PROGRAMS + EVENTS
Programs + Events
July 2026
Member Event | “Your Friend, Frederic E. Church” Exhibition Tour at the Albany Institute
Join us on Sunday, July 12 at 11am for this exclusive curator-led tour for OLANA members of "Your Friend, Frederic E. Church at the Albany Institute of History and Art."
Third Thursday: Tunes with a View – Mario Rincon
Enjoy summer scenery at Olana with singer-songwriter Mario Rincon’s bilingual blend of flamenco cante, Latin-American folklore, and classic Americana.
Member Event | Pastries on the Piazza
Begin your morning on Friday, July 17 with coffee and a view on the Piazza of Olana’s Historic House.
Artmaking in the Afternoon
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 levels; all materials provided. FREE. No advanced registration required. Click "Read More" for more information.
FREE Family Tour
Experience learning, looking closely, and conversation as a family during this series of special museum gallery program at Olana State Historic Site. Designed for families with children ages 3 and up. FREE. Advanced registration required. Click "Read More" for more information.
August 2026
Member Event | Prosecco on the Piazza
On Friday, August 7 from 5-6:30pm, start off your weekend with a drink and the best evening view in the Hudson Valley.
Member Event | Curator Tour of “Frederic Church: Global Artist”
On Saturday, August 15th, join us for an exclusive OLANA members tour of "Frederic Church: Global Artist," led by curator Maggie Dimock.
Third Thursday: FREE Outdoor Movie Screening: Holes
Join The Olana Partnership, Story Screen, and Hudson Area Library at Olana State Historic Site for a special screening of the 2003 classic, Holes. This fantasy-adventure film is based on the 1998 novel, fun for the whole family, and perfect for a movie night under the stars!
FREE Family Tour
Experience learning, looking closely, and conversation as a family during this series of special museum gallery program at Olana State Historic Site. Designed for families with children ages 3 and up. FREE. Advanced registration required. Click "Read More" for more information.
Artmaking in the Afternoon
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 levels; all materials provided. FREE. No advanced registration required. Click "Read More" for more information.
September 2026
Plein Air Painting Workshop with Beth Rundquist: Celebrating Frederic Church’s 200 Years
In honor of the 200th anniversary of the birth of America’s greatest landscape artist, Frederic Church, The Olana Partnership is partnering with artist Beth Rundquist to offer plein-air painting workshops at the artist’s historic home and landscape. Olana’s breathtaking views provide endless inspiration for artists, and this workshop will focus on capturing interpretations of Church’s beautiful, designed landscape.
Third Thursday: Tunes with a View – LA MANGA
Celebrate the end of summer with LA MANGA, an all-female band who combines the power of Afro-Caribbean Colombian traditions with vibrant contemporary energy.
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The Olana Partnership programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
