Plan your visit
Welcome to the R Gallery at Arlene’s! Find out everything you need to know about visiting us, including hours, where to find us, and more.
Free to attend and family-friendly...
The mission of the R Gallery at Arlene’s (RG) is to exhibit artwork created by emerging and established artists from throughout our region, aims to build a safe place for the appreciation of art and fosters our community’s creativity.
Since 2017, we have presented monthly exhibitions that feature talented artists from New York’s Capital Region and beyond. Each exhibit features an Artist Reception on the first Friday of the month. Free to attend, family-friendly, and food and beverages are provided.
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MON- FRI: 10 am to 6 pm
SAT: 10 am to 5 pm
SUN: CLOSED
Creating a creative community
Arlene’s celebrates the creativity of our community. In 2017, we developed the Makers Markets at Arlene’s to help us further that goal. The mission of the Markets is to promote the local creative community while developing a marketplace where people can purchase uniquely crafted items.
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During your visit
★ Everyone is welcome at Arlene's and the RG. We are committed to creating a safe place for all those who visit, work, study and work.
★ Please treat our staff, instructors, building, and art with respect.
★ Backpacks and large bags can be held a the front counter while you visit.
★ We welcome photography wherever we can, but please no flash or selfie sticks, and for non-commercial use only.
★ Food and drinks are not permitted inside Arlene’s Artist Materials, and smoking and vaping are not permitted on the premises.
We hope you enjoy your visit.
Accessibility
The R Gallery at Arlene’s is located on the ground level and is fully accessible. Wheelchair access is available, and designated disabled parking spaces can be found in our parking lot for your convenience.
If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please feel free to contact us at arlenesartist@gmail.com or call (518) 482-8881. We’re happy to help.
Getting here
The RG is located inside Arlene's, 57 Fuller Rd Albany, NY 12205. We encourage carpooling, ride services, biking, or taking public transportation to Arlene’s
by car
by bus
Heading west on I-90
Continue on I-90 W. Drive to County Rd 1563/County Rte 156. Take exit 2 from I-90 W (Fuller Rd). Merge onto Fuller Rd and continue on Fuller and Arlene’s will be on the left.
Heading west on I-90 and I-890
Take I-890 E. and merge with I-90 E to exit 24. After exiting immediately take the exit for I-87 N to your right. Stay to the right and take exit 2E (Central Ave). Merge onto Central Ave and continue til Fuller Rd. Take a right and Arlene’s will be on your right-hand side.
Heading south on of I-87
Take I-87 S until exit 2E (Central Ave). Merge onto Central Ave and continue til Fuller Rd. Take a right and Arlene’s will be on your right-hand side.
CDTA Bus to Arlene’s
117 Colonie Crosstown (Crossgates to Albany Shaker Road) (Albany Shaker Road to Crossgates)
190 Fuller Rd - Wolf Road (Latham Farms to Crossgates Mall) (Crossgates Mall to Latham Farms)
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