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Elena Mosley will lead an interactive class in African American dance. Participants will experience traditional dance and improvisational movement, while connecting to African rhythmic music. Bring a scarf or ribbon to hold in your hand and plan to have fun! Children ages 8 and up, family members welcome. Elena Mosley, Director and Founder of Kuumba […]
Free on Zoom: Registration required. Read with us. Please join the Spencertown Academy Arts Center for our second Community Reads event This America: The Case for the Nation by Jill Lepore, a work that examines the dilemma of nationalism and the erosion of liberalism in the twenty-first century. Ms. Lepore will join us live for the […]
Join us for a specially recorded Family Arts Kaleidoscope program about the fun and magic of books with performing artist Steve Charney!
This program is FREE with registration and can be accessed at any time during the above dates.
BONUS FUN! Win a copy of Steve's classic book, Hokus Jokus.... How to Do Funny Magic! Ten people who register will be selected at random to receive the book!
Style and Rhythms of West African Drumming offers a basic understanding of djembe drum fundamentals. Greg Mosely Join us for this interactive Zoom program which offers a basic understanding of djembe drum fundamentals. Participants may use African hand drums or any available hand drums (drums that don't require sticks). Table tops and plastic buckets are […]
We are sorry to announce that this event has been cancelled. We hope to reschedule this creative duo at a later date. Ages 8 and up. Live Zoom Presentation. Free, registration required. In this energetic 50-minute Zoom session from Amsterdam, Raw Resonance invites you to join them on an interactive musical journey. Make music together, share creative […]
Join us for a live-stream of 2 Blue, straight from the Academy stage! Watch here. This powerhouse duo features Amy Ryan (guitar and vocals) and Richard Green (guitar and vocals) of the renowned Capital Region blues act, the Amy Ryan Band. Formed in 2016, the duo went on to win that year’s local qualifying competition […]
Free. No registration necessary. Live stream on YouTube or Facebook. After having to cancel this much anticipated show last year (snow) and again this spring, the Nields have offered to share their Monday night Live Stream with the Academy audience. While this is not a holiday show per se, there might just be a few […]
This workshop is sold out. Local artist/illustrator Jacqueline Rogers leading an interactive Zoom workshop, Drawing and Storytelling at the Holidays. The program is free and recommended for children age 8 and up, and their families. Support for this program is provided by MetzWood Insurance, Stewart's Shops and Hudson River Bank and Trust Company.
This workshop is sold out. Local artist/illustrator Jacqueline Rogers leading an interactive Zoom workshop, Drawing and Storytelling at the Holidays. The program is free and recommended for children age 8 and up, and their families. Support for this program is provided by Metzwood Insurance.
This workshop is sold out. The personal memoir has become one of our most popular genres. Every life is a compelling and unique story. This workshop we will explore how to shape and explore our stories through prompts and feedback. Course limited to ten participants. $60 for four sessions. Begin the New Year putting pen […]
Guests will savor yummy cocktail snacks, a great dinner and a bubbly beverage—just in the comfort of your own home. The evening on Zoom, hosted by emcee Monk Shane-Lydon, will include a concert by blues musician Cathy Grier and a virtual art raffle.
Winter Break Session for ages 11 to 17, limited to 15 participants. $45 for this three session workshop or $20 each for Session 1 (charcoal) and/or Session 2 (collage). Session […]