Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY
Plan a Visit to the College's Museum, Music Center, and More
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
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
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
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
Saratoga Area Preschool Fair
The annual Saratoga Area Preschool Fair will be held in the Saratoga Springs Public Library's Children's Room. The Fair will include the preschools listed below.
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Surround: Sophia Subbayya Vastek
Surround seats the audience onstage with the pianist, Sophia Subbayya Vastek - where each note and whisper is shared in a collective resonance.
Arthur Zankel Music Center, 815 N Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
McCormack Artist-Scholar: Aaron Dworkin
Join us for an evening with AARON DWORKIN, renowned author, performing artist, and arts leader on Tuesday, January 28, at 5:00 p.m., in Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall at the Arthur Zankel Music Center
Arthur Zankel Music Center, 815 N Broadway SARATOGA SPGS, NY 12866
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Carnegie Hall Ensemble Connect Residency Performance at Skidmore
Ensemble Connect, a group of the finest young professional classical musicians based out of Carnegie Hall, celebrates its 18th year at Skidmore! Friday, February 7, 2025 7:30 PM Performance Helen Fil...
Arthur Zankel Music Center @ Skidmore College, 815 N, Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
We The People: The Three Branches of Government
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
Megan Marino & José Rubio: The Songs and Cycles of Evan Mack
World-class opera singer Megan Marino (mezzo-soprano) and internationally acclaimed José Rubio (baritone) will perform the songs and cycles of composer and Skidmore faculty member Evan Mack.
Arthur Zankel Music Center, 815 N Broadway SARATOGA SPGS, NY 12866
SaratogaREADS! Junior - Virtual Discussion Night
Students in grades 4-6 residing in the Saratoga Springs City School District are invited to participate in this 2-session junior discussion program in cooperation with Skidmore College.
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Surround: Niecy Blues
Surround seats the audience onstage with the singer and producer, Niecy Blues - where each note and whisper is shared in a collective resonance. Phone Icon
Arthur Zankel Music Center, 815 N Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
SaratogaREADS! Junior - Virtual Discussion Night
Students in grades 4-6 residing in the Saratoga Springs City School District are invited to participate in this 2-session junior discussion program in cooperation with Skidmore College.
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
We the People: The Electoral College
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
Laura Cetilia
Mexican-American musician, Laura Cetilia perform an intimate program of experimental chamber music featuring electronics and field recordings.
Arthur Zankel Music Center, 815 N Broadway SARATOGA SPGS, NY 12866
Melanie Charles + Make Jazz Trill Again: Trill 101 Premiere
Brooklyn-based composer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist Melanie Charles launched Make Jazz Trill Again (MJTA) as a cultural movement to rejuvenate the independent jazz scene in the digital age.
Arthur Zankel Music Center, 815 N Broadway SARATOGA SPGS, NY 12866
Surround: Cassandra Jenkins
Surround seats the audience onstage with the artist, Cassandra Jenkins - where each note and whisper is shared in a collective resonance.
Arthur Zankel Music Center, 815 N Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
College Address & Contact Info:
Skidmore College
815 North Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-580-5000
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