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Join us in welcoming these talented and varied artists as they discuss their creative processes and their inspirations.This event is free and no registration is required, but space will be […]

Meet the quilters and join the Academy Board and our generous sponsors in welcoming the Gee’s Bend quilters to Spencertown at an exclusive reception ahead of the public opening of the exhibitions on July 12. A selection of quilts made by Legacy quilter Lola Pettway will be displayed by her son Willie Pettway, who will […]

A unique experience and opportunity for guests to quilt alongside the artists on a large quilt frame, hear their stories and enjoy the camaraderie of group quilting. Stop by anytime between the scheduled hours and say hello! This demonstration will be held at The Church at Old Austerlitz.

A unique experience and opportunity for guests to quilt alongside the artists on a large quilt frame, hear their stories and enjoy the camaraderie of group quilting. Stop by anytime between the scheduled hours and say hello! This demonstration will be held at Spencertown Academy Arts Center, Blanche Grubin Auditorium.

This event is sold out. The Gee’s Bend quilters guide participants in designing and sewing a 12″ by 12″ quilt block suitable for framing to take away with them. Making the block consists of designing and piecing the top, adding batting and backing, and then hemming to completion. All materials are provided. Workshop held at […]

This event is sold out. The Gee’s Bend quilters guide participants in designing and sewing a 12″ by 12″ quilt block suitable for framing to take away with them. Making the block consists of designing and piecing the top, adding batting and backing, and then hemming to completion. All materials are provided. Workshop held at […]

Gee’s Bend: The Legacy Lives On: Spencertown Academy Board Member and quilter, Lisa Bouchard Hoe, will discuss the long tradition of American quilting and how Gee’s Bend quilts—made for use, not display—caused a major shift in thinking about what constitutes a quilt. She will also discuss the changes global fame brought to the Gee’s Bend […]

September 27-October 26 Opening Reception: Saturday, September 27, 3:00-5:00pm Artists living in Columbia County and nearby counties in New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut submitted works based on a personal memory […]

Opening Reception: November 15, 3:00-5:00pm Show Runs: November 15- December 7, Saturdays & Sundays, 1:00-5:00pm, or by appointment Spencertown Academy Arts Center presents the “Curator as Artist IV” exhibit, featuring […]