A dream to provide quality art instruction to artists with disabilities came into reality when our first arts center opened its doors in 1997.
Students in Living Resources’ Arts Program receive art instruction from an exceptionally talented staff of highly trained artists. We work with individuals with a variety of disabilities including, but not limited to, mental retardation, cerebral palsy, autism, hearing impairments, schizophrenia, and acquired brain injury.
The program provides a stimulating and imaginative setting, with classes taking place throughout the week.
We provide instruction out of four sites:
Art instruction (two-hour or four-hour courses) through the Living Resources Arts Program is provided through the Medicaid Waiver program:
Group Day Habilitation art courses serve individuals living at home, or in Community Residences. Classes occur weekdays between 9:30 AM and 3:00 PM at our Albany, Malta, and Schenectady locations.
Supplemental Day Habilitation art courses serve individuals who live at home or in non 24-hour care Group Homes. Classes occur weekdays between 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM OR 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM during weekends. Course locations include Albany, Malta, and Schenectady.
Individuals who are either not waiver eligible or waiver enrolled may also receive instruction at the current Medicaid Rate. Contact us for further information.
If you would like to apply for services, please reach out using the link below.
Arts explored through the Living Resources Arts Program include:
In 2017, we opened Living Resources 70 Beekman Street Gallery in Saratoga. In addition to exhibiting the work of Living Resources students and community artists, the gallery operates as an inclusive community workspace where artists of all abilities can learn together.
Our mission is to provide community based arts services to individuals with a broad range of abilities. Our open studio provides a creative environment that fosters artistic growth rooted in the Saratoga community but extending to the Capital Region and beyond. Exhibiting works from local professional artists and students alike, our gallery is a space where art is for everyone!
Living Resources 70 Beekman Street Gallery is a part of Living Resources Arts Program which provides quality fine art instruction to students with disabilities at our studios in Albany, Malta, and Schenectady.
The Miller Sanders Gallery
The Miller Sanders Gallery is an 830 square foot gallery located at Living Resources’ Corporate Headquarters. The gallery provides a venue for showcasing the masterpieces of Living Resources Arts Program’s talented artists. The gallery also provides a space to hold receptions to honor students of the CHAC and to host small Living Resources events.
The gallery is named for Lorraine D. Miller who had a passion for painting and Richard B. Sanders who had a love of music. Two bronze plaques adorn the Miller Sanders Gallery to memorialize the honorees. The plaques contain a pictorial rendering and an inscription from family members that captures the essence of each honoree.
In the Community and Beyond
The Arts Program has been highly recognized not only in the Capital District, but nationally as well. The students continue to win awards at numerous art shows including the statewide juried art show Voice!, The Autism Society Gala, The NYSACRA Conference, Sunny Viewpoint Gallery, and BUILT.
One of the greatest advantages for students enrolled in our art center is our vast connections throughout the local art community. Our students’ artwork has been displayed in local businesses and galleries such as The Albany County Convention and Visitor Center, State office buildings, Thatcher Park Nature Center, The Opalka Gallery at Saint Rose, Fulton Street Gallery in Troy, Case Gallery at Skidmore College, Saratoga Arts Council Building, Hilton Garden Inn at Troy, and many more.
Our students’ art can also be seen in Living Resources’ 70 Beekman Street Gallery located in Saratoga and the Miller Sanders Gallery located in the Living Resources Corporate Headquarters.
Featured Artist
Nick Lyons
Nick attends art classes at the Schenectady Art Studio and is a very talented artist. His interests include Star Wars, Disney, and nature themes. He uses free-hand drawing skills to develop all of his drawings and paintings. He is adept at using colored pencils, watercolor and acrylics. His graphic style and use of non-local colors consistently yields stunning artwork that is highly sought after.
