This event is in the past.It took place on March 13, 2026 at Thomas Cole National Historic Site.




See contemporary art bloom where the Hudson River School was born. This opening pairs Emily Cole's delicate botanical watercolors with Valerie Hegarty's playful decay sculptures in Thomas Cole's own parlor, with wine and conversation flowing.
Contemporary meets history
Intimate art opening
Hudson Valley culture
Botanical art focus
Tips
🌿Cole is Thomas Cole's great-great-granddaughter
🍷arrive early for the best mingling
Emily Cole & Valerie Hegarty: Life Cycles




See contemporary art bloom where the Hudson River School was born. This opening pairs Emily Cole's delicate botanical watercolors with Valerie Hegarty's playful decay sculptures in Thomas Cole's own parlor, with wine and conversation flowing.
Contemporary meets history
Intimate art opening
Hudson Valley culture
Botanical art focus
Tips
🌿Cole is Thomas Cole's great-great-granddaughter
🍷arrive early for the best mingling
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