Of An Era
Virtual Artist Talk:Wednesday, November 10, 2021, 7pm
Winter Video & Podcast Intensive
Dec 6 – Dec 17
Monday through Friday; 3 – 5:30pm
Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory
8 N Cherry Street, 3rd Floor, Poughkeepsie
This winter, learn how to produce content for audio and video platforms!
Join The Art Effect for a two week Winter Video & Podcast Intensive, where you will:
- Experience working on a fully functioning film set
- Engage in on-air discussion of politics, social action, current events, and personal experience
- Receive training in camera and sound board operation
- Gain experience live-streaming to online video platforms
Transportation will be provided from PHS after school.
Deadline to apply: Nov 26
Apply today! at https://forms.gle/gNjnzPcWgbZaRrCQ7
Click here to download the 2021 Winter Intensive Flyer.
Help Us Reach $30,000!
Building Stronger Communities
This December, The Art Effect launches an annual campaign to raise $30,000! Every dollar will help prepare young people for academic and career success through workforce training, college visits, mentorship, and hands-on experience in visual/media arts. Building A Stronger Community — Watch the video below to learn more.
“As a representative of Celebrating the African Spirit, a new organization in the area, we knew we would need a logo for people to be able to recognize who we were. Youth in The Art Effect’s MADlab program developed an effective and gorgeous logo for us. Every time its seen in the community, they know that its Celebrating the African Spirit.” Carmen McGill
We are determined, now more than ever, to empower young people to develop their creative voice to shape their futures and bring about positive social change through the arts.
Help us reach our goal!
Senior Project
Youth curated and created by the talented young artists in Senior Project Class of 2021
Led by instructor, Rick Price
Artists:
Ava Maegrle
Cora Fenichel-Hewitt
Ben Solliday
Emily Dooley
Show Dates: December 17 – January 7, 2022
Opening Reception – December 17, 5-7pm
Senior Project is the most rigorous course currently offered at the Art Institute, the capstone of The Art Effect’s portfolio development programming.
Modeled after a senior thesis college course, students work on a theme for 12 weeks with an artist/mentor. Students present a new work each week along with touch-ups made to the work from the previous week, generally completing the program with a body of work comprised of 12 pieces.The Senior Project exhibition is a celebration of the accomplishments of these young artists.
Spring Classes
Register for Spring Programs
Visit our website to see the full schedule of courses for students of all ages and abilities in visual and media arts. And don’t forget, members receive a discount! Renew or become a member today.
This spring, study with professional instructors in a supportive environment where each student can develop their artistic skills and creative voice.
Explore classes in:
Drawing & Painting
Media Art & Video
Portfolio Development
Comics
Illustration
Photography
& More!
Early bird pricing ends January 14.
New Classes This Session!
Art Inspirations
For ages 8-11
Create vibrant works in multiple media inspired by the world of the Dorsky Museum in New Paltz and beyond!
Portfolio in Digital Art
For ages 14-19
Create art for your digital portfolio including digital illustrations, photo-manipulations, character art, & animation.
Exploring Puppetry
For Ages 8-11
Design and create original puppet characters & bring them to life through mixed media art making and performance.
Members Save More!
Did you know that memberships apply to the entire family?
Become a member today to access our best discounts yearlong – as well as other benefits, such as invitations to exclusive events.
Apply to MADLab
Applications are open for our Spring Workforce programs!
MADLab (Media, Art, & Design Lab) is an artistic creation and arts-career training program for youth interested in building their skills through learning:
•Visual art and graphic design
•Social media marketing
•Public art project management
Earn while you learn – Youth who complete MADLab receive a $150 stipend!
Application Deadline: February 4, 2022
PK in the Know: Community Outreach
“Where do you want to see more art in the City of Poughkeepsie”
“What would you do to beautify the Trolley Barn?”
Are you an artist or community organization that would like to get involved? Fill out this short survey HERE!
Teen Visions at The Barns Art Center!
Teen Visions is moving from The Trolley Barn Gallery to The Barns Art Center
Oct 9-Dec 10
The Teen Visions show is moving from The Trolley Barn Gallery, to The Barns Art Center in Hopewell Junction, NY! Be sure to check out this artwork presented in this incredible new space. The show will be up from Oct 9 -Dec 10.
The Teen Visions show is a culmination of the hard work the youth from summer classes at Media, Arts, and Design Lab, SPARK Studios, Junior Art Institute and Summer Art Institute. The show is made up of pieces from these programs, which you can learn more about here. Be sure to check out our Teen Visions Virtual Gallery that is currently live if you are not able to see the show in person!
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The Barns Art Center and Harvest Festival Info:
The Barns is a contemporary art initiative that highlights art and artists in dialogue with food, farming, ecology, and sustainability. The Barns Art Center is also having their first annual Harvest Festival October 9 & 10. Be sure to sign up on their website to take part in these fun events or just check out the space!
Teen Visions 2021 showcases an incredible summer
Over 90 people joined us at the Trolley Barn Gallery for The Art Effect’s Teen Visions in-person opening last Friday, September 10, 2021, where members of the community, young artists and their families, and The Art Effect staff celebrated an incredible showcase of work from the summer. The show features over 70 pieces of artwork by teen artists from a number of different summer programs at The Art Effect, including Spark Studios, MADLab, the Junior Art Institute, and the Summer Art Institute.no images were found
Remarks from Executive Director Nicole Fenichel-Hewitt and program heads David Wong, Paul Thompson, Rick Price, and Michael Hollick highlighted the creative journeys youth undertake in The Art Effect’s programs each summer. Artists from each program spoke briefly about their personal experiences and takeaways from their summers making art. The Teen Vision Virtual Artist Talk will feature a more in depth Q&A with artists from the showcase on September 29 from 7–8pm. Simultaneously on display at The Trolley Barn Gallery through October 2, Mary Haddad’s Black Lives Matter mural was also highlighted at the Teen Visions opening when Mary Haddad spoke about the genesis of the mural and working with teens at Oakwood Friends School this past year on its creation. Teen Visions will remain up on view through October 2, 2021 with gallery hours during the week and each weekend. The gallery is open Wednesday through Friday from 2–5pm and on Saturdays from 12 to 4pm. If you aren’t able to visit the gallery in person for the show you see all of the amazing work on display by visiting our virtual gallery for the show here. For more information on this and upcoming exhibitions visit: thearteffect.org/current-exhibitions.no images were found
