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 Art Museums
   
Center for Curatorial Studies/Hessel Museum
Description:
Contemporary art exhibitions..
Location:
Bard College, Rt. 9-G, Annandale-on-Hudson
Hours:
Wed. - Sun., 1-5pm
Contact:
845/758-7598
URL:
   
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 Joseph Beuys, Donald Judd, On Kawara, Agnes Martin, Richard Serra and Andy Warhol.
Location:
3 Beekman St., Beacon
Hours:
Mid-Apr. – mid-Oct., 11am-6pm, Thurs.-Mon., mid-Oct. – mid-Apr., 11am-4pm, Fri.-Mon.
Contact:
845/440-0100
URL:
Codes:
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Frances Lehman Loeb Art Museum
Description:
The college's permanent collection spans the history of art from ancient Egyptian to contemporary American. Special exhibitions are offered throughout the year.
Location:
Vassar College, 124 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie
Hours:
Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm
Contact:
845/437-5632 or 437-7745 for docent led tours.
URL:
Codes:
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Art Galleries
 
Albert Shahinian Fine Art
Description:
Original contemporary regional & Hudson River art with changing exhibitions.
Location:
196-198 Main St., Poughkeepsie
Hours:
Thurs.-Sat., 12-6pm, Sun., 1-5pm & by appt.
Contact:
845/454-0522
URL:
 
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Arlington Art Gallery
Description:
Works by area artists, photography, framing and events.
Location:
32 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie
Hours:

Mon.-Sat., 10:30am-7pm, Sun. noon-4pm

Contact:
845/702-6280
URL:
 
 
Back Room Gallery
Description:
Fine art oil paintings, pastels, original linocut prints, sculptures, handmade jewelry, vintage decorated crepe designs from early 1900's.
Location:
475 Main St., Beacon
Hours:

Thurs.-Mon, 12-6pm, second Sat. 12-9pm, or by appt.

Contact:
845/838-1838
 
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The Chisholm Gallery
Description:
Landscapes of Dutchess County, fine sporting & decorative art, equestrian collectibles, Tibetan furniture, rare & out of print books.
Location:
3 Factory Ln., Pine Plains.
Hours:
Thurs.-Sun., 11am-5pm & by appt
Contact:
518/398-1246
URL:
 
 
Chocolate Factory
Description:
Collection of artists featuring picture framery, watercolor paintings & art prints.
Location:
54 Elizabeth St., Red Hook
Hours:
Tues.-Fri. 10am-6pm, Sat. 12-4pm
URL's:
 
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Gallery on the Green
Description:
Individual and group exhibits of fine contemporary art in all media.
Location:
3 Memorial Ave., Pawling
Hours:
Sat.-Sun. 12-5pm & by appt.
Contact:
845/855-3900
URL:
 
 
Gallery Lodoe
Description:
Features contemporary art and paintings, artifacts from throughout Asia
Location:
64 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck
Hours:
Wed.-Mon., 11am-6pm, Closed Tues.
Contact:
845/876-6331
URL:
 
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G.A.S. Visual Art & Performance Space
Description:
Collective of 10 Hudson Valley artists who present cutting edge contemporary works in all media, including computer and functional works, music, video and film screenings, poetry slams, slide talks, demonstrations in our gallery and outdoors in our courtyard. The G.A.S. Station offers one-of-a-kind and multiple items such as, artist's books, lamps, ceramic, prints, small sculpture, greeting cards and folk art.
Location:
196 Main St., Poughkeepsie
Hours:
Fri. –Sun., noon-6pm and by appointment.
Contact:
845/486-4592
URL:
 
   
Green River Gallery
Description:
19th & 20th century traditional fine art, framing, restoration.Specializing in the works by Eric Sloane.
Location:
1578 Boston Corners Rd., Millerton
Hours:
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:
Exhibit changes every 2 weeks, featuring paintings, sculptures, photography by students and professionals.
Location:
124 Raymond Ave., Vassar College, Poughkeepsie
Hours:
Mon.-Fri., 11am-7pm, Sat.-Sun., noon-4pm
Contact:
845/437-5370
URL:
 
