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

The Opalka Gallery is the formal exhibition facility of The Sage Colleges. Located on the Sage College of Albany campus, the Opalka’s primary focus is on modern and 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.

The Opalka Gallery was constructed in 2002 with funds generously donated by the Opalka family. The 7,400 square foot facility includes a vaulted gallery and a 75-seat lecture/presentation hall. The Opalka replaced Rathbone Gallery, which served The Sage Colleges for 25 years and garnered international attention for the quality and significance of its exhibitions.

The Opalka Gallery is a member of the American Alliance of Museums, the Association of Academic Museums and Galleries, The Exhibition Alliance, and the Museum Association of New York.

Opalka Gallery
The Sage Colleges
140 New Scotland Ave.
Albany, NY 12208
518-292-7742
[email protected]

Upcoming Events
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Sharon Bates: Exhibit B

Tuesday September 25, 10:00 am
August 28 through October 13 Opening Reception Friday, September 7 6:00pm to 8:00pm Artist Tour Friday, September 7 5:00pm Artist Lecture Tuesday, September 25 6:30pm Student Reception Tuesday, October 11 5:00pm to 6:30pm Join us for free pizza and prizes! October First Friday Friday, October 5 5:00pm to 7:00pm Live music

Artist Lecture: Sharon Bates

Tuesday September 25, 6:30 pm
Presented in partnership with Art + Design at The Sage Colleges Bates repurposes the castoffs of material culture to create inventive, site-specific installations, mixed-media assemblages and drawings.

LIVE MUSIC @ OPALKA

Saturday September 29, 8:00 pm
John Vanderslice: Living Room Tour An intimate, live acoustic set by “songwriter’s songwriter” John Vanderslice.   Buy Tickets