Summer Staff
In The Art Effect’s summer camps and programs, young artists explore fine art, digital media art, and performing arts while strengthening their self-confidence, creative thinking, and art making techniques both individually and in a collaborative setting. Our talented, professional teaching artists and trained counselors work with campers in small groups, using the visual, media, and performing arts to foster self-expression and creativity.
Meet Our Summer Staff:
Summer Art Institute
Teaching Artist, Advanced Drawing and Painting + Color and Human Figure
Junior Art Institute
Abby Lessick
FINE ARTS | PRINTMAKING | PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT
Abby Lessick is a freelance artist and illustrator living in Poughkeepsie, NY. She received her BFA …
Anthony DiBattista
Teaching Artist, Human Figure
An alumnus of The Art Effect, Anthony DiBattista is thrilled to join the staff at the Summer Art Ins…
Gracie Chang
Teaching Assistant
Hello! My name is Gracie. I am a junior, studio art major at Vassar College. I’m so excited to be a …
Cora Fenichel-Hewitt
Teaching Assistant
Emma Schmidt
Teaching Artist, Digital Arts + Mixed Media Animation
Emma Schmidt is an artist living in the HV and a former student of the The Art Effect. She received …
