About the School

The Arts Academy at St. Mary’s was founded in 2023 in an attempt to provide opportunities for arts education to students both at St. Mary’s Academy, and in the surrounding region. Classes are offered in music, theater, and dance, between the hours of 2:30 PM and 8 PM Monday-Friday.

Why The Arts Academy at St. Mary’s?

Most arts students spend their weeks scattered across town — dance class here, voice lessons there, theatre rehearsal somewhere else entirely. At The Arts Academy at St. Mary's, that's all behind you. Nestled in the heart of downtown Glens Falls — just 15 minutes from Saratoga Springs and Lake George — we are the destination for the arts in the region. Music, theatre, and dance live under one roof, making everything your child needs right here: one building, one community, one place to learn, create, and grow.

Our Spaces

The Great Hall

The Great Hall at St. Mary’s Academy is our central hub for performance. A yearly home for concerts, events, performances, and school functions, The Great Hall has earned a reputation in Glens Falls for its architecture (a replica of Westminister Hall in London), its sound and beauty - a perfect space to perform, explore, learn and create.

Recording Studio

A super sleek innovative description will go here once I get the information. This is a state of the art recording studio that is dedicated after Chris Merrill who from the sounds of it is an amazing and super talented musician.

Dance Studio

Our studio is newly outfitted with premium Marley flooring and custom-built mirrors, creating a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment for every dancer. These enhancements allow students to move confidently, refine their technique, and experience training in a space designed for growth.

Collaboration is center to all programs at the Arts Academy. We are a home to dancers who want to work with composers, songwriters who want to work with actors, and directors who want to work with performers across discipline. While our education is rooted in developing technique and skills, we aim to push students to grow in their collaboration with other students, both within departments, and across artistic practices.