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 World-class contemporary art, collections of classic works and a full slate of exhilarating performing arts are found in abundance in our vibrant cultural community.
Bard College, CCS-Hessel Museum of Art
Photo: Rose Hartman
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Dia: Beacon Riggio Galleries |
Description: |
Houses Dia Art Foundation's renowned collection, comprising art from the 1960s to the present. 300,000 square-foot facility located on the Hudson River. Artists' works on view include Louise Bourgeois, Dan Flavin, Donald Judd, Sol LeWitt, Agnes Martin, Richard Serra and Andy Warhol. |
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3 Beekman St., Beacon |
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Mid-Apr. – mid-Oct., 11am-6pm, Thurs.-Mon., mid-Oct. – mid-Apr., 11am-4pm, Fri.-Mon. |
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845/440-0100 |
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Frances Lehman Loeb Art Museum |
Description: |
Beginning May 2010, will be temporarily closed for repairs, expected to re-open in January 2011. The college's permanent collection spans the history of art from ancient Egyptian to contemporary American. Special exhibitions throughout the year. Late Night Thursdays – live music, films and special tours. |
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Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie |
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Tues.,Wed.,Fri.,Sat., 10am-5pm; Thurs. 10am-9pm, Sun., 1-5pm |
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845/437-5632 or 437-7745 for docent led tours. |
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Albert Shahinian Fine Art |
Description: |
Rotating exhibitions at two locations:
1) 22 East Market St., Suite 301-303, Rhinebeck, Upstairs Galleries; works on paper, photographs, mixed media and sculpture.
2) 6384 Mill St., Rt. 9, Rhinebeck, Gallery@Prudential/SERLS; larger works & landscapes. |
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Rhinebeck |
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845/505-6040 |
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Back Room Gallery |
Description: |
Fine art oil paintings, pastels, original linocut prints, photography, sculptures, handmade jewelry, vintage decorated crepe designs from early 1900's. |
Location: |
475 Main St., Beacon |
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Thurs.-Mon, 12-6pm, second Sat. 12-9pm, or by appt. |
Contact: |
845/838-1838 |
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Bannerman Island Gallery |
Description: |
Paintings and photographs of Bannerman’s Island and the Hudson River. |
Location: |
150 Main St., Beacon |
Hours: |
Call for hours |
Contact: |
845/234-3204 |
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BAU (Beacon Artist Union) |
Description: |
Artist co-operative gallery. Figurative and abstract, 2,3 and 4D works presented. |
Location: |
161 Main St.., Beacon |
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Sat.-Sun., 12-6, or by appt. See website for exhibit schedule. |
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845/440-7584 |
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Betsy Jacaruso Studio & Gallery |
Description: |
Watercolor, oil paintings & prints. |
Location: |
The Chocolate Factory, 54 Elizabeth St., Red Hook |
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Tues.-Fri., 10am-6pm, Sat. 12-4pm, or by appt.
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Contact: |
845/758-9249 |
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The Chisholm Gallery & Emporium |
Description: |
Landscapes of Dutchess County, fine sporting & decorative art, equestrian collectibles, Tibetan furniture, rare & out of print books, American & European antiques. |
Location: |
3 Factory Ln., Pine Plains. |
Hours: |
Thurs.-Sun., 11am-5pm & by appt |
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518/398-1246 |
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Daniel Aubry Gallery |
Description: |
Eclectic mix of expressionistic paintings, as well as vintage and contemporary photographs. |
Location: |
426 Main St., Beacon. |
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Fr.-Sun., 11am-5pm and by appt. |
Contact: |
347/982-4210 |
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Dream in Plastic |
Description: |
New York artists in various mediums. |
Location: |
177 Main St., Beacon |
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Thurs.-Sat., Mon. 12-7pm; Sun. 12-6pm |
Contact: |
845/632-3383 |
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Fovea Exhibitions |
Description: |
Works by photojournalist. |
Location: |
143 Main Street, Beacon |
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Fri.-Sun, 12-6:00pm |
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Gallery on the Green |
Description: |
Individual and group exhibits of fine contemporary art in all media. |
Location: |
7 Arch St., Pawling |
Hours: |
Wed.-Sat., 12-5pm & by appt. |
Contact: |
845/855-5642 |
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Gallery Lodoe |
Description: |
Contemporary art and paintings, artifacts from throughout Asia |
