Join us for a memorable evening with the leading American art scholars of today and the emerging American art scholars of tomorrow.

Only a very narrow path leads talented young people into the study of American art, and it must be widened for the field to thrive in the future. The Thomas Cole Historic Site is right-sized to perform this role: a vibrant, robust museum with a vision of excellence and innovation.

Mark Mitchell, Yale University Art Gallery

The Cole Site stands out as a historic hub, attracting the attention of American art historians across the county. The opportunity to work with leading scholars in the field was positively invaluable to my future. 

Casey Monroe, 2016 Cole Fellow & Current PhD Candidate, History of Art & Architecture, Boston University

All proceeds from the event will underwrite the annual Cole Fellowship, a research and professional development program launching the next generation of American art scholars at the Thomas Cole National Historic Site.

John Wilmerding

Christopher B. Sarofim Professor of American Art Emeritus

Princeton University

Mark Mitchell

Holcombe T. Green Curator of American Paintings and Sculpture

Yale University Art Gallery

Lauren Palmor

Assistant Curator of American Art

de Young Museum, San Francisco

2019 Class of Cole Fellows

Peter Fedoryk, Amanda Malmstrom, Maeve McCool and Katherine Pratt-Thompson

Reservations can be made online using the form below, or by calling Jennifer at 518.943.7465 x6.