PKX Reel Exposure Teen Film and Photography Festival Celebrates 10 Years in the Hudson Valley

Posted March 21, 2023

Poughkeepsie, NY (March 21, 2023) — The Art Effect is hosting its 10th annual 3-day event, PKX Reel Exposure International Teen Film and Photography Festival, from May 5-7 at the Trolley Barn Gallery at 489 Main Street, Poughkeepsie.

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Announcing Allison M. Glenn as Guest Curator for Wonderland

Posted May 23, 2022

The Art Effect is pleased to announce Allison M. Glenn as the guest curator for its upcoming international juried exhibition, Wonderland.

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Thomas W. Barrett, Jr. archive collection has moved to the Poughkeepsie Public Library

Posted March 21, 2022

The Art Effect and Dutchess County Art Association (Barrett Art Center), are thrilled to announce that the Poughkeepsie Public Library District will be acquiring the Thomas W.

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Homesick Exhibition

The Art Effect Announces New International Exhibition Series and Permanent Management of  the Trolley Barn Gallery

Posted November 16, 2021

The Art Effect is excited to share the launch of its first youth-led international juried exhibition at the historic, newly-renovated Trolley Barn Gallery on Main Street in Poughkeepsie, New York.

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The Art Effect Takes Over As New Conductor of The Poughkeepsie Trolley Barn Gallery

Posted November 16, 2021

The Art Effect is excited to announce its newest location at the historic Trolley Barn Gallery on Main Street in Poughkeepsie, New York.

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Up Close and Personal International Juried Exhibition Opens in Poughkeepsie This Week

Posted May 24, 2021

The Art Effect announces the opening of the next milestone in its first annual series of international juried exhibitions, curated by area youth working alongside professional curators.

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The Art Effect Receives $100,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

Posted May 13, 2021

 The Art Effect has been approved for a $100,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts’ Our Town Program to support the Youth Arts Empowerment Zone in the City of Poughkeepsie.

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Barrett Merger

The Art Effect Announces Affiliation with Barrett Art Center to Expand Youth and Community Opportunities in the Arts in Poughkeepsie

Posted March 23, 2021

The Art Effect is excited to announce its affiliation with Barrett Art Center, bringing together the largest arts organization with the oldest arts organization in Dutchess County.

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The Art Effect Launches Home Sick: The First International Juried Exhibition at the Poughkeepsie Trolley Barn

Posted January 6, 2021

The Art Effect announces the launch of its new international juried exhibition series and pilot youth museum studies program in 2021.

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