14 Sites. 5 Blocks. 25 minute walk.

Troy Glow is a dazzling, temporary public art light festival in downtown Troy that will run nightly for five weeks, starting December 4, 2022 through January 9, 2023.

Troy Glow features 6 beautiful outdoor installations of light-based art created by regional artists. In addition, 8 partner organizations created their own unique light displays, for a total of 14 Troy Glow sites in a walkable route through historic downtown Troy. 

Troy Glow was created to give downtown Troy a “glow up” during the holiday season, which is also the time of year when there is the least amount of daylight. Visitors, shoppers, and diners can enjoy all the city has to offer AND experiencing a unique contemporary art light festival.

This is the inaugural presentation of Troy Glow which we hope will continue!

Ready. Set. GLOW!  

Meet the Artists

Free Trolley Rides

Friday Dec. 16, Saturday Dec. 17, 5-8pm

Trolley will depart approximately every half hour from the Arts Center. 

Glow into the Gallery

There's a Troy Glow Finalist exhibition in our main gallery from Dec. 3, 2022 - Jan. 1, 2023

Know before you GLOW!

Troy Glow is FREE and great for all ages. 

Troy Glow projects are lit nightly from 4-11p.m., Dec. 4, 2022 through Jan. 9, 2023. 

Projects can be viewed anytime during these hours, but we encourage you to start your journey at the Arts Center of the Capital Region where you can get a map, see Troy Glow gallery exhibitions, and access restrooms. 

HOLIDAY WEEK HOURS

  • Wednesday 12/28 4-8pm
  • Thursday 12/29 4-8pm
  • FRIDAY 12/30 4-8pm

During Troy Glow, sunset is around 4:30 p.m., and twilight lasts approximately 90 minutes. 

Best nights to visit are Thursdays and Fridays when the most downtown businesses and restaurants will be open.

Signs at each site will include a QR code that links to information about each project. 

Parking meters are active until 5pm on weekdays (M-F). After 5pm, and on weekends and holidays, you can park for free downtown and in all city-operated parking lots and garages. Visit TroyGlow.com/park for info. on municipal lots. 

Don’t want to walk? A free trolly visiting Troy Glow sites will be available on Fridays, December 9th and December 16th, 5-8pm.

Info. about Troy shopping,dining, and businesses can be found at Downtowntroy.org.

Troy Glow was created by partners at the Arts Center of the Capital Region, Troy Cultural Alliance, and the Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce to bring visitors, shoppers, and diners back to downtown Troy after two years of pandemic precautions, when many people moved to online commerce, frequent take out, and virtual events. 

Project Director/Lead Curator- Judie Gilmore

Artistic/Technical Director- Adam Frelin

Project Manager- Isabella Burnett

Troy Glow is presented by the Arts Center for the Capital Region in partnership with the Troy Cultural Alliance and the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce. This project is supported by a grant awarded to the Arts Center of the Capital Region by Empire State Development and I LOVE NY/New York State’s Division of Tourism through the Regional Economic Development Council initiative.

The festival is made possible through support from the Opalka Family, Troy Redevelopment Foundation, City of Troy American Rescue Plan (proposed), Troy Savings Bank Charitable Foundation, Rifenburg Construction, Inc., National Grid, Siemens, The Rosenblum Companies, CDTA, Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteWestshore Design Engineers, Phinney Design Group, Nicky Lightz, and many individual friends of the project.

Troy Redevelopment Fund

The Opalka Family

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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The Arts Center of the Capital Region. 265 River Street, Troy, NY 12180. (518) 273-0552

Gallery Hours
Monday-Thursday: 9am-7:30pm
Friday: 9am-4pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: 12pm-4pm 

All exhibitions are free and open to the public.
Exhibits are sponsored by Karen + Chet Opalka, and the Marcelle Foundation.