Poets Respond to Art – Virtual Artist Talk
Arts Mid-Hudson presents a virtual event: "Poets Respond to Art," which features 14 poets and 14 visual artists in our third annual celebration of National Poetry Month. The participating poets have selected a piece of visual art to respond to through their own work. Participating Poets: Pat Churchill, Janet Hamill, Wendy Insinger, Mike Jurkovic, Mary …
Walkway Talk: Vassar’s Hudson River School of American Paintings
Learn more about the Hudson River School with The Walkway and the Loeb Art Center! When the doors of Vassar College opened in 1865, it already possessed an enormous collection of Hudson River School of American Painting. On display in a specially-designed art gallery were hundreds of works by many of the movement’s leading artists, …
Leading With Artivism – Voice of Love & Liberation
Join Arts Mid-Hudson for a virtual discussion with New York based Puerto Rican singer, filmmaker, and activist, Taína Asili. Asili’s powerful vocals carry themes of social justice with an energetic fusion of Afro-Latin, reggae, and rock. Her music exudes strength of spirit and inspires audiences to dance to the rhythm of rebellion. RSVP here!
Right2Way PK – Mural Celebration
Hulme Park 72 Market St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, Poughkeepsie, NYJoin Community Matters 2 to celebrate the finished artwork at Hulme Park: 6 months of planning 1 month of painting to complete with young aspiring artists 100 volunteers which resulted in changing the visual landscape for residents and those crossing the Mid-Hudson Bridge.
City of Poughkeepsie Public Arts Commission Meeting (virtual)
Join the City of Poughkeepsie Public Arts Commission Meeting. On the agenda: Trash truck painting Whale sculpture update Historic bridges of the Hudson Valley project Public Art Policy discussion Dutchess County Urban Trail outreach Upcoming gallery exhibitions and events View the detailed agenda here. Register here!
Poughkeepsie (Gently re)Open Studios (in person)
PoughkeepsieSince 2015, Poughkeepsie Open Studios has been a popular and unique experience for art enthusiasts to personally interact with the many talented artists who live, work, and/or teach in our area. Open Studios is a two day self guided tour of local art galleries, arts organizations, and artist's studios in the historic City of Poughkeepsie, NY. …
Poughkeepsie (Gently re)Open Studios (in person)
PoughkeepsieSince 2015, Poughkeepsie Open Studios has been a popular and unique experience for art enthusiasts to personally interact with the many talented artists who live, work, and/or teach in our area. Open Studios is a two day self guided tour of local art galleries, arts organizations, and artist's studios in the historic City of Poughkeepsie, NY. …
Leading with Artivism – The Body is a Battleground (virtual)
“Leading with Artivism” is a live monthly interview series, created and curated by Poet Gold in collaboration with Arts Mid-Hudson, featuring a diverse mix of Artivists (Artist Activists) who have taken up the charge through their art to highlight social issues. This month's virtual talk is with artivist Gerardo Castro. Castro's work illustrates marvelous …
Exhibition Opening – Slipping Over The Dark Hills: A Retrospective of Eric Lindbloom, Nancy Willard and Judith Lindbloom (in person)
The Barrett Art Center 55 Noxon Street, Poughkeepsie, NYThe Barrett Art Center is pleased to announce a group exhibition: "Slipping Over The Dark Hills: A Retrospective of Eric Lindbloom, Nancy Willard and Judith Lindbloom." Curated by James Lindbloom and Sasha Louis Bush, the exhibition interweaves photographs, sculptures and paintings – and includes many rarely seen works.
“Portrait” Exhibition Opening (in person)
Queen City 15 Gallery 317 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NYThe Art of Portraiture: Representing oneself or a subject through a creative medium involves more than merely capturing a likeness. These often surprising but always revealing works reflect physical, emotional, and even spiritual connections that can inform and challenge expectations. Queen City 15 Gallery is presenting the artists interpretation of this theme with traditional and …