 
Marist College Art Gallery
Description:
Rotating exhibitions of regional & NYC contemporary artists.
Location:
3399 North Rd., Poughkeepsie.
Hours:
Mon.-Fri., 12-5pm, Sat., 12-4pm
Contact:
845/575-3000, EXT. 3182
URL:
 
 
Mildred I. Washington Art Gallery
Description:
Variety of changing exhibits featuring local artists, students & faculties’ work of sculpture, digital paintings and architecture.
Location:
53 Pendell Rd., Dutchess Community College, Washington Center, Room 150, Poughkeepsie
Hours:
Sept.-June, Mon.-Thurs., 9am-10pm, Fri. 9am-5pm.
Contact:
845/431-8610
URL:
 
   
RiverWinds Gallery
Description:
Features Hudson Valley’s finest artists. Fine art, paintings and photography plus contemporary crafts including jewelry, home décor, pottery, ceramics, stationery, lamps, sculpture, porcelain, glass & more.
Location:
172 Main St., Beacon
Hours:
Wed.-Mon., 12-6pm, Beacon Second Saturday 12-9pm
Contact:
845/838-2880
URL:
 
 
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
URL:
 
 
VanBrunt Gallery
Description:
Contemporary art, paintings, sculpture, photography & digital art..
Location:
460 Main St., Beacon.
Hours:
Daily 11am-6pm & by appt.
Contact:
845/838-2995
URL:
VanBruntGallery.com
 
 
Webatuck Craft Village
Description:
Working craft village with 18th century buildings. Toy store, cafe, stained glass, pottery, country furniture, gallery and early American lighting.
Location:
Rt. 55, Wingdale
Hours:
Tues.-Sun., 10am-5pm
Contact:
845/832-6522
URL:
 
Cultural Centers
 
The ARTS Center of the Greater Hudson Valley
Description:
Emphasis is on all of the fine arts, but focus is on visual, 3 Dimensional and instrumental arts as well as crafts.  We offer one or two day workshops for a variety of age ranges, all workshops are designed for beginners, unless noted in the description.  Check Program Schedule on website for classes & workshops.
Location:
7392 South Broadway (Route 9), Red Hook, NY  12571
Hours:
Mon-Tues, Thurs 10-4:00, Fri. 10-2:00
Contact:
845/758-8708
URL:
Codes:
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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
URL:
Codes:
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The Howland Cultural Center
Description:
Designed by Richard Morris Hunt and built in 1872. Art exhibits and music programs. Historic building listed on National Register of Historic Places.
Location:
477 Main St., Beacon.
Hours:
Thurs.-Sun., 1-5pm or by appt.
Contact:
845/831-4988
URL:
Codes:
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Hudson Valley Pottery, Flux Gallery
Description:
Clay studio offers classes in pottery making. Flux Gallery is a quality pottery retail space and also highlights ceramic artists. Open studio time.
Location:
6423 Montgomery St., Ste. 17, Rhinebeck.
Contact:
845/876-3190
URL:
 
   
Mill Street Loft
Description:
Multi-arts educational center offers creative art programs and classes to children and adults of all ages. Home of award-winning Dutchess Arts Camp, The Art Institute, Project ABLE, PASWORD, Project AWARE, ARTSTEACH, exhibits & more.
Location:
455 Maple St., Poughkeepsie
Hours:
Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm
Contact:
845/471-7477
URL:
Codes:
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Theater
 
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
URL:
Codes:
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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.
Location:
Rt. 308, Rhinebeck
Contact:
845/876-3080
URL:
Codes:
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The Cocoon Theatre
Description:
A non-profit, creatively-oriented 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
URL:
Codes:
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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
URL:
 

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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
Hours:
Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm. Week-ends: galleries and theater are event date and time specific.
Contact:
845/486-4571
URL:
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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