• From Pencil to Brush: Looking at the Artist’s Process

    From Pencil to Brush: Looking at the Artists’ Process

    Gallery Walk and Talk with Artists: Saturday, April 5, 2:00pm No reservations necessary. Show Dates: March 29-April 20 Opening Reception: Saturday, March 29, 3:00-5:00pm Gallery Hours: Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00-5:00pm, or by appointment “The concept of this show occurred to me after visiting some of these artist’s studios last year. I pictured a show that […]

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    Opening Reception – From Pencil to Brush: Looking at the Artist’s Process

    Show Dates: March 29-April 20 Opening Reception: Saturday, March 29, 3:00-5:00pm Gallery Walk and Talk with Artists: Saturday, April 5, 2:00pm No reservations necessary. Gallery Hours: Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00-5:00pm, or by appointment Notes from the Curators: “The concept of this show occurred to me after visiting some of these artist’s studios last year. I […]

    Free
  • Artist Talk

    Gallery Walk and Talk with Artists: Saturday, April 5, 2:00pm No reservations necessary. Show Dates: March 29-April 20 Opening Reception: Saturday, March 29, 3:00-5:00pm Gallery Hours: Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00-5:00pm, or by appointment “The concept of this show occurred to me after visiting some of these artist’s studios last year. I pictured a show that […]

    Free

    SPOTTISWOODE & His Enemies: SOLD OUT!

    SPOTTISWOODE is an award-winning bandleader, singer-songwriter, scriptwriter and filmmaker, and the frontman for Spottiswoode & His Enemies. They will entertain with a broad selection of tunes -catchy, hilarious, joyful, sometimes tear-jerking stories of love, family, the weather and everything in between. With the help of several of his Enemies he’ll also perform part of his […]

    $25 – $30

    Edna St. Vincent Millay & Steepletop: 100 Years Later
    Millay biographer to speak at Spencertown Academy

    Reservations are at capacity for this event! This year The Millay Society celebrates the centennial of Millay and her husband Eugen Boissevain’s purchase of Steepletop, Millay’s home for the second half of her life. As part of the celebration of this milestone, Millay Society literary officer and secretary Krystyna Poray Goddu will present a look […]

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  • 10th Annual Members’ Art Show

    10th Annual Members’ Art Show

    May 3-25 Opening Reception: Saturday May 3, 4:00-6:00pm Gallery Hours: Saturdays & Sundays, 1:00-5:00pm This annual favorite features work by over 80 Academy members. “We were astounded at the submissions this year, both in terms of quantity and quality. Visitors will see a variety of 2D and 3D artwork in all styles, subjects, and genres,” […]

    Classical Sunday: Tenor Brian Giebler with Pianist Steven McGhee

    Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have had to cancel this performance, apologies. Brian Giebler is a highly acclaimed tenor who has appeared in major halls in New York and throughout the states as well as in many international venues. His program will include the American and British composers: Benjamin Britten, John Ireland, Gerald […]

    $10 – $25

    Uel Wade Music Scholarship Competition

    At this 30th edition of the Uel Wade Music Scholarship Concert, nine high school students will each perform solo for up to 15 minutes. Due to the generosity of donations from individuals and local businesses (seeded by the Wades), at least $10,000 will be awarded to the winners, to be used to further their musical […]

    Free

    Nurturing Nature

    Nurturing Nature

    May 31-June 29 Opening Reception: Saturday May 31, 4:00-6:00pm Gallery Hours: Saturdays & Sundays: 1:00-5:00pm Special Hours on Saturday June 14: 9:00am-5:00pm Gallery Talk with the six featured artists: Sunday, […]

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  • Hidden Gardens Tour & Market 2025

    Save the Date: June 14 The Academy’s beloved annual fundraising event, celebrating artful private landscapes in Columbia County and interesting local vendors of crafts, plants, antiques and related merchandise on the Spencertown Green, is back on the schedule for this year, so mark your calendars! Details to follow.

    Shakespeare in the Park:
    A Midsummer Night’s Dream

    Enjoy Shakespeare’s classic tale of magic, transformation, and mischief in the Rooted Voyageur’s 2025 production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream! While four lovers find themselves caught in a mystery of […]

    Free

    Gallery Talk with some of our Featured Artists

    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 limited. May 31-June 29 Gallery Hours: Saturdays & Sundays: 1:00-5:00pm Gallery Talk with the some of the  featured artists: Sunday, June 29, 3:00-5:00pm Co-curated by […]