Art After Dark
Friday, November 15 from 6-9PM
Trolley Barn Gallery, Poughkeepsie
Join us for The Art Effect’s signature fundraising event, offering immersive art experiences, culinary delights, and cocktails with a creative twist. This unforgettable evening will be held at the Trolley Barn Gallery on Friday, November 15 from 6-9 PM. Your support will help our mission to empower youth to develop their artistic voices, shape their futures, and drive positive social change. Don’t miss out!
Each year, The Art Effect honors inspiring community and arts leaders and a local organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals and families in Poughkeepsie and the greater Hudson Valley. These honorees are recognized for their dedication and support of initiatives that foster youth development and drive positive social change. This year, we are thrilled to celebrate them and our shared commitment to empowering youth through the arts at the 6th Annual Art After Dark Gala on Friday, November 15, at The Trolley Barn Gallery in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Alumni Honoree, Hezues R.
Media entrepreneur, activist, and alumnus of The Art Effect
Individual Honoree, Karmen Smallwood
Community leader, youth advocate, and friend of The Art Effect
Business Honoree, Dutchess Community College
Educational innovator and partner of The Art Effect
In The Gallery
‘The Duo Show’ — The Duo Show at the Trolley Barn Gallery is a captivating exhibition curated by the Youth Arts Empowerment Zone (YAEZ) Curatorial Team in collaboration with guest curator Indira A. Abiskaroon, Curatorial Assistant of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Brooklyn Museum. The Duo Show features the works of painter and photographer Kimmah M. Dennis and the installations of Marielena Ferrer, two regional artists whose pieces in conversation initiate a transformation of the Trolley Barn Gallery into a space where of themes of childhood, displacement, loss, and hope collide with one another. Both artists are motivated by a desire to examine the strength and vulnerability of youth and the roles and responsibilities the rest of us have in empowering or weakening them, bringing these themes to life in a powerful and reflective way.
Art After Dark Mission
Art After Dark is our biggest fundraiser of the year and a chance to celebrate outstanding community and arts leaders and local organizations, while also exposing attendees to the magic, creativity, and impact of The Art Effect’s distinctive model of arts education.
2024 Sponsors
Sponsorships Available
Your sponsorship support will help further our mission to empower youth to develop their artistic voice, shape their futures, and bring about positive social change. The Art Effect engages over 6,000 participants annually through impactful arts programming, exhibitions, and community events.
Click here for sponsorship opportunities or contact Daniela Velez at 845.471.7477 or email daniela@thearteffect.org
