Our Mission:
We bring art to the Capital Region and beyond, exhibiting the creative process at our live art shows and events, custom commissioned works, guerrilla art events, Open Submission shows, available studio time, and gallery on Lark Street. We are a network of artists ready to create for you.
The Machine Story:
Founded in Summer 2013, The Machine was born from graduates of the arts program at SUNY Albany. We wanted to battle the odds, and pursue careers in the arts. Once we determined that we were meant to create, we just needed the space to do it. Because of the liveliness of Lark Street and the surrounding areas, we felt it would make the perfect location for what we were looking to do, and so we present... The Machine! Once the buzz spread about The Machine, everyone fell in love with the idea. The amount of support we've received is amazing and the best part is that it is just the beginning for us. The Machine received it's name while Dana was listening to "The Machine", by Pink Floyd, and he reflected that every machine requires that all the gears and cogs must work together. Similarly, in The Machine, all of the people work together to foster a thriving artist community!
Current Members:
- Danatoons -
Dana "Danatoons" Owens is a founding member of The Machine. He works in graphic arts, sign-making, painting, mixed-media, interior house painting, and he will paint just about any surface. He works in digital design, mixed-media, commercial painting, murals, and house painting. His website:
www.danatoonstudios.com
- Michael DeBellis -
Mic DeBellis is a founding member, and a textile and music enthusiast who has been involved with music his whole life. He has been in a bands of various styles, Bang Diesel Express being the most recent. He currently resides in Albany, NY. He graduated with a BA in Design and Music at U. Albany. He also plays on the Lacrosse team, cool beans. He will pretty much listen to anything that gives a ding to the ear, “I will not limit myself.” On a personal note, “I will try and make as much music available for free as possible, new or old I’ll post what sounds good.” Enjoy. He works in textile design and fabrication, digital design, drawing, and video. His website:
www.thebaroquelife.com
- Sauce -
Christopher "Sauce" Caulfield seeks to express motion, dynamic change, and mood, through his work. His use of color, contrast, and blending creates a feeling of expansion and explosion. He has been influenced by extensive tours through American and European art galleries, and is greatly interested in the work of Van Gogh, Warhol, and Rembrandt. He has over 10 years of experience in teaching art, English, and philosophy, and partners with local schools to enable students to combine special art projects with multidisciplinary learning. He joined The Machine in 2014, and lives and works in Albany, NY. He grew up in Delmar, NY, near Albany. He is a PhD candidate in philosophy and medical ethics at SUNY Albany. He works primarily in acrylic paint, oil paint, drawing, photography, musical composition, and enjoys reusing commercial waste wood for painting surfaces. His website:
www.isaucy.com
- Existing Artists -
Vincent M. Tocco AKA Existing, was born and raised in upstate New York. He is a self taught artist influenced by cool shit, mostly street art, concert posters, skateboarding, music, peace, and love. He works primarily with paint, markers, spray paint, and mixed-media. His website:
www.facebook.com/existingartists
Past Members:
- Katherine Brockschmidt -
Kat Brockschmidt is an artist and crafter from Upstate New York. She photographs primarily with film, both 35 and medium format. She shoots with performance artists and models, in her studio and on location. She has photographed for chromakey design, and commercially for artist's jewelry, and products. She received as AS and a BA in art and photography. She enjoys graphic design, as well as photography and sculpting. Kat has been a member of The Machine a Creative Coop since January 2014. She works in photography, drawing, painting, welding, digital design, and crochet. Her website:
www.brockschmidtphoto.com
- Martin Glaviano III -
Martin Glaviano has been making wire jewelry since 2013, and has had a lot of positive feedback here at the Machine. He invites feedback on his wire wrap, and wood burn products, and he encourages anyone who has an idea for a custom wrap or piece of jewelry to please feel free to inquire. He enjoys a challenge! He works with metal, gems, wood, wire, feathers, shells, clay, and paper. His website:
www.etsy.com/people/mrmexican
Facilities:
The Machine is housed in our gallery and work space at 255 Lark Street, rear building, in the heart of the bustling Lark Street neighborhood, featuring about 800 sq. ft. of available space. We host exhibitions and live art shows, including glass blowing, live music, comedy shows, and live art, all free to the public! Our gallery is open to the public every first friday of the month, during our live events, and by appointment, and available for rental for your event, with photography and live art services available.
Thanks to our friends, family, and community:
The machine a Creative Co-op would not have been possible without the assistance of our generous supporters. We all share a common vision and have come together to develop a space where true creativity, on any value, can congregate and collaborate. "In order for the Machine to operate, all the cogs and gears must work together! The Machine would like to especially acknowledge the following people:
-Seth Sanger
-Rick Spratt
-Jacqueline Nugent
-Victor & Melissa Tulchinsky
-Tommy Nicchi
-Joe Davis a.k.a. "The Tile Dog"
-Justin Cavanaugh
-Dan & Nancy DeBellis
-David Schulman
- Joe Bonilla
-Lucas Paratore
The Machine is dedicated to Fay Bell
We bring art to the Capital Region and beyond, exhibiting the creative process at our live art shows and events, custom commissioned works, guerrilla art events, Open Submission shows, available studio time, and gallery on Lark Street. We are a network of artists ready to create for you.
