Albany Art Schools
ITT Technical Institute - Albany
13 Airline DriveAlbany, NY 12205
Sample programs:
- School of Drafting and Design
Attending Art School in Albany
While the capitol of New York is often eclipsed by the rather formidable shadow of the Big Apple, the city of Albany serves as the epicenter of culture and business in the Hudson River Valley. A medium sized city, Albany has recently undergone a renaissance of sorts, largely due to a group of enthusiastic, close-knit artists who have dubbed it the “Hidden City”. The Albany art community resembles the closeness of a small town, while maintaining the diversity and energy of a big city. Annual events highlighting the Arts include the “Art on Lark” street festival, which attracts over 10,000 people every June. Attractions include the Empire State Plaza, which houses the largest display of American modern art, and more historical venues such as the Fenimore Art Museum and the Green River Gallery. Though there are no exclusive art schools other than the ITT Tech Institute’s School of Art and Design, the State University of New York (SUNY) at Albany boasts a globally recognized art department, and the College of Saint Rose’s Center for Art and Design holds the distinction of NASAD accreditation. Also, “teaching museums” such as Sage College’s Opalka Gallery and The Tang at Skidmore College offer multi-dimensional programs for a variety of interests.
Department of Visual Arts, Sage College of Albany
| Enrollment: | 1400 |
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| Faculty: | 24 |
| Programs: | Painting, Printmaking, Clay Sculpture, Photography, Grapic Design, Illustration, Interior Design |
| Degrees: | Bachelor of Fine Arts Opalka Gallery |
| Additional Information: | Reflects faculty available at both Albany and Troy campuses. |
Center for Art and Design, College of Saint Rose
| Enrollment: | 3000 |
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| Faculty: | 214 |
| Programs: | Graphic Design, Studio Art, Art Education |
| Degrees: | Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science in Studio Art, Bachelor of Science in Art Education, Master of Science in Art Education |
| Features: | Center for Art & Design Art Gallery; NASAD accreditation |
Department of Art, SUNY Albany
| Enrollment: | 185 undergraduate, 40 graduate |
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| Faculty: | 16 |
| Programs: | Studio Art (digital media, painting and drawing, photography, print making, and sculpture); Art History |
| Degrees: | Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Fine Arts |
| Features: | Boor Sculpture Studio, Academic Podium (designed by Edward Durrell Stone |
| Noted Alumni: | Ian Berry (Curator at the Tang Teaching Museum at Skidmore College), Ken Johnson (Art Critic at the New York Times), Thomas Krens (Director of the Solomon Guggenheim Foundation), Luca Buvoli (artist), Dawn Clements (artis)t |
