Athens Cultural Center

The Athens Cultural Center has been a gathering place for local arts, classes, film, and community happenings since 2005. ACC offers a rich variety of free and paid classes for all art enthusiasts. Exhibitions are presented throughout the year, along with special events. Housed in a former 1870s storefront, ACC is steps away from the Hudson River. Every December, ACC presents their signature authentic Victorian Stroll.

Exhibits:

The Light In Our Eyes

October 4-20

First Friday Opening Reception October 4 from 5-7PM

Gallery Hours:

12PM - 5PM 

Saturday & Sunday

Join Athens-Coxsackie, Catskill, and Hudson High Schools as they collaborate with ACC and the Hudson Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society (HALPS) for a special exhibition celebrating the 150th anniversary of this historic lighthouse.

The exhibition will showcase student artwork inspired by the lighthouse, the river's lifeblood, and its rich legends. Visitors can also explore student poetry and creative writing that reflects their classroom experiences.

The opening ceremony will feature student readings of their works, along with a captivating monologue performed by an actor portraying Augustin Fresnel, the brilliant inventor behind the revolutionary lens technology used in lighthouses worldwide. Don’t miss this unique celebration!