In these times of upheaval, The Art Effect reaffirms our commitment to equality, social justice, and a world in which everyone’s voices are heard.
We stand with Black communities nationwide and will continue to work towards a better future for all our children.
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Join
The Art Effect
this
Saturday, June 6
as we express our solidarity with the
Black Lives Matter Movement
during our
Saturday, June 6, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
45 Pershing Ave, Poughkeepsie
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COVID-19 PROTOCOLS WILL BE OBSERVED
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Now, more than ever, we are committed to highlighting youth voices and fostering creative expression. Check out what's going on at
The Art Effect
below and how you can get involved.
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Reel Exposure International Teen Film and Photo Festival was a Virtual Success!
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The 8th annual, and first-ever virtual, Reel Exposure International Teen Film and Photo Festival was a great success, viewed by nearly 750 people from 10 different countries.
Finalists from all over the world produced films for the festival, with pieces from Ireland, Austria, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and throughout the United States — including films and photos created by youth in Poughkeepsie.
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Celebrating $1.5 Million in Scholarships
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The Art Effect is proud to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2020! Of the five students that completed the Art Institute’s rigorous Senior Project last fall, all have received
scholarship offers from colleges throughout the country, totaling
over $1.5 million in awards. They will be attending such noted institutions as Tufts University School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC).
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With the region cautiously re-opening,
The Art Effect
has re-imagined and expanded our summer programs to continue to provide high quality arts education to young people throughout the Hudson Valley. Come create with us this summer!
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ARTS CAMP Ages 4-7 and 8-10
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SUMMER INTERMEDIATE ARTS PROGRAM
Ages 11-13
- VIDEO PACKAGE: Includes ten downloadable video lessons led by The Art Effect’s teaching artists. All materials will be supplied.
- VIRTUAL PROGRAM: Two-week, half-day online program, live virtual instruction
- IN-PERSON PROGRAM*: Two-week, full day, in-person program at the Poughkeepsie Trolley Barn
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SUMMER ART INSTITUTE Ages 14-19
- IN-PERSON OR ZOOM-IN: At the Poughkeepsie Trolley Barn, July 6 - July 24, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm (A second session may be coming soon!)
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*All in-person programs will adhere to State and County protocols to ensure a safe and fun experience for all. They are also subject to change in response to state and local guidelines.
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Thank you all so much for your generosity during the
#CreateTheArtEffect
campaign last month. Together, we raised over $7,000 to help empower young people to harness their creative voices for positive change. (It’s not too late to donate!
Please go here to give.
)
With your help, young people will continue to receive the skills, support, and connection needed to process these difficult times and share their experiences.
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Arts for Healing Continues Remotely
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The Art Effect's Director of Explore Programming, Lauren Hollick
, will teach a virtual workshop entitled
"
Botanical Drawing for Beginners
"
for Support Connection on Thursday June 11 from 4 - 6 pm.
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The Art Effect: Show and Tell
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- This week, our popular youth radio show, Radio Uprising, focuses on youth perspectives on the racial tensions in our country right now. Listen to it live on WVKR Thursdays at 4pm or as a podcast here.
- The Art Effect received $5,000 from the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Dutchess Responds Fund to help us with our distance learning needs. Thank you!
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- The Art Effect’s 2019 Winter Film Intensive provided educators in the Poughkeepsie City School District the opportunity to share how much they appreciate their students. Click here to check out the video.
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- Thirty teenage employees from around the county came together remotely in the last month to participate in two virtual bootcamp intensives Spark Studios: Online Screenwriting Intensive and MADLab: Online 3D Design Bootcamp.
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2020 ANNUAL SPONSORS
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BRONZE SPONSORS
Carole & Ted Wolf • Dutchess Community College
Hudson Valley Parent • Karen & Nevill Smythe
Marist College • Marshall & Sterling Insurance
Dr. Mary Louise Van Winkle • Mike Arteaga’s Health & Fitness Centers
Prime Print Shop • Ulster Savings Bank • Vassar College
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Connect with us and
#feelthearteffect
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