Tag: community event

Poughkeepsie Open Studios

Poughkeepsie Open Studios presents a self-guided, all-inclusive art tour on Sept. 9 (2–6 p.m.) and 10 (12–3 p.m.). All are welcome to attend this free event!
Visit with local artist studios and see regional artists in art spaces. There will be free family art-making activities, artist demonstrations, live art & music, and interactive experiences!

Details and information will be updated on the Poughkeepsie Open Studios website (PoughkeepsieOpenStudios.com) and on Instagram (@POKopenstudios) leading up to the event.

After-party on Sept. 10 at Summer Sundays on Cannon Street!

MEET artists & other participants
VISIT arts spaces & art studios
SHARE stories about artistic journeys & ideas about creating
LEARN about artists’ processes, materials, & modalities
INTERACT with artists creating & various art forms

Leading with Artivism – Poet Gold & Onaje Benjamin (virtual)

Join Poet Gold (virtually) as she talks with Onaje Benjamin, a community activist and consultant, with over thirty years of experience. He has expertise in community organizing, advocacy, criminal justice, training and staff development. Onaje facilitates workshops, lectures extensively, and has published articles on a variety of issues, specific to Human rights and social justice. RSVP here!

 

Summer Reading Kick-Off Party

Join the Poughkeepsie Library as they celebrate the beginning of summer and kick-off the Summer Reading Challenge! The theme for this year is “All Together Now” and we’ll be closing the parking lot for this awesome celebration. During the party, make sure you stop at Rover the Roaming Library to pick up your summer reading game packet and read your way toward fabulous prizes!