• The Ninth Hour: A Beowulf for the Modern Age

    In our first collaboration with Millay Arts, we are excited to present The Ninth Hour, a rock-noir reimagining of the epic poem Beowulf that explores the intricacies of humankind's relationship with power and violence. This is a classic story of glory and ruin as told through triumphant pop anthems, heart-wrenching lullabies, heroes, and monsters. A […]

    $10 – $15
  • Spring Break Art Camp: Planets, Patterns and Plants – Observation, Exploration & the Elements of Art

    Three day workshop: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, April 1-4 from 9:30am-2:30pm Registration $100 In this three-day workshop, participants will engage in art exercises, games and team building activities, while drawing, painting, making stamps, printing, and working with papier mâché and collage. This workshop is appropriate for ages 10-15. Maximum: 12 participants Minimum: 8 participants All […]

    $100

    Opening Reception – Perspective: Six Artists

    This show runs from April 13-May 12 Spencertown Academy Arts Center presents “Perspective: Six Artists” exhibiting painting, photography, and sculpture by Diahann Addison, Jeffrey All, Amy Cheng, Isabel Cotarelo, Takeyce Walter, and Kenneth Young. “Curating an art show can be a marvelous, magical adventure, if you let the process percolate slowly,” says co-curator Norma Cohen. […]

    Free

    Let’s Chat about AI

    Admission is free, registration is requested. As part of our Conversation with Neighbors series, a panel led by AI guru James Hendler will consider this ubiquitous phenomenon and its effect on a variety of human endeavors: Technology, art, music and society. James Hendler will kick off the discussion with his own view on the subject […]

    Free
  • Perspective: Six Artists

    Perspective: Six Artists

    April 13-May 12: Saturdays & Sundays 1:00-5:00pm or by appointment Spencertown Academy Arts Center presents “Perspective: Six Artists” exhibiting painting, photography, and sculpture by Diahann Addison, Jeffrey All, Amy Cheng, Isabel Cotarelo, Takeyce Walter, and Kenneth Young. “Curating an art show can be a marvelous, magical adventure, if you let the process percolate slowly,” says […]

    Free

    The Lovestruck Balladeers

    The Lovestruck Balladeers are incredible musicians with an eclectic repertoire of old time jazz, swing, country, waltzes, ragtime, and more. This will be a fun night of toe-tapping music. Band members include Jake Sanders (guitar), Dennis Lichtman (clarinet, mandolin, violin), Sean Cronin (bass), Dalton Ridenhour (piano), and special guest Mike Davis (cornet). Born out of […]

    $20 – $25
  • Pablo Shine Latin Jazz Band

    This concert has been rescheduled from the original date of May 11. If you purchased tickets, they will be honored at this June 15 performance.  Pablo Shine and his band are masters of jazz with a Latin beat, playing the classics as well as originals. Afro-Cuban rhythm, Brazilian samba and bossa nova will have you […]

    $20 – $25

    What a great party!

    Thanks to the following for their Silent Auction donations: Battle Hill Forge Boxwood Linen Cecelia Designs Chatham Flowers Chatham Wine and Liquor Davistudio Hoogs & Crawford Modern Studio Glass Hudson River Vintage Quilts Joane Cornell Fine Jewelry Kinderhook Bottle Shop Malin & Goetz Maple Lane Nursery Park Row Gallery The Kitchen at Ten Barn Farm […]

  • Drawn to Precision: In Monochrome

    Drawn to Precision: In Monochrome

    July 6-August 4 Opening Reception: July 6, 4:00-6:00pm Gallery Hours: Saturdays & Sundays, 1:00-5:00pm or by appt This exhibition co-curated by Munya Avigail Upin and David Lesako, demonstrates the fine art that artists, with extraordinary skill, can produce using simple materials. “We have seven artists whose work is very different except for dedication to extreme […]

  • Festival of Books

    Festival of Books

    Friday, August 30, 3:00-8:00pm Saturday, August 31, 10:00am-5:00pm Sunday, September 1, 10:00am-4:00pm Monday, September 2, 10:00am-2:00pm The Spencertown Academy Arts Center is ramping up for its signature celebration of all things literary. The 2024 Festival of Books will take place Friday, August 30 through Monday, September 2. The Festival opens Friday with a Members Only […]

    SOLD OUT: Mary Gauthier with special guest Jaimee Harris

    Roots & Shoots Concerts Series presents Grammy-nominated folk singer-songwriter and author Mary Gauthier (with special guest Jaimee Harris). Gauthier’s discography includes a dozen studio albums and her songs have been covered by artists ranging from Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, and Kathy Mattea to Boy George, Jimmy Buffett, and Bettye Lavette. Her songs often deal with […]

    $25 – $30