“Of An Era” Exhibition Opening Reception (in-person)

The Trolley Barn Gallery is celebrating their upcoming show, Of An Era, with an opening reception November 5, from 5-7pm. This show is an international juried exhibition with special guest Curator, Jova Lynne, Senior Curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit. Please attend this free event for a night in celebration of the artists and the curatorial team that made “Of An Era” possible.

PK in the Know Community Outreach (in-person)

“Do you wish there were more opportunities to get together in the Community? Do you want to learn more about what youth are planning for arts in Poughkeepsie? Looking for ways to get involved with community partners in the city?”

If any of these questions apply to you or if you are interested in learning about what youth are doing to contribute to the future of arts revitalization in the City of Poughkeepsie please come to the first PK in the Know event on Wednesday, October 20th from 5-7pm at the Trolley Barn.

There will be coffee and light refreshments!

Exhibition Opening – There are No Rules

“There Are No Rules”, an exhibition by Queen City 15 Gallery member artists to show what happens when artists defy their own conventions and norms as well as those of society. The work on display captures the creativity and surprises that often result when the artist takes a leap of faith, steps away from the tried and true and tries out new ideas, processes, color palettes and materials.
The show is on display through August 29.

Artists’ Talk – Riverwinds Gallery Pop Up Show

Hear from the artists in the Riverwinds Gallery Pop Up Show at Womenswork.Art!

Consisting of over 40 artists, Riverwinds Gallery was originally located in the heart of Beacon, NY. In the summer of 2020, they closed their doors for good after 17 years of business, moving their entire operations online to become a virtual gallery.

Artist Talk – Gathered, Absorbes, Carried: Gabriella Kirby

Womenswork.Art Gallery is delighted to announce the solo exhibition “Gathered, Absorbed, Carried” by Gabriella Kirby, featuring a collection of mixed media paintings on plaster, canvas and paper that reflect on the emotional landscape of vulnerability we traverse in order to connect with the world around us. Learn from Gabriella Kirby in the artist talk on Sunday, August 8.

Kirby’s improvisational process ebbs and flows between tension and release, conflict and resolution, fear and ease. A series of fractured marks and plumes of atmospheric traces evokes the passage of an entity through space. Drawn marks scrape and carve their way into the plaster’s surface, a material whose inherent sensitivity holds duelling qualities of fragility and strength. Transparent washes of color flood and swiftly absorb into the raw canvas. Due to the nature of these exposed surfaces, nothing can hide here. Line mirrors vulnerability; both describe the distance between two points, with the ability to simultaneously separate and connect. “Gathered, Absorbed, Carried” becomes an imprint of those moments spent in this delicate space.

Exhibition Opening – Riverwinds Gallery Pop Up Show

Womenswork.Art features Riverwinds Gallery for the month of August!
Consisting of over 40 artists, Riverwinds Gallery was originally located in the heart of Beacon, NY. In the summer of 2020, they closed their doors for good after 17 years of business, moving their entire operations online to become a virtual gallery.
Exhibition Dates: August 6-29th, 2021
Opening Reception: Sat. August 7th 2-6pm
Artist Talk: Sat, August 28th 3-5pm

Upstate Art Weekend

UPSTATE ART WEEKEND is about community, collaboration, art and the outdoors, which are essential to our well-being. This summer there are 61 Hudson Valley artists. This three-day self-directed, accessible event connects tourists and locals alike, with art and the outdoors, celebrating the cultural vibrancy of Upstate New York.

Find the map of participating locations here.