• Short Story Contest Winners

    "Winners of the second annual Teen Writing Contest were announced at a presentation on September 3rd, kicking off the authors' presentations sessions at the weekend-long Festival of Books. The 2016 contest included Short Story and Poetry sections, with cash prizes of $100., $75. or $50. for first, second and third place winners. Story submissions were […]

    Bend the Knotted Oak Chamber Music Concert “America the Beautiful”

    Come and hear the kind of classical music that stirs passions. America, the beautiful, America, the rebellious, America, the Melting Pot! BKO Chamber Music is playing it (Uel Wade on piano, Mitsuko Suzuki on violin, Robert Reed on cello). The composers are all-American, all 20thcentury. They all rebelled against the European way of doing things, […]

    Free – $20

    Fur. Fin. Feathers.

    Our second annual juried regional art exhibition. Carrie Haddad of Carrie Haddad Gallery in Hudson served as judge, selecting 56 oil paintings, watercolors, engravings, monoprints, mixed media assemblages, and photographs created by 27 local artists.

  • Handmade Holiday Shop

    If you’ve missed Handmade Holiday, you’re not alone! By popular demand, this beloved event will return for the 2015 winter gift-giving season. Dozens of regional crafters and artisans will showcase jewelry, ceramics, knitwear, candles, and much more. More information...

  • FARMLAND 2015

    Oil Paintings by Arlene Boehm

  • Revels 2016

    The mid-winter moveable feast is one of our oldest and most loved events. The evening begins with festive drinks and hors d’oeurves at the Academy, guests then move on to one of more than a dozen elegant dinners hosted by friends of the Academy. Click here to make your reservation today.

    Revels 2016

    The mid-winter moveable feast is one of our oldest and most loved events. The evening begins with festive drinks and hors d’oeurves at the Academy, guests then move on to one of more than a dozen elegant dinners hosted by friends of the Academy. Click here to make your reservation today.

  • Intentional Jazz Ensemble

    This talented sextet returns to the rich tradition of jazz from the Blue Note era exemplified by Art Blakey, Wayne Shorter, Freddie Hubbard, and others. Led by Rob Fisch, Intentional Jazz brings together some of the finest jazz musicians from northeastern New York, western Massachusetts, and southern Vermont, including the likes of Rob Fisch (trumpet), Aaron […]

    $10 – $20
  • 2016 CCCA JURIED ART SHOW

    Opening Reception: Saturday, April 2, 5:00-7:00pm The CCCA will hold their annual juried show at the Spencertown Academy this spring. The juror for the show is contemporary artist Dan Rupe.  

    National Poetry Month Celebration Featuring Millay Readings and Concert

    The celebration at the Academy will include a wine reception, readings, book signings, and a concert featuring musical interpretations of Millay’s poems in folk, bluegrass, rock and jazz from The Edna Project. Proceeds from the event will benefit the restoration of The Edna St. Vincent Millay Society at Steepletop, Millay's estate located in Austerlitz. For […]

  • Klezmer Band Concert

    Spencertown Academy Arts Center presents Paul Green and Klezmer East. The concert will spotlight traditional and contemporary klezmer favorites, including Freilachs, horas, and hits from the Yiddish Theater. Directed by clarinetist Green, Klezmer East features Pete Sweeney (drums), Bruce Krasin (saxophone), and Alan Gold (piano/keyboards). General admission tickets ($20/$10 students) may be purchased online in […]