Events

Cocktail Party at the Academy - 5:30pm

Winter at Its Warmest! TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR THE COCKTAIL PARTY ONLY! Please join us for our annual mid-winter moveable feast- Spencertown Revels. 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. We hope you come for a […]

The Actor's Ensemble returns to the Spencertown Academy with a workshop production of Henry James' 1880 novel Washington Square. The piece, which has been developed by the Actors’ Ensemble over the past three years, is directed by Craig Mathers  and stars Ted Pugh, Fern Sloan, Bethany Caputo and Chris Smith. Washington Square will be performed at the Spencertown Academy […]

A slide presentation and discussion by renowned art expert, Peter Jung

Teens in grades 9-12 are invited to submit a story of up to 4,000 words of any subject. Three cash prizes and the winner will be invited to read his or her story at the annual Festival of Books. See contest rules for details.

The Life and Music of George Frederick Root.

Submission period for Fur. Fin. Feathers Juried Regional Art Show

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 […]

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 […]