The Schenectady Art Society (SAS) was founded in 1967.  Our purpose is to encourage local artists by offering collegiality, educational programs, and opportunities to exhibit and sell work to the community.  

Members work in mediums such as watercolor, oil, gouache, pastel, acrylic, charcoal, fabric, etc.  

SAS sponsors at least two annual member shows each year in addition to meetings that feature demonstrations and critiques by well-know area artists.  

SAS meetings are on the second Thursday of the month, six times per year (Sept, Oct, Nov, and Mar, Apr, May). Our meeting site is the First Reformed Church of Scotia, located at 224 N. Ballston Ave (Route 50) in Scotia, NY.  Meetings begin at 12:00 pm for social time.  Following that there is a business meeting, then at 2pm a demonstration of an art technique.

We often have a summer or fall plein air gathering to paint together and stay in touch between meetings.  During February we often do a challenge to members to do a daily quick sketch prompted by a subject chosen for the day.  These sketches are posted by members to our Facebook page.  

This website is relatively static information.  You can find more timely information posted to the  SAS Facebook Page.

Please join us for a member meeting to see firsthand the benefits of membership.  Guests are welcomed!