Community Calendar

Voices in Stone: A Journey of Seals Across Cultures brings the traditional Chinese art of stone seal carving into a modern, multicultural context. The project will feature twenty hand-carved seals that blend Eastern technique with Western meaning, using words and phrases drawn from poetry, philosophy, scripture, and names familiar to American audiences.

By combining meaningful Western texts with the aesthetics of Chinese seal carving, the project creates a quiet dialogue across cultures, inviting viewers to reflect on shared values and the beauty of cross-cultural expression.

6 Saturdays, Grades 3-5

October 31, November 7, 14, 21, December 5, 12 (Snow Make-Up December 19)

10 am - 11am

Limit 10 students

In this fun and creative class, students will dive into painting, drawing, and printmaking. They'll learn how to build exciting compositions, experiment with layers and textures, and express their ideas through art. Whether they're capturing the world around them or inventing new ones, students will grow their skills and confidence as young artists—all while having a great time making art with their peers!

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Please register at least a week in advance to guarantee your spot. Scholarship availability closes 2 weeks prior to the start of class.

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We believe in access to art education for all. It takes the whole community to generate the equity our pay-what-you-can tuition generates. Behind the scenes, we work to bridge the financial gap between what our students can pay and what we need to sustain our programs. Please consider carefully before you use our discount codes.

Scholarship Codes:
For 25% discount use code "25OFF

For 50% discount use code "50OFF"

For75% discount use code "75OFF"

This economic justice map from The Sliding Scale: A Tool of Economic Justice by Alexis J. Cunningfolk is useful to assess where you may fall on the financial spectrum of pay what you can.

To request 100% off tuition, please contact wallace@mkad.art

For the third iteration of Shaker Outpost, Kiki Smith’s Visiting considers the quiet intimacy of welcome, bringing together a selection of Smith’s blankets with case goods she curated from Shaker Museum’s collection.

Shaker Outpost’s General Store is returning alongside Kiki Smith's new exhibition. Kalman will again stock (and re-stock) the General Store just in time for holiday gifting with her unique take on new, vintage, and antique pieces including notecards, books, textiles, kitchen items, handcrafted embroideries, and small design objects.

Our traditional Holiday Fair promotes the holiday spirit with regional artisans featuring handmade pottery, jewelry, fiber, artisan foods and much more!

All inside our historic 1848 Meeting House.

Choose unique gifts for your loved ones while helping support local businesses this holiday season.

October 13th through December 18th

Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 am to 4 pm
Closed Mondays

Admission is free, donations welcome!

Explore the colorful and imaginative world of pictorial maps in Armchair Traveler: The Pictorial Maps of Michael R. Stone ’80, on view at Tremaine Gallery at The Hotchkiss School from November 3, 2026, through January 24, 2027. Curated by Joan Baldwin, Curator of Special Collections at The Hotchkiss School, the exhibition features a selection of maps from the collection of Hotchkiss alumnus Michael R. Stone ’80. Created between 1900 and 1960, these illustrated maps offer unexpected glimpses into history, culture, and everyday life, with subjects ranging from Harvard’s campus and Disney Studios to the New Deal and American folk music.

Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, November 7, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Tremaine Gallery, 11 Interlaken Road, Lakeville, Connecticut. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public.

The gallery is closed Nov, 21 – Nov, 30 and Dec, 17 – Jan, 4.

Gallery hours are Tues – Closed Mon, Sat 10 AM – 4 PM, Sun Noon – 4 PM

Escape the cold with this seascape wool painting!

Yes, you can make a landscape with wool. And yes, it’s ridiculously satisfying. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn how to layer, blend, shape, and needle-felt wool fibers to create a 5″ x 7″ unframed seascape with sky, water, shoreline, and plenty of gorgeous texture. We’ll work from a simple guided design so you can focus on learning the technique, playing with color, and ending up with something you’ll actually want to take home. No drawing skills. No painting skills. No prior needle-felting experience required. You’ll leave with your own finished seascape and the basic skills to keep creating with wool at home. All tools and materials are included.

Stop by SUNY Schenectady’s Fall Open House anytime during the event to explore campus, connect with faculty, learn more about our degrees, certificates, and microcredentials, and get a feel for the community that will support your next step! Enjoy signature experiences like our flight and air traffic control simulators, food truck, mobile classroom, student musical performances, eSports arena, and more!
Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is appreciated. Please register at link below.

September 1 - December 5, 2026
Light and Transient Causes
In the 250th anniversary year of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibition takes its name from a line in the document that suggests that some grievances may prove too fleeting to justify revolution—and considers asymmetries of perception of what is deemed light enough to ignore, transient enough to postpone. Curated by Marisa Espe.

The Fall Taste of Korea Festival — We Are Back in the City!
We are so excited to announce that we are back in the city, and we are bringing our biggest, happiest celebration yet to the Capital Region and surrounding areas! Hosted by International Youth Fellowship (IYF) Albany, the Taste of Korea festival is all about bringing our community together to share joy, laughter, and wonderful memories. With our return to the city, we’ve expanded everything to serve up more incredible food and create an even more vibrant day for local families. Come hungry and get ready for a happy belly filled with delicious, authentic Korean food! But the fun doesn't stop at the table—something is exciting for every single member of the family to experience:
Play Traditional Korean Games: Step into our cultural zone and try out classic games that bring people together through friendly fun and play.
Kids' Squid Game Activities: Kids and youth can dive into the safe, playful excitement inspired by popular Korean games and challenges.
High-Energy K-Pop & Fun: Feel the rhythm, groove to the beats, and enjoy lively music throughout the day.
Demon Hunters "Make Your Kimbap" Challenge: Get hands-on with our fun culinary challenge and try your hand at rolling your own delicious kimbap!
K-Beauty "Know Your Color & Tone" Station: Discover your unique color palette and skin tone styling tips with our interactive beauty experience.
This festival is designed to put a massive smile on your face, treat your taste buds, and unite our community in a warm, welcoming space. Bring your family, invite your friends, and come celebrate with us!

Date: November 7
Admission: Free and open to all families and community members!

The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum presents A Reading Frederick Douglass Together Book Club, with sessions facilitated by Dr. Ousmane K. Power-Greene on October 10th and Dr. Nick Bromell on November 7th at 12:15pm. Book club materials will be available for pick up at the event and online, and sessions will be held at the Hadley Public Library in the Community Room at 50 Middle St, Hadley, MA 01035. Register at the ticketing link for the free book club, and find out more about this and other programming at www.pphmuseum.org/events. Reading Frederick Douglass Together events are funded in part by Mass Humanities.