Contemporary Art Along the Hudson | Hudson Valley Art

Neuberger Museum of Art

An exciting collection of 20th century modern and contemporary art is featured at the Neuberger Museum of Art on the campus of SUNY Purchase College near White Plains. Prestigious examples of modern, contemporary and African Art are included in their permanent collection of more than 6000 works. (914) 251-6100

Edward Hopper House

Just across the Tappan Zee Bridge, visit Nyack, the birthplace and childhood home of eminent realist painter Edward Hopper. In addition to exhibits on his work and life, the Edward Hopper House features the work of emerging and established artists.

Storm King Art Center

Just across the Tappan Zee Bridge, visit Nyack, the birthplace and childhood home of eminent realist painter Edward Hopper. In addition to exhibits on his work and life, the Edward Hopper House features the work of emerging and established artists. (845) 358-0774

Dia: Beacon

Across the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, Dia: Beacon houses Dia Art Foundation's collection of works from the 1960s to the present in a former Nabisco box printing factory on the banks of the Hudson River. As one of the largest exhibition spaces in the country for modern and contemporary art, visitors can enjoy large scale installations from renowned artists such as Richard Serra, Dan Flavin and Agnes Martin. (845) 440-0100

Manitoga / The Russel Wright Design Center

South of Beacon, Manitoga, the Russel Wright Design Center in Garrison, showcases the estate and studio of the industrial designer Russel Wright. His artistically distinctive lifestyle products brought modern design into the households of the American public in the 1950's. (845) 424-3812

Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art

Take a jaunt back across the river and continue north to the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz to view an impressive collection ranging from 17th to 20th century American, European, and Asian works. Exhibits place a special emphasis on paintings by Hudson Valley region artists including Hudson River School and the Woodstock Colony for the Arts. (845) 257-3844

The Fields Sculpture Park

Across the river once more, discover the Omi International Arts Center in Ghent. The Fields Sculpture Park located here features contemporary sculpture in a natural environment. 100 acres of farmland are dotted with a broad range of large-scale work by established and emerging American and international artists. (518) 392 4747

Empire State Plaza Art Collection

Travel on to the New York State capitol city of Albany. The Empire State Plaza Art Collection, made up of 92 paintings, sculptures and tapestries, is considered to be the greatest collection of modern art in any single public space in the country. This impressive display includes works of the New York School. (518) 473-7521

CREATE

An organization dedicated to developing and strengthening the arts and fostering cultural and arts related activities. Changing ongoing exhibits.