arts in poughkeepsiE
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ZHANE'S PALETTE STUDIO
Arts Education, Retail Art Supply
Zhanés Palette Studio is adding more FUN and Vibrancy to the world of sip & paint entertainment, one good vibe at a time.
Hours: Friday 11:00am-5:00pm, other days by appointment
Online: Virtual Paint Parties, kids virtual art camp, private/couple paint sessions
Address: 103 Main Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Contact: 845-242-0222 Website zhanespalettestudio.com Social Media:
The Great Studio
Retail Art Gallery, Unisex Salon
A modern unisex salon serving people who are looking to enhance their look. We also support the arts by showcasing a local aritst every 3 months and hosting Pop-Ups.
Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm
Wednesday & Friday 10:00am-4:00pm
Address: 196 Main Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Contact: 845-345-9674 Website thegreatstudiony.com Social Media:
CUNNEEN-HACKETT ARTS CENTER
Retail Art Gallery, Museum, Performing Arts Venue
Nonprofit art center providing venues for both professional and amateur artists to showcase their talent in theater, music, dance, fine and visual arts.
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00pm
Address: 9 Vassar Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Contact: 845-486-4571 Website cunneen-hackett.org Social Media:
MID-HUDSON CIVIC CENTER
Performing Arts Venue, Recording Studio, Sound Stage Filming
The Mid-Hudson Civic Center is a private, not-for-profit community organization providing cultural, recreational and educational opportunities to residents and visitors to the Hudson Valley.
Online: Active on social media.
Address: 14 Civic Center Plaza Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Contact: 845-454-5800 Website midhudsonciviccenter.org Social Media:
BARDAVON 1869 OPERA HOUSE
Performing Arts Venue, Arts Education
We present world class artists in all genres as well as the Hudson Valley Philahrmonic (HVP) and education programs for K-12 students throughout the Hudson Valley.
Online: Beginning a series of streaming concerts featuring world class artists with a history
of playing our venues, plus the HVP and education programs as well
Address: 35 Market Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Contact: 845-473-2558 Website bardavon.org Social Media:
Revel 32°
Performing Arts Venue
Revel 32° is a multi-use event space nestled in the heart of the Queen City of Poughkeepsie, offering guests something truly unique.
Hours: By Appointment
Online: Active on social media platforms
Address: 32 Cannon Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Contact: 845-244-8880 Website revel32.com Social Media:
GALLERY 40
Retail Art Gallery
Gallery 40 is a collaborative gallery devoted to building community through the representation of primarily local artists.
Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00am-9:00pm
Online: Call for artists opportunities and display artwork on our website and virtually
Address: 40 Cannon Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Contact: 845-489-5822 Website gallery40pk.com Social Media:
BARRETT ART CENTER
Retail Art Gallery, Arts Education
Nonprofit art gallery and studios, with national exhibitions and education.
Hours: Friday 12:00-6:00pm Saturday Sunday 12:00-4:00pm or by appointment
Free timed ticketing is encouraged
Online: Virtual exhibitions, creative arts at home projects, artist talks
Address: 55 Noxon Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Contact: 845-471-2550 Website https://barrettartcenter.org Social Media:
QUEEN CITY 15 GALLERY
Retail Art Gallery, Arts Education
Queen City 15 is an artist-run gallery located in the heart of Poughkeepsie, providing a showcase for emerging and established artists to display and sell their original artwork.
Hours: Friday 3:00-7:00pm Saturday 12:00-7:00pm or by appointment
Online: Live streaming of exhibition openings, artist talks, and special events
Address: 317 Main Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Contact: Email queencity15gallery@gmail.com Website queencity15.com Social Media:
Crazy Over ART on tour, INC
Retail Art Gallery, Arts Education, Crafts for all ages
We provide a creative environment to encourage and teach art to local communities with limited access to the arts. We are a traveling art van that displays and sells local art to keep us on the road!
Online: Online & remote offerings, local events and farmers' markets for free arts and crafts.
