Dear Artists and Art Organizations,

As autumn cools the air and paints our town in vibrant colors, we’re excited to invite you to a season filled with inspiration, connection, and creativity. Here’s a few highlights of what’s coming up—mark your calendars:

October 7: Celebrate the restoration of the Orpheum Theater’s iconic marquee and façade—a milestone for our local arts scene! Event details listed below.
Now through October 25: Experience Jen Hicks’ dynamic exhibit, Marking Time, at the Jane Street Arts Center. Don’t miss this vibrant showcase!
October 23: Save the date for the Saugerties Arts Commission Autumn Meet and Greet. Details and invitations will be sent soon—stay tuned!

Are you a creative or artist in our community? Be sure to list yourself in our Artist Directory to promote your work and connect with fellow creatives.

We can’t wait to see you out and about, sharing your talents and energy in our friendly, creative Saugerties community!

Warm regards,
Andrew Rein and Hannah Mills

Dialogue for the Ear and Eye: A Monthly Multi-disciplinary Arts Series by Joanne Pango and Bruce Weber

Date & Time: Tuesday, October 7, 7-9PM

Place: 9W Diner, 3 Simmons Plaza, Saugerties

Additional Information: Guests this month are Cole Solis Jativa, Tara Bach, and Angela Bove.

Guests present their work for twenty minutes each with a Q&A and open mic following. Open mic sign ups include a three artist maximum and strict three minute time limit.

Opus 40 Art Gallery
Brian Dickerson | Constructed Paintings
Duration: Sunday, September 6th - October 5th
Event Location: Opus 40, 356 George Sickle Rd. Saugerties, NY
An Exploration of Quarrying and Dry Stone Construction at Opus 40 with Benjamin Maron
Event Date: Friday, October 6th 2025
Event Name: Stone Work Walk with Benjamin Maron
Event Time: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Event Location: Opus 40, 356 George Sickle Rd. Saugerties, NY
Ticket Price: General Admission - $30
Qigong
Date & Time: Friday October 5th and Sunday October 7th
Event Location: Opus 40, 356 George Sickle Rd. Saugerties, NY
Additional Information: General Admission: $20
Rock Da Casbah Live Performances
Thursdays from 6:00pm - 9:00pm:
October 9th: Al Wolcott
October 16th: Kurt Herman
October 30th: Mingo
Fridays from 6:00pm - 9:00pm:
October 3rd: Aaron Hahn
October 10th: Davey O
October 17th: Saxolo
October 24th: Jim Pospisil
October 31st: Zach
Saturdays from 6:00pm - 9:00pm:
October 4th: 3 Chord Geoff
October 11th: Minetta Creek
October 18th: Sal Cataldi
October 25th: Minetta Creek
Sundays from 3:00 -6:00 pm:
October 5th: Carolyn Marosy
October 12th: Coulomb Blue
October 19th: Carlene
October 26th: Marilyn Kirby & The Bad Math Trio
Cattail and Willow Hen Basket Workshop
Date & Time: October 10th from 9:30am - 4:30pm
Additional Information: Sliding Scale: $60-80 ticket + $20 Materials Fee
Music in the Barn: Beccs, Meg Lui & Katie Martucci
Date & Time: October 10, 2025 from 7:00pm-9:00pm
Special Info: Sliding Scale:$15-25 Ticket
Music in the Barn: Ladies of the Valley
Day of the Week: October 24, 2025 from 7:00pm-8:30pm
Additional Information: Sliding Scale:$15-25 Ticket
All above events are located at:
1389 New York 212Saugerties, NY, 12477

