Opalka Gallery

Art at APL: “Super-Natural” Artist Highlight!
This exhibition is up through November 7, 2026
Pine Hills Branch of the Albany Public Library
517 Western Ave., Albany, NY 12203

Here are selections by Berly Brown:
"Fleeting Familiar," 2019, oil paint, acrylic paint, crushed pumice, glass beads, and holographic vinyl on canvas, "Chamber," 2020, oil paint, acrylic paint, oil stick, crushed pumice, glass beads, holographic vinyl, canvas, and wood
"On Friendly Terrain," 2020, oil paint,crushed pumice, acrylic paint skins, glass beads, and holographic, vinyl on canvas

Check out the show on our digital guide and come see it in person at the Pine Hills Library. More info at links in bio!

Library Hours:
Monday & Wednesday: 12pm - 8pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 10am - 6pm
Friday: 12pm - 6pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: Closed

Come out this First Friday to the Pine Hills branch of the Albany Public Library to celebrate the artists of "Super-Natural." The 12th installment of the Opalka+Art at APL exhibition series brings together a group of artists who capture and transform our natural world into the mystical—pulsing with light and energy.

"Super-Natural"
June 5—November 7, 2026
Pine Hills Branch of the Albany Public Library
517 Western Ave., Albany, NY 12203

Opening reception:
Reception, Friday, June 5, 6pm-7:30pm
Music by "The Dave Gleason/Mike Lawrence Duo." Cosponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund.

Artists:
Berly Brown | Ginger Ertz | Andrea Hersh | Jenny Hutchinson | Mara Lefebvre
Wendy Bodenstab Lynch | Pete Mauney | Charles Steckler | Ann Wolf

Art at APL is made possible by the Friends and Foundation of the Albany Public LIbrary

Library Hours:
Monday & Wednesday: 12pm - 8pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 10am - 6pm
Friday: 12pm - 6pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: Closed

Albany NY Library Opalka Gallery First Friday Albany Friends and Foundation of Albany Public Library
(518) 482-7911 | albanypubliclibrary.org
Image caption: Pete Mauney, The Entirety of the Universe, in a Nutshell, On A Back Road, Looking West (Fireflies), Blue Stores, NY. 6/20/25, archival pigment inkjet print.

It was our pleasure to host this great event--congratulations to everyone at Youth FX and all the talented students!

More art at the library✨✨✨ APL and Opalka Gallery celebrate the latest Art at APL exhibition, “Super-Natural,” with an opening reception this Friday, June 5, at 6 pm at the Pine Hills Branch!

The reception will feature music by The Dave Gleason/Mike Lawrence Duo and light fare. The art opening is free and open to the public. Join us!!

Curated by Opalka Gallery, the show brings together a group of artists who capture and transform our natural world into the mystical—pulsing with light and energy. Artists include: Featured artists include:

Berly Brown, Ginger Ertz, Andrea Hersh, Jenny Hutchinson, Mara Lefebvre, Wendy Bodenstab Lynch, Pete Mauney, Charles Steckler, and Ann Wolf.

Art at APL is funded by the Friends and Foundation of Albany Public Library. Music is presented in partnership with the Music Performance Trust Fund.

Thank you to Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region and Discover Albany for this award!

Congratulations to the recipients of the Michele L. Vennard Hospitality grants!

These awards are given in partnership with The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region to support programs that aid in building and sustaining Albany County tourism destinations, attractions, events, and tourism-related activities. The grants encourage collaboration between nonprofit organizations, community groups, and hospitality businesses to further extend the economic impact of tourism and business.

The 2026 Hospitality Grant awarded a combined total of $75,054 distributed among 21 different organizations. Grant recipients included:

• Albany Barn Inc
• Albany Center Galleries, Inc
• Albany County Historical Association | Ten Broeck Mansion
• Albany Institute of History & Art
• Albany Symphony Orchestra
• Contemporary Circus and Immersive Arts Center
• Erie Canalway Heritage Fund, Inc.
• Friends of Pruyn House
• Gov Nelson A Rockefeller Empire State Plaza Performing Arts Center
• Historic Albany Foundation
• Historic Altamont
• Historic Cherry Hill
• In Our Own Voices, Inc.
• Metroland, Inc.
• Musicians of Ma’alwyck
• Old Songs, Inc.
• Opalka Gallery
• Organization of Adirondack Rowers and Scullers, Inc. dba Albany Rowing Center
• Playhouse Stage Company
• Shaker Heritage Society
• The Pine Hollow Arboretum

"Singing, painting or visiting a gallery or museum helps people age more slowly, according to the latest study to link taking an active interest in art and culture with improved health."