Thanks to Albany High's Class of 1965, our Falcon artists now have a beautiful glass display case to exhibit their artwork!
When the Class of 1965 reached out to Principal Jodi Commerford about making a donation to their alma mater, she had the perfect project in mind. As our fine arts program continues to thrive here at Albany High, our students are producing pieces across a wide variety of artistic disciplines, and we are dedicated to celebrating their work within our walls and beyond.
Principal Commerford suggested that the Class of 1965 purchase a professional-grade display case to safely showcase student artwork year-round. They were thrilled to support this project, and we are so grateful for their generosity! The display case was installed this past week, along with a commemorative sign which celebrates the investment of these thoughtful alumni who chose to pour into the next generation.
Earlier this spring, Albany High hosted the , as well as our annual , giving our fine arts department wonderful opportunities to utilize the lobby outside our auditorium balcony as a gallery space.
With the installation of this glass display case, we are moving forward with transforming this area into our "Falcon Gallery," which will serve as a year-round hub to highlight the drawings, paintings, photography, pottery, sculptures, textile work and graphic design projects that our students are producing through their coursework. We have also installed a series of three digital screens to display film and animation pieces created by our students studying media arts.
With the gorgeous stained-glass windows from the original Albany High building as a backdrop, this area of our school building is the perfect spot to bring inspiration to our school community through the fine arts.
If you would like to make a financial or in-kind donation to help showcase our student artwork in the Falcon Gallery, reach out to the Fine Arts Department Chair Kristine Monahan at kmonahan@albany.k12.ny.us for additional information.