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Exhibitions

Coming Soon!

The Voracious Eye, curated by artist Joan Grubin and featuring Molly Heron, Nancy Shaver & Wolf, Ilene Sunshine, Christopher Werner, and Allan Wexler. The exhibition presents five discrete installations from these artists that contemplate the human drive to collect, organize, and project meaning onto objects. At right: A Simple Arrangement of works from Nancy Shaver and Wolf.

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Events

Events

The Voracious Eye will be on view November 1, 2024 through December 7, 2024. See related programming on our events page.

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About

The Opalka Gallery

Offering the Sage community, as well as the greater Capital Region, a place to gather for exhibitions, lectures, films, and other performances.

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About

A Home for Contemporary Art

“Inner View Nexus Open I” by the sculptor Caroline Ramersdorfer is permanently on view outside the Opalka Gallery.

Caroline Ramersdorfer sculpture
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Welcome to Opalka Gallery

Opalka Gallery is the formal exhibition facility of Russell Sage College.

Located on the Albany campus, Opalka’s primary focus is on contemporary art and design from nationally recognized artists. An important part of the cultural life in the Capital Region, the Gallery frequently hosts lectures, films, concerts, and other events in conjunction with its exhibitions.

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Gallery Hours

Gallery temporarily closed for installation through October 31. We open back up November 1 withThe Voracious Eye, Nov 1- Dec 7, 2024

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Membership supports local arts in our region through our programs and exhibitions and helps us bring thought-provoking contemporary art to the Capital Region. Members receive early access to events, discounts on publications, and invites to members-only receptions and tours.

  • Emerging Artist + Student: $30
  • Individual Member: $65
  • Sustaining Member: $120 (members at this level receive North American Reciprocal Museum membership, with free admission and discounts at venue across the country)
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