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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
To be held at The Gallery at Spencertown Academy and at The Church at Old Austerlitz
Thanks to Larry Walker: What's Really Good" for the fantastic BBQ, Silver Arrow Band for dance tunes and to all of you who joined us under the Big Top for an unforgettable evening.
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 Spencertown Academy Arts Center, Blanche Grubin Auditorium.
This event is sold out. The Gee’s Bend quilters guide participants in designing and sewing a 12″ by 12″ quilt block suitable for framing to take away with them. Making the block consists of designing and piecing the top, adding batting and backing, and then hemming to completion. All materials are provided. Workshop held at […]
This event is sold out. The Gee’s Bend quilters guide participants in designing and sewing a 12″ by 12″ quilt block suitable for framing to take away with them. Making the block consists of designing and piecing the top, adding batting and backing, and then hemming to completion. All materials are provided. Workshop held at […]