PROGRAMS + EVENTS
Programs + Events
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.
Exploring the Mingled Flower Garden with Horticulturalist Mary K. Hughes
Join horticulturalist Mary K. Hughes and the Germantown Garden Club for an outdoor exploration of Olana’s historic Mingled Flower Garden and learn how its colorful blooms and captivating plants are cared for and maintained.
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.
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.
OLANA (End of) Summer Party
Top chefs, cool summer drinks, and the best view in the Hudson River Valley. Click "Read More" for more information.
October 2026
Member Event | Curator Tour of “Frederic Church: Global Artist”
On Sunday, October 4th, join us for an exclusive OLANA members tour of "Frederic Church: Global Artist," led by curator Maggie Dimock.
Member Event | A Guided Walk Through the Past & Future of Section 106 and Olana
Sunday, October 11 | 11am–12pm
Join Sean Sawyer and Mark Prezorski for a guided landscape walk exploring Olana’s preservation history, the role of Section 106 in protecting its historic landscape and viewshed, and what its future could mean for Olana.
WEBINAR: Frederic Church, Mexico, and the Legacy of the Landscape Oil Sketch
Between 1881 and his death in 1900, Frederic Church made fifteen trips to Mexico. Inspired by the country’s varied topography and colonial architecture, he completed more than sixty plein-air oil sketches, graphite drawings, and finished paintings, while also collecting Mexican photographs, watercolors, books, ceramics, textiles, and Toltec reliefs.
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.
November 2026
Church 200 Fall Trivia Night
Test your knowledge of all things Olana during this special spring trivia night celebrating Frederic Church’s 200th birthday year! Join The Olana Partnership staff for a rousing game of trivia. Work in teams or test your luck solo. Winners and runners up will receive a special Olana prize pack. For ages 18 and up; refreshments available for purchase. $10/ FREE for members.
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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.
