Art + Design at Russell Sage College

Art + Design at Russell Sage College Unique, NASAD-accredited BFA programs in Art + Extended Media, Graphic + Media Design, & Interior + S Follow us on Instagram!

At Sage, students broaden their artistic vision through intensive studio work, internships, service learning, and interdisciplinary opportunities such as the iThink Program. Our graduates leave Sage with the confidence to influence their world with creative vision, critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities. Accredited since 1978 by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NA

SAD), Sage’s Department of Art + Design features a faculty who are all accomplished, working professionals in their fields. Sage offers programs in Fine Arts, Graphic + Media Design, Interior Design and Photography.

Still up and open to the public! The 22nd Annual BFA Student Exhibition will be up until May 16th at the . . .(promo des...
05/07/2026

Still up and open to the public! The 22nd Annual BFA Student Exhibition will be up until May 16th at the . . .
(promo design by GMD Student Louis Reale)

Please join us tomorrow at Russell Sage College!The VPA faculty, staff, and students will be celebrating the 2026 Visual...
05/01/2026

Please join us tomorrow at Russell Sage College!

The VPA faculty, staff, and students will be celebrating the 2026 Visual Arts BFA Exhibition, Open Studios, and Vernacular 57 launch at the Opalka Gallery and Art+Design building on the Albany campus.

2026 BFA Student Exhibition reception
Friday, May 1 from 5–7 PM
Opalka Gallery
Exhibition runs through May 16, 2026

Russell Sage College
140 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208

Only two weeks left of classes!You are invited to come celebrate another successful year at the Department of Visual & P...
04/21/2026

Only two weeks left of classes!

You are invited to come celebrate another successful year at the Department of Visual & Performing Arts at Russell Sage College.

We are proud to present the 22nd Annual BFA Student Exhibition starting April 29th -May 16th at the .

The opening reception is Friday, May 1st, from 5-7 PM.

Open to the public.

🙌 🌈🎉 . .
(promo design by GMD Student Louis Reale)

Our student clubs are celebrating Earth Day a few days early at the KCC Quad at the Albany campus. Get outside and enjoy...
04/16/2026

Our student clubs are celebrating Earth Day a few days early at the KCC Quad at the Albany campus. Get outside and enjoy this beautiful spring day!

Spring is always a busy semester! Here is some artwork from the VPA students.
04/07/2026

Spring is always a busy semester! Here is some artwork from the VPA students.

This Sunday! The first figure drawing session of the semester is February 1st from 1:00-4:00 PM.See you there! Spring Da...
01/29/2026

This Sunday! The first figure drawing session of the semester is February 1st from 1:00-4:00 PM.

See you there!

Spring Dates: 2/1, 2/15, 2/22, 3/29, 3/22, 4/12

Art + Design Building(next to the Opalka), RM 301
140 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208

For Sage students and alumni, it is free to participate, there is a charge of $10.00 for all non-Sage students and a $15.00 for the general public.

Open Studios is this Friday, Dec. 5th, 5:00-7:00 PM. Come check out current works by the Visual Art Students and celebra...
12/02/2025

Open Studios is this Friday, Dec. 5th, 5:00-7:00 PM. Come check out current works by the Visual Art Students and celebrate the end of an amazing fall semester.

Russell Sage College
Art + Design Building
140 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208

Also, be sure to check out First Friday at the Opalka to enjoy some live music and see The 46th Photoregional, Seeking New Landscapes, before it closes on Dec. 6th. 

We will see you there!

Light night is happening tomorrow evening. In conjunction with the opening of The 46th PhotoRegional: Seeking New Landsc...
11/06/2025

Light night is happening tomorrow evening. In conjunction with the opening of The 46th PhotoRegional: Seeking New Landscapes at the Opalka gallery and Cousins on Canvas in the Little Gallery at Rathbone Hall.

We will see then! Friday, Nov. 7th from 5:30-7:30 PM.

Sadly, due to the weather Fire & Light night has been postponed. We will let you know when the rescheduled date is. We h...
10/30/2025

Sadly, due to the weather Fire & Light night has been postponed. We will let you know when the rescheduled date is. We hope you can still join us in the future for the 10th year of fire.

Make sure to still check out Stage & Stanza in the Opalka Gallery hosted by poet Carol Durant and David Baecker of the Theater Institute at Russell Sage college.

10 Years of Fire! Next Thursday, Oct. 30th you are invited to Fire & Light Night from 6:00- 7:30 PM! The Department of V...
10/23/2025

10 Years of Fire! Next Thursday, Oct. 30th you are invited to Fire & Light Night from 6:00- 7:30 PM!

The Department of Visual Arts at Russell Sage College hosts the Annual Fire & Light Night outside of Opalka Gallery on the Albany campus. Presented by visual arts faculty and students.

Russell Sage College
140 New Scotland Ave.
Albany, NY 12208

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