2025 PKX Arts and Film Festival
A Day of Community, Art, and Film in Poughkeepsie
May 3, 2025 | Poughkeepsie
Free & Open to the Public!
Mansion Square Park, 1-5PM | Community Fun for All Ages
Family Partnership Center, 5-6PM | Art Exhibition Reception
Family Partnership Center, 6-8PM | Short Film Festival & Awards
Poughkeepsie, NY (March 26, 2025) – The Art Effect proudly announces the highly anticipated annual PKX Arts and Film Festival, taking place on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The festival celebrates the creativity and talent of Poughkeepsie, while inviting the community to experience a day filled with free, family-friendly art activities, a local teen art exhibition, a short teen film showcase from around the world, live music,local food vendors, and more. The festival is free and open to all ages of the public, while the short-film portion is reserved for teens and older.
The festival kicks off on Saturday, May 3 at 1 PM in Mansion Square Park followed by the art exhibition reception at the Family Partnership Center, and concludes with the film screenings also at the Family Partnership Center.
Mansion Square Park | 165 Mansion St, Poughkeepsie, NY
1–5PM: Art in the Park, a community family-fun day
Family Partnership Center | 29 N Hamilton St, Poughkeepsie, NY
5–6PM: Teen Art Exhibition Reception
6–8PM: Film Festival & Awards Ceremony
PKX 2025 is designed and produced by teenagers in the Poughkeepsie Board of Artistic Youth (PK B.A.Y.), showcasing the power of youth-led creativity. PK B.A.Y. brings together students from six youth-serving organizations: Boys & Girls Club of Poughkeepsie, Community Matters 2, Esperanza Dutchess County Hispanic Organization, Nubian Directions II, and The Art Effect with support from the Poughkeepsie Children’s Cabinet. As a first-of-its-kind initiative in Poughkeepsie, the PK B.A.Y. uses public art activities and installations to foster creative expression and civic engagement and amplify youth voices in community leadership.
More than just an event, the PKX Festival embodies the essence of community while celebrating the diverse talents of Poughkeepsie. It is a tribute to the collaborative efforts of youth and local organizations aiming to create an inclusive and inspiring experience for everyone. Learn more & get real-time updates at thearteffect.org/tae-events/pkx.
About The Art Effect: For over 40 years, The Art Effect has empowered young people to discover and develop their creative voices, shape their futures and drive positive social change. As the largest nonprofit arts organization in the mid-Hudson region, The Art Effect provides educational programming to over 3,000 students annually, offering them opportunities to explore, experience, and excel in the arts. Additionally, the organization engages another 5,500 visitors through exhibitions and events. These programs introduce participants to visual arts and media, helping them build real skills and guiding them toward their academic and career aspirations.
About the Poughkeepsie Board of Artistic Youth: The Poughkeepsie Board of Artistic Youth (PK B.A.Y.) is a first-of-its-kind initiative in Poughkeepsie using public art activities and installations to foster creative expression and civic engagement and build youth voices within community leadership. The PK B.A.Y. brings together students from six youth-serving organizations: Boys & Girls Club of Poughkeepsie, Community Matters 2, Esperanza Dutchess County Hispanic Organization, Nubian Directions II, and The Art Effect, with support from Poughkeepsie Children’s Cabinet.
