Last week we took a trip to the Hudson Valley and visited Art Omi, a lush and peacefully pastoral 120-acre sculpture park in Ghent, New York.
Art Omi was founded in 1992 when Francis Greenberger, a real estate investor, literary agent, and arts supporter invited 21 artists from 11 countries to a month-long residency program on a former dairy farm.
Thirty years later, Art Omi has hosted more than 2,000 artists from more than 100 countries. Today, the non-profit showcases 60-plus large-scale works by contemporary artists and architects and offers five residency programs for artists, architects, writers, musicians, and dancers. The 1,500-square-foot Benenson Center & Newmark Gallery also features indoor exhibits (currently Portia Munson: Flood), performances, readings, and educational programming.
“By forming community with creative expression as its common denominator, Art Omi creates a sanctuary for the artistic community and the public to affirm the transformative quality of art,” the park's website states. Approximately a two-and-a-half hour drive from NYC, Art Omi is a must-see if you are in or around Columbia County. Don’t miss this bucolic gem! Learn more at artomi.org.
Art Omi
1405 County Route 22, Ghent, New York
Suggested donation: $10
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