• All Write, Columbia 2024 Non-Fiction Writers Conference

    All Write, Columbia, now in its third year, is a four-day intensive writing conference focused on the craft and the business of writing nonfiction. The conference is open to all […]

    Classical Sunday: Derin Oge & Anneke Schaul-Yoder

    Derin Oge, pianist, and Anneke Schaul-Yoder, cellist, will present an unusual and virtuosic program that includes the spiritual and intricate music of JS Bach’s D Major Gamba Sonata, Lera Auerbach’s […]

    $20 – $25

    Connected to the Ground: How to cultivate balance and strength

    Connected to the Ground: How to cultivate balance and strength

    Six consecutive Thursdays, October 17-November 21, 1:00pm-2:00pm Class Fee: $120, Academy members $110 To register, please contact Fran Snyder by email at uws.upstate.taichi@gmail.com. This class, taught by Fran Snyder, uses Tai Chi movements and postures as practical tools for building leg strength and cultivating balance. Strength and balance together increase our sense of being connected […]

    $110 – $120

    The Willows

    A theatrical conjuring of Algernon Blackwood’s 1909 supernatural psychedelic horror story, performed by celebrated British actress and voiceover artist Victoria Finney and adapted and directed by Alex Harvey. This storytelling […]

    $15 – $20
  • SOLD OUT: Laura Anglade & the Ben Rosenblum Trio

    The Toronto-based jazz vocalist, Laura Anglade, has been charming audiences by bringing a fresh face to the vintage sound of classic jazz numbers in both French and English. Laura along […]

    $20 – $25

    Small Works 2024

    Small Works 2024

    November 16-December 15 Opening Reception: Saturday, November 16, 3:00-5:00pm Gallery Hours: Saturdays & Sundays: 1:00-5:00pm Featuring more than 150 small artworks, including acrylic, gouache, oil, pastel, and watercolor paintings, pen and ink and charcoal drawings, encaustics, ceramics, printmaking, collage, mixed media, photography, fiber art, wood, metal, and basketry. View online gallery of work in the […]

    Free
  • SOLD OUT Gary Lucas – Solo Concert

    This concert is now sold out. This acclaimed guitarist and Grammy-nominated songwriter will perform a solo tour de force program of original songs, blues, tributes to Lucas collaborators Captain Beefheart […]

    $25 – $30

    CANCELED – Classical Sunday with pianist Joanne Polk

    This event has been canceled due to the predicted winter storm. To be rescheduled later this year. Refunds will be issued to ticket holders. The program will include Johann Sebastian […]

    $10 – $25

    Revels 2025

    The Revels – AKA Winter at its Warmest!! – is the Spencertown Academy Arts Center’s longest running fundraiser. This year, we changed it up with a fabulous, festive evening held […]

    “Like Swimming in Air” – The Art of Tai Chi for Beginners

    “Like Swimming in Air” – The Art of Tai Chi for Beginners

    January 16-April 10, twelve week course: Thursdays, 12:30-1:30pm (no class on February 6) Fee: $240, Academy Members: $220 Taught by: Fran Snyder, New York School of Tai Chi Chuan To register, please contact Fran: uws.upstate.taichi@gmail.com Tai chi is a Chinese martial art now recognized for its benefits to physical and mental health. With regular practice, […]

    $220 – $240
  • Celebrate Your Fun! A Clown Workshop: Ages 6 on up

    Everyone is unique, and everyone is uniquely funny. In this workshop, you will explore the art of performance, not as a character in a play, but as yourself! You will learn how to make an audience laugh like literally no one else can, and turn mistakes and failure into a celebration of joy. Through games […]

    $10 – $20