FUSION 2026
Friday, October 16, 2026
6PM-9PM @ Albany Barn
(56 2nd Street, Albany NY 12210)
An Annual Anti-Gala Fundraiser for Albany Barn, Inc. (Albany Barn, Electric City Barn, & Artistry Studios)
FUSION 2026: A Weird & Whimsical World
Artists & Entertainment
- Immerse yourself into the Albany Barn Artists-in-Residence Open Studios,
- Experience pop-up installations of imaginative worlds by our Albany Barn, Inc. Artists, Makers, and Creatives: Matt Bartik, Ingrid Tiff, Maria DeAngelo/ArtyLadyMsD & Matthew Paul
- Cultivate your own whimsy in the Interactive Art Making Areas,
- If you have “shenan”ed once you’ll shenanigan (and get photographed doing so by our Event Photographer: Dani of Third Eyeball Creative
- Dance more dances with our magical DJ: GeeXella (a new Albany Barn Artist-in-Residence)
- Get absorbed into our storytelling by storyteller & maker Druis Beasley,
- Find beauty and awe in our stage lighting display by Jimmy Chiefari of Upstate Light Artistry,
- Visit our “Barn Animals” with Cat Jones,
- If you’re a Catalyst Committee Ticker holder (or Sponsor), receive an art piece from our Art Apothecary, artists include (but are not limited to): Sarah Olivia Gregorian and Royal Brown,
- & even more detailed information to come…
Food & Beverages
- We’ll have good food and good company with local businesses,
- Enjoy a sweet treat by local vendors,
- Tempt yourself with libations from local merchants, like Druthers Brewing Co. and Nine Pin Cider Works,
- More detailed information to come…
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
ABOUT THE TICKET TYPES:
- General Admission tickets grant admission to FUSION.
- Working Creatives General Admission tickets grant admission to FUSION and are meant for those makers, artisans, creatives, and artists working in their creative field. If it is within your means to purchase a General Admission ticket, that is appreciated as well!
- Catalyst Committee tickets include:
- admission to FUSION on Friday the 16th (10.16.26)
- name recognition on our website and digital program
- special gift from our Art Apothecary @ the event
Ticket purchasing closes at 12PM on 10/16/2026. Tickets can NOT be purchased at the door. You will not receive a paper ticket – your name will be placed on the guest list. Please add event attendee names to the “Comments” section below.
All attendees should be at least 21 years of age.
