This fall, Albany Barn’s signature fundraiser embraces that intersection. “FUSION is about celebrating the creative process in all its forms,” said McCauley Cannizzo, executive director of Albany Barn, Inc. “Art and technology both challenge us to imagine what’s possible. Alongside the visual and performance art, FUSION will also highlight the Capital Region’s food and beverage culture. The Anti-Gala format, now a fixture of Albany Barn’s calendar, reflects the organization’s broader mission of making art accessible, collaborative, and community-driven. Their contributions help sustain Albany Barn’s programming, which aims to bolster creative enterprise while building community through the arts.