PREVIEW: Troy Waterfront Farmers Market Murals at the Atrium
Mural Art Night: Troy Night Out, 03/28 @ Troy Atrium
If you’ve visited the Atrium over the last few months, you’ve likely observed artists hard at work amongst the bustling Troy Waterfront Farmers Market; rolling up their sleeves, laying down tarps, and beautifying their corner of the indoor space.
The Atrium, which has served as the winter location for the market over the past two decades, has been given new vibrancy thanks to the coordination of fellow local artist Kayla Jolin and market manager, Steve Ridler. Over 20 murals and sculptures were commissioned as part of the project and a special Mural Art Night is set to take place during Troy Night Out on Friday, March 28. The event will include atrium tours, artist meet-and-greets, and a reception with vendors and music.
The new murals have given the former shopping mall’s space a cohesive, community-centered feel. Naturally, the murals feature a rainbow of fruits and vegetables as well as regional, Troy-centric landmarks and themes. Jolin worked with local artists as well as Troy High School students to transform the space. The market is a community staple that supports local farmers, makers, shopkeepers, and restaurant owners, as well as musicians and performance artists. The mural project is a welcome and refreshing change to a familiar and beloved scene.
An Opening Reception and Celebration is scheduled for Friday, March 28, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Atrium during Troy Night Out. Organized with the Troy Business Improvement District (BID), the Arts Center of the Capital Region, and other local groups. Visitors to the Atrium can meet the mural artists, purchase their work, and hear music by DJ Jonesy, with tacos from La Capital and drinks available from Bars Without Boundaries.
The market will remain in the Atrium Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until May 3 when it resumes outside in Downtown Troy.
For more information about the opening event or the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market, visit www.troymarket.org.
For information about Troy Night Out Art March visit www.downtowntroyny.org
For information about The Arts Center of the Capital Region public art projects visit: https://capartscenter.org/public-art-projects/
For TAP's public art and placemaking, visit: www.tapinc.org/community-design
Mural Artists: Amanda Michael Harris, Aster Hemlock, Cara Hanley, Courtney Leeds, Delaney Morin, Ella Hallgren, Fredda Merzon, Frida Foberg, Jade Warrick, Jen Bernard, Jessica June, Kayla Jolin, Kevin Clark, Kit Collins, Lexi Hannah, Marisa Cavanaugh, Nick Valenti, Opal Hexen, Phoebe Rotter, Rachael Dushnycz, River Walker, Rory Alexa, Will Dayer, Cynthia DiDonna-Nethaway, Meagan O'Brien, Cassandra Bond, Alexandra Mancuso
Troy High School Mural Student Painters: Elizabeth Begin, Beverly Clark, Jennifer Clark, Gabriella Cruz-Sexton, Emma Gardner, Yanixa Cardoza Leverenz, Gavin Lowe, Ruqaiya Umar Mukhar, Laila Rasheed, Anna Rusnak, Isabella Spairana, Mary Vasquez Celestino, Natalie Wootten. Designer: Jalissa Baker
Community painters: Rachael Duchnycz, Cynthia DiDonna-Nethaway, Heather Lane, Alex Delafontaine, Gabriel Martinez, Lauren Pfaffenbach
Paint and materials for the project donated by The Arts Center of the Capital Region, Sage Brothers Painting Co., Passonno Paints and Frank J. Ryan & Sons Inc.
Photos by Tyler Young
