CALL FOR ENTRIES Historic Albany Foundation to Present VACANCY: Albany’s Abandoned Buildings Through Artists’ Eyes ALBANY, NY (9/16/2002) – Historic Albany Foundation is seeking entries for an art show and sale to be held in Albany on Saturday, November 16, 2002. "VACANCY: Albany’s Abandoned Buildings Through Artists’ Eyes" will feature works from local, regional and national artists, presenting a variety of artistic views of Albany’s architectural treasures. Well-known historical artist Len Tantillo will serve as Honorary Chair of the event. A portion of the proceeds from sales of artwork displayed in the show will benefit Historic Albany Foundation’s education, advocacy and preservation work. A cash prize will be offered for the work deemed Best in Show by a panel of judges. Artists are encouraged to submit original paintings, drawings, photographs, prints, and sculpture inspired by Albany’s vacant buildings. The event will promote the efforts of Historic Albany Foundation’s Vacant Buildings Initiative. Attendees of the opening reception will also receive information about some of the buildings featured in the works of art – including their history, their condition, and information on what it would take to restore them and return them to active use. Artists are asked to notify the event committee of their intention to submit artwork for the exhibition by Friday, October 25, 2002. A prospectus for "VACANCY: Albany’s Abandoned Buildings Through Artists’ Eyes" is posted on the Foundation’s web site at http://www.historic-albany.org . For more information, contact Colleen Ryan at 518-462-1900. ### ________________________________________________ Colleen M. Ryan InterCom 335 Madison Avenue Albany, NY 12210 ph.518/462-1900 * fx. 518/465-2436 http://www.crisny.org/users/ryanc _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com