2nd Annual Upstate Art Weekend Getaway (UPAW)
July 19th-21st, 2024
Launched in 2020, Upstate Art weekend (UPAW) is an annual event that turns all of Upstate New York, from Beacon to Albany, into a playground for the arts and art lovers — and for the 2nd year in a row, we’ll be experiencing the best of it all, together, with this carefully curated upstate art weekend of culture getaway!
Featured in The New York Times, artnet news, The Art Newspaper, Hyperallergic, Chronogram, Cool Hunting and Whitewall, among others and including over 145 participating organizations, UPAW has become the pre-eminant visual art happening of the New York summer season, complete with the beautiful Hudson Valley as a backdrop.
It promises to be THE most fun art weekend of summer 2024 - but rooms in our beautiful country house in Philisburg are limited and selling fast, so make sure to sign up here before it’s too late.
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Details
While the full itinerary is forthcoming, we'll plan to leave from Manhattan around 10am on Friday the 19th and return around 6pm on Sunday the 21st,
with stops in between at some of last year's favorites (such as Bull Farm and the School by Jack Shainman) along with many new experiences,
including the Girl Group Performance at Storm King on Saturday evening!
A car is needed to get around the area, as public transit isn't readily available, so you can book a spot in our rental car here.
Or, If you have your own car, you can book the no transport option here.
There will be the option to join for additional PAID activities such as a Shakespeare performance on Friday night,
so please budget at least $100+/day for food and other activities.
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Accommodation/ Pricing Options:
Basic Art-full Member Pricing (WITH TRANSPORT):*
Private twin bedroom with shared bathroom (2nd floor):
$425 early bird through 7/5; $475 thereafter
Basic Art-full Member Pricing (NO TRANSPORT) :*
Private twin bedroom with shared bathroom (2nd floor):
$275 early bird through 7/5; $325 thereafter
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Notes:
• Limited spots available, and all of the private rooms are already sold out,
however you could book two twin beds in order to have one of the shared twin rooms to yourself
• All prices above also include tickets to the Girl Group Performance at Storm King, Saturday July 20 at 6:45pm
• None of these options include any food or beverage, and there will be the option to join for additional PAID activities such as a
Shakespeare performance on Friday night, so please budget at least $100+/day for food and other activities
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*Premier members save an additional 10% and can book one of 3 spots in Martina’s car (leaving from Midtown East) here.
Learn more about the Art-full membership and join here.
Sample Itinerary from 2023:
Please note this is a SAMPLE itinerary from last year and will NOT be repeated.
Friday:
12:30pm | Depart from midtown
2pm | Stop at Jones Farm for late lunch/snacks
3pm | Guided tour at UAP (Urban Arts Projects)
4:30-6pm | Bull Farm 1856
8pm | Dinner at Gaskins
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Saturday:
10am | Curator-led tour at NADA Foreland
1pm | Brunch in Hudson
(time to explore galleries in Catskill & Hudson, possible trip to Jack Shainman the School and/or Art Omi)
6pm | Dinner at Blue Plate in Chatham
8:30pm | "Runners" by Cirk La Putyka (Czech Republic) at PS21
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Sunday:
11am | Brunch in Tivoli
(time to explore Artport Kingston & nearby galleries - Ferrovia studios, YWCA Ulster County)
2pm | Beacon Open studios
6pm | Approximate arrival back to Midtown
• Limited spots available, and all of the private rooms are already sold out,
however you could book two twin beds in order to have one of the shared twin rooms to yourself
• All prices above also include tickets to the Girl Group Performance at Storm King, Saturday July 20 at 6:45pm
• None of these options include any food or beverage, and there will be the option to join for additional PAID activities such as a
Shakespeare performance on Friday night, so please budget at least $100+/day for food and other activities
Attendees:
Who this trip is for:
Anyone who loves art, culture and community.
Those who identify as women and who are truly interested in getting to know and spend time with their fellow travellers and participate in the group activities.
Those who want to be part of creating an experience that is enjoyable not only for themselves, but for the other women in attendance as well. Think of this as a trip with chosen family and friends!
Who this trip is NOT for:
Anyone who prefers to travel alone or with a close friend or partner rather than with a group of fellow art-lovers whom you may or may not already know.
Anyone who is unable or unwilling to make compromises or adjust to schedule changes in order to accommodate their fellow travellers.
Anyone who is looking for the standard, big box group travel experience where their every need is catered to.
FAQ's
1. Can I book my own hotel separate from the shared house?
Yes, though you will also need to have your own car as public transit (even ride shares) can be scarce in the area. If you would like to do this, please contact me directly at alex@womenofculture.org for pricing, etc.
2. What if I can’t take off work on Friday/need to leave that evening?
You could take the MetroNorth to Beacon and then get a car service to the house in Philipstown, or someone from the group could pick you up if the timing aligns. For uber or lyft, you may need to wait 10-20 minutes at the station before arrival but it’s a safe area, and then you can ride the rest of the weekend in one of the group member’s cars.
3. What is NOT included in the cost of the 2-night trip?
All meals as well as any additional activities or rideshare services, are separate and must be paid individually. You should estimate at least $100+/day for additional activities as well as food & drinks.
4. What if I don’t know anyone — do I need to come with a friend?
No! Most women attend our trips on their own, and the idea is that we will all get to know one another over the course of the weekend. However, please do let me know if you are coming with a friend with whom you would like to share a room.
5. Do I have to stay with the group/attend all pre-planned activities on the itinerary?
All attendees are expected to attend the scheduled group activities unless the group leader is given advance notice, or in the event of sickness or an emergency. No refunds can be provided for any of the included activities not attended, and we won’t be able to arrange any transport to things that aren’t included in the itinerary.
Please remember this a group trip designed for the community to experience UPAW, together. Please do NOT book the trip if you prefer to do your own thing or are not aligned with the proposed itinerary.
Limited spots available - with transportation and without transportation
Note: all of the private rooms are already sold out, however you could book two twin beds in order to have one of the shared twin rooms to yourself