OVERVIEW

My American Landscape: A Student Art Exhibition showcases the art of 300+ K-12 students across Greene, Columbia, Dutchess, and Erie County classrooms exploring the visual identity of their home landscapes. Drawing from the landscape paintings of Thomas Cole (1801-1848), students were prompted to create a work of art depicting their own interpretation of the United States landscape and the place where they live. These artworks imagine the students’ uniquely special and scenic hometowns of Catskill, Cairo, Durham, Coxsackie, Athens, Hudson, Greenville, Hunter, Tannersville, Amenia, Taconic Hills, Grand Island, Mechanicville, and more.

Join us for an opening reception on Saturday, November 14 from 11 am—2 pm with live music, food, and activities. Student artists are encouraged to drop by to pick up their participating artist certificates. This family-friendly celebration is open to all; friends, families, neighbors, and student-supporters are encouraged to attend.

My American Landscape: A Student Art Exhibition is on view in the Storehouse adjoining Thomas Cole’s historic painting studio from November 14—December 13, 2026 at the Thomas Cole National Historic Site.

This event is made possible through support from the Hudson River Valley Bank Trust Foundation. Thank you to the following schools for participating in this project: Catskill Elementary School, Catskill Middle School, Catskill High School, Hunter-Tannersville Elementary School, Hunter-Tannersville High School, Greenville Elementary School, M.C. Smith Elementary School, Taconic Hills High School, Coxsackie-Athens Elementary School, Grand Island Senior High School, Mechanicville High School, and Olivet Academy.