Trolley Barn Gallery

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The Trolley Barn Gallery was the first youth-led gallery in the Hudson Valley, NY. Our mission has been to train youth as leaders who catalyze the community through the arts and re-energize downtown Poughkeepsie, putting youth in the drivers seat of this incredible space, empowering them to engage community members and visitors in transformative arts experiences that they curate alongside established professionals.

In addition to youth-curated, international juried exhibitions, The Trolley Barn Gallery has been home to a unique blend of workforce programming that brings together youth and established art professionals to present impactful exhibitions and festivals to engage our neighborhood and acquaint youth with curatorial and exhibitions practices.

Past Exhibitions

Senior Project 2024

Senior Project Exhibition 2024

December 13, 2024 – January 10, 2025 Showcase Artists: Ava Hubner, Max Pyles, Hudson Segnit, Hannah Strano, & Saoirse Blue Woods | Senior Project is the capstone of The Art Effect’s portfolio development programming and…

The Duo Show

The Duo Show

October 10 – November 8, 2024 | Featured Artists: Kimmah Dennis & Marielena Ferrer | Guest Curator: Indira A. Abiskaroon | The Duo Show at the Trolley Barn Gallery was a captivating exhibition curated by the…

Teen Visions: 2024

Teen Visions: 2024

August 24 – September 6, 2023 | Selected Artists: Youth from 2024’s Summer Art Institute, Junior Art Institute, MADLab, Spark Studios, and D-LIT | Experience art through the eyes of talented teens who created an…

Earth’s Reflection: International Juried Exhibition

Earth’s Reflection: International Juried Exhibition

When the Earth sees its reflection, will it be proud or scared of what it’s become? For this exhibition, the Trolley Barn Gallery brought together a compassionate roster of artists who specialize in work that…

PKX International Teen Art Exhibition

PKX International Teen Art Exhibition

April 18 – May 17, 2024 The 3rd Annual PKX Festival presents the International PKX Art Exhibition, opening its doors on April 18th. The International PKX Art Exhibition serves as a platform for young artists…

The Episode Where A Gallery Exhibits Anime Art: International Juried Exhibition

The Episode Where A Gallery Exhibits Anime Art: International Juried Exhibition

Exhibition: February 23 – March 22, 2024 In this episode, the Trolley Barn Gallery called artists from all over the globe to celebrate anime, manga, and comic books through a vibrant exhibition of art inspired…

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Join us for the “Senior Project” opening recep

Join us for the “Senior Project” opening reception THIS FRIDAY at the Trolley Barn Gallery!

This exhibition offers a unique glimpse into the future of fine art by exhibiting new bodies of work from The Art Effect’s most intensive Art Institute program, Senior Project.

Senior Project student, Hudson Segnit says, “Senior Project has been a really great growth experience for me. I have created meaningful pieces about my relationships with some of the people I am closest to, and I feel like my skills have improved immensely. Senior Project has allowed me to see what an artist’s profession really consists of. The feedback I have received has helped me to create art. I am truly proud of, and I am very grateful to have had this experience.”

this group of young artists have created strong portfolios around a personal team, and their chosen art medium. Each student thoughtfully explored their imagination and personal history to create a sophisticated body of work that showcases their unique perspectives. “Senior Project” is a celebration of the accomplishments of these young artists.

If you’d like to hear from the artists on their experience, inspiration, and process, come by the Trolley Barn Gallery THIS FRIDAY from 6–8pm!

#hudsonvalley #poughkeepsie #artgallery #exhibition #youngartists #genz

Happening tonight, 11/1, from 4–7pm at the Troll

Happening tonight, 11/1, from 4–7pm at the Trolley Barn Gallery! 📢📢 Exhibiting artist Marielena Ferrer (@marielena.ferrer) will host a Butterfly Tearing workshop to allow the community to participate in creating butterflies for her ever-growing “Broken Monarchs” installation.

Attendees will be able to add to Ferrer’s installation and take a butterfly home to look after. 🦋

This event is free and open to the public. We look forward to seeing you there!

