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Elisabeth Gillon, long time Poughkeepsie, NY resident, graduated Summa Cum Laud in 1995 with a Fine Arts Degree from Pratt Institute. “It must have been a library craft book by which I was inspired to try the craft of pressed flowers; most if not all, had plain white backgrounds. I was inspired to introduce color and texture to the pieces … Read More

Family Services is  recognizing dedicated professionals who have made exemplary contributions towards making sure crime victims are treated with dignity and respect.  Their Opening Reception is 4/15 at 3 pm in the theater honoring ADA Michael Brady from the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office and Officer Mark Thomas, Town of Fishkill Police Dept. Place: 12 Vassar Street      

Jeanne O’Connor received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Metal and minor in Psychology from the State University of New York at New Paltz.  In addition to metal she studied painting, drawing, photography and ceramics to gain a wide breadth of knowledge in art making practices.  As an active member of the outdoors community, Jeanne organizes group adventures while promoting … Read More

Laura Martinez-Bianco is a plein air painter who works throughout the Hudson Valley and abroad capturing the striking views of the area. Working plein air enables Laura to create her pastel paintings on site, quickly capturing the light and color of a specific moment. The variety of landscapes from mountains to rivers edge from fields and pastures to forests, villages … Read More

Lori Adams Photography will be exhibited in the hall gallery at 9 Vassar St from 2/8-3/31. Click here for her website. Where: The hall gallery at 9 Vassar St.          

Opening Reception: Thursday, December 3rd, 5:30-7:30 pm Pat Sinatra is a resident of Woodstock, NY and opened a tattoo studio called Pat’s Tats in 1990. A veteran tattooer, with over 40 years of experience, Pat’s aristry in skin has received honors and international recognition. As a painter, she remained quietly active creating images to suit her own passions, leaving the imagery … Read More

Randi Chalfin’s series was created in East Hampton, NY. She is an artist who has exhibited locally and internationally. Her medium in this series is collage water acrylic. More information can be found by contacting her directly at randichalfin@yahoo.com This show is running concurrently with Pat Sinatra’s. Location: 9 Vassar Street, Poughkeepsie, NY

  Turkish Marbling Marbling workshop/demonstration: Dec 19 1:30-4:30 pm  $45 Christina Di Marco – Teaching artist working with paper, inks, and clay; Puppet making with children for 28 years and specializing in marbling techniques. “Making art encourages adults and children to connect to the beauty inherent within and in nature.” Christina also created the suminagashi (a form of marbling) on Hide … Read More

Self/Contained Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center 12 Vassar Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (845) 486-4571 Opening reception Sunday, October 4, 2015 1 to 3pm Riva Weinstein explores culture and self in this solo exhibition at Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center. Using consumer packaging from food products she and her husband frequently eat, the artist created playful balls she photographed in locations ranging from every day … Read More

A reception will be held on Friday, 8/21 from 5:30-7:30pm Zachary (Zach) Eric Federbush and Kiaam Kalief (Kiza Wiza) are showing their unique artwork at the Cunneen-Hackett Art Center, 12 Vassar Street in Poughkeepsie now through September.Zack was born in Manhattan and grew up in Greenwich, CT, but went to high school in Poughkeepsie. Wild and creative, Zack has been … Read More