Art Night Schenectady

Downtown Venues
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Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium

15 Nott Terrace Heights

-Enjoy a night at the Museum absolutely FREE during Art Night. Walk the Bridge of Fire! Play Mindball! Explore science! 5-7 PM


		Union College 801 Union Street -Mandeville Gallery, Nott Memorial *Interrupted Life: Incarcerated Mothers in the United States* is an exhibition of eight linked installations which deal with the facts and experiences of incareration for mothers and their families in the United States. Interrupted Life invites viewers to become educated, active community members, searching for information and solutions to this major and growing problem in our society. The show aims to be both a vibrant visual presentation and a pedagogical intervention, stimulating new perspectives and learning opportunities. 5 -7 pm -Wikoff Student Gallery, Nott Memorial "A Geometric Mind, Work by Emily Burgess and Alex Handin." Abstract art often relies on geometry to create complex emotional experiences. In order to capture music visually, these photographs rely on geometric perspectives to suggest the presence of an audience. Each photograph conveys the intimate performer-listener relationship through geometric abstractions of subject and atmosphere. Geometry also provides the groundwork for impulsivity in these paintings and sculptures. While geometric form provides structure, the flexibility of artistic medium offers a sense of nuance to each piece. The fluidity of paint, for example, is crossed with hard-edged geometric shapes, while fiber, fabric and smooth arcs soften sharp steel sculptures. Emily Burgess, class of '10, and Alex Handin, class of '10 5-7 pm

		The Fenimore Gallery at Proctors 432 State Street, Second Floor -The Marketplace Gallery at Proctors Presents Paintings by Samson Contompasis. The Gallery will be closed during Art Night, But it will be open for Art Attack on 3/20/10 & 3/21/10. The Delack Guild Room at Proctors 432 State Street, Second Floor -"Greatest Show", Vintage circus posters from the collection of Gordon Turner. Spanning many decades, Gordon's collection explodes with fantasy and a breadth of artistic styles that dazzle the eye. The Albany International Room at Proctors 432 State Street, Second Floor -Group Show Featuring Angela Bornn, Susan Handler, Noelle Macgonigle. The Gallery will be closed during Art Night, But it will be open for Art Attack on 3/20/10 & 3/21/10. Robb Alley at Proctors 432 State Street -Music by TBA -Schenectady Arts Society. The Golub Arcade at Proctors 432 State Street -"Greatest Show", A display of Vintage circus posters from the collection of Gordon Turner. Spanning many decades, Gordon's collection explodes with fantasy and a breadth of artistic styles that dazzle the eye. The Wright Family Atrium 432 State Street -"The Solar System" The students of Tech Valley High School under the direction of their teacher Ed Coolidge have constructed... the Solar System! Aided by Proctors education dept and installed by Proctors stage crew led by James Peterson this outer space mobile rethinks the planets and in doing so helps us rediscover the fascination and wonderment of our galactic environment. Welcome to our universe! After destroying earth, humans are forced to create alternative planets. The smaller blue and green sphere represents the earth, destroyed from human irresponsibility. The surrounding geometrically shaped planets are examples of the new planets engineered in a whimsically and ironic way to create a new environment for humans. The large blue sphere planet is filled with engineered trees, as an emblem of the new understanding of the importance of the environment and nature. Because it can no longer live in harmony with earth, humans were forced to create an alternative environment for nature. In the center, the yellow glowing cube represents the sun, enlightening the universe. The choices and shapes used in the piece take a light-hearted look at a post-apocalyptic universe. The lights in this installation are LED's that are animated by micro-controllers. The piece demonstrates two major messages. The first message is one of warning, predicting the future of the planet in an abstract way, if actions are not taken to create environmental harmony. The next message is one of hope- showing that human ingenuity and critical thinking will always provide a solution to tribulations that humans face. Hearst Education Center Stairwell at Proctors -Ginger Ertz / Soft Chandelier Chenille stems, steel - 2007 Ginger Ertz is a Schenectady sculptor who works primarily in chenille stems (pipe-cleaners). While her work is abstract, it often recalls undersea creatures or plant forms. She is also interested in depicting the movement of water. The repetitive nature of this work is a meditative process which allows her hands time to make decisions as the work unfolds intuitively. Chenille stems are the perfect medium for her: the wire center creates the structure, while the fibers create a surface that recalls the comfort of a favorite bathrobe or bedspread, and still invokes the humor and playfulness of a child’s art material. Ginger is the recipient of a 2009 New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship. Her work is exhibited throughout the region and New England. In addition to her artwork, Ginger is a Museum Educator at the Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs. South Pacific Ticket Booth at Proctors State Street exterior ticket booth -Our resident Theatre Technology students under the direction of their instructor Jeff Knorr have created a South Pacific inspired display replete with a WAC ticket seller.

