Dutchess Handmade Pop Up Shop – in person

Arts Mid-Hudson’s Dutchess Handmade Pop-Up Shop “pops up” twice a year with incredible items created in the Hudson Valley. Locally made glass, jewelry, greeting cards, textiles, ceramics, wood, products, prints, paintings, home, decorating items and more! Find the perfect item for gift giving and collecting from local artists and artisans. List of participating artists coming soon.

December 4-5 from 10am – 5pm

“Once Upon a Time” Exhibition Opening Reception (in-person)

“Once Upon a Time” – Evocations of Childhood

Childhood is a sensitive and powerful time in our lives. Queen City 15 Gallery juried show exhibition incorporates artwork that addresses this phase of human experience in many different ways: literal, narrative, expressive, iconographic.

Juror of Selection: Ursula Morgan

Show Dates: November 5 through December 19
Opening Reception: Saturday November 6, 4:00 to 6:00pm

The Poet is In (in person)

Cathy Schmitz is a writer, poet and photographer living in Poughkeepsie, NY. Her essays and poems have been published in several regional and national magazines. She is active in the revitalization efforts in the City of Poughkeepsie. Come to Queen City 15 Gallery on Main Street to have a poem written for you by Cathy!

Hudson Valley Performing Arts Lab Open House (remote)

The fall season Virtual Open House is a great way to meet the Hudson Valley Performing Arts Lab community! Learn about the classes, events, and performances that we have coming up, as well as what’s going on in the greater Hudson Valley performing arts community.

Register here!

City of Poughkeepsie Public Arts Commission Meeting (virtual)

The City of Poughkeepsie Public Arts Commission’s duty is to expand community awareness and advocate for the role and value of arts and culture in civic life. Taking into account the unique assets of the City of Poughkeepsie along with the successes and achievements of related revitalization efforts in other cities around the country; the commission will work to strengthen the local economy by gaining a greater regional and national recognition, advancing the City as an “arts destination” and engage public art as a major attraction for artists, cultural tourism and economic development. The Commission is to advise the City on issues relating to the arts; including the development, implementation, evaluation, and potential modification of the City’s art and culture policies, legislation, programs and services with an aim of fostering a wide range of arts and cultural offerings that engage a diverse public audience in the City of Poughkeepsie.

Register and read the agenda here!

Art Walk Kingston (in-person)

Art Walk Kingston is a celebration of the arts and the local community. Over the course of two days, visitors and local residents are invited to explore three distinct areas of the city of Kingston and immerse themselves in a range of art and events. Paintings, photographs, drawings and sculptures are just some of the mediums that will be on display at home studios and galleries across the city. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the event weekend will offer a broad range of art and activities for everyone.

The 2021 event will be held on September 18 – 19, from 12 – 5pm each day.

Printed maps are now available at Rough Draft, Village Coffee & Goods, Village Grocery, ASK & Kingston Wine.

You can also use the Digital Map on your phone!

Art Walk Kingston (in-person)

Art Walk Kingston is a celebration of the arts and the local community. Over the course of two days, visitors and local residents are invited to explore three distinct areas of the city of Kingston and immerse themselves in a range of art and events. Paintings, photographs, drawings and sculptures are just some of the mediums that will be on display at home studios and galleries across the city. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the event weekend will offer a broad range of art and activities for everyone.

The 2021 event will be held on September 18 – 19, from 12 – 5pm each day.

Printed maps are now available at Rough Draft, Village Coffee & Goods, Village Grocery, ASK & Kingston Wine.

You can also use the Digital Map on your phone!

Testimonial Art Show (in-person)

Join The Newburgh LGBTQ+ Center for a Testimonial Art Show. This event will highlight the artwork and voices of currently and formerly incarcerated artists. Additionally, it will provide the community with the opportunity to support the artists. Either through an auction, or drop boxes, all the funds raised through this event will go directly back to the artists.

Register here!