Experience art through the eyes of talented teens who created an impressive collection of artworks, including drawing, painting, photography, digital animation, film, mixed media, and more!
Family, friends, and the community are invited to join us for the Opening Reception and End of Summer Program Celebration on Saturday, August 24 from 2–4 PM. Enjoy face painting, activity tables, and a scavenger hunt. Information about upcoming classes and events will be available as well.
Teen Visions is a culmination of the hard work and dedication of selected young artists from The Art Effect’s 2024 summer programs including Summer Art Institute, Junior Art Institute, MADLab, Spark Studios, and D-LIT. It is an incredible accomplishment to be chosen for the Teen Visions Exhibition. Teaching artists and staff choose more than 65 artworks of exceptional technique to be included in the exhibition taking place at the beautiful Trolley Barn Gallery.
Visual works in the show – which always proves both richly varied and exciting, as well as a demonstration as to why nearly all of The Art Effect’s Art Institute students get into the nation’s top visual arts programs – include paintings, drawings, mixed media, photography and sculpture by students from many Mid-Hudson school districts, counties, towns, villages and cities. The exhibition will be on display through September 6, 2024. Gallery hours are listed above.
Teen Visions will be open from August 24–September 6, 2024
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18 Abril – 17 Mayo, 2024
El Art Effect se llena de orgullo al presentar esta exhibición jurada como parte del Festival Anual de PKX el cual es un pilar fundamental para el desarrollo de la Zona de Empoderamiento de las Artes Juveniles al establecer un distrito de arte liderado por los jóvenes en Poughkeepsie, Nueva York. Como testimonio vibrante a la energía transformadora de la creatividad juvenil y su impacto en la comunidad, la exposición presentará 24 pintores, escultores, fotógrafos, y artistas digitales de 14 a 19 años de edad. El festival de PKX es un símbolo de comunidad y unidad al celebrar la creatividad y el talento dentro y alrededor Poughkeepsie. El enfoque del festival de tres días será una presentación cautivadora de películas cuidadosamente seleccionadas; además de obras de 2D y 3D elegidas con mucha consideración para adornar las paredes de The Trolley Barn Gallery; y las activaciones artísticas de empresas locales y artistas que empoderan a los invitados a incorporar el placekeeping, o mantenimiento del lugar, en sus aventuras diarias. ¡El Festival de PKX es creado por los jóvenes para todos!
PKX International Teen Art Exhibition April 18 – May 17, 2024
The Art Effect is proud to present this juried exhibition as part of the annual PKX Festival, a building block to the development of the Youth Arts Empowerment Zone establishing a youth-led arts district in Poughkeepsie, NY. This show features 24 young painters, sculptors, photographers, and digital artists aged 14-19 as a vibrant testament to the transformative energy of youth creativity and community impact. The PKX Festival is a symbol of community and unity while celebrating the creativity and talent in and around Poughkeepsie. During this three-day festival, carefully curated films take the spotlight in a compelling showcase, thoughtfully selected 2-D and 3-D artworks grace the walls of The Trolley Barn Gallery, and artistic activations from local businesses and artists empower guests to incorporate placekeeping into daily adventures. The PKX Festival is created by youth for everyone.
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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 world, right here in downtown Poughkeepsie.
Special thanks to our event sponsors for your essential support: Central Hudson, McCabe & Mack, Hudson Valley Credit Union, VISITvortex, FastSigns, Chronogram, Rhinebeck Bank, Hudson Valley Magazine, Adams Fairacre Farms, Poughkeepsie Galleria, and La Voz.
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Apply today! Applications close January 27.
Want to call the shots on the next big arts exhibition in Poughkeepsie? Ever wonder how galleries or museums choose what’s on the walls? What even IS a curator? Learn to generate a theme, jury a national call for entries, and hang the work as a part of the Trolley Barn Gallery youth curatorial team!
The Trolley Barn Gallery youth curatorial team is the team of youth who will be leading the decision-making around Trolley Barn Gallery exhibitions for Winter/Spring 2023. Successful applicants will be able to commit to attending all sessions (which adds up to about 3 days per month) and will receive a $500 stipend in bi-weekly installments, as well as recognition for their leadership.
Trolley Barn Curatorial Team is responsible for:
Theme generation
Artwork selection
Art handling
Exhibition installation
Public speaking
Project management
Spring 2023 Session: February 6th – June 6th
Applications close January 27 and invitations for accepted students will be sent out Feb 3. The application process will be more competitive than ever before and there are only 5 slots left.
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Featuring Fiona Shanahan, a Senior Project Student.
“These past few years I’ve been diving deep into concepts that scare me and emotions that I find difficult to describe. Examples of such things would include my fear of death, judgment, and constant distraction to name a few. I felt it would be right for me to document these experiences through art, as I cannot properly describe them on paper.” – Fiona Shanahan, Senior Project Student
The Senior Project Exhibition is on view until Friday, January 13. To view the rest of Fiona’s statement and works, stop by the Trolley Barn Gallery during gallery hours!
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Featuring Celia Drury, a Senior Project Student.
“My theme is memories. In my pieces, these memories range from literal to abstract, from youth to my present state. When I’m able to put my memories down as art, they are untouchable. No spoken words or seeds of doubt can shift my composition or erode my colors.” – Celia Drury, Senior Project Student
The Senior Project Exhibition is on view until Friday, January 13. To view the rest of Celia’s statement and works, stop by the Trolley Barn Gallery during gallery hours!
“In this body of work I explore the unspoken yet deeply connected relationships between the lives of strangers, along with the unique experiences which unite us as a people who believe we are divided. My first pieces are my most literal; the awkwardness of an elevator and mundanity in the supermarket. These began my journey into the human experience and acted as a necessary foundation for how I would later develop as both an artist and creative thinker.” – Julie Woods, Senior Project Student
The Senior Project Exhibition is on view until Friday, January 13. To view the rest of Julie’s statement and works, stop by the Trolley Barn Gallery during gallery hours!
