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Heaping Helpings: Free Food Fridge project provides access for Albany residents

“'There’s so many different levels and layers to the project that are changing the narrative for everybody involved. For me, I want to pay as many brown people as possible. I want to feed as many people as I can,' Anderson said. The fridges are stocked daily with food from local farmers, restaurants, organizations and even individuals. Some fridges feature mostly prepared meals while others focus on fresh ingredients and snacks. It all depends on the needs of the neighborhood in which the fridge is located."   Tags: Press Coverage

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Local High School Students Help Professional Artists with Indoor Murals

"On Sunday in Cohoes, nine local high school students helped three professional artists paint indoor murals. They created the paintings in the historic building that was once known as the St. Agnes Church. Students worked with local artists Brian White, Dhasean Skillz, and D. Colin. This is part of the collaboration between the Connect Center’s Youth Art Programming and the Albany Center Gallery." Tags: Press Coverage

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Pandemic-inspired mural on display

"To encompass the hardships that this past year has brought into one painting is no easy feat.  However, Troy-based artist Rachel Baxter rose to the challenge with “Still Life, With Gratitude,” a recently unveiled mural that will be on display at several locations throughout the greater Capital Region through April 3.  'I just felt the weight and the importance of the piece . . . I want it to be for anyone who needed it,' Baxter said." Tags: Press Coverage

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