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Upstate Cold Brew Works on Expanding Their Eye Opening Mission
Local roasters Upstate’s Cold Brew is on the rise, expanding their distribution and product offerings. A combination of community building, creativity and a drive for…
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Elizabeth Waxes Philosophic on the Merits & Challenges of a Tech Driven Future
Happenstantially I ran across an old friend recently at Jamel Mosely’s Whiskey Pickle and as frequently happens at night in such places, a deep conversation…
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Fabbro Industries Design Build Approach Spans Bespoke Bikes to One of a Kind Furniture Designs
Terence Musto and I recently were asked to be on the same crit panel for a group of student projects at Union College organized by…
Meg Mosca : Fashion Forward Design and Alterations in Saratoga Springs, New York
I recently reached out to Meg Mosca about helping out with a project ACE! is participating in this month with the NYS Art Teachers Association.…
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Denver Based Musicians Vibe on a ‘Creative Pulse’ in Upstate New York
Late to the party, I just recently discovered this gem of performance space that opened up in early 2024 when I had the opportunity to…
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Kayden Avery Fitzgerald : A Journey to Creative Practice(s)
As with many who are working full time in the creative economy, Kayden Avery Fitzgerald has a very round about path that he has explored…
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Jessica Lubin’s Good Karma Studio : Balancing Mindful Practice with Performance Arts
I met Jessica Lubin (Good Karma Studio) last year as part of my interim leadership gig at the CCIAC (Contemporary Circus and Immersive Arts Center)…
Elizabeth Reiss Advice for 2025 : Focus on the Basics | Embrace Change
Elizabeth Reiss, CEO of The Arts Center of the Capital Region is a force of nature. Many of you here no doubt know her or…
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ALN’S Steve Lawrence : All the Things, All the Time
My first introduction to Arts Letters & Numbers was through ACE! Our previous ED, Maureen Sager had set up for us to do a ‘Creative…
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Joshua Gruft’s Paper Moon : Diverse International Flavor and Happening Community Vibes
Joshua Gruft has shown up everywhere over the last couple of years. DJ gigs for cool parties and burlesque shows, bar based magazine release events,…
Prince UFO Catchers : Young Creative Entrepreneurs Laying It On the Line
I met Danbi Yu and Bradley Alverez through a co-producer (Guinevere of the Dentist Office) for a pop up cyberpunk market that I have worked…
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1UpState GAME EXPO IS BACK FOR YEAR 2 with Expanded Programming and Participation
Super excited to be helping to get the word out on this exciting and growing video gaming conference. Expo Founder Anthony Rossi reached out to…
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METROLAND (NOW) : Revival of a Capital Region Institution
Like the glory days of First Friday, METROLAND played such an important part in the creative discovery of what the Capital Region had to offer.…
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‘Freelance Isn’t Free’ Signed Into NY State Law : CHECK!
Photo Credit: NYS Media Services On August 28 the ‘Freelance Isn’t Free Act’ took effect as New York State law (Article 44-A to the General…
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Eli Dvorkin ‘Sparks’ Justification for Investment in Upstate Arts and Culture
I first heard about the Creative Spark report last year when I was asked to provide some feedback on the state of the creative economy…
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Jill Fishon-Kovachick is Sculpting Success at Saratoga Clay Arts
I discovered Saratoga Clay Arts through my good friend Ping Xu who is a member there (Also a board member at Saratoga Arts). She kept…
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Arielle Steele : Finance by Day Film by Night | Building a Creative Career One Gig at a Time
I met Arielle Steele recently at a backyard picnic at John Yost’s house (Film Maker and Founder at Fifth Column Features). After about 30 minutes…
Troy Library : Resisting False Narratives to Build Community Bridges
Laurie Dreyer : Branch Manager & Outreach Coordinator at Troy Public Library | Image: Provided Please state your name, educational and/or experiential background and what…
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Kinderhook Memorial Library : Finding New Ways to Deliver on It’s Mission
Meet Bookmoblimp : Kinderhook Memorial Library Finding New Ways to Deliver on It’s Mission Image: Provided Please state your name, educational and/or experiential background and…
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PINT SIZED and NO FUN: A Tale of 3 Cities with Entrepreneur August Rosa
Having been to several shows at August Rosa’s most recent venue, (including Hand Habits, Tiawan based Mong Tong, the Algonquin Pow Wow Medicine Singers with…
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Write This Way : A Conversation w/ SONG CITY’s Scott Womer
About two years ago, I started seeing and hearing about something called Song City. The branding was tight, it felt like something important was happening.…
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Taliesin Thomas is Mixin’ It Up : International Gravitas Blends with a Passion for Upstate
I first met Taliesin Thomas at one of my side projects, ARTS BAR, a pop up cocktail bar at the Arts Center in Troy. She…
Bryan Hamill’s CIRCUS : DIY Print Space Seeks Mission Oriented Partnership
I first heard of Bryan Hamill at a meeting with Michelle Toch Dinsmore at Overit Media. We were planning the kick off of the rebranded…
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Albany’s Newest Secret Sauce : Diane Eber on ‘Hatching the EGG’
After an exhaustive search, a new Executive Director has joined The EGG in Albany, New York. Diane Eber is fun, energized, no nonsense and ready…
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All the Good, All the Time : at Made X Hudson : Sustainability is More Than Just Fashionable
Very cool things are afoot in the sustainable fashion scene in Catskill New York…as you shall see. I introduce to you, Hudson X Space.
