Upstate Art Weekend

At INNESS, art, design, and nature come together to create a space for reflection, creativity, and connection, just as they did for our namesake, George Inness. This American landscape painter drew deep inspiration from the natural beauty of the Catskills and Hudson Valley, and we see that same spirit alive in the artists we're showcasing this year and in the landscape around us.

INNESS will be spotlighting works by an inspiring group of local artists: Olaf Breuning, Michael McGrath, Angela Witmore, Seth Alymer, and Tim Smith. From bold, eye-catching contemporary pieces to quietly reflective landscapes, their work perfectly captures the spirit and energy of this beautiful region. Art will be on display throughout the property, including the Gatehouse Bar, Restaurant Lounge, Hilltop, Spa and Private Dining Room.

Michael McGrath is a Rhinebeck-based artist whose work explores the tension between calm and unease in everyday life. Influenced by natural phenomena and personal memory, his narrative scenes often feature figures navigating ambiguous landscapes. McGrath works across painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed media, and has exhibited internationally. He holds a BFA from Ithaca College.

Text courtesy of INNESS.