Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
Each year, The Sembrich presents exhibitions relating to our summer festival, musical history, and the legacy of Marcella Sembrich. Exhibitions feature items from The Sembrich Collection as well as loans from other institutions. Learn more and view our current exhibits below!
The Thatcher Photos
Digital Exhibition
This five-part series features images captured by Lake George photographer Fred Thatcher (1881-1969), some of which have never been published. See Sembrich’s teaching studio, her Bay View estate, and the surrounding area as they were from 1922 - 1934. Thatcher’s photography is accompanied by additional items from The Sembrich Collection including additional photographs by Lake Placid photographer G.T. Rabineau and historic press clippings.
Viva Verdi!
2025 Exhibition — On View May 24 - October 13
One of the most recognizable names in the operatic world, Giuseppe Verdi composed twenty-eight operas, many of which still remain popular today. From Verdi’s prolific output, Marcella Sembrich found herself a champion of three during her career – Rigoletto, Ernani, and La Traviata. “Viva Verdi” explores these three Verdi roles and uncovers little known connections between Verdi and Mme. Sembrich. Featured in the exhibition is Sembrich’s couture silk gown for her portrayal of Violetta, the tragic Lady of the Camillas, from La Traviata.
Exhibition Sponsors:
Carol L. Anderson
Dr. Lewis W. Britton IV