Building Community Through the Arts
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Free writers’ workshop, "Crafting the Short Story" for high school students. Open to all Berkshire and Columbia County teenaged writers in grades 9 through 12. Participants will explore aspects of writing short fiction in a variety of fun and challenging ways. Host Tom Lee, educator and director of artsVoyage and guest author Wesley Brown will […]
Seven regional ceramicists and one concrete fabricator bring their finest Creations to the annual Academy gallery show that celebrates the art of the garden. New York residents are Mary Anne Davis and Justin Madsen of Spencertown, Corinne Alexander and Lauren Mundy of Ghent, Jacqueline Wilder of Ancram, Sue Browdy and Marybeth Ketz of Hillsdale, joined by Kay Castelle of Great Barrington, MA.
May 30-June 21, 2015 Works Inspired by The Garden Gallery Hours: Saturday and Sunday 1:00-5:00pm Opening Reception: Saturday, May 30, 4:00-6:00pm Seven regional ceramicists and one concrete fabricator bring their finest creations to the annual Academy gallery show that celebrates the art of the garden. New York residents are Mary Anne Davis and Justin Madsen of Spencertown, Corinne […]
This scholarship supports exceptional high school music students
These pieces are centered around the themes of love and nature, perfect for the start of summertime. Composers include Roger Quilter, Vincenzo Bellini, Samuel Barber, Celius Dougherty, as well as pieces from the beloved collection of 24 Italian Songs and Arias. There will be a brief intermission and a reception after the program. Please call […]
Good friends paired with delicious food and libations, all served up in a bucolic setting. That's the recipe for the annual Twilight in the Garden Party. This year's festive evening will be held at the historic home of Drs. Maureen Killackey and Bruce Pinkernell in Chatham. The 1914 architectural gem designed by Wilson Eyre, one of […]
Artful Landscapes: Ornamental and Edible Gardens
The 4th Annual Garden Market on the Green will offer rare, unique, and unexpected garden themed merchandise by local nurseries, vendors, and craftspeople - all at affordable prices. There is a White Elephant Tent of donated bargains and vintage merchandise from antique dealers. Dine under the trees on the Spencertown Green. The Black Forest Flammkuchen Truck will be on hand […]
Original works and prints from Mary Christiansen and Wendy Hollender
The Curran family resided in Spencertown in the 1950s. From a family of ten creative siblings, these three emerged as visual artists. Current Columbia County residents Tom, Frank and Margot are excited to offer a curated selection of their recent prints, paintings and drawings. The work on display reflects their shared interest in the novel […]
Collection times with an attendant present are as follows:Saturday, July 11, Noon to 3:00pm Sunday, July 12-August 23, 1:00 to 4:00pm July 6-23 there will be a bin in the parking lot behind the Academy where you can drop off books in boxes or sturdy bags 24/7. Please do not leave loose books. We do not accept text books, encyclopedias […]
Academy members and supporters are invited to an exclusive preview party on Friday evening. Enjoy a glass of wine with fellow book lovers before heading up to the book rooms for first choice of more than 10,000 new and gently used books. Book rooms open at 6:30. Please note: This event is for Academy members […]