#poughkeepsie #wappingers #newburgh #kingston #rhinebeck #beacon #hudsonvalley

Exhibiting artist, Marielena Ferrer, will lead a B

Exhibiting artist, Marielena Ferrer, will lead a Butterfly Tearing workshop that continues her practice of community engaged art making this Friday, November 1!

Ferrer will explore the themes behind her powerful installation “Broken Monarchs”, which invites viewers to step into the fragile and resilient reality of the more than five thousand migrant children and infants separated from their parents.

“As an immigrant myself, I believe in cultivating forms of everyday activism to contest social exclusion, so my art practice seeks to seize opportunities to educate others about migration,” Ferrer says.

Don’t miss this moving workshop that delves into the intersection of arts and social justice! Join the Trolley Barn Gallery this Friday, November 1st, from 4-7pm for this inspiring artist workshop with Marielena Ferrer.

#hudsonvalley #poughkeepsie #wappingers #beacon #newburgh #kingston #communityart

The Trolley Barn Gallery is thrilled to showcase K

The Trolley Barn Gallery is thrilled to showcase Kimmah Dennis’ (@kimmah_dennis) new work “Echoes of Presence”, created during her current residency with the American Academy in Rome. This exclusive work is currently on view for “The Duo Show” through November 8th.

Born amidst the chaos of the first Liberian war, Kimmah’s work reflects deeply personal narratives of governmental abuses, forced child recruitment, and her harrowing escape. Through a fusion of inherited memories and her encounters with mobility, displacement, and assimilation, she explores diverse visual languages — painting, drawing, collage, and installation.

Kimmah’s artistic vision breaks free from the confines of a single medium, merging traditional and contemporary forms into a cohesive expression of resilience and storytelling. We feel lucky to have her work displayed right here in the heart of the Hudson Valley.

Gallery hours are Thursdays & Fridays 2–5pm and Saturdays from 12–4pm. We look forward to seeing you there soon!

#hudsonvalley #poughkeepsie #beacon #rhinebeck #newburgh #kingston

Happening today, 10/19, from 2:30–4pm at the Tro

Happening today, 10/19, from 2:30–4pm at the Trolley Barn Gallery! 📢📢 Exhibiting artists Kimmah Dennis (@kimmah_dennis) and Marielena Ferrer (@marielena.ferrer) engage in conversation facilitated by guest curator, Indira A, Abiskaroon (@i_abiskaroon), Curatorial Assistant at the Brooklyn Museum (@brooklynmuseum), about "The Duo Show" exhibition.

Topics will include:
-The Duo Show exhibition
-Their creative processes
-The difficult themes that their works embrace with inspiring imagery

This event is free and open to the public. We look forward to seeing you there!

#poughkeepsie #hudsonvalley #beacon #newburgh #kingston #rhinebeck

Looking for an activity tomorrow that’ll enrich

Looking for an activity tomorrow that’ll enrich your worldview? Exhibiting artists Kimmah Dennis (@kimmah_dennis) and Marielena Ferrer (@marielena.ferrer) engage in conversation facilitated by guest curator, Indira A. Abiskaroon (@i_abiskaroon), Curatorial Assistant at the Brooklyn Museum (@brooklynmuseum), about “The Duo Show” exhibition, their creative processes, and the difficult themes their works embrace with inspiring imagery.

Guests will hear about the 7th migration of “Broken Monarchs” by Ferrer and inspect the new work Kimmah Dennis created for “Capturing Echoes,” during her residency with the American Academy in Rome.

Please join us tomorrow, Saturday, 10/19 from 2:30–4pm for this unforgettable experience. 🎨

#poughkeepsie #hudsonvalley #newburgh #beacon #kingston #rhinebeck

“The Duo Show” opened on 10/10: a perfect date

“The Duo Show” opened on 10/10: a perfect date to reflect the duality of these two solo shows!

Guests and artists experienced the Trolley Barn Gallery’s fall flagship exhibition, co-curated by the Youth Arts Empowerment Zone Curators and guest curator, Indira A. Abiskaroon, Curatorial Assistant at the Brooklyn Museum. Guests delighted in the opportunity to meet Kimmah Dennis and Marielena Ferrer, the artists behind “Capturing Echoes” and “Broken Monarchs.”

