Citizens Preparedness Corps Training (virtual)
The Citizens Preparedness Corps (CPC) training is a New York State Program designed for teens and adults. It includes: understanding the disaster cycle (prepare, respond, recover), how to be prepared, and a range of actions to take in a disaster situation. Presented by the American Red Cross and the Poughkeepsie Library. Register here!
Folk Is Art: Opening Reception (in person)
Womenswork.Art 4 South Clinton Street, Poughkeepsie, NYFolk is Art: Artist Talk (virtual)
Join the virtual talk here!
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 …
Everything Under the Sun arts meeting (in person)
Womenswork.Art 4 South Clinton Street, Poughkeepsie, NYJoin The Art League for "Everything Under the Sun"- an informal art salon geared towards networking and meeting with other local artists and art supporters in a friendly atmosphere at different locations around the City of Poughkeepsie. This event will meet every Second Wednesday at 7:30pm at the following locations: July 14th- Queen City 15 …
Everything Under the Sun arts meeting (in person)
Queen City 15 Gallery 317 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NYJoin The Art League for "Everything Under the Sun"- an informal art salon geared towards networking and meeting with other local artists and art supporters in a friendly atmosphere at different locations around the City of Poughkeepsie. This event will meet every Second Thursday at 7:30pm at the following locations: September 9th- Queen City 15 …
Body Beautiful Exhibition Opening (in person)
The Barrett Art Center 55 Noxon Street, Poughkeepsie, NYVisit The Barrett Art Center for an exhibition opening of Body Beautiful III. Now in its third year, this show curated by Penny Dell, celebrates the human form while offering open studio life drawing to the community throughout the duration of the exhibition. Free Open Studio Life Drawing Dates are on: Sat, 1/8 from 11am-3pm Sun, …
Open Mic Night at Adriance Library (in-person)
Adriance Memorial Library 93 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NYCome out and share your talent: spoken word, singing, playing an instrument, comedy or just come and watch the impromptu show! Your hosts this evening are Karl Schmitz and Mary Pazienza. Register here! Please note that masks will be required regardless of vaccination status.
Journeys Towards Justice – Voting Rights (virtual)
Voting is a fundamental right in the United States, but voter suppression is still a very real threat in communities of color and socio-economically disadvantaged areas. Representatives from the Andrew Goodman Foundation and NAACP Legal Defense Fund Voting Rights Project will talk about their work to prevent discrimination and preserve the fundamental right to vote. …