Local Artist Directory
Local Artist Directory
COVID-19 has had an immeasurable impact on the arts industry and will continue to for the foreseeable future. At SLOC Theater, we are committed to do what we can to support local art and artists, so from August 2020 to August 2021, this page will highlight local artists at no cost to them.
If you or someone you know would like to be added to this page, please submit an application at any time. There is no deadline for the application and the page will be updated regularly.
GRAPHIC JAM DESIGN SERVICES
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Graphic JAM Design Services is operated by local graphics specialist, John Meglino. John has extensive experience providing graphics and marketing for organizations in the local community, including Schenectady Light Opera Company, Not So Common Players, Gettysburg Flag Works, and more. Graphic JAM Design Services includes logo design, print and digital graphics and layouts, production layout assistance, seasonally contracted graphics services, and more.
EMAIL: graphicjam518@gmail.com PHONE: (518) 727-7356
FACEBOOK: @graphicjam518 VISIT WEBSITE
FALLENSHONENVA
CARTOONIST
Elijah is a cartoonist who expresses his love for cartoons, games, and anime through art (both traditional and digital) in the form of comics that he makes and shares on social media. All of these projects are made from scratch, limited only by time, his modest equipment, and his wild imagination. He is always open for commissions, requesting custom fan art or original projects.
EMAIL: 90sawakening@gmail.com PHONE: (518) 379-5146
FACEBOOK: @fallen.shonen INSTAGRAM: @i_am__bees
YOUTUBE: FallenShonen VA PATREON: Fallen Shonen
VISIT WEBSITE
DIZY.ARTISANS
MULTIMEDIA ARTISTS
Dizy Artisans is small black owned business, ran by multitalented twin sisters in the Schenectady area. We explore a variety of different mediums such as, painting, prints, ceramics, jewelry, resin, and crochet, etc. If you’re looking for new personal accessories or additions to your home, look no further!
EMAIL: Dizy.artisans@gmail.com INSTAGRAM: @dizy.artisans
VISIT WEBSITE
GOLDEN LEGEND STUDIOS
CLASSIC CAR ART
My name is Michael Boero and I’m an artist who specializes in classic car art. I am the founder and proprietor of Golden Legend Studios and I am currently accepting commissions. If you are classic car owner or just a fan like myself you can visit goldenlegendstudios.com or email me at goldenlegendart@gmail.com. Also, be sure to follow me on Facebook and Instagram.
EMAIL: goldenlegendart@gmail.com
PHONE: (201) 563-5370
FACEBOOK/INSTAGRAM: @goldenlegendstudios
VISIT WEBSITE
ME TO YOU JEWELRY
STERLING SILVER, HAND WOVEN JEWELRY
I wanted to design a line of jewelry that I was comfortable wearing, jewelry that could transition from casual day wear to evening.
EMAIL: lorilupepelish@gmail.com
PHONE: (518) 669-6072
VISIT WEBSITE
BLACK BIRD BINDING
CUSTOM, HAND MADE BOOKS
Custom, hand made books bound with intention. Everyone’s life has a story, start writing yours with one of our books! All books are completely personalized to ensure you are receiving something special to carry with you through your journey.
EMAIL: roryalexa07@gmail.com PHONE: (518) 708-7362
INSTAGRAM: @blackbirdbinding VISIT WEBSITE
the color shoppe
HANDMADE, PERSONALIZED CRAYONS
Looking for a unique gift for children, or the young at heart? the color shoppe sells handmade, personalized crayons that can be customized with your loved ones name and favorite colors! Check out their Instagram shop for more details!
INSTAGRAM: @thecolorshoppeny (DM for orders!)
518 PUBLISHING COMPANY
PUBLISHING COMPANY
We are a publishing company specializing in publishing local authors. We put out one anthology of short stories yearly and are always looking for submissions.
EMAIL: 518pub@gmail.com
FACEBOOK: @Pub518 INSTAGRAM: @518pub
VISIT WEBSITE
DONNA ESPOSITO
WRITER
In Flying Time, Clare finds herself on a time-twisting adventure back to when the young men and women of the Greatest Generation held the future of mankind in their hands. Clare’s globe-spanning journey takes her from neighborhood USO dances and New York’s Stage Door Canteen to entertaining the troops with a traveling production of a Broadway show while learning lessons of friendship, love, and loss that no history book could ever teach.
EMAIL: FLYINGTIME.NOVEL@gmail.com
FACEBOOK: @FlyingTimeNovel INSTAGRAM: @dauntlessdonna
VISIT WEBSITE
KATIE’S MUSICAL MADNESS
BLOGGER
Katie always wanted to be a part of theatre but never had the chance. Then she began dating Garrett and her world was flipped upside down. Visit our blog each week as she sits through musicals and tries to figure out whether it’s really worth being a “theatre kid”.
FACEBOOK/INSTAGRAM: @katiesmusicalmadness
TWITTER: @katiesmusicmad
VISIT WEBSITE
DANIEL GALLIHER
MUSIC EDUCATOR
I’m a school music teacher, percussionist, pianist, and theatrical music director. I currently offer private Zoom music lessons on all percussion (snare, drum kit, mallets, etc.), piano, and guitar, along with musical theatre vocal repertoire lessons and coachings.
