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Congratulations and thanks are in order! We’re pleased to share that artist Jade Warrick (TrashKid) completes their largest mural to date, titled Escape To Nature, as part of the 2020 #CapitalWalls project! It has been so exciting watching Jade crush her fear of heights to go up 60 ft in a lift, painting in high winds and low temps, to bring this bright, beautiful piece of art to Downtown Albany, New York! Thanks first and foremost to the artist for sharing their passion ...and vision with us, to our amazing program partners at Albany Center Gallery, and curator Tony Iadicicco for the planning and boots on the ground support, and to the Downtown Albany BID for application and logistics support, and NYS HCR for administering the funding to make this project possible. And we cannot thank building owners Redburn Development enough for seeing our vision and enthusiastically saying Yes! to bring the latest Capital Walls murals to life on the side of their building! #liveworkinspire #morearteverywhere : Jamel Mosely

Happy November, friends! To kick off the new month, we're hosting a giveaway! Make a donation of $1 or more to our Dollar Drive from now through November 30th and be entered to win the Ultimate Barn Prize Pack, including: 2 shirts, 1 tote bag, 1 coffee travel mug, 2 glasses, 2 magnets, 1 sticker, 1 pin, AND a General Membership to Albany Barn! Link in bio to learn more about (and to donate to!) our fundraiser. .... #albanyartists #albanyny #nonprofit #nonprofitfundraising #capitalregionart #capitalregionny #capitalregionartists #liveworkinspire #raisethebarn #giveaway #swag See more

In case you missed it, there's about 3,300 SF of new public art in Downtown thanks to murals by artists Boogierez (39 Columbia Street) and Jade Warrick TrashKid... (45 Columbia Street/viewable from Broadway). https://downtownalbany.org//two-public-art-murals-unveiled These murals were funded by New York State Homes & Community Renewal's Housing Trust Fund Corporation through Albany’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative award, as overseen by the New York Department of State. The works were also made possible through the partnership of Albany Center Gallery, Albany Barn, the City of Albany Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan, Redburn Development, and Downtown Albany, New York BID.

Signed, sealed, delivered. TrashKid #capitalwalls

Nothing but a treat watching #BoogieREZ do their thing! #CapitalWalls #morearteverywhere #liveworkinspire

The two #CapitalWalls murals encompass 3,300-square-feet on two properties at 39 and 45 Columbia Street in Downtown Albany. We are excited to share the stories ...and visions of artists BoogieREZ and Jade Warrick, as well as look forward to sharing the finished murals soon. Learn more about the murals: The mural at 39 Columbia Street (on the side facing Broadway) is titled Escape to Nature: Where Peace Awaits and is created by Jade Warrick, a Capital Region-based visual designer who has founded and co-led community art programs including Amplified Voices, a collaborative public art program amplifying the voices of local artists of color while also providing youth mentoring opportunities. "Art remains a strong contender of how we share our thoughts and ideas. It has the possibility of changing one’s thoughts, opening new ideas, and educating where the system has failed. For my mural, the theme is self-love in nature. The image I created visualizes a young black woman surrounded by nature, flowers wrapped around her, a butterfly rests on her finger, representing tranquility and serenity. Nature is an escape, where my black ancestors thrived. Nature, for me, breeds creativity and is a source of self-reflection, providing an escape from the political events/ stereotypes that surround BIPOC 24/7. -Jade Warrick The mural at 45 Columbia Street is titled Sawubona and is created by #BoogieREZ, a Poughkeepsie- and Brooklyn-based artistic duo comprised of Riiisa Boogie and Rezones. Their work includes murals, photography, illustration, and woodworking. Sawubona means "I see you, you are important to me, and I value you in Zulu. "I love to learn as much as I can about various cultures and all that I soak up is represented in my art. Beautiful African and Japanese patterns and techniques are highlighted, the sneaker culture of history, beauty and depth is on full display, and as always nature is an integral part of every piece I create. The connection with others by sharing stories through my artwork allows me to grow beyond measure. I deeply appreciate the interaction and communication that happens as a result. -Riiisa Boogie Albany Center Gallery, Albany Barn, and Downtown Albany, New York BID collaborated in development, management, and execution of the these two Capital Walls mural project with two more murals to be completed in 2021. The $72,000 DRI award was administered by NYSHCR . Thank you to our partners at Redburn Development. Full press release: https://downtownalbany.org//press-release-nys-homes-commun