TRIP: A Hearty Thanks to Joe Fama
Almost synonymous with TAP (Troy Architectural Program) is the name of its founder and long-time executive director, Joe Fama. Joe's...
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Get your TICKETS HERE for TAP's 55th Anniversary Event Party!!!
Thank you to our Super Sponsors!!!
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Please join the Honorary Committee in support of TAP’s commitment to promote and preserve healthy, just and sustainable cities, neighborhoods and buildings.
As we celebrate 55 Years we are compelled to preserve TAP’s legacy and to pass the values established by our founders on to our newer staff and board members. Who better to help us do that than all of you!?
On Friday September 20th we will gather in front of 210 River Street for a homecoming reunion of sorts as we honor all the staff and board members who have served TAP over our 55 years. These Totally Awesome Professionals carried TAP through thick and thin times; through funding droughts, pandemics, demolitions, deaths and births. Yet we persist! We persist in this work of rebuilding, restoring and revitalizing historic structures and disadvantaged communities.
Your support fuels our persistence. This year we come together to honor all the sturdy individuals, roughly 77 of you, who have worked with and for TAP over 55 years and to celebrate your successes. At the same time we welcome the new energy that inspires and renews TAP mission. And, we will introduce Marty Schmidt, President of RPI, and Mathew Shaftel, incoming President of Russel Sage College, to the TAP community as our guests of honor. Help us welcome them in TAP style!
Sponsorship Levels
All contributions will be recognized in the event program, event signage and social media
Level 1: $155 enjoy 1 reservation
Level 2: $755 enjoy 2 reservations
Level 3: $1,550 enjoy 4 reservations & 1/4 page ad
Level 4: $2,550 enjoy 6 reservations & 1/2 page ad
Level 5: $5,550 enjoy 8 reservations & full page ad
Please make checks payable to TAP, Inc. and mail to us at 210 River Street, Troy, NY 12180
Please include the following information:
- Contact Name(s)
- Names to be listed in event media
- Mailing Address
- Email address
For questions or assistance, reach out to Shawn: admin@tapinc.org or call 518-274-3050 x 21
You can also pay online HERE (or go to Donate Button)
Please choose to cover the processing fees if you are able.
To have your name included in the invitation, kindly respond by July 30, 2024
TAP, Inc. is a tax exempt, 501(c)3 organization. All contributions will be deductible in accordance with tax law.
TAP and NYS Writers Institute Announce Winner of the Pride Poetry Contest: Ennis Rook Bashe!
July 9, 2024
Troy, NY -- The Troy Architectural Program (Tap, Inc.) and the New York State Writers Institute are proud to announce the winner of the Pride Poetry Contest: Ennis Rook Bashe. Bashe’s poem will be mounted on the south wall of TAP, Inc.’s building at 210 River Street, Troy, NY in celebration of Collar City Pride in July. A reading of the poem will be held at 4:00 PM on Sunday, July 14th at Troy’s Riverfront Park.
Ennis Rook Bashe is a two-time Elgin Award Nominee, Rhysling Award finalist, Lesfic Bard Award-winning poet and romance novelist whose work has appeared in Strange Horizons, Cricket, and Liminality Magazine. Their recent chapbook, “Beautiful Malady” (from Interstellar Flight Press) includes work nominated for the Pushcart Prize
Additionally, K. Dymek has won second place and Elizabeth Clapp is the third-place winner of the Pride Poetry Contest. These writers will also present their work at the reading on July 14th.
K. Dymek “…is a gender-fluid creature living in Massachusetts.” K! has had their work read on Poetry a la Carte, and published in Slamchop, Meat for Tea, and two iterations of "Could You Please Pass the Poem," an experimental anthology compiled by Huimin Wan. They have also performed at the 2016 Greenfield Poetry Festival, the 2017 Salem Arts Festival, Easthampton’s 2018 ZineFest and at "Outside the Box," an event sponsored by the Northampton Community Arts Trust.A recent transplant to the Capital region,
Elizabeth Clapp has always been creatively writing in one form or another. After graduating last year with a degree in architecture and having a spell of writing nonfiction, she is getting back into her roots of fiction and poetry.
The 2024 Queer Poetry Prize was founded by TAP, Inc., and was co-sponsored by the New York State Writers Institute and TAP, Inc. The poetry prize was developed to recognize the unique accomplishments of writers in the transgender, queer, and non-binary communities.
The New York State Writers Institute's mission is to explore and teach the writing craft; to celebrate diverse voices in all genres; to honor the power of literature as a force for individual growth and social good; and to foster a vibrant community of readers and writers who engage in meaningful dialogue. We invite you to join the conversation. Learn more at https://www.nyswritersinstitute.org/
This contest was developed and organized by Nancy Klepsch, local poet, and Shawn McCann, local musician and employee of TAP, Inc. The reading is free and open to the public. TAP is a private non-profit community design and place-making center, providing design and planning services to property owners of all income levels, neighborhood groups, and other non-profit organizations wishing to improve their homes, buildings and neighborhoods.
“One part of TAP's mission is to support and promote efforts to sustain a diverse community, so the Pride Poetry Contest is one natural way for us to voice that this obviously includes support for all walks of life, genders and sexual orientations as well. This happens to be my personal inclination, but I also became involved with the project to help support the arts (especially to help get some prize money in artist's hands thanks to the NYS Writer's institute!), to work with Nancy, to have fun installing the poem on TAP's wall, and to hear/see some awesome new poetry. Thank you to everyone that participated!” – Shawn McCann
For more of Bashe’s poetry, feel free to visit https://linktr.ee/ennisrookbashe
TAP turns 55 this year!
Please save the date 9/20/24 on your calendars and join us.
Contact us for Sponsorship options
More info to come.
JOIN US FOR A STREET PARTY AS WE HONOR PRINCIPAL AMANDA KLOPOTT AND THE TEAM OF TROY'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL2!
Party starts at 5:30PM on River Street between 1st and State Street near the TAP office at 210 River Street, Troy, NY 12180
Check-in tables at either end of blocked off section of River Street between 1st and State.
Restrooms available at TAP, Birch Baked & Seasons Cafe.
(wheelchair accessible and handicap parking available upon request)
CONTACT US at admin@tapinc.org or at 518-274-3050 x 21 for Sponsorship & Donation Info.
Or feel free to make a donation on our website here:
SAVE THE DATE!!!
Friday 9/22/2023 is TAP's House Party Fundraiser Event
Please join us to honor Principal Amanda Klopott and team at
Troy's Elementary School 2
School 2 Anchors the Hillside North neighborhood, holding the wellbeing of the students and their families above all.
Party starts at 5:30PM in front of the TAP office
more details soon
JOIN US FOR A “HOUSE” PARTY 9/16/22 AS WE HONOR OUR CLIENT AND FREINDS, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY!
Over our 53 years, TAP has served hundreds of institutions who help people persevere against hardship to find safe and healthy environments for their families. This year we honor our client and friend, Habitat for Humanity Capital District, an organization delivering hope to families with a dream of homeownership. For 25 years we have worked together to make healthy homes and communities available to people from all walks of life.
Come see what we are planning for 2023!
Friday September 16th 2022 5:30pm - 9:30pm
This event is wheelchair accessible.
Please contact us if you require accessible parking close to the venue.
For more information please feel free to contact us:
518-274-3050 ext. 21
Stay tuned for more fundraiser and event information soon.
SAVE THE DATE! 9/16/2022
As always, feel free to contact us at any time.
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