Fence Select 2025 | August13th-September 5th

Fence Select is a curated exhibition showcasing 51 standout works selected by juror Gina Occhiogrosso from this year’s Fence Salon. Each piece was handpicked to represent the diversity, creativity, and talent within our regional arts community. Fence Select offers viewers a focused look at some of the most compelling works from the broader salon, reflecting a range of media, themes, and artistic voices. The exhibition will be on view from August 15 through September 5, 2025, at the Arts Center of the Capital Region.

Participating Artists
Anne Ackerson, Sibel Adali, Emily Allegretti, Fern Apfel, Greg Back, Michele Bager, Cyndy Barbone, Kyle Barden, Peggy Becker, Jawica Carpentier, Carol Caruso, Glen Case, Matt Chinian, Jaime Courcelle, Jeni Follman, Anthony Garner, Karen Gerstenberger, Maggie Halloran, Eve Halloran, Nancy Henry, Susan Hoffer, Connie Frisbee Houde, Kelly Jones, Paul Jureller, Kathy Klompas, Kate Kosek, Sonja LaPointe, Lori Lawrence, Sue LeGere, Mara Lefebvre, Tina Lincer, Kelly Melaragno, Alan Opresko, Rita Papandrea, Andrew Pellettieri, Susan Petrie, Erin Purr, Rich Radke, Marion Reynolds, Gian Marco Scattarreggia, Darren Scott, Robert Tomlinson, Patricia F. Carroll Trudeau, Yeachin Tsai, Jeff Wigman, Wendy Williams, Rebecca Zeh.

Jane Altes Best in Show
• Jeff Wigman – Senators Patrolling the Border (2)

Creative Excellence Award
• Eve Halloran – Sam’s Minute Ride @ 12 O’Clock
• Mara Lefebvre – Nest #2

Arts Center Staff Pick Award
• Lori Lawrence – Budding Trees and Confusing Spring Warblers
• Neil Fryzer – I Am Pei
• Pauline Saunders – Love Where You Live (Red Circles)
• Sarah Hodges – Jellyfishing
• Gary Glinski – Caroline Canidae
• Laurel Petersen – Chronic
• Patricia F. Clancy – Fall Along the Tiber River
• Carol Caruso – Pink Begonia