Location: |
6406 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck |
Hours: |
Call for hours. |
Contact: |
845/876-6331 |
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G.A.S. Visual Art & Performance Space |
Description: |
Hudson Valley artists collective. Cutting edge contemporary works in all media, computer and functional works, music, video and film screenings, poetry slams, slide talks, demonstrations inside and outdoors in our courtyard. Artist's books, lamps, prints, small sculpture and greeting cards. |
Location: |
196 Main St., Poughkeepsie |
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Fri. –Sun., noon-6pm and by appt. |
Contact: |
845/486-4592 or 845/486-1378 |
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Gazen Gallery |
Description: |
Contemporary, modern, and abstract art featuring Artists from Rhinebeck and the surrounding Hudson Valley, providing an opportunity for everyone to collect art that includes photographs, paintings, sculptures, and works in other media. Featured works represent the artist’s latest projects and most accomplished works. |
Location: |
6423 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck |
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Wed.-Mon., 10am-7pm; call for special event hours |
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845/876-4278 |
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Green River Gallery |
Description: |
19th & 20th century traditional fine art, framing, restoration.Specializing in Eric Sloane works.. |
Location: |
1578 Boston Corners Rd., Millerton |
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Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. noon-5pm and by appointment, year-round |
Contact: |
518/789-3311 |
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James W. Palmer III '90 Gallery |
Description: |
Centrally located, it displays art of diverse mediums, themes and origins in casual ambiance, works by renowned artists, studio art faculty and students, area artists and children, and Art Institute of Mill Street Loft students. |
Location: |
124 Raymond Ave., Vassar College Center Retreat, Poughkeepsie |
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Mon.-Fri., 11am-6pm, Sat.-Sun., noon-6pm. Call for holiday & vacation closures. |
Contact: |
845/437-5370 |
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Marion Royael Gallery |
Description: |
Fine contemporary surreal, abstract and expressionistic works from innovative emerging and established artists. Well executed artwork in all media with a bold, provocative and uncommon quality. |
Location: |
460 Main St., Beacon |
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Thurs.-Sun. 12-7pm or by appt. |
Contact: |
541/301-0032 |
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Marist College Art Gallery |
Description: |
Rotating exhibitions of regional & NYC contemporary artists working in all fine arts media. |
Location: |
3399 North Rd., Poughkeepsie. |
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Mon.-Fri., 12-5pm, Sat., 12-4pm |
Contact: |
845/575-3000, EXT. 3182 |
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Mildred I. Washington Art Gallery |
Description: |
Variety of changing exhibits featuring local artists, student & faculty work of sculpture, digital paintings and architecture. |
Location: |
53 Pendell Rd., Dutchess Community College, Washington Center, Room 150, Poughkeepsie |
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Sept.-June, Mon.-Thurs., 10am-9pm, Fri. 10am-5pm. |
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845/431-8610 |
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Morphicism |
Description: |
New art movement called “morphicism” showing concept of changing images. |
Location: |
444 Main Street, Beacon |
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Wed.-Sun. 12-7:00pm |
Contact: |
845/440-3092 |
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| Open Space |
Description: |
Showcases the subculture contemporary art movement. |
Location: |
510 Main St., Beacon |
Hours: |
Thurs.-Sat., 12-6pm, Sun., 12-4pm, Second Sat. 12-9pm or by appt. |
Contact: |
845/765-0731 |
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RiverWinds Gallery |
Description: |
Hudson Valley’s finest artists. Fine art, paintings and photography plus contemporary crafts including jewelry, home décor, pottery, ceramics, stationery,& apparel. |
Location: |
172 Main St., Beacon |
Hours: |
Wed.-Mon., 12-6pm, Beacon Second Saturday 12-9pm |
Contact: |
845/838-2880 |
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Tivoli Artists Co-Op |
Description: |
Fine Arts Gallery - Shows change monthly. 40 artist co-operative |
Location: |
60 Broadway, Tivoli |
Hours: |
Fri 5-9 p.m., Sat. 1-9 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. |
Contact: |
845/757-2667 |
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VanBrunt Gallery |
Description: |
Contemporary art, paintings, sculpture, photography & digital work, especially edgy, deeply-felt and thought-provoking work. |
Location: |
137 Main St., Beacon. |
Hours: |
Thurs.-Mon, 11am-6pm & by appt. |
Contact: |
845/838-2995 |
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VanBruntGallery.com |
