Tickets are on sale for Historic Albany Foundation’s biggest annual fundraiser — BUILT!

There are so many reasons to love BUILT! It’s a celebration of local artists, the Capital Region’s history, and the incredible architecture that makes Albany and our surrounding cities so special.

This year, there’s even more to celebrate! Our Holiday Shop welcomes local makers and crafty vendors selling their creations, and our featured venue brings attention to one of Albany’s endangered historic buildings: Emmanuel Baptist Church.

And we’re expanding the celebration beyond Albany with exciting NEW AWARDSrecognizing artwork inspired by communities across the Capital Region!

 NEW AWARDS

Best of Saratoga — sponsored by Eden Compton Gallery

Best of Schenectady — sponsored by Arthur’s Market and Mohawk Valley Art Supply

Best of Troy — $100 cash prize sponsored by the Arts Center of the Capital Region

Center Square Association Prize — cash prize sponsored by the Center Square Association

Lark Street Prize — $100 cash prize sponsored by the Lark Street Business Improvement District

Underground Railroad Education Center Prize — $100 cash prize for a depiction of a historically Black neighborhood

And who doesn’t want to celebrate Albany-lover extraordinaire Elissa Halloran?!

 NEW THIS YEAR: FREE RECEPTION ADMISSION FOR ARTISTS

Your $45 acceptance fee includes admission to the cocktail reception on Saturday, November 7 at 6 PM. If you’re not planning to attend the reception, the acceptance fee is $30.

 GETTING YOUR BUILT! ENTRY READY?

Don’t forget these generous local businesses offering discounts to participating artists:

McGreevey Pro Press — Broadway, downtown Albany
20% off reproduction and printing services for BUILT! entries

Alacrity Framing — Lark Street
20% off framing for BUILT! entries

HAF Parts Warehouse — Lexington Avenue
20% off materials for BUILT! entries

Come celebrate the artists, architecture, neighborhoods, history, and people that make our region extraordinary.

We can’t wait to see your entries — and to celebrate with you at the BUILT! reception on November 7, 2026!

Buy Tickets: https://givebutter.com/built-2026?gbtid=93b09105-6def-4511-a3ad-802545d2b944