Support BUILT by Joining the Honorary Committee

As supporters of both art and historic buildings, we love that the Built event combines both! Over the years, we have been successful bidders on several items, and each time we experienced the triple benefit of acquiring a work of art, supporting a local artist, and providing operating funds to Historic Albany Foundation. Since HAF works to protect the historic buildings that are the subjects of the art, it is very much a circular proposition!

But even more enjoyable than the purchase of art has been walking through the show each year, enjoying the wide range of artistic expression and the wonderful architecture that we have here in Albany. 

Having attended Built since nearly the beginning, we can attest to the impact this event has on our local artists and the spotlight the exhibition brings to some of our most treasured architectural gems. Joining the Honorary Committee notes your early support of this event with your name(s) in the event invitation, as well as the opportunity to both enjoy in person and online sneak peeks of the artwork before the public, and the ability to bid starting on Thursday, November 2nd. 

Join us on the honorary committee by September 1st to be listed in the invitation.

Sincerely,
Honorary Chairs
Carol Bullard & Worth Gretter

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Preservation Award Spotlight: 164 Lark Street - Preservation Merit Award for Restoration

We LOVE to see the love poured into this 1892 rowhouse. This building had been vacant for 12 years, foreclosed on, then sold by the Albany County Land Bank to Michael Gilhooly. 

Michael worked with the team at Albany Artisans to save it and bring it back.  The house was suffering from significant water damage which led to the rear wall sinking, cracking in the foundation and exterior walls, interior framing deterioration, lots of fallen plaster and peeling paint. Albany Artisans stabilized the building and began restoring the interior. Though the house had been chopped up into three apartments in the 20th century, it retained some beautiful details like the fretwork in the doorway, newel and balusters, and mouldings with rosettes. Salvaged doors were also used to bring back some of the missing character. As much original flooring as possible was kept and refinished. On the exterior, the beautiful oriel window was restored and pepped up with some fresh paint. This project was made possible by the Federal and NYS Rehabilitation Tax Credits.

Celebrate this wonderful restoration and the Class of 2023 with us on September 26th! 

Want to show a little extra love? Ask us about sponsoring an award. 

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