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Webatuck Craft Village |
Description: |
Working craft village with 18th century buildings on Ten-Mile River. Toy store, cafe, stained glass, pottery, country furniture, art gallery, accessories and early American copper lighting fixtures, country gift shop. |
Location: |
Rt. 55, Wingdale |
Hours: |
Tues.-Sun., 10am-5pm |
Contact: |
845/832-6522 |
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Barrett Art Center |
Description: |
1800s Greek Revival townhouse. Changing exhibition of contemporary art and works of historic merit. Art school for adults & mature teens, educational programs, lectures, gallery talks. |
Location: |
55 Noxon St., Poughkeepsie |
Hours: |
Thurs.-Fri. 11am-5pm; Sat. 11am-3pm and by appointment. |
Contact: |
845/471-2550 |
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Codes: |
D, G, T; G only F & R |
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The Howland Cultural Center |
Description: |
Designed by Richard Morris Hunt and built in 1872. Art exhibits, music includes Howland Chamber Music Circle, poetry, film and multicultural events. National Register of Historic Places. |
Location: |
477 Main St., Beacon. |
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Thurs.-Sun., 1-5pm or by appt. |
Contact: |
845/831-4988 |
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Hudson Valley Pottery, Flux Gallery |
Description: |
Clay studio offers classes in pottery making. A quality pottery retail space highlights ceramic artists. |
Location: |
18 Garden St., Rhinebeck. |
Contact: |
845/876-3190 |
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Mill Street Loft |
Description: |
Multi-arts educational center offers creative art programs and classes to children and adults of all ages and abilities. Gallery: displays works in all media by students, alumnae and faculty of art programs and classes. Exhibits here, and curated for display at other places. Home of award-winning Dutchess Arts Camp, The Art Institute, Project ABLE, PASWORD, Project AWARE, & exhibits. |
Location: |
45 Pershing Ave., Poughkeepsie |
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Mon.-Fri., 9:30am-5pm, & by appt. |
Contact: |
845/471-7477 |
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Bardavon 1869 Opera House/Hudson Valley Philharmonic |
Description: |
Oldest operating theater in New York State and 12th oldest in the country presents dance, music, theatre, & films, a young people's theatre series and is home to the Hudson Valley Philharmonic Orchestra. |
Location: |
35 Market St., Poughkeepsie. |
Hours: |
Open Oct.-June |
Contact: |
845/473-5288, Box office: 473-2072 |
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| The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck |
Description: |
Multi-purpose performance, cultural & education center, featuring plays, musicals, dance, concerts, lectures, staged readings, workshops. Sat. morning family series. |
Location: |
661 Rt. 308, Rhinebeck |
Contact: |
845/876-3080 |
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The Cocoon Theatre |
Description: |
Arts organization dedicated to bringing fine visual & performing arts workshops, classes & performances to the Hudson Valley with a focus on thought-provoking material suitable for all ages - through monthly shows in dance & theater. Located in an intimate black-box theater. |
Location: |
6384 Mill St. (Rt. 9) Rhinebeck |
Contact: |
845/876-6470 |
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County Players Falls Theatre |
Description: |
Live theatre on stage of traditional Broadway fare. Four-five productions each year. Adults: $18/$15, children/seniors: $15/$12 (price varies, straight show/musical). |
Location: |
2681 W. Main St., Wappingers Falls |
Contact: |
845/298-1491 |
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Codes: |
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Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center |
Description: |
Victorian architecture. Sponsors dance, music, drama, lectures, films; theater weekends & evenings. Art gallery and Victorian parlors promote local artists and are available for group meetings. |
Location: |
9 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie |
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Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm. Week-ends: galleries and theater are event date and time specific. |
Contact: |
845/486-4571 |
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Flying Swine |
Description: |
Professional theatre emphasizes immediacy of theatrical event, combining rigorous, visceral performance with live music, sound effects and inventive staging in various venues.
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Location: |
Beacon Studios, 211 Fishkill Ave., Beacon |
Contact: |
845/230-7010 |
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Howland Chamber Music Circle |
Description: |
Sponsors 8 concepts and a piano festival Sun. at 4pm at Howland Cultural Center. A Victorian gem designed in 1872 by Richard Morris Hunt, the hall is noted for its fine acoustics and seats 100, allowing chamber music to be heard in the intimate setting for which it was intended.
