Artmaking in the Afternoon

Inspired by your time at Olana or looking for family-friendly fun? Participate in free, drop-in artmaking  in the Wagon House Education Center from 1-4 PM and learn more about Frederic Church’s artist-designed home and studio on the Hudson.  This drop-in artmaking program is open to all ages and skill ...Read More

Artmaking in the Afternoon2025-05-27T12:05:38-04:00

Artmaking in the Afternoon

Inspired by your time at Olana or looking for family-friendly fun? Participate in free, drop-in artmaking  in the Wagon House Education Center from 1-4 PM and learn more about Frederic Church’s artist-designed home and studio on the Hudson.  This drop-in artmaking program is open to all ages and skill ...Read More

Artmaking in the Afternoon2025-05-27T12:05:44-04:00

The Travelers and Excavations of Ancient Petra

Nestled in the rose-red sandstone cliffs and surrounded by the deserts of what is today southern Jordan, the archaeological site of Petra is one of humanities greatest wonders. Hewn from canyon walls, the rock-cut city thrived for centuries as the capital of the ancient Nabataean people. Most often recognized ...Read More

The Travelers and Excavations of Ancient Petra2025-05-27T13:31:31-04:00

Gardens, Galleries & Goldenrod: Botanical Drawing with Wendy Hollender

Explore Olana’s landscape in bloom and join famed botanical artist Wendy Hollender for an afternoon drawing workshop. Explore Frederic Church’s designed landscape at Olana State Historic Site and use pencil and watercolor pencils to create realistic drawings of the flora growing in late September. During the class, participants will ...Read More

Gardens, Galleries & Goldenrod: Botanical Drawing with Wendy Hollender2025-05-27T12:34:28-04:00

Artmaking in the Afternoon

Inspired by your time at Olana or looking for family-friendly fun? Participate in free, drop-in artmaking  in the Wagon House Education Center from 1-4 PM and learn more about Frederic Church’s artist-designed home and studio on the Hudson.  This drop-in artmaking program is open to all ages and skill ...Read More

Artmaking in the Afternoon2025-05-27T12:27:18-04:00

Gallery Explorers: A FREE Family Program

Experience learning, looking closely, and conversation as a family during this series of special museum gallery program at Olana State Historic Site. Each month, The Olana Partnership educators will lead an exploration of two to three works of art on the second floor galleries through family-friendly dialogue and other ...Read More

Gallery Explorers: A FREE Family Program2025-05-27T12:27:12-04:00

What’s Missing? Ice and Industry History Walk with Jonathan Palmer

Join Greene County Historian Jonathan Palmer for a walk through Olana's landscape to explore the unseen industrial history of the Hudson River Valley. Learn how families living in and around Olana harvested ice along the Hudson and take in Olana's striking views with the unique perspective of a regional ...Read More

What’s Missing? Ice and Industry History Walk with Jonathan Palmer2025-05-28T13:45:29-04:00

THIRD THURSDAY – Camphill Hudson Players Performance

Join this special free evening performance with The Camphill Hudson Players, Hudson’s own inclusive theater company that creates original productions. During this special performance designed by Jody Brookes, the players will showcase Olana’s landscape, highlighting Olana’s spectacular views and the beauty of the Hudson River. This performance will take ...Read More

THIRD THURSDAY – Camphill Hudson Players Performance2025-05-27T12:21:33-04:00

THIRD THURSDAY – Tunes with a View: Andes Manta

Experience the vibrant sounds of South America with Andes Manta! Enjoy live music on traditional instruments like panpipes and Andean flutes, along with captivating dance performances, all against the backdrop of Olana's breathtaking views. FREE; takes place outside the Historic House. Check in at the Visitor Center for more ...Read More

THIRD THURSDAY – Tunes with a View: Andes Manta2025-05-27T12:54:29-04:00

The Art of Outdoor Painting: Plein Air Workshops at Olana

Take in OLANA’s breathtaking views and learn more about approaching landscape painting en plein air or “outside,” getting inspiration from artist Frederic Church in the process. During this three-part workshop, observe how contemporary painters use plein air techniques developed in the 19th century and experiment with the same approach ...Read More

The Art of Outdoor Painting: Plein Air Workshops at Olana2025-05-27T12:18:45-04:00
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