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Albany Arts Commission outlines gallery naming, ghost‑mural projection and small fundraising wins
Summary
The Arts Commission told the City Council it raised roughly $1,605 from gallery sales and $235 for First Fridays, proposed naming the City Hall first‑floor gallery for local artist Gwen Marchese and described an ambitious 'Illuminating History' ghost‑mural projection project pending outside funding.
The Albany Arts Commission urged the council to support efforts to formalize and expand the city’s public‑art program, proposing to name the first‑floor City Hall gallery for local artist Gwen Marchese and describing plans for new public installations and modest fundraising that keep the program running.
The commission’s chair, Nolan Streitberger, told the council the gallery sold 30 pieces this year, totaling about $1,605, and that the commission retained roughly $235 for First Fridays and other activities. "We start a little early around 06:00," Streitberger said, describing the monthly First Friday events…
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