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ALBANY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT GALLERY HOSTS 2007 MOHAWK HUDSON REGIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION

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ALBANY, N.Y. —Albany International Airport Gallery is showing the “2007 Mohawk Hudson Regional Juried Exhibition” to September 30. Fifty-four works in a variety of media were selected and reflect the outstanding quality of visual art in this area.

Since 1936, the “Regional” has been sponsored and alternately hosted by the Albany Institute of History & Art and the University Art Museum, University at Albany. The Albany International Airport Gallery is hosting this 71st annual exhibition, which has become a barometer of contemporary art as well as a means of support for emerging and established artists in our community.

Each year a juror is invited to select work for the “Regional,” which gives every exhibition a distinct look and point of view. Leah Douglas, founding director and curator of the Philadelphia Airport’s exhibitions’ programs, has, since 1998, sought to reflect and advance the art and culture of the area. Her familiarity with the challenges involved in presenting art in public places made Douglas a natural fit for jurying this year’s “Regional,” and she selected 40 artists from among the 191 who submitted slides for consideration.

Many individuals and businesses contributed to this exhibition by donating more than $3,500 in cash awards, gift certificates and in-kind services; and purchases were made by The Albany Institute of History & Art and the University Art Museum for their permanent collections.

For general information, arts@albanyairport.com or 518-242-2243.