The Summer Party

This summer marks the 200^th Anniversary of Thomas Cole’s first trip to Catskill, which changed the course of American art. The paintings he made of the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains launched not only his career, but the major American art movement known as the Hudson River School of landscape painting. His iconic paintings and impassioned writings advocated for the preservation of the natural landscape and gave rise to the country’s identity of “America the beautiful.”

After over two decades of extraordinary leadership, generous supporters like you, and hard work from the board, staff and volunteers, the pieces are all in place at this National Treasure for this momentous occasion. To celebrate, we hope you will join us for cocktails and dinner, and raise a glass to the legendary legacy of Lisa Fox Martin, our organization’s late chairman and tenacious leader.

Your support is more important now than ever to safeguard everything that has been achieved and propel everything that is to come. This event comprises a big part of our annual operating budget, which also relies on 10% federal funding from the National Park System that is now facing uncertainty.

People need a place to find beauty, nature, and joy. Please join us in safeguarding the home of American landscape painting.