• SPOTTISWOODE & His Enemies: SOLD OUT!

    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 […]

    $25 – $30
  • Uel Wade Music Scholarship Competition

    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 […]

    Free

    Nurturing Nature

    Nurturing Nature

    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, […]

    Free
  • Hidden Gardens Tour & Market 2025

    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.

    Shakespeare in the Park:
    A Midsummer Night’s Dream

    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 […]

    Free

    Gallery Talk with some of our Featured Artists

    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 […]

  • Opening Reception: Gee’s Bend: The Next Generation- SOLD OUT!

    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 […]

    $100

    Gee’s Bend: Quilting Demonstration

    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.

    Free