Welcome

Fill your CANVAS with colorApplaud inspiring PERFORMANCES

Feel the CLAY spin between your handsExplore art GALLERIES

Tempt your TASTE BUDS, Glide across the DANCE floor

Sing your SONG Write your STORY‚ Uncover your POTENTIAL

What kind of an artist are you?

Located on Monument Square in the heart of downtown Troy, The Arts Center houses studios for pottery, print-making, culinary arts, jewelry, woodworking, painting and drawing, stained glass, dance, and more! Its 36,000 square feet of fully-accessible space also includes a 104-seat performing arts theater as well as four galleries noted for their critically acclaimed exhibits. The Arts Center of the Capital Region attracts visitors and students from Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga Springs, and all the surrounding areas. Nationally and regionally renowned writers, performers, and artists proudly serve as The Arts Center’s teaching faculty and curators.


The Arts Center’s portfolio of programs includes:

  • Literary, Visual, Performing & Culinary Arts Classes for artists of all ages and abilities
  • Grants Administration for Artists & Organizations
  • Vacation Arts Camps for Kids and Teens
  • Family Programs
  • Performances, Events, and Readings
  • Art Exhibits
  • Facility Rentals

The Arts Center is committed to creativity, access for all, and personal growth – won’t you join us?

No matter what else you do, here you are an artist.