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Performances
Heidi Schreck’s Tony-nominated Play, What the Constitution Means to Me pops up throughout New York this October
Heidi Schreck’s fierce and unflinching autobiographical play measures the scales of justice through thought-provoking narrative in intimate settings this fall.
10/20/26
An Exhibition of Drawings by Kulvinder Kaur Dhew at Sugar Maples Center for Creative Arts
From the awe-inspiring canvases of the 19th-century Hudson River School to the pressing concerns of the 21st-century climate crisis, the American landscape has been a mirror for the nation’s soul. Kulvinder Kaur Dhew, a recipient of a 2025 Independent Artists Grant from the New York State Council on the Arts, is presenting an exhibition of her drawings at Sugar Maples Center For Creative Arts.
09/30/26
Verbatim Text Sound Expo
Verbatim Text Sound Expo returns to the Catskills this fall, in its sixth year of gathering people of all stripes to listen to poetry and experimental sound and supporting the small presses and record labels that keep those scenes alive at the margins. For the second year in a row, Verbatim will land at Sugar Maples Center for Creative Arts in Maplecrest. The festival will take place on Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3, transforming the campus into a rural outpost for language, sound, and the printed page.
09/09/26
In the Cloud: Ceramic Sculpture by Sabrina Weld
Sabrina Weld's latest exhibition, In The Cloud, will be presented this September at Sugar Maples Center for Creative Arts, a program of Catskill Mountain Foundation. The exhibition will be held from September 12 through September 27. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, September 12, from 4:00-7:00 pm.
06/23/26
Cinderella: A New Ballet Production of the Orpheum Dance Program
On Saturday & Sunday, August 1 & 2, Victoria Rinaldi and the Orpheum Dance Program will present a newly conceived production, Cinderella, at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center in Tannersville. Based on the fairytale by Charles Perrault and featuring music by Jules Massenet, this original production will feature both dance and spoken word and have all the hallmarks one expects: ravishing dancing, comedy, a Fairy Godmother, a glass slipper, and a happy ending!
05/29/26
The Art of Connection: Finding Creativity and Community at Sugar Maples Center for Creative Arts
In our fast-paced, digital-centric lives, the "creative battery" often runs low. We find ourselves moving through routines that prioritize efficiency over expression, and isolation over true communal connection. At the Sugar Maples Center for Creative Arts, a program of Catskill ......
05/01/26
Academy of Fortepiano Performance Festival 2026 in the Catskills
The Academy of Fortepiano Performance Festival 2026 returns to the Catskill Mountain Foundation’s Piano Performance Museum from May 30 to June 8. The event brings together students, professionals, and faculty for an immersive program of fortepiano masterclasses, historical keyboard workshops, chamber music, and performances focused on 18th- and 19th-century repertoire. Led by leading specialists in early keyboard performance practice, the festival combines education, collaboration, and concerts featuring fortepiano, harpsichord, clavichord, and chamber ensembles in a historic instrument setting.
04/16/26
Youth Summer Programs 2026: Art, Dance and Theater in the Catskills
Families searching for art camps for kids will find a wide range of creative opportunities at the Catskill Mountain Foundation. From hands-on nature-inspired art sessions to youth theater camps and dance training, these creative art workshops help young artists explore ......
03/24/26
The Diary of Anne Frank: Heartbreaking Historical Play at Hunter Synagogue
Experience the emotional and historical journey of Anne Frank in this stage adaptation of her diary, performed at the iconic Hunter Synagogue in Hunter, NY. This powerful production brings to life Anne’s story of hope, courage, and resilience during ......
03/12/26
Come Home by The Chase Brock Experience – World Premiere in Tannersville
The world premiere of Come Home is a maritime-inspired contemporary dance performance exploring community, emotion, and the idea of returning home through movement and music. Presented by The Chase Brock Experience at Catskill Mountain Foundation’s Orpheum Performing Arts Center, ......
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