EMAIL: gallih28@gmail.com
PHONE: (518) 368-8411
VISIT WEBSITE
KAITLYN FAY
VOCALIST/MUSIC EDUCATOR
As a jazz vocalist and music educator I aim to share my love of the Great American Songbook and jazz standards with others. I am available for performances and private lessons for all ages. I am currently equipped for virtual lessons and performances, and as additional guidance is released for these activities I anticipate resuming them safely in-person.
EMAIL: kfaymusic@gmail.com
FACEBOOK: @kfaymusic
VISIT WEBSITE
LESLIE ELIASHUK
VOCALIST/MUSIC EDUCATOR
As a vocal teacher, I work to make each singer the best they can be with their own unique voice. I focus on healthy and natural vocal technique and the expression and meaning behind songs. I have successfully coached students preparing for NYSSMA, helped students audition for musical theatre productions, and improve their music theory and sight reading knowledge. Be the best singer you can be!
EMAIL: leliashuk@berlincentral.org PHONE: (518) 466-7160
FACEBOOK: @leliashuk VISIT WEBSITE
ANGELA MATSON MUSIC STUDIO
MUSIC EDUCATOR
I give music lessons (30-60 minutes). I specialize in vocal and piano, however also give lessons in flute, guitar, and ukulele. Music lessons focus on skill, technique and music theory.
EMAIL: angelamatsonmusic@gmail.com PHONE: (518) 334-2853
FACEBOOK: @angelamatsonmusic VISIT WEBSITE
CENTER STAGE SWEETS
MUSICAL THEATRE-INSPIRED RECIPES
Mixing a love of musical theatre and dessert to bake up tasty treats. At Center Stage Sweets we share new recipes for desserts and sweet treats that are inspired by musicals, characters, theatrical experiences, and more. Check our website and social media sites for our latest recipes, tutorials, and stories.
EMAIL: info@centerstagesweets.com
FACEBOOK/INSTAGRAM: @centerstagesweets
VISIT WEBSITE
CARMEN LOOKSHIRE
VOCALIST
Carmen is a singer out of Albany that performs an eclectic mix of Jazz, Blues, and Soul with a guitarist under the name “Carmen and Life’s Guilty Pleasures”. Their EP album, “For Love”, released this year is available for purchase at her website, carmenlookshire.com, and feel free to keep up with the music @CarmenTheSinger.
EMAIL: Carmenlookshire@hotmail.com
FACEBOOK/INSTAGRAM: @CarmenTheSinger
VISIT WEBSITE
CARLTON MEDIA PRODUCTIONS
Carlton Media Productions is owned and operated by Douglas Carlton. Doug enjoys capturing people and the moments they create. Whether you are an artist, a business owner, a parent, a working professional, a newlywed, a soon-to-be-wed, or a combination of these things, you have a story to tell. His aim is to help you tell this story with professional photography, videography, or website design.
EMAIL: carltonmediaproductions@gmail.com PHONE: (518) 207-7064
FACEBOOK: @CarltonMediaProductions INSTAGRAM: @carlton.media
VISIT WEBSITE
MAHIMATTPHOTO
I’m a local photographer specializing in sports photography but I have an array of experience doing photos of all kinds, including but not limited to weddings, wildlife, commercial, and landscape. Always happy to provide references and similar previous work as examples.
EMAIL: mahimattphoto@gmail.com
PHONE: (518) 207-0310
FACEBOOK: @mahimattphoto
VISIT WEBSITE
SCOTT GANNON PHOTOGRAPHY
FACEBOOK: @NationalPressPhotographersAssociation
ANNA G PHOTOGRAPHY
I love to photograph portraits and theater. I actually have several experiences shooting a musical from auditions to the last show. Photographing the entire rehearsal process and not just tech week is a really unique concept that I bring to the table. I also enjoy and have experience shooting families, kids, pets and places.
EMAIL: Not_annagirl@yahoo.com PHONE: (518) 419-2794
INSTAGRAM: @photographinganna
SARATOGA CHILDREN’S THEATRE
THEATER CLASSES/PROGRAMS
We are a nonprofit in Saratoga that has been around for the past 13 years. During this time we are working to try and keep providing an outlet for students who love the arts, music, theater, dance and so much more! We have an A La Carte Summer Class program that has a huge variety of classes for ages 4-18!
EMAIL: Info@saratogachildrenstheatre.org PHONE: 518-886-8800
FACEBOOK/INSTAGRAM: @saratogachildrenstheatre
VISIT WEBSITE
T.E. BREITENBACH STUDIOS
ARTIST/CREATOR/COMPOSER/WRITER
T. E. Breitenbach works in many disciplines, but is best known for his painting “Proverbidioms”, a humorous collection of common sayings. Order posters online or by appointment. Watch a collaboration with SLOC and Proctors, his original musical “Hieronymus”, the story of an artist with a ‘too-large’ imagination on PBS, and a documentary about his art, castle building, a collaboration with Jim Morrison of the Doors, books, musicals, and more thru the musical link below.
EMAIL: tebreitenbach@msn.com
WEBSITES: https://tebreitenbach.com/ & https://ourmusical.com/