Olana State Historic Site

Join us for an exclusive day trip on Friday, June 5 to The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, CT and enjoy a curator-led tour of Framing American Democracy: Radical Roots, a special exhibition commemorating the bicentennial of Frederic Church’s birth and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Framing American Democracy: Radical Roots untangles the Connecticut roots of American democracy and its legacy. Featuring a cross-section of objects ranging f

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. Over the course of three days, participants will focus on developing skills of

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. Over the course of three days, participants will focus on developing skills of

Celebrate the 200th birthday of artist Frederic Church with the premiere screening of WMHT Public Media’s new documentary Language in Landscape: The Art of Frederic Church. Through rare archival materials and exclusive interviews with leading experts, discover Church’s most iconic paintings, and see how his legacy continues to shape our current understanding of art, nature, and landscape. Explore Olana, Church’s greatest masterwork and a living work of art where ongoing efforts are restoring Chu

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. Over the course of three days, participants will focus on developing skills of

On Friday, June 12 from 5-6:30pm, start off your weekend with a drink and the best evening view in the Hudson Valley. The Piazza is one of the house's outdoor rooms. It connects architecture and nature and was designed by Frederic Church during his studio expansion project in 1888. It provides dramatic views over Olana's artist-designed landscape toward the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains. This is an exclusive member event. Space is limited to the member and a guest. RSVP is req

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 Laua. FREE; the performance takes place outside the historic house. Check in at the Visitor Center for details.

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! For families with children 18 and under (children must be accompanied by an adult). This is the first in a series of three classes – register for one or all t

Experience learning, looking closely, and conversation as a family during this series of special museum gallery tours 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 hands-on activities. After your tour, extend your day at OLANA and head down to the Wagon House Education Center for a free drop-in program, Art Making in the Afternoon from 1-4 PM.

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 levels; all materials provided. FREE. No advanced registration required. Contact [email protected] or call (518) 751-6938 for more info.

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 for History and Art. “About an hour this side of Albany is the center of the World – I own it,” wrote Frederic E. Church to “My dear Palmer” in an 1869 letter, now housed in the Albany Institute of History & Art’s collection. Part of this year’s Frederic Church 200 celebration, Your Friend, Frederic E. Church explores the artist’s 50-year frie

Enjoy summer scenery at Olana with singer-songwriter Mario Rincon’s bilingual blend of flamenco cante, Latin-American folklore, and classic Americana. Experience music inspired by the sounds of Andalusia and Appalachia alike against the backdrop of Olana's breathtaking views. FREE; the performance takes place outside the historic house. Check in at the Visitor Center for details.

Begin your morning on Friday, July 17 with coffee and a view on the Piazza of Olana’s Historic House. The Piazza is one of the house's outdoor rooms. It connects architecture and nature and was designed by Frederic Church during his studio expansion project in 1888. It provides dramatic views over Olana's artist-designed landscape toward the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains. This is an exclusive member event. Space is limited to the member and a guest. RSVP is required. Email Han

Experience learning, looking closely, and conversation as a family during this series of special museum gallery tours 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 hands-on activities. After your tour, extend your day at OLANA and head down to the Wagon House Education Center for a free drop-in program, Art Making in the Afternoon from 1-4 PM.

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 levels; all materials provided. FREE. No advanced registration required. Contact [email protected] or call (518) 751-6938 for more info.

On Friday, August 7 from 5-6:30pm, start off your weekend with a drink and the best evening view in the Hudson Valley. The Piazza is one of the house's outdoor rooms. It connects architecture and nature and was designed by Frederic Church during his studio expansion project in 1888. It provides dramatic views over Olana's artist-designed landscape toward the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains. This is an exclusive member event. Space is limited to the member and a guest. RSVP is re

Experience learning, looking closely, and conversation as a family during this series of special museum gallery tours 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 hands-on activities. After your tour, extend your day at OLANA and head down to the Wagon House Education Center for a free drop-in program, Art Making in the Afternoon from 1-4 PM.

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 levels; all materials provided. FREE. No advanced registration required. Contact [email protected] or call (518) 751-6938 for more info.

Join The Olana Partnership, Story Screen Cinema, and Hudson Area Library at Olana State Historic Site for a movie night under the stars. This film is presented in conjunction with Frederic Church: Global Artist, an exhibition on view at Olana State Historic Site until October 25.

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. Over the course of three days, participants will focus on developing skills of

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. Over the course of three days, participants will focus on developing skills of

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. Over the course of three days, participants will focus on developing skills of

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. Take in Olana's breathtaking and honor the heritage of Colombia, a country that deeply inspired the artist Frederic Church. FREE; the performance takes place outside the historic house. Check in at the Visitor Center for details.

Experience learning, looking closely, and conversation as a family during this series of special museum gallery tours 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 hands-on activities. After your tour, extend your day at OLANA and head down to the Wagon House Education Center for a free drop-in program, Art Making in the Afternoon from 1-4 PM.