Leading with Artivism (virtual)
Join Arts Mid-Hudson (virtually) as they talk with Amy Trompetter, a puppeteer, trumpeter, World Theater historian, teacher, and community organizer. She founded Redwing Blackbird Theater in the late 90s as a workshop and performance space in the Hudson Valley of New York. She has taught, directed, and performed all over the globe.
“Metropolis” Film Screening at the Bardavon (in person, free)
Bardavon 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NYMetropolis (1927) is a stylized, visually-compelling, silent film classic set in the dystopic, 21st century city of Metropolis – a dialectical treatise on man vs. machine and class struggle. Austrian director Fritz Lang’s German Expressionistic masterpiece helped to develop the science-fiction genre, with innovative imagery from cinematographer Karl Freund, art design by Otto Hunte, Erich Kettelhut, …
Art Showcase and Auction (in person)
Gallery 40 40 Cannon Street, Poughkeepsie, NY“All That Jazz, and More” Art Exhibition Opening (in person)
Gallery 40 40 Cannon Street, Poughkeepsie, NYWomen Connect (virtual)
Women Connect is a space for cisgender and trans LGBTQ+ women, as well as non-binary folks who are comfortable in a space that centers on the experience of women. The purpose of Women Connect is to get together and chat about issues that affect all women in a safe and welcoming space. Join on Zoom …
Hudson River Housing’s 16th Annual Wind Chill Fundraiser (in person)
Villard RoomLearn more and sign up to attend here!
Thrive – Making a Career in the Arts (virtual)
Are you an aspiring young artist? Hear firsthand how professionals in the arts carved a path to working in their chosen fields. Free but must RVSP to attend. Hear and ask questions from panelists: Molly Ahearn, Graphic Design & Founder of Full Deck Design Jesse Brown, Co-Founder of HUDSY TV Tommy Costello, Dutchess Community College Theater …
Poughkeepsie Library Holiday Book Sale (in person)
Locust Grove 2683 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NYThe Holiday Book Sale features thousands of gift-quality books and media, sorted into multiple categories and most priced at $4 or less per item. All items will be half-price on Sunday. This year’s sale again offers an additional room for specially priced vintage items, coffee-table books, items, and books of local interest, collectible books and …
The Members’ Show: Teen Visions X Barrett Art Center (in person)
Poughkeepsie Trolley Barn 489 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NYDuring its nearly century-long lifetime, the Barrett Art Center’s mission was to foster and perpetuate an appreciation of the visual arts in the Hudson Valley region through exhibitions, education and preservation. Barrett’s programming engaged and supported our diverse community. Through the merger and support of Barrett Art Center’s membership, The Art Effect’s youth curatorial training …