New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced May 1 Storm King Art Center is reopening after the completion of a $53 million expansion project.
The expansion was supported by an $11.3 million investment from the New York State Council on the Arts, Empire State Development and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.
“Storm King Art Center combines world-class art and culture with one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world,” Hochul said in a statement released by her office. “With this incredible expansion…the Hudson Valley will benefit from increased tourism, expanded opportunities for growth and the restorative power of art and culture.”
Storm King Art Center in New Windsor, New York on July 9, 2020.
Storm King Art Center offers local, national and international visitors a chance to discover sculpture through 500 acres of Hudson Valley landscape.
In response to growth, the center launched a capital project to enhance the visitor experience and protect its art, nature and people.
The completed project includes multiple elements: a ticket and information pavilion, a restroom pavilion and a group pavilion — new spaces for visitor hospitality that are united by an outdoor lobby and framed by native plantings.
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There is also the state-of-the-art David R. Collens Building for Conservation, Fabrication and Maintenance, which supports the museum’s work with artists and the care of its collection.
The project reclaims two former parking lots within the museum grounds, creating five acres of new landscape for art and programming.
“I am thrilled to welcome visitors back to Storm King as we unveil the completed capital project and open an exciting exhibition season,” said Nora Lawrence, executive director of Storm King. “This project has resulted in thoughtfully designed spaces that elevate and enhance what Storm King does best — provide people with a singular experience of art in nature.”
When is Storm King Art Center open?
According to the facility’s website, the Storm King Art Center will reopen on May 7.
General admission tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors, $15 for children 5-17 and students with ID, and free for children 4 and under.
Mike Randall covers breaking news for the Times Herald-Record and the Poughkeepsie Journal. Reach him at mrandall@th-record.com.
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