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SPOTTISWOODE is an award-winning bandleader, singer-songwriter, scriptwriter and filmmaker, and the frontman for Spottiswoode & His Enemies. They will entertain with a broad selection of tunes -catchy, hilarious, joyful, sometimes tear-jerking stories of love, family, the weather and everything in between. With the help of several of his Enemies he’ll also perform part of his […]
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 […]
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,” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, June 29, 3:00-5:00pm Co-curated by Karen Andrews and Norma Cohen, this exhibition features six women artists who explore their symbiotic relationships with the natural world. […]
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.
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 love and desire, the world of the fairies is thrown into chaos by rivalry and sparking passion. Meanwhile, an ensemble of workers from Athens comes […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
To be held at The Gallery at Spencertown Academy and at The Church at Old Austerlitz