Environmentalists on Olana: Inspiring Partnerships to Protect Inspiring Views

Frederic Church designed Olana’s landscape to maximize his views of the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains, an inspiration for many of his paintings. Join Scenic Hudson Director of Land Conservation Cari Watkins Bates and Director of Land Use Advocacy Jeffrey Anzevino to learn how Olana has inspired 50 years of collaborative — and ongoing — efforts to protect Olana’s integral viewshed and create exciting ways of connecting people with the region’s natural beauty and cultural heritage.

Cari Watkins-Bates’ 20+ year career in land conservation has been focused on the preservation, restoration, and access to both natural and cultural resources (including agricultural lands). She has a MA in Energy and Environmental Analysis from Boston University. Prior to joining Scenic Hudson, she was with The Nature Conservancy’s Nevada Field Office.

Jeffrey Anzevino, AICP, the Director of Land Use Advocacy at Scenic Hudson where he has worked for 30 years helping communities revitalize their riverfronts, protect views and expand river access. He has a BA in Geography from the University of Maryland.

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$15 person, $10 members. Advanced registration required. For more information or to learn more about program discounts, please contact education@olana.org.

“High Contrast” International Juried Exhibition Opening Reception (in person)

The “High Contrast” International Juried Exhibition opening reception will be exhibited at the Trolley Barn Gallery in Poughkeepsie at 489 Main Street, an industrial gallery space and the hub for the area’s thriving arts scene. This exhibition came together with the hard work of a team of youth jurors from Poughkeepsie, and guest juror, Alexis Lowry, curator of DIA: Beacon. Please join us in celebrating the curation of work that depicts how we think about a High Contrast.
This international juried exhibition will be held March 11 through April 14, 2022, open during gallery hours only. The opening reception is free and open to the public between the hours of 5-7pm.

“Emerging” Exhibition Reception (in person)

WomensWork.Art is kicking off their 2022 exhibitions with “Emerging”, a group exhibition featuring emerging/college student artists.
Exhibition Dates: March 4-April 23
Opening Reception: March 12, 2-6pm (rescheduled from March 5)
Gallery Hours: Fridays- Saturdays 2-6pm, and by appointment during the week

This exhibition will also be available to view online.

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O+ BHMK Mural Tour (in person)

Enjoy a tour of some of O Positive’s most fascinating outdoor wall murals. This is a specially guided walk that will provide you with an exciting and interesting experience of unique art in Kingston.

The walk will begin at 10am at the Black Lives Matter Mural located at 695 Broadway at Liberty St. in Kingston, NY 12401, USA and last approximately 75-90 min. Masking and social distancing required.

Enjoy a tour of some of O Positive’s most fascinating outdoor wall murals. This is a specially guided walk that will provide you with an exciting and interesting experience of unique art in Kingston.

“Ven a Comer” – Installation on Campus

Visit the Ven a Comer installation on the Residential Quad, created by Spring 22 CEL student, Paola Castañeda. Ven a Comer is a joint senior thesis in Drama and Latin American & Latinx Studies.

“Ven a Comer” – Installation on Campus

Visit the Ven a Comer installation on the Residential Quad, created by Spring 22 CEL student, Paola Castañeda. Ven a Comer is a joint senior thesis in Drama and Latin American & Latinx Studies.

“Ven a Comer” – Installation on Campus

Visit the Ven a Comer installation on the Residential Quad, created by Spring 22 CEL student, Paola Castañeda. Ven a Comer is a joint senior thesis in Drama and Latin American & Latinx Studies.

“Ven a Comer” – Installation on Campus

Visit the Ven a Comer installation on the Residential Quad, created by Spring 22 CEL student, Paola Castañeda. Ven a Comer is a joint senior thesis in Drama and Latin American & Latinx Studies.

Double Take International Juried Exhibition Opening (in person)

The Art Effect is excited to announce, Double Take International Juried Exhibition, taking place in the heart of the City of Poughkeepsie at the Trolley Barn Gallery with a public opening reception on January 21, 2022 from 5-7pm. Join us for a fun night of arts and culture with the artists and jurors from Double Take. The exhibition was juried by Poughkeepsie youth and guest Juror, Rachel Seligman of the Tang Teaching Museum at Skidmore College, who will be giving a statement at the opening on jurying with the youth.