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Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY

Plan a Visit to the College's Museum, Music Center, and More

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Skidmore College is a private, four-year liberal arts college in Saratoga Springs, NY. Founded in 1903 by Lucy Skidmore Scribner, the school originated as a women's college and went coed in 1971.

Today, Skidmore enrolls about 2,500 students and offers degrees in over 40 academic departments. The college is a 10-minute walk from downtown Saratoga Springs and a three-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Montreal. They are also a hotspot for the arts in Saratoga, with a museum and art gallery, a music center, and more where the Skidmore community and the public can enjoy events.

The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery

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 Tang Teaching Museum photo by Tim Hursley

Skidmore's rich art scene thrives at the Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery. This center serves as a valuable learning resource for students of Skidmore College as well as a funky art and entertainment hotspot for the Saratoga community.

The Tang is open to the public free of charge, offering tours and magnificent art exhibits year round. Live music adds to the enriching culture at the Tang, as this venue features the "UpBeat On The Roof" music series in the summer. During this series, the rooftop of the Tang at Skidmore is transformed into a stage and plays host to an array of performing artists and music groups.

Arthur Zankel Music Center

view of the Arthur Zankel Music Center

The Arthur Zankel Music Center plays host to the Skidmore College Music Department as well as public concerts, lectures, and other events. The wide, bright atrium welcomes guests to the Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall, an acoustically pristine space for both small and large audiences. The Zankel Center is one of the first buildings Skidmore College guests see upon arrival to the main entrance of the campus.

Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater

Skidmore College's largest auditorium is the Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater building, which is located behind the Arthur Zankel Music Center on the campus. The building features the larger Thrust Theater and the flexible Studio (Black Box) Theater, which seats between 80-100 audience members.

North Woods

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The Skidmore College campus is located on 1,200 acres of land. 300 acres of this large area is the North Woods forest. This treasure of flora and fauna is home to complex ecosystems, lending an academic resource to the natural sciences and other fields of study. The North Woods area is host to recreational and co-curricular activities like hiking, meditation, and more.

Upcoming Events at Skidmore College

March Science on Tap
Science on Tap
The next Science on Tap is Wednesday, March 26 @ 7:00 pm at Common Roots Brewing Company.
Common Roots Brewing Company, 58 Saratoga Ave South Glens Falls, NY 12803
We the People: The Supreme Court
In this three-part series Skidmore Professor of Political Science, Beau Breslin, discusses the ins and outs of some of our most discussed and perhaps least understood government systems.
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Timeless Tones, Modern Melodies: An Evening of Chinese Music Redefined
This evening-length concert offers a chance to experience a wide and diverse array of music performed on Chinese instruments.
Arthur Zankel Music Cener, 815 N Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Voices of Ukraine
Amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, Skidmore invites the community to join in a poignant celebration of Ukrainian culture through its rich musical and dance traditions.
Arthur Zankel Music Cener, 815 N Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Saratoga Sustainability Fair
Join us for the Saratoga Sustainability Fair on Saturday, April 5, from 10am - 2pm at Skidmore's Center for the Integrated Sciences - Glotzbach Atrium.
Skidmore College, 815 N Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
A Conversation with Daniel Henning: The Voice Behind The House in the Cerulean Sea
Join us for a captivating conversation with Daniel Henning, the award-winning audiobook narrator whose ...
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
2025 Saratoga Jazz Festival presented by GE Vernova Full Lineup
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2025 Saratoga Jazz Festival presented by GE Vernova
Experience 2 days, 2 stages and 22 electrifying artists from jazz to roots, funk, blues, pop, indie and beyond!
Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Avenue of the Pines Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

College Address & Contact Info:

Skidmore College
815 North Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-580-5000

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