155 Fourth Avenue

**155 Fourth Avenue | AVillage | Community gathering space**

AVillage plans to create a space to host their meetings and other events to engage local residents. Pending approval from the City of Albany, Phase I of their project will begin soon and is anticipated to be completed by the end of the summer. AVillage, led by Willie White, is an active grassroots organization focused on empowering the lives of children and families while focusing on bringing resources and events to the people of the South End.

Site plan:

Special thanks to Scott Townsend and Chris Netskiof 3TArchitects .

Mission Statement

The mission of Grand Street Community Arts is to create unity and connection, especially through the arts, in an inner-city neighborhood with racial and economic diversity.

The arts center creates a supportive community and focuses on its youth. The center presents a broad spectrum of arts programs and performances that encourage art as a natural tool of expression available to everyone. By restoring historic St. Anthony’s church as its home, the arts center creates and nurtures a link with the unique living history of the local community.