We’re holding a VIP Reception on Sep 29 to celebrate our 5 new art exhibitions this fall, including work by pioneer installation artist Judy Pfaff, who has created many new site-specific pieces just for this show at Wave Hill. Please reach out if you would like to attend. Sunset reception will be held from 5-7PM at the beautiful Glyndor Gallery and Terrace Garden.
We have a host of free family programs this fall, beginning with Fiesta on the Hudson (Sep 26), Indigenous Peoples' Day (Oct 14) and Wave Hill-O-Ween (Oct 31).
And don’t miss an incredible new soundwalk launch event how fragile, we bloom with musical artists Chromic Duo Sep 22. They have created a site-specific soundwalk for our woodlands. To launch this meditative soundwalk, the artist will lead a walk and group reflection following a live performance. Self-guided walks will be available all season long.
Discover how views, focal points, plant combinations, garden structures, paths and other design elements play key roles in the way Wave Hill’s gardens blend harmoniously with the natural beauty of our location along the Hudson River. Wave Hill’s Director of Public Programs and garden designer Laurel Rimmer will guide you to experience the garden in a whole new way.
Family Art Project: Paint and Fly with Monarch Butterflies
Did you know that in the fall, monarch butterflies fly thousands of miles south for the winter? Paint and wear your own big, bold butterfly wings. At 11:30AM, families can enjoy a storytime program in the Gund Theater. All ages welcome.
Root your feet in the grass and look out upon the vistas as you enjoy a gentle yoga class led by Susie Caramanica (Sep 8 through Oct 6) and Pam Kelly (Oct 20, 27). All levels welcome. Continues through October.
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the Guide--come back for an encore; each walk varies with the Guide leading it. This walk lasts a half-hour to 45 minutes. Public Garden Walks are most appropriate for adults or young adults.
Meet the Artist: Emilie L. Gossiaux
Free with registration
Exhibiting artist Emilie Gossiaux will be in conversation with Afriti Bankwalla, Curatorial Administrative Assistant. They will discuss Gossiaux’s exhibition of drawings in Wave Hill House, which focuses on the artist’s personal experience of nature. In Gossiaux’s works, the outside and inside worlds bleed into each other in whimsical and tactile scenes.“Meet the Artist” is an ongoing series of conversations and programs between exhibiting artists and curatorial team members at Wave Hill. The program provides an opportunity for Wave Hill visitors, the artist’s community and others to learn more about an artist’s creative process and the themes that shape their work.
Registration required, online or by calling 718.540.3200 x398.This event will be held on Zoom with closed captioning available.
Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery explore the dynamic relationships between nature, culture and site. Visitors can expect an in-depth look at artworks on view in Glyndor Gallery and in the Sunroom Project Space, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in the unique context of a public garden. Today’s tour features current exhibitions by artists Soeun Bae, Jordany Genao, Dario Mohr, and Judy Pfaff. The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Weekend, as we honor Indigenous communities and recognize their cultures and contributions. Through family-friendly programs, learn about the important role of nature and plants in Indigenous cultures. Enjoy free admission on Monday, October 14 for a special event, Beyond the Oak Tree Treaty: A Social Gathering with the Ramapough-Munsee Nation, featuring artmaking, presentations, drumming, dancing, an Indigenous Trade Market and food samples.
Join Bronx-based BIPOC birder Haley Scott from the Feminist Bird Club on a birding walk with an indigenous perspective. Hear about the effects of colonialism on bird populations and how common bird names evolved from the Algonquin language to reflect the language of European settlers. It’s peak fall migration, so expect to spot a wide variety of birds in the garden and skies above Wave Hill during this special walk and talk. A limited number of binoculars, monoculars and walking sticks are available to borrow at the Perkins Visitor Center. Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult.
Family Art Project: Corn Husk Dolls
Join us in celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Explore corn's role in indigenous cultures and learn about its versatility as a food and art material. Tie, weave and shape dried husks to make your own figurine. At 11:30AM families can enjoy a special storytime program in the Gund Theater, all ages welcome. We will be celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day with a reading of the book When the Shadbush Blooms by Carla Messinger.
Fall is peak migration time along the Hudson River, and we have a front row seat! Join naturalists and bird guides Gabriel Willow and Ryan Mandelbaum as you explore Wave Hill’s gardens, woodlands and the skies overhead to look for resident and migrating birds. A limited number of binoculars, monoculars and walking sticks are available to borrow at the Perkins Visitor Center. Birding walks are held the second Sunday of every month year-round. Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult.
Beyond the Oak Tree Treaty: A Social Gathering
Join Wave Hill and Sweetwater Cultural Center as we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day with the local Ramapough-Munsee Nation. Participate in a ceremonial tribute to the Sloat-Zamboni Family recognizing the historic return of a land deed to the Ramapough-Munsee. Throughout the day, events will feature a range of activities and a presentation, inviting reflection, cultural exchange, and opportunities for community engagement through Indigenous social dances, sample refreshments and an Indigenous Trade Market. Drumming provided by Quiet Eagle Singers. All ages are welcome at this special community event.
Delve into the innovative techniques employed by garden designers and landscape architects to adapt to the challenges posed by climate change, including the gardens at Wave Hill. Learn more from a panel of international experts as they discuss drought, climate appropriate planting, sustainable urban drainage systems, recycling and biodiversity in the garden, offering a unique perspective on how we can create beautiful and sustainable landscapes for the future.
Featuring: Cathy Deutsch, Giacomo Guzzon, Stefan Herda, Signe Nielsen, Claire Takacs and Natalie Cash (Moderator)
Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at wavehill.org.
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