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The group of new acquisitions features oil paintings and pastels from American artists including Mary Cassatt, William Merritt Chase, Georgia O’Keeffe, John Singer Sargent, and others.

All 27 works are currently on view in the museum’s exhibition American Masterworks.

Cooperstown, NY -- Fenimore Art Museum announced that its acquisition and installation of 27 major works of American art valued at $33.8 million is now complete. The final two pieces, both pastels, were recently installed. Campanile at Lido (1879) by James McNeill Whistler and Still Life with Fruit, Vase and Cup (1910) by Max Weber are on view through December 29, 2024, as part of the exhibition American Masterworks. Acquisition of these works was generously funded by the Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw Charitable Trust.

Season highlights include a major exhibition of Sienese art from the early Italian Renaissance (opening October 13), an examination of Black artists and other cultural figures’ engagement with ancient Egypt (opening November 17), and contemporary commissions by Lee Bul, for The Met’s facade, and Tong Yang-Tze, for the Great Hall (opening September 12 and November 21, respectively).

New York, NY (September 4, 2024) — The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced today its schedule of exhibitions through December 2024.

“Only at the Met does the fall exhibition program feature not just a handful of major exhibitions, but more than a dozen, showcasing art, ideas, and themes from around the world and across history,” said Max Hollein, The Met’s Marina Kellen French Director and Chief Executive Officer. “This dynamic exhibition season features a compelling range of perspectives, offering visitors the chance to reflect on the vibrant cultures and narratives that shape our times.”…

Three Saturday afternoon programs on October 26, March 29, and April 26 at Spa Little Theater

Saratoga Springs, NY (August 15, 2024) – Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) welcomes Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) back to Spa Little Theater for its 2024-2025 fall and spring seasons from October 26, 2024- April 26, 2025. Part of its year-round presence in Saratoga Springs, the three-concert series kicks off with “Beethoven with the Calidore Quartet,” (October 26) featuring the composer’s legendary string quartets.

New York, NY – Clear your calendars, New Yorkers! The city that never sleeps is about to get a whole lot tastier. The NY Latin Food Fest is set to make a splash at Hudson River Park’s Pier 76 on September 13th and 14th, promising two days of unmatched culinary and cultural experiences. This isn’t just another food fest; it’s a celebration of the vibrant Latin and Caribbean cultures that pulse through the heart of NYC.

Moriah, NY (August 21, 2024) – The Town of Moriah M3usicfest is set to return on Saturday, September 7^th, 2024 as an end of summer celebration, featuring five bands, food trucks, and vendors. This free festival will take place from 2:00 – 8:00 PM at the Witherbee Park Bandstand located at 28 Park Place in Port Henry, NY.

New York, NY (Wednesday, August 21, 2024) - Broadway en Spanglish, the highly anticipated musical project by Florencia Cuenca and Jaime Lozano, is set to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an electrifying album release concert at the renowned 54 Below in New York City. The concert will take place on Sunday, September 22 at 7pm, offering an unforgettable evening of iconic contemporary tunes.

Osceola, N.Y. – Adger Williams will make his debut performance at the North American Fiddlers Hall of Fame (HOF) and Museum on Sunday, September 1.  Adger’s performance at the Museum, 1121 Comins Road in Osceola, will be presented in the Fiddlers’ Pavilion from 2:00-5:00 PM.

Acclaimed Series for New Song Returns on September 29 & November 3 at Rubin Museum of Art

New York, NY (August 21, 2024) — New York Festival of Song (NYFOS), led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, kicks off its 2024-2025 season with the 15th annual NYFOS Next Festival on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at the Rubin Museum of Art. …

Three Saturday afternoon programs on October 26, March 29, and April 26 at Spa Little Theater

Saratoga Springs, NY (August 15, 2024) – Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) welcomes Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) back to Spa Little Theater for its 2024-2025 fall and spring seasons from October 26, 2024- April 26, 2025. Part of its year-round presence in Saratoga Springs, the three-concert series kicks off with “Beethoven with the Calidore Quartet,” (October 26) featuring the composer’s legendary string quartets.

Lake George Arts Project exhibition in the Courthouse Gallery August 28 through September 15th

Lake George, N.Y. – Organized in conjunction with the 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Jazz at the Lake Festival, September 13th, 14th, and 15th, this juried exhibition showcases artists’ visual interpretations of natural sound and music.  Juror Dan Cameron, whose many projects often bring music and the visual arts together, served for ten years as the senior curator for the New Museum in New York City. In 2007, he founded the triennial exhibition Prospect New Orleans, an initiative that brings the work of national and international contemporary artists to venues throughout the birthplace of jazz.