Community

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Community engagement opportunities at Dia aim to cultivate space for critical dialogue, diverse perspectives, and multidirectional learning.
Hudson Valley Free Day

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Hudson Valley residents receive free admission to Dia Beacon on the last Sunday of each month. Please note that while New York State restrictions due to COVID-19 are in place, admission to the Hudson Valley Free Day is by advanced reservation. To reserve timed tickets, email tickets@diaart.org or call 845 231 0811.
The Hudson Valley encompasses the following counties: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rensselaer, Rockland, Saratoga, Schenectady, Sullivan, Ulster, Washington, and Westchester.
Additionally, City of Beacon residents (including the adjacent Hudson Valley communities of Chelsea, Fishkill, and Glenham) receive free admission to Dia Beacon every Saturday and Sunday.
Please present identification and proof of residence at the admissions desk.
Hudson Valley Free Days are made possible by Kiki McMillan, Charlie Pohlad, and the Pohlad family.
Public Tours
Please note that while New York State restrictions due to COVID-19 are in place, we are unable to offer guided tours at this time. For more information about COVID-19–related precautions at Dia, please refer to our visitor guidelines.
Dia Beacon provides guided tours every Saturday and Sunday at 12:30 and 2 pm. Tours are free with admission. Reservations are not necessary but can be made in person at the admissions desk.
Gallery Talks
Join Dia educators on Thursdays at 12 pm for engaging conversations around one artist's practice, gallery, or work at Dia Beacon.
Recreational Meetings

Stephen Kwok, Recreational Meeting, 2012. © Wei Hsinyen
Upcoming Public Programs

Members’ Event
Member Shopping Days
Monday, April 12–Saturday, May 16, 2021, Dia Online
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Gallery Talks
Gallery Talks: Mary Corse
Thursday, April 15, 2021, 12 pm, Dia Online
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Education Program
Homeschool on the Farm
Monday, April 19, 2021, 1 pm, Common Ground Farm
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Poetry Reading
Tribute to John Godfrey
Tuesday, April 20, 2021, 6 pm, Dia Online
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Gallery Talks
Gallery Talks: Dan Flavin
Thursday, April 22, 2021, 12 pm, Dia Online
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Special Event
Hudson Valley Free Day
Sunday, April 25, 2021, 10 am–5 pm, Dia Beacon
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Education Program
Homeschool on the Farm
Monday, April 26, 2021, 1 pm, Common Ground Farm
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Gallery Talks
Gallery Talks: Louise Lawler
Thursday, April 29, 2021, 12 pm, Dia Online
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