		Moon & River Café 115 South Ferry Street -Googs and Art Attack -Music by Mark Baptiste. Acoustic and electric guitar a mix of folk, traditional and American popular songs, as well as original songs. influenced by such artists as Simon and Garfunkle, Neil Young, Mark Knopfler, Robin & Linda Williams, The Band, Bob Dylan, and the Beatles.. 8 PM

		"working" Gallery/Studio 440 State Street -“Acoustic Utopia”, (Patrick Lynskey and Roxanne Wegman) will perform at the studio on March 19, during Art Night. They are an acoustic guitar and fiddle combo playing folk, rock, country, Celtic, bluegrass and pop covers as well as originals. Combining well blended instrumentals with rich vocal harmonies, they offer a unique spin on many favorite tunes. -This is also the second reception for studio member, Becky Jarczynski, who is showing new mixed media work and photographs in the solo window. -“Group exhibit by studio members.” Open by appointment and for Art Night 5-9 PM. 440 State St., Schenectady. (518) 852-1895

Two Spruce Pottery Studio & Glassy Beads

175 Jay Street

-SALE: 20 to 50 % off all Two Spruce Pottery in stock. Pottery
demonstrations. Open until 8PM.

The Open Door Bookstore

128 Jay Street

-20% off Art and Music books.

Lennon's Irish Shop

164 Jay Street

-Art and Hand Crafts from Ireland.

Jay STudios

163 Jay Street

-Member Show and Open House

Chez Daisie Creperie

183 Jay Street

-Buy 2 crepe entrees and receive a desert crepe at 1/2 price.

Aperitivo Bistro

426 State Street

Enjoy Aperitivo Bistro's Special Martini.

“Art-ini” with Cruzan Pineapple Rum, Cruzan Coconut Rum, Mango Puree, Pineapple Juice, floated with coconut cream.

Signatures Wine Bar

432 State Street (Proctors Arcade)

-TBA
Sponsored by Hermies Music Store

Ambition Cafe, 154 Jay Street

-Featuring artists, craftsmen, and poets.

-Ambition salutes Julia Child on Art Night. 4 course, price fixed menu, entrees recreated by recipes of Julia Child. Reservations are requested and they are filling up already!

-This month's featured artist is Chris DeCelli.

5-8 PM

Antho*logy Studio

469 State Street

-Custom Pottery by Mark Eggers

-Designer flower arrangements, wedding and event designs, interior and exterior design.

Downtown Designs

166 Jay Street

-Nostalgia... with a twist.

Jay Street Gaming

127 Jay Street

-Caricature artist Jonathan Stark.

Orion Boutique

169 Jay Street

-Fine quality cigars, tobacco products, master artisans, clothing, and jewelry.

MOVIELAND

400 State Street

-Art Night Special: Regular Movie Tickets $7.50 and 3D Movie Tickets $9.50.

Be sure to have an Art Night Sticker, an Art Night Flyer, or just let them know you want the "Art Night Special Price".

YOURS Nightclub

145 Barrett Street

-Music from Canadian Musician Jack Harlan. Alternative folk for the no-nonsense visionaries, he is Johnny Cash meets Dylan by the way of Leonard Cohen. 8 PM

$5 cover charge. Smart Casual Attire Required

"With not only the ability to hold the mantle of the 'the next Dylan', Jack Harlan has the ability to exceed the labels" (Splendid/Chicago).

Born on the high prairies of Alberta, holding court with just his voice and guitar, troubadour Harlan has spent most of his musical life criss-crossing the US and Canada, gaining a "patina of experience that raises his craft above the ordinary." (Americana/UK)

http://www.jackharlan.com/

Uptown Venues

Sow's Ear Studio

1597 Upper Union Street

-"Electric City Boogaloo"
Electric City Boogaloo is a collaboration of work by Fran & Vincent Giordano that explores innovation and whimsical constructs within popular modern culture.
The paintings of Robots are a retro-futuristic vision of modern mediocrity. They illustrate a certain joy in the day-to-day details of modern life.
The photo illustrations of light bulbs meld human nature and human innovation. They explore popular culture as it applies to modern invention.

FREE PHOTO EVENT- 5-8 PM.

Vin and Fran Giordano are going to set up a camera, lights, backdrop and a printer. They will have GIANT novelty light-bulbs, incandescent, fluorescent. People who come can get a free 4"x6" Photograph with whichever light bulb moves them. This will be free! There will be snacks!

The Gallery will be closed during Art Night, But it will be open for Art Attack on 3/20/10 & 3/21/10.

Sondra's Fine Jewelry

1624 Upper Union Street

COMING IN APRIL

-Photographs by Mitch Messmore

-Sondra's specializes in loose diamonds, gemstones, pearls, and we have a state of the art, on premises design studio. Featuring Master Jeweler Paula Lancaster.
5-8 PM

Alternative Art Space Shows

106 Jay Street

-"My Art Pictures" by James Kenneally

James Kenneally is a 36 year old young man with autism who lives in Niskayuna with his parents. The images were painted from photographs, pictures found in books, or from memory. Since architecture is his passion, his collection includes buildings in Manhattan, Albany and Schenectady County. A variety of medium is used including colored pencil, ink, watercolor, acrylic on paper and oil crayon on paper. James is an art student at the Living Resources Carriage House Arts Program in Albany.