Jane St. Art Center: 11 Jane St, Suite A, Saugerties, NY, 12477
Marking Time - Jen Hicks - Exhibition
Date & Time: September 20 - October 25
Special Info: Jen’s work navigates the space between looking and seeing — that fleeting moment when an image impresses itself on the mind, before translation to canvas.
Through repetition and reflection, she dives into memory, perception, and the impermanent nature of holding onto a moment. Gallery hours: Thurs/Sun 12–5pm, Fri/Sat 12–6pm
Burlesque Drawing Cafe with Tryst La Noir
Date & Time Sun, Oct 12 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Special Info: Join us at Jane St. Art Center for Burlesque Drawing Café with Tryst La Noir; an exciting way to combine art and performance. Tryst is creating a fully immersive experience with costumes and music with different themes each month. Sign up for this class on our website. For a single class it’s $40 if you buy all three it’s $100, limited seats available so get them while you can! No instructor. Bring your own art making materials.
Digital Sketching Workshop with Instructor Collin Douma
Date & Time : Sat, Oct 25 from 11:30-2:30pm
Special Info: This 3-hour workshop explores the freedom of digital sketching on phones and tablets. Discover anew, where you can watercolor over oils, move your sketch on top of the paint, and then turn it off, and the freedom of infinite undo.
Figure Drawing Open Studio
Date & Time: Mondays from 5-8pm
Place of Event: 11 Jane St, Suite A, Saugerties, NY, 12477
Special Info: $25 a drop-in, $80 ($20 a class) for a 4 session punch card, Venmo, CC, check or cash.
Figure Drawing/Long Pose Open Studio
Date & Time: Fridays from 3-6pm
Special Info: $25 a drop-in, $80 ($20 a class) for a 4 session punch card, Venmo, CC, check or cash. Figure Drawing Long pose Open Studio Sessions for experienced adult artists with a live model in a supportive atmosphere. No instructor. Bring your own art supplies/drawing boards. There are a few easels and we also have tables and chairs. Poses for three 1 hour or one 3 hour. Limited to 15 people per session.
Writing Workshop
Date & Time : October 1st from 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Special Info: Award-winning author and freelance writer and editor, Susan Krawitz, will lead this four-week writing workshop. Attendees will build on their skills each week through written assignments, recommended readings, and roundtable commentary and support. Registration is required as attendance is limited to 10 participants. Registrants must commit to attending all four sessions of the workshop. Sign-up at the main circulation desk, or by calling 845-246-4317 x2. This workshop is sponsored by the Saugerties Public Library and the Saugerties Kiwanis Club.
Exploring Shakespeare
Date & Time: Tuesday Oct. 7th from 5:30 - 6:30
Special Info: Why is Shakespeare important? What can he teach us about ourselves? Join us as we explore the timeless insights of Shakespeare through shared reading and recitation. We're gauging interest in a recurring event where we dive into his works together—come be part of the conversation and the fun!
Halloween Costume Swap
Date & Time: Mon. October 6th - Saturday Oct 11th from 10 - 2:00pm
Special Info: Leave a costume or take a costume in the Saugerties Public Library’s Children’s Room all week long!
All costumes/accessories should be clean and in good condition, as well as appropriate for all ages.
Ages 18 and under.
In Short: Story, Voice - A workshop on short form with Jana Martin
Date & Time: Sunday Oct. 12th 2:00-4:15pm
Location: Lamb Center, 41 Market Street, Saugerties
Special Info: Bring whatever writing material you need (notebooks, laptops), as well as a drink if you’d like (no alcohol please) - water is provided. Small donation appreciated for use of the space. https://tinyurl.com/yvk8b4vu
Registration, by 10/10: info@shoutoutsaugerties.org
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Name of Event: Seasonal Qi-Full Nature and Art Excursion with Celeste Graves
Time of Event: Sunday, October 19th from 3:00-5:00pm
Place of Event: include your address: 310 Lotus Lane (off Fish Creek) Saugerties
Special Info: Wear comfortable clothing to move around in.

October in Saugerties 🎃

Opus 40

Rock Da Casbah

White Feather Farm

Jane St. Art Center

Saugerties Public Library

Shout Out Saugerties

September Art Events

December in Saugerties