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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.
Description:
Artist-owned and operated multi-media gallery that presents bold, challenging and ambitious exhibitions and performances.
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
URL:
Codes:
A, G, T