Welcome...
The Upstate Artists Guild is a not-for-profit volunteer organization, open to all, which promotes the
appreciation, practice, and enjoyment of art. Our mission is to promote art education and artistic
endeavors throughout the community; to maintain a space in which to meet for the purpose of exhibitions,
lectures, and instruction; and to work with the community to stimulate an interest in the arts.
UAG News
+ Barnes & Noble Fundraiser
+ May 28th, 2016 at 12:00 PM
Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make our first Barnes & Noble Fundraiser a success. We want to thank the community, the volunteers and most of all Barnes & Noble for making this possible.
If you missed the event, don't worry. There will be another in the fall!
Pictures are courtesy of our very own Tim Reidy. Below is a sample. Click here for more.

+ The People's Choice Show!
+ May 27th, 2016 at 3:34 PM
This will be a solon style show where all art will be accepted until we run out of space.
Submission forms, fee and actual artwork must be received no later than 6:00pm on May 28th 2016. The Submission fee for this show is $15 (for 2 pieces) for UAG members in good standing or $25 (for 2 pieces) for non-members. Additional pieces may be submitted for an additional $5 per piece.
+ Barnes & Noble Bookfair
+ May 8th, 2016 at 12:00 AM
Join the UAG and Barnes & Noble (Colonie Center) in the FIRST EVER UAG Bookfair. Come support your favorite arts organization by buying books, journals, coloring books, art supplies and drinks!
Date: Saturday May 14th.
Time: 11:00 AM to Close
- 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM - Interactive Art Activity (Come Color With Us!)
- 4 PM - Live poetry with Dan Wilcox!
- 7 PM - Live Music w/ Nick Shattel
Just show the voucher at checkout and we get a cut of the proceeds! And support ART! Download the flier and voucher below for more info.
+ Member's Meeting
+ March 7th, 2016 at 2:42 PM
Don't forget tonight's All Members meeting at the UAG. Come, volunteer, make the UAG even BETTER.
+ Don't Forget - 5th Annual Gala!
+ February 27th, 2016 at 9:01 AM
Tonight is the UAG's Fifth Annual Gala!
Join us at 5:00 at Overit on New Scotland Avenue.
Thank you to the Wine & Dine for the Arts for your support!
+ Fifth Annual Gala - UPDATES
+ February 14th, 2016 at 3:03 PM
The UAG and Overit are proud to announce our FIFTH annual gala. Join us on February, 27 2016 from 5:00 to 10:00 at the beautiful home of Overit at 435 New Scotland Avenue. Overit has converted a gothic church from the 1930s into the most dynamic creative headquarters in the Capital District. If you haven't seen it yet, buy your ticket now. The venue alone is worth the price of admission. UAG will also be supplying food, music, art and FRIENDS! Join us as we strengthen the UAG and get ready for a TERRIFIC new year.
To register (EventBrite): Fifth Annual Gala
More information here: http://upstateartistsguild.org/UAGFifthAnnualGala
The UAG would like to thank:

+ 2016 Russian Winter Festival
+ February 8th, 2016 at 11:17 PM
The major purpose of the Russian Winter Festival is to create awareness of the cultural heritage of people from diverse national origins and to promote appreciation of Russian art, traditions and culture.
The New Russia Center website has more
information.
+ National Veteran's Creative Arts Competition
+ February 8th, 2016 at 10:26 PM
Get out of the house and support local veterans and the Albany VA. There are many ways to honor their service. In this case, come see their art and vote for YOUR favorite piece in each Division.