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

Labor Day Bird Walk with the Alan Devoe Bird Club

Join us on Labor Day for an exploration through Olana’s artist-designed landscape while keeping eyes and ears open for local birds. Learn more about local bird species, habitats, and behaviors with Dr. William Cook, Professor Emeritus at Columbia-Greene Community College and the Curator of C-GCC's Natural History Museum and ...Read More

Labor Day Bird Walk with the Alan Devoe Bird Club2025-05-27T12:17:25-04:00

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 Afternoon2025-05-27T12:17:14-04:00

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 Program2025-05-27T12:23:59-04:00

Movie Night at Olana: CLUE presented by Upstate Films

Join The Olana Partnership and Upstate Films at Olana State Historic Site for a movie night under the stars. Clue (1985) is a comedic mystery and cult classic based on the board game of the same name. When six guests are invited to a mansion for dinner, an unexpected ...Read More

Movie Night at Olana: CLUE presented by Upstate Films2025-06-24T12:10:53-04:00

THIRD THURSDAY – Bollywood Dancing Workshop and Performance

Experience the energy of Bollywood dancing at Olana State Historic Site with instructor, Arobi Hanif! Learn moves to trendy and iconic Bollywood songs during this fun, beginner-friendly outdoor class at Olana and stick around for a special performance on the East Lawn outside the Historic House. For ages 12 ...Read More

THIRD THURSDAY – Bollywood Dancing Workshop and Performance2025-06-18T11:47:46-04:00

THIRD THURSDAY – Tunes with a View: Heard World

Get ready to groove! Heard World brings the vibrant sounds of West Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean, and beyond to Olana. Enjoy irresistible rhythms from this collective of world music and jazz musicians, all against the backdrop of Olana's breathtaking views. FREE; the performance takes place outside the Historic House. ...Read More

THIRD THURSDAY – Tunes with a View: Heard World2025-06-26T14:00:58-04:00

Hudson Film Festival – Story Screen and Hudson Area Library Screening of Encanto!

Join The Olana Partnership and Hudson Area Library at Story Screen Cinema to celebrate the Hudson Film Festival with a free screening of Encanto!  Encanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant ...Read More

Hudson Film Festival – Story Screen and Hudson Area Library Screening of Encanto!2025-06-30T11:40:10-04:00

What’s Missing? Artist Walk with Gabriela Salazar

Join contemporary artist Gabriela Salazar for a walk and conversation around her current installation in Olana’s artist-designed landscape and learn how she was inspired by the site’s historic farm complex. This one-hour walk will take place outdoors near Salazar’s project, A Measure of Comfort (Cake and Cord), which activates ...Read More

What’s Missing? Artist Walk with Gabriela Salazar2025-05-28T13:45:18-04:00

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 Afternoon2025-05-27T11:38:12-04:00
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