PROGRAMS + EVENTS
Programs + Events
June 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.
Broadcast Premiere: Language in Landscape: The Art of Frederic Church
Celebrate the 200th birthday of artist Frederic Church with the broadcast premiere of WMHT Albany Public Media’s new documentary "Language in Landscape: The Art of Frederic Church."
Member Event | Prosecco on the Piazza
On Friday, June 12 from 5-6:30pm, start off your weekend with a drink and the best evening view in the Hudson Valley.
Presentation by Nelson Byrd Woltz with American Society of Landscape Architects
Join ASLA-NY, The Olana Partnership, and NBW Landscape Architects for an in-depth afternoon at Olana State Historic Site, exploring the landscape, architecture, and ongoing stewardship of one of America’s most significant cultural landscapes.
Broadcast Premiere: Language in Landscape: The Art of Frederic Church
Celebrate the 200th birthday of artist Frederic Church with the broadcast premiere of WMHT Albany Public Media’s new documentary "Language in Landscape: The Art of Frederic Church."
Third Thursday: Tunes with a View – ILLARI
Experience vibrant music against the backdrop of Olana's breathtaking views. Join this dynamic performance by rhythm-driven ensemble ILLARI, led by Peruvian percussionist Angel Michael Lau.
Create and Cook: Family Cooking & Art Workshop
Get creative in the kitchen and art studio at Olana State Historic Site! Join The Sylvia Center Chefs and The Olana Partnership educators for a fun, family-friendly program focused on cooking food and making art inspired by Olana’s landscape and history. Try new foods and test new art materials together during this FREE family program!
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.
Upstate Art Weekend Kick Off at Olana
Kick off Upstate Art Weekend’s seventh edition at Olana State Historic Site, in partnership with Bloomberg Connects and The Olana Partnership. Join a toast in the Frederic Church Center for Art and Landscape followed by a conversation with local artists on the occasion of the artist Frederic Church’s 200th birthday year. This dialogue will be moderated by UAW founder, Helen Toomer.
Member Event | Ridge Road Walk with Author Annik LaFarge
Join Annik LaFarge, author of "Composing Olana," for an exclusive guided tour along Olana’s Ridge Road. Walk with Annik as she excavates the rich stories found in Olana’s landscape and views, from the political maneuvering between the Mohicans and Dutch settlers in the 17th century to the work of 20th environmental activists to preserve the health and beauty of the Hudson Valley.
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."
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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.
