Spencertown Academy Arts Center

10/13/2026

Sign your little performer up for a FREE Hip Hop Dance Workshop, this Saturday, October 17 from 2-3 pm. This workshop is geared towards kids ages 4-7, with a session for older kids in November. RSVP today:

We are excited to welcome kids to a FREE hip hop dance workshop, hosted by Roz’s Dance Works. Get ready to turn up the energy and unleash your inner rhythm! […]

10/12/2026

IN THE GALLERY: “Contemporary Printmaking”

Experience the astonishing range of printmaking today. Artists: Liz Chalfin, Rachel Chapman, Frank Curran, Steven Daiber, Holly Hughes, Renee Iacone, Erin Lobb Mason, Anne Schaefer, Amy Silberkleit, and Vaune Trachtman. Co-curated by Karen Andrews, Meryl Enerson, and David Lesako.

EXHIBIT RUNS: Through Nov 1
GALLERY HOURS: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays 1-5 PM.

Learn more:
https://spencertownacademy.org/series/contemporary-printmaking/?eventDisplay=list

10/07/2026

Kids ages 4-7 are invited to a FREE hip hop dance workshop, hosted by Roz's Dance Works. RSVP required: https://spencertownacademy.org/event/hip-hop-dance-workshop-ages-4-7/
Get ready to turn up the energy and unleash your inner rhythm! No dance experience? No problem! These workshops are all about having fun, moving, vibing, and building confidence. Parents are welcome to join the fun, too!
Dance teachers Miss Becca Frantz and Miss Ali Pinelli are excited to introduce participants to hip hop basics and teach them a choreographed routine! Participants will have the opportunity to show off what they have learned and perform the routine at the end of the workshop.

10/07/2026

This October at Spencertown Academy Arts Center:
🍁 The Shiri Zorn Trio plays live jazz, Oct 10
🍁 A FREE Hip Hop Dance workshop for ages 4-7 on Oct 17 with Roz’s Dance Works
🍁 Enjoy supernatural ballads with Shinbone Alley on Oct 30
🍁 And in the Gallery, check out Contemporary Printmaking Fri, Sat, Sun 1-5 pm through Nov 1
Learn more at get tickets: https://spencertownacademy.org/
See you at the Academy!

10/07/2026

Learn gel plate monotype printing and collage with Holly Hughes, one of our featured artists in the “Contemporary Printmaking” show. Holly is an in-demand workshop instructor in this exciting medium. Gel plate printing is a “super user-friendly,” kitchen-table-compatible printmaking technique with NO need for a press.

Holly is conducting a one-day workshop at her studio in Ghent on Sunday, November 15th. All levels welcome, including Beginners or practicing artists new to gel printing and collage. Ages 15+. Learn more and register on our website:

Workshop Description: Gel plate printing is a “super user-friendly,” kitchen table compatible printmaking technique with NO need for a press. Applicable to painters, printmakers, ceramic artists, journal keepers, book artists, […]

10/06/2026

This Saturday at Spencertown Academy, innovative jazz vocalist Shiri Zorn, joined by guitarist Paul Meyers and percussionist Brian Melick, will perform “The Breath Between”—described as an invitation to explore “worlds within worlds,” where American Songbook classics meet Middle Eastern influences and the lush rhythms of Brazil.
Tickets are on sale now! https://spencertownacademy.org/event/shiri-zorn-jazz-trio/

10/05/2026

Thank you to all the artists and visitors who came out for the opening reception of “Contemporary Printmaking” on Saturday! The exhibit showcases a wide range of printmaking media, styles, and subject matter from 10 regional artists: Liz Chalfin, Rachel Chapman, Frank Curran, Steven Daiber, Holly Hughes, Renee Iacone, Erin Lobb Mason, Anne Schaefer, Amy Silberkleit and Vaune Trachtman.
The show runs through November 1. Gallery hours: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays 1-5 PM. Learn more at spencertownacademy.org
Photos and video c. Meryl Enerson and Dominique Smookler

10/02/2026

“Printmaking is having a moment. We invite you to experience for yourself how artistry and technical skill come together in this exciting fall show,” says curator Meryl Enerson of the new show at the Spencertown Academy Arts Center, "Contemporary Printmaking: 10 Artists Explore the Range of Printmaking Today.”
On October 3, there will be an opening reception from 3 to 5 p.m. and the exhibit will remain on display through November 1. Gallery hours are Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free and the artworks are for sale, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the academy.
Read the full story in the The Columbia Paper:

Spencertown Academy’s printmaking exhibit opens Oct. 3, featuring 10 regional artists and contemporary works on display through Nov. 1.

10/01/2026

At our Tunes for Tots event last weekend, the little ones enjoyed singing, dancing, and playing musical instruments with Miss Julia. A wonderful time was had by all! Learn about more upcoming events at the Spencertown Academy Arts Center at spencertownacademy.org

Images c. Carol Essert and Michele Quigley