Public Arts Commission Informational Working Meeting
Due to unavailability of the City of Poughkeepsie Common Council chamber the regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Public Arts Commission (PPAC) may not take place in-person as scheduled. This will be replaced with a PPAC Informational Working Webinar with the agenda updated to defer topics for which public comment and voting are necessary. View …
It Takes a Village Community Day (in person)
Mansion Square Park 165 Mansion Street, Poughkeepsie, NYFolk is Art: Artist Talk (virtual)
Join the virtual talk here!
Town of Poughkeepsie Town Board Meeting (in person and virtual)
Town of Poughkeepsie Town Hall 1 Overocker Road, Poughkeepsie, NYTown of Poughkeepsie Town Board Meeting Given the global COVID-19 pandemic, Town Hall is now open to the public, but with limited seating and with special requirements (masks if not vaccinated, social distancing, and sign-in). The Town Board meetings, inclusive of any public hearings if held, will also still be accessible to the public through …
Curator Talk with the Barrett Art Center
Join the Barrett Art Center / Dutchess County Art Association virtually on Saturday, July 24th from 2-3pm for a discussion of: "Slipping Over The Dark Hills: A Retrospective of Eric Lindbloom, Nancy Willard and Judith Lindbloom" with Curators James Lindbloom and Sasha Louis Bush. Join here!
Mary Haddad/Oakwood Friends School Black Lives Matter Mural: Artist Talk (in person and virtual)
Womenswork.Art 4 South Clinton Street, Poughkeepsie, NYJoin Womenswork.art for a live Q&A with artist Mary Haddad as she discusses the Black Lives Matter Mural Project that she spearheaded with Oakwood Friends School. This Artist Talk will be an in person event, as well as being available via Zoom. Limited seating will be available. If you are looking to attend virtually, please …
The Summer Institute for the Liberal Arts – Art and Public Space at Vassar and in Poughkeepsie
July 27 & 28 from 1-5pm on Zoom! Â The Summer Institute will explore unique partnerships between arts organizations in Poughkeepsie and Vassar. The convening of this two-day, virtual event will include panels and lectures from scholars, practitioners, community, activists, and local art leadership from nonprofit organizations from Vassar, Poughkeepsie, and beyond. Â Register for …
The Summer Institute for the Liberal Arts – Art and Public Space at Vassar and in Poughkeepsie
July 27 & 28 from 1-5pm on Zoom! Â The Summer Institute will explore unique partnerships between arts organizations in Poughkeepsie and Vassar. The convening of this two-day, virtual event will include panels and lectures from scholars, practitioners, community, activists, and local art leadership from nonprofit organizations from Vassar, Poughkeepsie, and beyond. Â Register for …
Leading With Artivism – Service, and the Rebirth of an Object (virtual)
Join Arts Mid-Hudson for a talk with artivist Suprina. Allocating, modeling, casting, photography, and video are some of the processes Suprina uses in creating carnival-like narratives themed around politics, environment, and societal trends. Q&A Session with Poet Gold will lead the evening's conversation. This event is free and open to the public. RSVP here! Suprina …
Summer Fun Saturdays
Eastman Park 4 Lincoln Ave, Poughkeepsie, NYSummer Fun Saturday's are a great way for youth of all ages to remain physically active over the summer while having fun and socializing. Each Saturday offers a new activity that youth can opt into such as the YMCA Basketball Clinic with former D1 Basketball player Shad Gipson, Running Clinic with Steve Ackerman, Skateboarding with …