Address: 160 Academy Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Contact: 857-222-0858 Website: crazyoverartontour.com Social Media:
CLINTON STREET STUDIO
Retail Art Gallery
Clinton Street Studio is an artist run studio work space / contemporary art gallery that offers monthly, bi weekly and weekend rentals of the gallery space. Please email for more info.
Hours: By appointment Friday and Saturday 2:00-6:00pm
Address: 4 South Clinton Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Contact: Email clintonstreetstudio@gmail.com Social Media:

WOMENSWORK.ART
Retail Art Gallery, Arts Education
An event based gallery showcasing the artwork and curated projects of under-represented and emerging women and gender fluid artists and curators.
Hours: Friday-Saturday 2:00-6:00pm and by appointment on weekdays
Online: Artist talks, Gallery Exhibitions and more
Address: 4 South Clinton Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Contact: 845-293-3660 Website womenswork.art Social Media:
Fall Kill Creative Works: Clay Works
Retail Art Gallery, Arts Education
Nonprofit community clay studio offering classes and workshops in ceramic wheel-throwing, hand-building, and sculpture.
Hours: Clay Works studio hours by appointment only, see website for details
Online: Online classes and remote open studio programs
Address: 485 Main Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Contact: 845-442-3044 Website fallkillcreativeworks.org Social Media:
HUDSON VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS LABORATORY
Theater Company, Arts Education
The Lab provides advanced and aspiring performing artists a place to experiment, learn, engage, and perform.
Online: Remote Offerings of Workshops, labs, and screenings
Contact: Website hvpal.org Social Media:
THE ART EFFECT
Arts Education
The Art Effect empowers young people to develop their creative voice to shape their futures and bring about positive social change, using visual arts and media, guiding them towards achieving their academic and career goals.
Hours: Class times and dates vary
Online: Download a series of engaging video lessons, all necessary supplies included
Address: 45 Pershing Avenue Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Contact: 845-471-7477 Website feelthearteffect.org Social Media:
Fall Kill Creative Works: Print & Textile Works
Retail Art Gallery, Arts Education
Nonprofit community print and textile arts studios offering classes in printmaking and textile arts.
Hours: Hours by appointment only, email
Online: Online classes and remote open studio programs
Address: 635 Main Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Contact: 845-442-3044 Website fallkillcreativeworks.org Social Media:
The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center
Art Museum
Encyclopedic art museum on the Vassar College campus, with changing exhibitions and a permanent collection ranging from the ancient to the contemporary.
Hours: Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm Sunday 1:00pm -5:00pm Free Admission
SPECIAL ADDITIONAL HOURS - November 24 through December 13
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thursdays 10:00am - 8:00pm
Online: Curator and artist talks, virtual exhibitions, virtual K-12 field trips, arts at-home projects
Address: 124 Raymond Avenue Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
Contact: 845-437-5632 Website fllac.vassar.edu Social Media:
Arts Mid-Hudson
Retail Art Gallery, Arts Education, Arts service organization
Organization providing vision and leadership to support thriving and diverse arts in the Mid-Hudson Valley, including programs, grands and funding, community engagement, and arts consulting for Dutchess, Ulster, and Orange counties.
Online: Online gallery, virtual artist talks, workshops on arts learning, grants for artists and organizations, and professional development for artists.
Address: 696 Dutchess Turnpike Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Contact: 845-454-3222 Website artsmidhudson.org Social Media:
Dutchess Community College Academy of Music
Performing Arts Venue, Arts Education
All lessons, group classes, ensembles, and “co-seat” college courses will take place in an online format until further notice with high-quality musical instruction using Zoom, Skype, FaceTime, etc., as well as providing technical assistance on how to get everything set up.
Online: Online & remote offerings, active on social media platforms
Address: 53 Pendell Road Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Contact: 845-431-8916 Website sunydutchess.edu/continuingeducation/musicschool/ Social Media: