Poughkeepsie Open Studios
Linda Marston-Reid, Executive Director, Arts Mid-Hudson for The Poughkeepsie Journal
The Poughkeepsie Open Studios celebrates its 7th year offering a close-up view of local artists’ works. This annual Father’s Day weekend event provides the opportunity to visit 14 locations including artist’s studios, galleries, arts organizations and “pop-up” spaces exhibiting or demonstrating a multitude of artistic practices. The self-guided tour also allows visitors to meet the artists that live, work, and teach in Poughkeepsie.
There is so much to see that I can recommend that visitors start close to the Hudson River at Zhane's Palette Studio, where they can see “Visions of Juneteenth” by Azhané. Moving along Main Street towards the center of Poughkeepsie visitors will come upon the Victorian buildings that are now called the Cunneen Hackett Arts Center with both of their spaces featuring exhibits by local artists. The theatre includes two galleries: on the right the artworks of Andrés San Millán are featured, and the gallery on the left exhibits the works of Suzanne Rees, Erin Sullivan, and Onaje Benjamin. Across the street the arts center shows the photography of Barbara Todd and upstairs, Shirley Parker-Benjamin. Across the street from the Cunneen Hackett Arts Center you will see photography by Lady Ramsden at The Great Studio.
Moving along the Main Street corridor, be sure and stop at the Adriance Public Library and see Paul Kimiotek’s one person exhibit in the Rotunda Gallery. There are several recognizable landmarks among the pen and ink artworks on display. In the same area, Barrett Arts Center features three exhibits under one roof, including the mesmerizing “Fun House” show. One block over check out Gallery 40 showing the fantastical paintings of Tiantian Ma.
If the weather is fine for walking, park and check out the outdoor gallery at 178 Main Street featuring artworks affixed to the brick building façade. The local artists shown on this wall were selected by Nestor Madalengoitia: if you step around to the building’s front facing on Main Street, you will see some of his murals.
A few steps further down Main Street you will find Queen City 15 Gallery spotlighting the work of Mary Flad and Mary Ann Glass, as well as a variety of artworks of the 11 member artists. WomensWork.art Gallery is located right off Main Street – don’t miss the opportunity to see over 30 artists and artisans in one location.
Art Centro, Poughkeepsie’s local clay studio, will be holding demonstrations throughout Saturday. Visitors can see techniques and finished products for sale, as well as an art gallery. Directly next door, the newly renovated Trolley Barn Gallery exhibits, “Up Close & Personal,” an exhibition featuring artworks from national and international artists selected by youth curators. The artworks reveal influences of a year in isolation and personal reflection. Look for Cathy Schmitz in her “The Poet is In” booth, where she creates a personal poem for visitors based on their inspirational thought.
The final stop on your tour is the Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory, a multi-use space with artists’ studios and a printmaking lab on the second floor.
If you go:
2021 Poughkeepsie Open Studios
Saturday, June 19, and Sunday, June 20, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Webpage listing all locations and hours: https://www.poughkeepsieopenstudios.org/
https://www.facebook.com/PoughkeepsieOpenStudios
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Adriance Public Library Rotunda Gallery: 93 Market Street, Poughkeepsie. [use the Noxon Street entrance]
Drawings of Paul Kmiotek, artist Q & A Sunday 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Barrett Art Center - Saturday Only - 12-5: 55 Noxon Street, Poughkeepsie.
Main Gallery: National Juried Exhibit “Fun House: Art of the Surreal + Bizarre”
Crenson Gallery: Barrett Kids Exhibit “Adopt-an-Artist: Spring 2021”
Barrett Kids Gallery: Jean Hinkley “Adopt-an-Artist Mentor Solo Exhibition”
Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center - 9 Vassar Street, Poughkeepsie
Barbara Todd - Hallway Gallery; Shirley Parker-Benjamin - Suite 26
Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center - VBI Theatre Building: 12 Vassar Street, Poughkeepsie
Exhibiting artists: Suzanne Rees, Erin Sullivan, Onaje Benjamin, Andrés San Millán
Fall Kill Creative Works/Art Centro - Saturday Only - 485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
Demonstrations throughout the day highlighting several ceramic techniques and processes and art gallery.
Gallery 40 - 40 Cannon Street, Poughkeepsie
Tiantian Ma exhibits “Tra(n)ce” – also virtual exhibit
The Great Studio - Saturday Only - 196 Main Street, Poughkeepsie.
Alex Vivar & Photography by Lady Ramsden https://ladyramsden.com/
Hamilton Street Studios - Saturday Only- HZ Electric Supply, 135 North Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie
John Breiner, Mike Long, and Corey Spears have artist studios on the second floor, enter from the door on the far right with a ribbon on the handle.
Outdoor gallery at 178 Main Street: exhibit of local and regional artists’ work printed on vinyl, curated by local legend Nestor Madalengoitia and mounted on the outside east wall of the former Up-To-Date department store. Additional vinyl prints of artwork will be added for this weekend.
Poughkeepsie Trolley Barn - 317 Main Street, Poughkeepsie.
International Juried Exhibit: “Up Close and Personal” and special live event: The Poet is In, featuring Cathy Schmitz writing personal poems for attendees
Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory - 8 North Cherry Street, Poughkeepsie
Artist studios on 2nd floor: Penny Dell, Anita Fina Kiewra, Jeff Aman, Randi Chalfin
Queen City 15 Gallery, 317 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
Artists exhibiting in "Possibilities" featured: Mary Flad - Fiber Art, Woven Tapestry and Mary Ann Glass - photography, as well as 11 member artists.
WomensWork.art - 4 South Clinton Street, Poughkeepsie
Exhibiting the work of over 30 artists and artisans.
Zhane's Palette Studio - Saturday Only -103 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, New York
Visions of Juneteenth by Azhané