The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery are preparing for their next year-long exhibition, “A Feeling of With,” featuring three interconnected explorations of how people understand themselves in relation to one another and the world.

On view August 8, through July 18, 2027, “A Feeling of With” is organized by Rachel Seligman, Assistant Director for Curatorial Affairs and Malloy Curator, in collaboration with six Skidmore College faculty members from English, dance, art history, environmental studies and sciences, mathematics, and religious studies. Across three galleries, relation becomes both the exhibition’s subject and the structure through which artworks, disciplines, and ways of knowing encounter one another.

“Works of art are always in relation—to other objects, to the people who make and encounter them, and to the histories and ideas we bring into the gallery,” Seligman said. “Developing this project with faculty across six disciplines activates the Tang collection as a space for interdisciplinary inquiry and creates new ways for students and visitors to encounter the artworks and the ideas they carry.” 

“A Feeling of With” is the second in a series of three year-long Tang collection exhibitions developed to support interdisciplinary teaching and learning for Skidmore courses and wider public audiences. The initiative began with “All These Growing Things,” an exploration of becoming and belonging.

Drawing from a collection of more than 18,000 objects, “A Feeling of With” includes works recently acquired by the Tang as well as objects never before exhibited at the museum. 

A public opening reception will be held on Saturday, October 17, with additional details to be announced.

The Tang’s galleries are open Tuesday through Sunday, from noon to 5 pm, with extended hours until 9 pm Thursday. Admission is free. For more information, visit tang.skidmore.edu or call the Tang Visitors Services Desk at 518-580-8080.

Saratoga Springs— Richard Cobello, author of the cybercrime thriller set in our own backyard, “The Shady Side of Saratoga” on Saturday, August 1st, from 9 a.m. until noon at Impressions of Saratoga. Rick Cobello is a former Chief Information Security Officer, enterprise IT executive, and cybersecurity advisor with more than four decades of experience securing large-scale systems for Fortune 5 companies, government agencies, healthcare organizations, and law enforcement. He also has significant experience working in the back stretch at the Saratoga Race Course and is a former Saratoga TODAY magazine contributor.

The Shady Side of Saratoga is the first of 5 in the Catherin King Enigmatic Quest. The tale grows directly from Richard Cobello’s lifelong immersion in cybersecurity, history, and the world of horses. Its “polite” system failures, institutional blind spots, and crimes concealed behind flawless compliance reflect a hard-earned truth from his career: the most dangerous breaches rarely announce themselves. They hide inside trusted processes, respectable organizations, and records that appear perfectly correct. Cobello uses his firsthand experience inside complex institutions to write fiction about crime hidden in plain sight.

This August, Spa Fine Art presents “Where Legends Run,” a captivating exhibition of new paintings by acclaimed artist Lisa Palombo, celebrating the enduring beauty, tradition, and excitement of Saratoga Race Course.

Guests are invited to meet Palombo and view her collection during the Opening Reception on Thursday, August 6, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public and will have a special jockey appearance.

Timed to coincide with Saratoga’s most celebrated season, the exhibition showcases Palombo’s vibrant interpretations of one of America’s most historic sporting venues. Through expressive brushwork, luminous color, and a keen sense of atmosphere, Palombo captures the energy of race day—from thundering thoroughbreds charging around the track to iconic architectural landmarks that have welcomed generations of racing enthusiasts.

Featured works depict the races at Saratoga Race Track where legendary equine athletes have been running for generations. Rather than simply documenting these races, Palombo brings them to life with a painterly style that evokes memory, movement, and emotion, inviting viewers to experience the excitement and tradition that have made Saratoga Springs a legendary destination.

“Lisa Palombo’s paintings beautifully capture the character of Saratoga Race Course,” said Alyson Stryker, Executive Director of Spa Fine Art. “Her work reflects not only the excitement of the races but also the deep sense of history and community that has made Saratoga a treasured summer tradition for more than 160 years.”

Whether a lifelong racing enthusiast, collector, or admirer of Saratoga’s unique charm, visitors will find themselves immersed in a visual celebration of the place where champions are crowned and legends are made.

The Tang Teaching Museum at Skidmore College’s Upbeat on the Roof concert series continues Thursday, July 30, with Carolyn Shapiro.

Music begins at 6 pm on the Tang lawn, with free family-friendly art-making kits starting at 5:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome to bring blankets, chairs, food, and drink, and the Tang galleries will be open before and after the concert.

Carolyn Shapiro is an old-time banjo player and songwriter from the Southern Adirondacks blending a soulful, contemporary edge with deep-rooted traditional style. As a performer, Carolyn uses her music as a tool for connection, education, and inspiration. She brings a joyous vulnerability to the stage, leaving audiences feeling genuinely restored. 

Though originally on the path to law school, Carolyn’s trajectory changed the moment she picked up a banjo at Skidmore College. She found her voice while working at Caffè Lena, honing her craft at their weekly open mics before emerging as a standout in the folk scene. Since then, she has released two EPs and was named Folk Artist of the Year for the New York Capital Region in both 2022 and 2026. Her highly anticipated first full-length studio album is set for release this fall.

Over 300 people attended Schuylerville Garden Club’s annual Flower show titled “America the Beautiful” held in the Saratoga Town Hall on July 11 and 12.  The patriotic theme was colorful, the crowd was enthusiastic and full of friends old and new. 

