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Sat
29
Mar
Saturday, March 29, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Join experts for a series of dialogues on paintings from OLANA's collection that are worth a closer look. During each gallery conversation, experts working in fields of science, art education, ecology, and indigenous history will share what they discover within a picture's frame. Investigate Church's intimate forest paintings with Marc Wolf, Director of Horticulture and Environmental Stewardship at Mountain Top Arboretum in the Catskills. During this conversation, Marc will explore Church's ecological eye in three different forest scenes, illuminating the artist's observations of humanity's environmental impact. This program is $15 per person or $10 for members or Columbia/Greene County residents. To become a member, visit OLANA.org/membership. Advanced registration required. Please contact education@olana.org to learn more. Register.
Registration: Required
Thu
17
Apr
Thursday, April 17, 2025 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Stop by the Wagon House Education Center for fun activities and prizes from 2:00-5:00pm, including a special nature scavenger hunt with the Columbia Land Conservancy.
Registration: Not required
Thu
17
Apr
Thursday, April 17, 2025 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Celebrate Earth Month with art! Stop by the Wagon House Education Center for a free zine-making workshop all afternoon led by The Olana Partnership teaching artists and educators. Let the landscapes of Olana inspire you and explore techniques for making your own zine to take home. All materials, refreshments, and drinks will be provided. FREE.
Registration: Not required
Thu
17
Apr
Thursday, April 17, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Looking for someone who loves the planet as much as you do? Join this special Earth Month evening hike at Olana to mingle with fellow nature enthusiasts. Explore Olana's landscape, learn about Frederic and Isabel Church's shared passion for the natural world, and enjoy an evening of fresh air, conversation, and watching the sunset together. FREE; no registration required. Meets at the Wagon House Education Center. Ages 18+.
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
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! This class focuses on making a delicious Minestrone vegetable soup and exploring early signs of spring. 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 three! This program is FREE (suggested donation $12). Registration includes art-making supplies and all ingredients to make lunch. Advance registration required. For more information, please contact education@olana.org or call (518) 567-2170.
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
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 1-4pm. Designed for families with children ages 3 and up. $15 adults; children under 12 are free. Advanced registration required. Please contact education@olana.org to learn more.
Registration: Not required
Sat
19
Apr
Saturday, April 19, 2025 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
(518) 751-6938
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 1-4pm 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 education@olana.org or call (518) 751-6938 for more info.
Registration: Required