Image 1: Indira A. Abiskaroon, Guest Curator, Jaime Ransome, Trolley Barn Gallery Manager, Kimmah Dennis, Artist: “Capturing Echoes,” Marielena Ferrer, Artist: “Broken Monarchs,” and Shinyere Davis, Youth Arts Empowerment Zone Creative Manager, posed for a photo during “The Duo Show” opening reception. The exhibition will be on display until 11/8.

Image 2 – ARTIST TALK: Exhibiting artists Kimmah Dennis and Marielena Ferrer engage in conversation facilitated by guest curator, Indira A. Abiskaroon, about The Duo Show exhibition, their creative processes, and the difficult themes that their works embrace with inspiring imagery. Guests will hear about the 7th migration of Broken Monarchs and inspect the new work Kimmah Dennis created for this exhibition, during her residency with the American Academy in Rome. Please join us on Saturday, 10/19 from 2:30–4pm for this unforgettable experience.

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🦋The Gallery is almost ready for you! See you T

🦋The Gallery is almost ready for you! See you TONIGHT at 6pm for the opening reception of “The Duo Show” featuring the beautiful works of artists @kimmah_dennis and @marielena.ferrer !! 👊🏿

You’re invited – this Thursday, 10/10! The Duo S

You’re invited - this Thursday, 10/10! The Duo Show divides the Trolley Barn Gallery into two powerful exhibitions from @kimmah_dennis and @marielena.ferrer .

With mentorship and collaboration from guest curator, @i_abiskaroon , the @brooklynmuseum’s Curatorial Assistant of Modern and Contemporary Art and the Youth Arts Empowerment Zone (YAEZ) Curators selected artists whose works explore the collective experience of diaspora - the uprooting and scattering of people from their native lands.

Two solo shows displayed in conversation, ask questions of each other and their viewers - prompting exploration of how themes of childhood, displacement, and hope collide and blossom.

We can’t wait to see you for the opening reception this Thursday, 10/10 from 6-8pm at the Trolley Barn Gallery, 489 Main St, Poughkeepsie. This show is free and open to the public!

#poughkeepsie #hudsonvalley #newburgh #kingston #beacon

The Youth Arts Empowerment Zone Community Clean Up

The Youth Arts Empowerment Zone Community Clean Up on August 3rd was a huge success! There was an amazing turnout, and the area around the Trolley Barn Gallery looks better than ever thanks to everyone's hard work and dedication.

A big shoutout to all the YAEZ Curators who made this possible. Let's keep the momentum going and continue to make a positive impact together! 🌿✨

📢 Join us TODAY at The Trolley Barn for a panel

📢 Join us TODAY at The Trolley Barn for a panel discussion on Human Impact on Eastern Waterways and the Ecosystem! 🌊✨

We’re excited to have Chris Bowser, Education Coordinator for the NYSDEC Hudson River Estuary Program and the Hudson River Research Reserve, as our speaker. Chris also teaches environmental science at @marist College and Columbia Green Community College, and has experience with the United States Peace Corps and the @sloopclearwater.

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟯, 𝟯-𝟱𝗽𝗺
𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆
𝟰𝟴𝟵 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁, 𝗣𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝘀𝗶𝗲

Don’t miss this insightful event! See you there! 🌿

🌍✨ Join us August 3 for a panel discussion ho

🌍✨ Join us August 3 for a panel discussion hosted by The Art Effect’s Youth Curators! Dive deep into conversations between leaders in sustainability, ecology, and artists passionate about climate change activism. Learn about local water sources and pollution prevention practices in the Northeast.

Come here from the incredible @maxineleu , an interdisciplinary artist, educator, and environmentalist from Taiwan, who has been championing upcycling and recycling workshops inspired by global warming and waste concerns. Don’t miss out on this educational and eye-opening event!💚 https://www.maxineleu.com

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟯, 𝟯-𝟱𝗽𝗺
𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆
𝟰𝟴𝟵 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁, 𝗣𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝘀𝗶𝗲

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