The Machine Story:
Founded in Summer 2013, The Machine was born from graduates of the arts program at SUNY Albany. We wanted to battle the odds, and pursue careers in the arts. Once we determined that we were meant to create, we just needed the space to do it. Because of the liveliness of Lark Street and the surrounding areas, we felt it would make the perfect location for what we were looking to do, and so we present... The Machine! Once the buzz spread about The Machine, everyone fell in love with the idea. The amount of support we've received is amazing and the best part is that it is just the beginning for us. The Machine received it's name while Dana was listening to "The Machine", by Pink Floyd, and he reflected that every machine requires that all the gears and cogs must work together. Similarly, in The Machine, all of the people work together to foster a thriving artist community!
Current Members:
- Danatoons -
Dana "Danatoons" Owens is a founding member of The Machine. He works in graphic arts, sign-making, painting, mixed-media, interior house painting, and he will paint just about any surface. He works in digital design, mixed-media, commercial painting, murals, and house painting. His website:
www.danatoonstudios.com
- Michael DeBellis -
Mic DeBellis is a founding member, and a textile and music enthusiast who has been involved with music his whole life. He has been in a bands of various styles, Bang Diesel Express being the most recent. He currently resides in Albany, NY. He graduated with a BA in Design and Music at U. Albany. He also plays on the Lacrosse team, cool beans. He will pretty much listen to anything that gives a ding to the ear, “I will not limit myself.” On a personal note, “I will try and make as much music available for free as possible, new or old I’ll post what sounds good.” Enjoy. He works in textile design and fabrication, digital design, drawing, and video. His website:
www.thebaroquelife.com
- Sauce -
Christopher "Sauce" Caulfield seeks to express motion, dynamic change, and mood, through his work. His use of color, contrast, and blending creates a feeling of expansion and explosion. He has been influenced by extensive tours through American and European art galleries, and is greatly interested in the work of Van Gogh, Warhol, and Rembrandt. He has over 10 years of experience in teaching art, English, and philosophy, and partners with local schools to enable students to combine special art projects with multidisciplinary learning. He joined The Machine in 2014, and lives and works in Albany, NY. He grew up in Delmar, NY, near Albany. He is a PhD candidate in philosophy and medical ethics at SUNY Albany. He works primarily in acrylic paint, oil paint, drawing, photography, musical composition, and enjoys reusing commercial waste wood for painting surfaces. His website:
www.isaucy.com
- Existing Artists -
Vincent M. Tocco AKA Existing, was born and raised in upstate New York. He is a self taught artist influenced by cool shit, mostly street art, concert posters, skateboarding, music, peace, and love. He works primarily with paint, markers, spray paint, and mixed-media. His website:
www.facebook.com/existingartists
Past Members:
- Katherine Brockschmidt -
Kat Brockschmidt is an artist and crafter from Upstate New York. She photographs primarily with film, both 35 and medium format. She shoots with performance artists and models, in her studio and on location. She has photographed for chromakey design, and commercially for artist's jewelry, and products. She received as AS and a BA in art and photography. She enjoys graphic design, as well as photography and sculpting. Kat has been a member of The Machine a Creative Coop since January 2014. She works in photography, drawing, painting, welding, digital design, and crochet. Her website:
www.brockschmidtphoto.com
- Martin Glaviano III -
Martin Glaviano has been making wire jewelry since 2013, and has had a lot of positive feedback here at the Machine. He invites feedback on his wire wrap, and wood burn products, and he encourages anyone who has an idea for a custom wrap or piece of jewelry to please feel free to inquire. He enjoys a challenge! He works with metal, gems, wood, wire, feathers, shells, clay, and paper. His website:
www.etsy.com/people/mrmexican
Facilities:
The Machine is housed in our gallery and work space at 255 Lark Street, rear building, in the heart of the bustling Lark Street neighborhood, featuring about 800 sq. ft. of available space. We host exhibitions and live art shows, including glass blowing, live music, comedy shows, and live art, all free to the public! Our gallery is open to the public every first friday of the month, during our live events, and by appointment, and available for rental for your event, with photography and live art services available.
Thanks to our friends, family, and community:
The machine a Creative Co-op would not have been possible without the assistance of our generous supporters. We all share a common vision and have come together to develop a space where true creativity, on any value, can congregate and collaborate. "In order for the Machine to operate, all the cogs and gears must work together! The Machine would like to especially acknowledge the following people:
-Seth Sanger
-Rick Spratt
-Jacqueline Nugent
-Victor & Melissa Tulchinsky
-Tommy Nicchi
-Joe Davis a.k.a. "The Tile Dog"
-Justin Cavanaugh
-Dan & Nancy DeBellis
-David Schulman
- Joe Bonilla
-Lucas Paratore
The Machine is dedicated to Fay Bell