From Corporate Banking to Creative Economy : Creating a Space for Community & Commerce
Last Month I was in Sand Lake for an appointment at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts. Looking for a coffee after I was…
Re-Energizing Our Regional Foundations with the Hart Cluett and Burden Iron Works
I have been thinking a lot lately about the current state of our arts and cultural institutions and the challenges they face. Staffing in general…
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The Fish Market Project : Creativity Outside the City Center Update with D. Colin
Poet, artist, performer, curator and activist D. Colin wears many hats. Over the last year she has donned a newer one to add to her…
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Caffé Lena’s Sarah Craig Activates the Power of Music to Heal Community…Literally
I have been a big fan of Sarah Craig for a long time. Several years ago, I was producing an annual music series in Saratoga…
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Video Game Composer Tommy Talarico Joins Forces with the ASO for VIDEO GAMES LIVE!
I played a lot of video games in high school. The arcade at lunch (Gauntlet and Galaga were my favorites) followed by the couch at…
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Marvel Writer Ryan Little on Deck for First Annual 1UpState Gaming Conference
You may have noticed that at ACE! we like to cover writers. This month is a special treat as I got to chat a bit…
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Leigh Wen : International Provenance, Local Roots
The first memory I have of meeting Leigh Wen was at an Albany Center Gallery gala held in the amazing Union Station building in downtown…
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AVERY STEMPEL ON THINGS MYCOLOGICAL AND SUPPORTING UNBRIDLED CREATIVITY
I first encountered Avery about 10 years ago at a poetry reading event produced by a mutual friend, Maria Diotte of Bliss Arts at the…
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TIFFANY SORICELLI HAS A MISSION : #NOMORESTARVINGARTISTS
Tiffany reached out to me last year to meet up and talk about ACE! Like many folks I connect with these days she wanted to…
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Marion Roach Smith : International Author Cultivates a Crop of Creative Success
Last month I received the most wonderful surprise in my email inbox. It opened saying, “Corey, many thanks for the vibrant newsletter bringing me up…
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Olivia Clemente : Synergizing Community One Event at a Time
I met Olivia in person earlier this year as I needed to coordinate with her for a series of events that I am producing in…
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Albany Artisans : A Philosophical Approach to Restoration
It all began when I started seeing an unrecognized acorn logo and cool images of remodels and restoration work in amazing historic buildings. I think…
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(AI) ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PART II OF III | AI NOW : Expert Perspectives
This 3-part series on the expanding prevalence of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) considers this topic with respect to art and the creative economies in our region…
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Joyce Brewer : Building New Collaborations on a Rich Foundation of Past Heritage
I met Joyce Brower at this months 2023 NY Museum Association Conference in Syracuse. (Thanks for the invite Erika Sanger!) I was quickly enthralled by…
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Albany’s 1st Friday : A Reminiscence and New Beginnings
I found myself on the streets of Albany, literally. After going through some intense personal life changing events, I was struggling to craft a new…
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The Museum Association of New York : The Tie That Binds – A Conversation with Erika Sanger
I met Erika Sanger of the Museum Association of NY in the halls of the Arts Center of the Capital Region where they are currently…
A.I. : What It Is and Why You Should Care | PART I OF III
Powerful Artificial Intelligence engines like Chat GPT4 and Midjourney v5 are quickly moving into the mainstream. This 3-part series on the expanding prevalence of Artificial…
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518 Film Network : Connecting the Dots for Regional Film Producers
I originally met some of the members who later would form 518 Film through ACE! events and socially in downtown Troy New York. They registered…
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AND Casting : Lining Up Extras for Commercial and Film Based Projects
A hard working and industrious professional who seemingly makes extras appear out of thin air, Annie’s company AND Casting is the go to for background…
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SAVE THE DATE: Film Industry Networking Event! 03/11/23
Join us as ACE! partners up with Saratoga Arts for a film industry networking event!
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STEAM + A = Creative Activism : A Conversation with Kristen Holler
I first met Kristen Holler in her role at the Albany Barn. I have had the opportunity to work with her on projects there and…
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Community Based Design Aspirations : The Albany Riverfront Collaborative
I was approached about the ‘Albany Riverfront Collaborative’ by an architect friend, Scott Townsend of SWBR. He reached out to me asking if I was…
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Joseph is Doling Out $510K in Statewide Community Regrant Funds : Find Out How to Get Yours
ACE! connected with Joseph Mastroianni (Vice President of Programming / Statewide Community Regrants Coordinator) of the Arts Center of the Capital Region to find out…
Made in America : Tech Valley Center of Gravity Provides Makers a Space to Learn and Grow
Having done several projects with COG over the years it was an exciting surprise to see the amazing new offerings that the facility developed since…
Creating Upstate : 5 Questions for 5 Capital Region Creatives
I asked the same five questions to five different creatives in an attempt to understand exactly why they’ve decided to plant a flag in the…
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