Design prize winners include Carol English, who received the Award for her “Midwest” design featuring sunflowers. Kathy Perkins won both the Petite Award and the Award of Design Excellence for her entry in the “Jazz” class, part of the “Sounds of America” section; her five-inch floral design included a tiny saxophone. Diane Swartwout and her granddaughter, Paige Phillips, entered the companion class for two exhibitors working together on one parallel design. Their class, “Iconic Cities,” earned them the Mary Seymour Award, a special honor given this year in memory of a longtime active club member who passed away last year.

An Educational Exhibit Award was won by Micki Green and Mary Roberts for their exhibit of “American Oaks: Our Ecosystem’s Keystone Trees” in which they presented the role of the oak trees in the web of life.  A second educational display by Norma Moy and Leona Brownell showcased the “History of the Schuylerville Garden Club” which has existed for 88 years.  

In the Horticulture classes, Eileen Kay-Rymph won the Award of Horticulture Excellence and a Grower’s Choice Award for her combination planter. Eileen also won the Club Challenge Award for her red, white and blue combination planter.  Liz Gee won the Arboreal Award for her branch of rubus odoratus also known as flowering raspberry, a deciduous native shrub valued for its ornamental and ecological benefits.  Awards of Horticulture Merit went to Evelyn Rybaltowski for an annual strawflower, to Mary Lou Baker for the herb, catmint, and to Leona Brownell for a perennial daylily called ‘Ed Murray.’ Other Grower’s Choice Awards were won by Evelyn Rybaltowski for a Chinese evergreen foliage plant and to Regina Hairie for an orchid flowering plant.   

“Young Pioneers” was a youth display created by local area youth led by Schuylerville Garden Club members in collaboration with Schuylerville Public Library in a workshop in which the children created Botanical Arts designs using dried materials. It was enjoyed by the kids and adults alike!  

The photo exhibit had 49 entries which the public voted for. Terry DeCorah from Gansevoort was voted first in the landscape scene taken at Dancing Grain Sunflower Field in Gansevoort and second in the close-up of a single flower. John Presto from Clifton Park took first place with a water scene at Yaddo Gardens in Saratoga. Sam Lucarelli from Rochester won first place in the flower close-up.  Cathy Sgambati of Mechanicville placed second in the water scene taken in her back yard and third in the close-up of a flower. Timothy La Goe from Schuylerville won second in the landscape scene taken in the Town of Saratoga.  Evelyn Rybaltowski from Greenwich was third with her landscape in Weston, VT and Patti Booth of Victory Mills placed third with her water scene at Myrtle Beach, SC. 

To view the pictures from the entire show, go to https://schuylervillegardenclub.com.

Registration is currently open for iTheater Saratoga’s summer youth theater camp at Saratoga Arts. The camp welcomes children aged 10 and up and sets out to explore a variety of social issues, push the boundaries of theatre, and incorporate the insights of iTheatre’s young collaborators. 

Camp rehearsals run Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from August 17-21 & 24-28. The camp culminates in a student showcase including a concert reading of the musical “Every Other Thursday.”

The musical is based on Helmi Seppala, a Finnish maid working for the Mawson family on New York’s Upper West Side in 1927. She has one day off, every other Thursday. When the Mawsons ask Helmi to change her plans, she refuses, leading to conflict and confusion in the household, and an exploration of the importance of cultural heritage to an immigrant population.

Students are encouraged to wear loose fitting clothing or athletic wear and should pack plenty of water and a lunch. Reach out to itheatresaratoga@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.

To register for the camp, go to https://www.itheatresaratoga.org/youth-workshop

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will debut the one-of-a-kind interactive experience, Equine Eyes during an open house at the Museum on Thursday, July 23, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Equine Eyes is a hands-on, research-driven interactive, playful experience designed to simulate how horses perceive the world. 

Equine Eyes is rooted in extensive research by Dr. Alan Hook of Ulster University and aims to foster empathy, care, safety awareness, and interspecies connection. The Equine Eyes experience was made possible through essential funding by the Thoroughbred Education Research Foundation.

Utilizing a specially developed headset with mounted cameras, Equine Eyes provides visitors with an immersive visual and sensory perspective of equine vision. This technology highlights key differences in field of view and color spectrum compared to human vision, offering a deeper understanding of how horses navigate their environment.

“We are excited to collaborate with Dr. Alan Hook to implement Equine Eyes as an innovative educational experience at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame,” said Cate Masterson, the Museum’s director. “This immersive technology will allow visitors to see the world from a horse’s perspective, fostering a deeper understanding of equine vision, behavior, and interspecies relationships. This interactive exhibit will be integrated into our education and outreach programs, contributing to our mission of engaging audiences with the history, science, and culture of horse racing.”

Dr. Hook and Dr. Jennie Carlsten will lead a demonstration of the Equine Eyes technology at the Museum during the open house at the Museum on July 23 at 10 a.m.

Dr. Hook is a researcher, designer, and educator from the North Coast of Northern Ireland, and a Senior Lecturer in Interactive Media at Ulster University. His research explores how people can use playful, immersive, and participatory experiences to rethink our relationship to the world and connect in new ways with plants, animals, and each other. Dr. Hook has exhibited his media and design work across Europe, the United States, and China. He created Equine Eyes as an experimental design to explore how people connect with and understand horses in new ways, leading to building new types of kinship with them.

Dr. Carlsten is a researcher and lecturer at Ulster University. Her research explores metamodern screen aesthetics, analogue practice, polycrisis, and emotional affect. Her previous audience engagement projects include community cinema research for the British Film Institute Film Audience Network and community workshop delivery for the Heritage Lottery-funded Prisons Memory Archive.