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    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 […]

    Free

    • 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,” […]

    Tenor Brian Giebler and Pianist Steven McGhee

    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

    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: six women artists explore their relationship with the natural world

    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, […]

    Free

    • Hidden Gardens logo

    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 Midsummer Night's Dream

    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
    Nurturing Nature: six women artists explore their relationship with the natural world

    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 […]

    • Gee's Bend Quilts: The Next Generation

    Opening Reception: Gee’s Bend: The Next Generation- SOLD OUT!

    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 […]

    $100
    Gee's Bend Quilts: The Next Generation

    Gee’s Bend: Quilting Demonstration

    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.

    Free
    The Twilight BBQ Dance Party Saturday, July 12, 2025

    It’s a Party!

    Thanks to Larry Walker: What's Really Good" for the fantastic BBQ, Silver Arrow Band for dance tunes and to all of you who joined us under the Big Top for […]

    $50 – $500