The Art Effect at the Trolley Barn Gallery is the first youth-led gallery in the Hudson Valley, NY. Our mission is to train youth as leaders who catalyze the community through the arts and re-energize downtown Poughkeepsie. The iconic Poughkeepsie Trolley Barn puts youth in the drivers seat of this incredible space, empowering them to engage community members and visitors in transformative arts experiences that they curate along side established professionals.
In addition to youth-curated, international juried exhibitions, The Trolley Barn Gallery is 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.
The Trolley Barn Gallery hosts many youth-led events and exhibitions throughout the year. Click here to see the current exhibitions and visit the calendar for more upcoming events.
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“The Highs of Life” Call for Entry Deadline EXTENDED!
Deadline to Submit: May 20, 2023
Introducing “The Highs of Life,” an international juried exhibition now accepting submissions with a focus on deconstructing synthetic joy.
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PKX Reel Exposure Festival was a Success!
The International Teen Photo and Film Festival strikes again.
Thank you to all who attended PKX Reel Exposure Festival last weekend!
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“The Highs of Life” Call for Entry Deadline EXTENDED!
Deadline to Submit: May 20, 2023 Introducing “The Highs of Life,” an international juried exhibition now accepting submissions with a focus on deconstructing synthetic joy. Beyond the black mirror of instagram-worthy moments and snapchat filters,…
PKX Reel Exposure Festival was a Success!
The International Teen Photo and Film Festival strikes again. Thank you to all who attended PKX Reel Exposure Festival last weekend! It was so great to celebrate the best of youth creativity from around the…
Call for Entry: “The Highs of Life” Intl. Juried Exhibition
Deadline to Submit: May 20, 2023 Introducing “The Highs of Life,” an international juried exhibition now accepting submissions with a focus on deconstructing synthetic joy. Beyond the black mirror of instagram-worthy moments and snapchat filters,…
Meet the Guest Curator: Dondre Green
Dondre Green, the Guest Curator for the Reel Exposure Teen Photo Exhibition Dondre Green is a New York-based, Bronx-born Photographer and multidisciplinary artist––specializing in portraiture, documentary and storytelling work. He’s the founder and creative director of Bronx…
Meet the Guest Curator: Dr. Kheli Willetts
Dr. Kheli Willetts, the Guest Curator for The Highs of Life Exhibition coming this summer! Dr. Kheli Willetts is Principal and Founder of Dira Professional Development, LLC. Dira provides tailored consulting services offering proven experience…
Reel Exposure International Teen Film and Photography Festival
May 5-7, 2023 Screening & Festival at the Trolley Barn Gallery The Art Effect’s annual Reel Exposure International Teen Film and Photography Festival in Poughkeepsie, NY is open for submissions and celebrating its 10th year!…
With support of the National Endowment for the Arts, Our Town program, The Art Effect at the Trolley Barn serves as an anchor arts institution in downtown Poughkeepsie, NY. The Youth Arts Empowerment Zone celebrates core tenets of creative entrepreneurship, youth leadership, and innovative public art in a series of two PKX Arts Festivals in 2022 and 2023. Click Here To Learn More
