Upstate Art Weekend Kick Off at Olana
Gather with artists, curators, cultural leaders, and fellow art enthusiasts for a welcome toast marking the start of Upstate Art Weekend 2026.
The program will include Creative Exchange in the Hudson Valley, a conversation with artists Jean Shin, Gabriela Salazar, and Ellen Harvey, moderated by Upstate Art Weekend founder Helen Toomer. Presented in celebration of Frederic Church’s 200th birthday year, the discussion will explore the intersections of art, landscape, place, and creative community across the region.
Schedule
11:00 AM
Arrival and local refreshments provided by Bread Alone, Hudson Roastery, Gracie’s, and Alltown Fresh.
11:30 AM
Opening toast hosted by The Olana Partnership, Upstate Art Weekend, and Bloomberg Connects
11:45 AM–12:30 PM
Creative Exchange in the Hudson Valley
12:30–1:00 PM
Explore the Olana grounds and experience site-specific installations by Ellen Harvey and Gabriela Salazar
Guests will receive gift bags and resources to help guide their Upstate Art Weekend adventures.
