The Olana Plein air festival 2022
This event is held in partnership with New York State office of parks, recreation, and historic preservation – and Drawing America at Olana State historic site
September 24
7:00am - 7:00pm
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Rain Date
Sunday Sep, 25th
Overlooking the Hudson River, with 250-acres of artist-designed landscape and sweeping views of the Catskills, Olana is the perfect place to get artistic inspiration! Join us on Saturday, September 24th for the Olana Plein Air Festival.
During this day-long festival open to artists of all skill levels, participants are invited to bring their own supplies and materials to paint outdoors throughout Olana. This event is held in partnership with Olana State Historic Site, and Drawing America.
Amazing Architecture
Wonderful landscape and architecture to work from.
Meet Friends
Reconnect with friends and make new ones.
Group Workshops
Learn from some of the best landscape artist around!
General Admission Tickets and Plein Air Workshops
General Admission Tickets
Participants may join us on-site for a full day of painting by purchasing a general admission ticket.
Workshop Tickets
Participants may register for artist-led workshops and events throughout the day.
Support The Festival
Our mandate is to make the event accessible to the widest possible audience.
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September 29 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm EDT
$35
Drawing New York
15 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY 10003 United States
New York, NY 10003 United States
Friday Night INSTRUCTED Figure Drawing
Learn from our talented figure drawing instructors in an encouraging and welcoming environment.
September 30 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
$30
Drawing New York
15 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY 10003 United States
New York, NY 10003 United States
Saturday Figure Drawing
Take some time for yourself during this relaxed weekend session. All levels are welcome.
October 2 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
$30
Drawing New York
15 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY 10003 United States
New York, NY 10003 United States
Sunday Long Pose – Figure Drawing
Take the time to make a finished drawing. We style one single pose for…
October 2 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm EDT
$25
Drawing New York
15 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY 10003 United States
New York, NY 10003 United States
Monday Night Figure Drawing
Start your week off right by drawing with others in a mansion.
October 4 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm EDT
$25
Drawing New York
15 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY 10003 United States
New York, NY 10003 United States
Wednesday Night Figure Drawing
Get over the hump by drawing with others and eating the cookies we provide!…
October 6 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm EDT
$35
Drawing New York
15 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY 10003 United States
New York, NY 10003 United States
Friday Night INSTRUCTED Figure Drawing
Learn from our talented figure drawing instructors in an encouraging and welcoming environment.
October 7 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
$30
Drawing New York
15 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY 10003 United States
New York, NY 10003 United States
Saturday Figure Drawing
Take some time for yourself during this relaxed weekend session. All levels are welcome.
October 8 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
$30
Drawing New York
15 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY 10003 United States
New York, NY 10003 United States
Sunday Long Pose – Figure Drawing
Take the time to make a finished drawing. We style one single pose for…
October 9 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm EDT
$25
Drawing New York
15 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY 10003 United States
New York, NY 10003 United States
Monday Night Figure Drawing
Start your week off right by drawing with others in a mansion.
October 10 @ 6:30 pm - November 14 @ 9:00 pm EDT
$525
Drawing New York
15 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY 10003 United States
New York, NY 10003 United States
Alla Prima Portrait Painting – 5 Sessions
Get over the hump by drawing with others and eating the cookies we provide!…
October 11 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm EDT
$25
Drawing New York
15 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY 10003 United States
New York, NY 10003 United States
Wednesday Night Figure Drawing
Get over the hump by drawing with others and eating the cookies we provide!…
October 14 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
$30
Drawing New York
15 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY 10003 United States
New York, NY 10003 United States
Saturday Figure Drawing
Take some time for yourself during this relaxed weekend session. All levels are welcome.
October 15 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
$30
Drawing New York
15 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY 10003 United States
New York, NY 10003 United States
Sunday Long Pose – Figure Drawing
Take the time to make a finished drawing. We style one single pose for…
October 16 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm EDT
$25
Drawing New York
15 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY 10003 United States
New York, NY 10003 United States
Monday Night Figure Drawing
Start your week off right by drawing with others in a mansion.
October 18 @ 3:45 pm - December 13 @ 5:30 pm EDT
$825
Drawing New York
15 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY 10003 United States
New York, NY 10003 United States
High School Portfolio Builder 101 and College Prep
Get over the hump by drawing with others and eating the cookies we provide!…
October 18 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm EDT
$25
Drawing New York
15 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY 10003 United States
New York, NY 10003 United States
Wednesday Night Figure Drawing
Get over the hump by drawing with others and eating the cookies we provide!…
October 21 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
$30
Drawing New York
15 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY 10003 United States
New York, NY 10003 United States
Saturday Figure Drawing
Take some time for yourself during this relaxed weekend session. All levels are welcome.
October 21 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm EDT
$42
Drawing New York
15 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY 10003 United States
New York, NY 10003 United States
Burlesque Figure Drawing – Saturday Night
Burlesque Figure Drawing includes a glass of wine and light snacks.
October 22 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
$30
Drawing New York
15 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY 10003 United States
New York, NY 10003 United States
Sunday Long Pose – Figure Drawing
Take the time to make a finished drawing. We style one single pose for…
October 23 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm EDT
$25
Drawing New York
15 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY 10003 United States
New York, NY 10003 United States
Monday Night Figure Drawing
Start your week off right by drawing with others in a mansion.
October 25 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm EDT
$25
Drawing New York
15 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY 10003 United States
New York, NY 10003 United States
Wednesday Night Figure Drawing
Get over the hump by drawing with others and eating the cookies we provide!…
October 28 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
$30
Drawing New York
15 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY 10003 United States
New York, NY 10003 United States
Saturday Figure Drawing
Take some time for yourself during this relaxed weekend session. All levels are welcome.
October 29 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
$30
Drawing New York
15 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY 10003 United States
New York, NY 10003 United States
Sunday Long Pose – Figure Drawing
Take the time to make a finished drawing. We style one single pose for…
October 30 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm EDT
$25
Drawing New York
15 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY 10003 United States
New York, NY 10003 United States
Monday Night Figure Drawing
Start your week off right by drawing with others in a mansion.
November 11 @ 10:00 am - November 12 @ 5:00 pm EST
$565
Drawing New York
15 Gramercy Park South
New York, NY 10003 United States
New York, NY 10003 United States
Jennifer Gennari Live Oil Painting Workshop in NYC!
A note about our classrooms… We occupy two equally beautfiul space within the historic…
The Rain Date for This Event is Sunday, September 25th
The Amazing Olana
The Amazing Details
The Designed Lake
Morning Light in The Garden
The Olana Bell Tower
The Olana Expansion to 250 Acres
Frederic Joseph Church, Plan of Olana, 1886. Ink and watercolor on paper...
Church Family Skating
Unknown photographer, Skating on the pond at Olana, Thanksgiving 1892...
Drawing of the South Facade
Frederic Edwin Church, Southwest Façade, Olana, c. 1870. Ink, pencil, and....
Olana Vaux House Study
Vaux, Withers & Co. Architects, Study of a House for F.E. Church Esq. at Hudson...