The “Artful Albany” podcast was created through the joint efforts of Discover Albany, Downtown Albany, New York Albany Center Gallery.

Tune into episodes 1-4.

Episode 1 walks listeners through downtown Albany to the mural “Bluebirds” by Michael Conlin on the Quackenbush Garage and along the Clinton Avenue off-ramp from I-787 to see “Geraldine’s Reverie” by Liz Zunon.

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Episode 2 takes you on a walking tour of Albany's historic Downtown. Stroll along Broadway from holiday innovations at "The Temple of Fancy" to the City's oldest building and park.

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Episode 3 takes you on a walking tour of Albany's stunning State Street, highlighting Capital Walls and Open Gallery public art exhibits along the way. Narrator Maeve McEneny of Discover Albany regales you with tales of Albany's historic characters, celebrations, and... cats. Artist Cara Hanley tells the story behind her Capital Walls mural, "Illuminated". 

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Episode 4 wraps up Season 1 of the Artful Albany podcast. We'll take you on a walking tour from Albany's incredible Capitol building to Broadway, highlighting Capital Walls public art exhibits along the way. Narrator Maeve McEneny of Discover Albany regales you with tales of Albany's history, architecture, and residents. Artists BoogieREZ and Jade Warrick tell the stories behind their Capital Walls murals, "Sawubona" and "Escape to Nature: Where Peace Awaits".  

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Capital Walls is a mural project throughout Albany spearheaded by the Albany Center Gallery, Albany Barn and ParkAlbany.