THE DAN SEKELLICK VISUAL ARTS GALLERY

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We are pleased to announce the launch of the exhibition from the Spring 2026 semester of Long Tone: Thesis Studio, a program led by David Gersten.

This exhibition features the work of Amine Dhouibi, Shania Barker, Billy Chen, Tony Chen, Elias Claborn Dills, Adrian Lee, Meztli Castro Asmussen and Paria Shahverdi. See the incredible work of the outstanding artist participants at SLCA and Arts, Letters & Numbers. There will be sculpture, mixed media, line drawings and paintings.

The exhibition extends the two-venue physical presentation held at Arts Letters & Numbers and SLCA as part of Sand Lake Day, bringing together works, processes and questions that unfolded over the course of the semester through listening, sustained attention and cross-disciplinary exchange. Participants shaped their own trajectories of study and making, allowing ideas to develop at their own pace through conversation, shared readings, studio visits and ongoing dialogue.

A reception will be held at SLCA on May 23.

NEW GALLERY HOURS

Gallery hours are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

If you see our “OPEN” flag outside the building during other hours, please come on in. We are closed Mondays. 

Hours are subject to change.

Upcoming Exhibits

  • June 2026: Laurel Petersen

    Illustrator Laurel McKinstry Petersen has lived in the Capital District since 1984. She earned her bachelor of arts degree with a concentration in fine arts at SUNY Cortland. Laurel has worked in the printing/communications industry for over 30 years, first as a pre-press technician and then as a production coordinator.

    Laurel currently works for the Russell Sage College Nutrition Science Department as an office coordinator. She creates illustrations and graphics for the department’s communication materials and is currently enrolled in the RSC Art + Extended Media program.

    Laurel is a member of the Bethlehem Arts Association (where she serves as secretary) and a member of the Colonie Art League. Laurel’s work has won many awards.

    In addition to writing and illustrating her own children’s books, Laurel illustrated the Stray Cat Stories series by author Faye Rapoport Depres and A Mix in Your Dish, a children’s book on nutrition by Dr. Nina Marinello.

    Laurel’s work has been on display at a variety of local venues including: Uncommon Grounds, Sand Lake Center for the Arts and Kimble Farms in Lenox, MA. Currently she is exploring digital collage techniques using mixed media and Adobe software.

Gallery News

Submissions

The gallery accepts proposals for art shows throughout the year. Submit your work.

We are also accepting submission forms for A Still Small Voice 4U’s Juried Art Show.

This year’s theme is “Democracy is the people’s voice.” Submit your work through this form by June 12.

  • Juror selection will take place July 3.

  • Artists will be notified July 17.

  • Installation, reception and juror selection prizes will take place Aug. 1.

Have questions? Email us.

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