HIGHLANDS PRESENTS: THE GALLERY

OCTOBER 2-4 & 9-11 2026 | Amenia, NY

Where Sport Meets Contemporary Art.

Step inside The Gallery at Highlands, where world-class sport meets contemporary art. Explore a curated collection of paintings, photography and sculpture by internationally recognized artists, presented across two unforgettable weekends of show jumping.

The Art of
the Experience

At Highlands, excellence extends beyond the ring. The Gallery, presented by Alliant Private Client, brings together contemporary painting, photography, sculpture and collectible design in a setting shaped by sport, style and the beauty of the Hudson Valley. Discover bold new perspectives, equestrian-inspired works and unexpected connections between art, movement and performance.

The Gallery Experience

New to the 2026 season, the Highlands Gallery Experience showcases a collection of contemporary works curated by world renowned artist Brendan Murphy. Guests enjoy a social atmosphere complemented by convenient access to event programming and amenities throughout the weekend.

$100 USD

Gallery VIP Experience

On Sunday, October 11th only, the Gallery Experience is elevated and will feature premium food and beverage service, enhanced furnishings, lounge atmosphere, artist panels and live exhibitions.

$275 USD

CURATOR SPOTLIGHT

Brendan Murphy is an internationally recognized contemporary artist whose sculptures and paintings explore love, ambition, fear and belief through a distinctive visual language of formulas, equations and words. In 2026, Murphy was selected by the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Art in Embassies as a featured American artist commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Featured Artists

Bradley Theodore

Vibrant pop-art portraiture and equestrian subjects rendered in his signature bold, graphic style.

Roberto Dutesco

Fine-art photography shaped by decades of environmental storytelling, including The Wild Horses of Sable Island.

Roberta Lobeira

Vivid, large-scale paintings that transform nature, animals and the human imagination into richly surreal worlds.

Sébastien Léon

Multidisciplinary works spanning sculpture, glass, sound and collectible design.

Emma Tate

Equine sculpture informed by a lifelong connection to horses and international dressage.

HENRI REED

A young contemporary artist known for energetic, expressive works and an instinctive visual language.

Jorge Pizzani

Expressive, allegorical paintings that explore the human figure, the natural world and the cultural landscape of Venezuela.

DAIRO VARGAS

Expressive, layered paintings that blend abstraction and figuration while drawing inspiration from memory, identity and the European Old Masters.

sabina streeter

Expressive portraits rooted in classical traditions and brought to life through gestural charcoal, pastel, gouache and oil.

leah wood

Nature-inspired paintings that explore endangered species, environmental preservation and the delicate relationship between humanity and the natural world.

erik skoldberg

Large-scale, layered works inspired by cultural icons, vintage automobiles and a life shaped by art, travel and experience.

Featured Galleries

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Gallery Moments:
Art in Conversation

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS | 11 AM–3 PM

Meet the artists behind the works and experience creativity in action. Throughout the weekend, featured artists will offer informal talks, live demonstrations and personal insights into their work, inspiration and creative process.

Designed to be relaxed and conversational, these moments invite guests to drop in, ask questions and discover the stories, techniques and ideas that bring each artist’s work to life. Artist appearances and programming will vary throughout the weekend.

Experience The Gallery at Highlands

October 2-4 and October 9-11, 2026
Highlands Hudson Valley | Amenia, New York