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Location: |
Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St., Beacon |
Contact: |
845/297-9243 |
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Codes: |
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Kaatsbaan International Dance Center, Inc. |
Description: |
A professional residence/performance center for all forms of dance on a spectacular 153-acre setting overlooking the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains. Dance performances, world premieres, workshops, open rehearsals. |
Location: |
120 Broadway, Tivoli |
Contact: |
845/757-5106 |
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Martel Recital Hall at the Skinner Hall of Music |
Description: |
Presents classical and jazz concerts featuring Paul Fritts pipe organ. |
Location: |
Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie |
Contact: |
845/437-7294 |
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Codes: |
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Millbrook Arts Group |
Description: |
Free performing arts programs held at the Thorne Building and Community Bandshell. Featuring concerts, dance performances, movie series and music events. |
Location: |
Millbrook |
Contact: |
845/677-5084 |
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The Moviehouse Cafe & Gallery |
Description: |
Three theaters featuring current, foreign and art films. Art gallery of contemporary, two-dimensional art. Cafe. Evenings, 7 days. |
Location: |
48 Main St., Millerton |
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518/789-0022, for movie call schedule: 518/789-3408 |
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New Day Repertory Co., Inc. |
Description: |
Live professional theatre at 29 N. Hamilton St. and the Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, 9 Vassar St. 4-5 productions of established classics and plays annually. |
Location: |
Poughkeepsie |
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Pawling Concert Series |
Description: |
Live classical, ethnic and jazz music. |
Location: |
Trinity Pawling School, 700 Rt 22, Pawling |
Contact: |
845/855-3100 |
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Pawling Theatre Company |
Description: |
Live theater and musical performances, children’s theater. |
Location: |
Off Reservoir Rd., Pawling |
Contact: |
845/855-1965. |
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Powerhouse Summer Theater |
Description: |
Vassar College and New York Stage and Film present new plays in a professional theater season on campus. Theater training programs for college and late high school students. |
Location: |
Vassar College, Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie |
Hours: |
June-August |
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Box office after 6/1: 437-5599; year-round 437-5907 |
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Rhinebeck Chamber Music Society, Inc. |
Description: |
Acclaimed String quartets and chamber ensembles. Concerts at Church of the Messiah monthly Sept.-Apr. Also emerging artist series. |
Location: |
Rt. 9, Montgomery St., Rhinebeck |
Contact: |
845/876-2870 |
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Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts |
Description: |
Inter-nationally distinguished performing arts center, designed by renowned architect Frank O. Gehry. Two exceptional theaters offer music, opera, drama and dance. |
Location: |
Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson |
Contact: |
845/758-7900 |
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River Valley Rep |
Description: |
Presents classical, contemporary, and new works of musical and non-musical styles, dynamic professional productions, student-internship programs, volunteer opportunities, works of regional relevance and a pre-college program in theatre. |
Location: |
Marist College, Nelly Golette Theatre (Student Center, 3rd Fl., Poughkeepsie. |
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Box office: 914/456-0327 |
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Upstate Films |
Description: |
Alternative to mainstream film exhibition. Provocative international cinema featuring foreign, independent, documentary and animation films. Guest speaker series brings filmmakers, scholars and critics to the theater to discuss film and video. Eclectic mix of films daily for over 30 years. |
Location: |
6415 Montgomery St., Rt. 9, Rhinebeck |
Contact: |
845/876-2515 , or 866-345-6688 |
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Gilmor Glassworks |
Description: |
View glass being mouth/hand-blown; jewelry & accessories from around the world and glassware. |
Location: |
2 Main St., Millerton |
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Mon.-Sat., 10:30am-5pm; Sun., 11am-4pm. |
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518/789-8000 |
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Hudson Beach Glass |
Description: |
Gift shop/gallery with handmade art glass and glass jewelry. Glass blowing on site. Workshops and classes offered. Fine art gallery 2nd flr. Glassblowing demonstrations Sat. or by appt. |
Location: |
162 Main St., Beacon |
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Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm, Sun. 11am-6pm |
Contact: |
845/440-0068 |
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Art Along the Hudson |
Description: |
Art Along the Hudson celebrates the arts in Beacon and Poughkeepsie and other Hudson River art cities every month. Second Saturdays are highlighted in Beacon plus weekends in other cities. Art galleries and cultural venues welcome visitors and arts advocates to gallery openings, artist receptions, music, theatrical events and more. |
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Beacon, Poughkeepsie, and other Hudson River art cities |
Contact: |
info@artalongthehudson.com |
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ArtEast |
Description: |
Creates awareness of artists in the communities of eastern Dutchess along the Route 22 corridor. Open studios self-guided tour in the fall. |
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Mailing address: P.O. Box 376, Amenia |
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Beacon Arts Community Association (BACA) |
Description: |
BACA celebrates the arts in Beacon with Second Saturdays, art exhibitions, events, an arts guide, website, and more |
Location: |
172 Main St., Beacon |
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Children’s Media Project |
Description: |
Arts & education organization focusing on media and technology; media center, education, events & exhibitions. |
Location: |
20 Academy St., Poughkeepsie |
Contact: |
845/485-4480 |
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Dutchess County Arts Council |
Description: |
Arts service organization to promote and coordinate cultural activity and development in Dutchess County. Offers workshops, technical service, grants & publications. |
Location: |
9 Vassar St., Poughkeepsie |
Contact: |
845/454-3222 |
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Hudson Valley Artisans Guild |
Description: |
Features and promotes arts & crafts handmade in the Hudson Valley. |
Location: |
Poughkeepsie |
Contact: |
845/206-1919 |
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Bridge Music |
Description: |
A site-specific sound art installation created for this suspension bridge. The installation consists of two components: (1) audio speakers mounted at two listening stations on the bridge’s towers that play Joseph Bertolozzi’s original music on-demand at the touch of a button, and (2) a FM stereo transmission 24 hours a day on 95.3FM within the parks surrounding the bridge. |
Location: |
Franklin D. Roosevelt Bridge (The Mid-Hudson Bridge) |
Hours: |
April 1-Oct. 31 on Bridge; year-round in the parks |
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joseph.bertolozzi@gmail.com |
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