Fine Art Connoisseur Features The American Hotel and Libretto Exhibition

We’re honored to be featured in the May/June 2026 issue of Fine Art Connoisseur magazine as part of a special feature on Libretto: Art Illuminating Opera, the summer exhibition curated by Hilary Pierce at The American Hotel in Sharon Springs.

Running June 19 through September 7, Libretto explores the rich connection between visual art, opera, storytelling, and music through works by contemporary artists from across the country. Guests will experience the exhibition throughout the hotel, including the lobby, dining room, and guest rooms.

Located just 20 minutes from Cooperstown and the renowned Glimmerglass Festival, The American Hotel offers visitors a unique opportunity to enjoy world-class opera alongside an immersive salon-style art experience in the heart of historic Sharon Springs.

We’re grateful to Hilary Pierce and Fine Art Connoisseur for highlighting both the exhibition and the growing cultural energy of our region. Reception Weekend for Libretto will take place July 17–20 at the hotel.

A New Chapter

It is a thrill to share some wonderful news: the American Hotel is now under the new ownership of Michael Palaia & Marco Braeutigam. It has been a distinct privilege to serve you for the past 24 seasons, to make such terrific friends, & to have created so many extraordinarily memorable experiences together, thank you. I know with certainty Doug shares my sentiments and hope you will welcome the new proprietors with the same openness and enthusiasm that was provided to us back in 2001. Cheers!

Garth Roberts