… 🎳
What Albany Barn, Inc. members/ resident artist do you want Jack to interview next? Tag them in the comments and we will see what happens!
If you want to collaborate with other artists, consider a General Membership! It includes all of the perks of being a resident artist (just without the studio space) for only $60 a year! Once you are a member, you are entered into our pool of artists that we can hire for programs, events, public art opportunities & more! Read more by clicking the link in our bio (become a member). Email [email protected] with any questions!
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