The Colonie Art League was founded in 1974 by a group of area artists to further the advancement of visual arts. The Colonie Art League currently has a membership of close to 152 artists working in a wide variety of two-dimensional media. 

The purpose of the Colonie Art League is to: 

• Increase public awareness of original art produced in the Capital District

• Enrich the cultural life of our region

• Encourage the appreciation of art in the community

• Provide educational programs for artists

• Provide opportunities for local exhibitions of original art

• Promote art as a career pathway for area high school students

The League actively supports its goals by:

• Arranging art exhibits in public places.

• Raising money to provide funding for high school graduate scholarships, prizes, and awards.

• Providing demonstrations and workshops with nationally known artists as instructors to further the education and experience for members.

• At monthly meetings, encouraging a forum for artists to interact and exchange ideas, materials and information openly.