Reimagine Hoopes House

Objective

For years, The Hyde Collection has dreamed of turning historic Hoopes House, once the home of Charlotte Hyde’s sister Mary Pruyn Hoopes, into a multi-use space for the Museum and the Glens Falls community. The house is located on the Museum grounds, in need of renovations, and not in use for over 20 years.

With key support from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), The Hyde Collection is launching a transformational capital and programmatic project to revive historic Hoopes House as The Hyde Center for Arts Education. This major initiative, which is part of The Hyde’s broader Reimagine Project, will meet growing demand for arts education while enhancing accessibility, expanding opportunities for cultural enrichment with equity in mind, and honoring The Hyde’s legacy of preserving and activating historic spaces. 

The Hyde Center for Arts Education will become a flexible space – a beehive of activity, without the restrictions of a fine art space (such as art alarms, artwork specific climate control systems, and limited hours). New opportunities for education programs, community events, and living artists to interact with the Museum and collection are just the beginning. Revitalizing Hoopes House will open our doors for more engaging opportunities than ever before.

The total project cost to renovate The Hyde Center for Arts Education is approximately $4.5 million. A $1.35 million NYSCA grant—awarded as a 1:1 match—means every donor contribution helps unlock these critical public funds and brings The Hyde Center for Arts Education one step closer to reality.