Dear Friends of The Art Effect,
We thank you again for everything you are doing to stay engaged with The Art Effect and supporting us as we continue to encourage the emotional wellbeing and developmental growth of youth in the Hudson Valley. As you will see below, we are keeping quite busy serving our community!
To stay in touch sign up for our new
texting alert service
, where you can subscribe to our COVID-19 related updates and elect to receive immediate updates on the programming at The Art Effect that's most relevant to you.
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Best wishes for safety and good health,
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Nicole Fenichel-Hewitt
Executive Director of The Art Effect
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All-Star Teaching Lineup for Upcoming Courses
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Now crafted and redesigned specifically for remote learning, The Art Effect's second round of spring courses start next week! Back by popular demand,
Lauren Hollick
is offering up a new round of
Drawing & Painting (11-14)
. New courses for teens and adults begin April 23.
Digital Photography
will be taught by Spark Studios's
Paul Thomspon
,
Rick Price
will be teaching
Painting Across Mediums
, and in May
The Artist's Craft: Building Your Personal Practice
begins, taught by
Todd Poteet
, who thanks to this remote structure will be able to join The Art Effect again for this exclusive class.
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The Art Effect is providing sanitized art supplies and equipment for our students in need of materials and technology to participate in their classes. Due to the online critique structure and format, class sizes will remain small. To find out more about these upcoming classes, check the courses section on
The Art Effect's website
or
subscribe to our
text alert system
to get updates and discount offers.
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In response to the COVID-19 crisis, The Art Effect is finding ways to support individuals and businesses seeking assistance as we all adapt to a digital world. Paul Thompson, Spark Studios Program Coordinator and media tech extraordinaire, created Zoom tutorials for our teaching artists, which we are happy to share with everyone as we all adapt to a Zoom lifestyle. Find them on
The Art Effect's YouTube channel
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We are also offering media production, content creation, and educational consulting services to nonprofits, schools, colleges/universities, and businesses looking for help shifting to online working and learning.
Click here
for more information about what that entails.
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Keep joining The Art Effect each day for our daily #ArtAtHome challenges that drop at 7am on
Instagram
,
Twitter
, and
Facebook
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Make sure to tag
@FeelTheArtEffect
if you want us to reshare your work. You can also find an archive of the projects
here
.
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We are happy to announce that
Denise Martin
has joined our staff as The Art Effect's new
Director of Finance and Administration
. Formerly the Director of Finance and Administration at CPCA and a Business Manager at the Mediation Center in Poughkeepsie, Denise has a fine understanding of nonprofit finance and is currently guiding us through the unprecedented financial ramifications of the COVID-19 crisis.
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The Board of Directors at The Art Effect has also been growing and changing.
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Please join us as we welcome
two new board members
this month,
Dr. Beth Thomas
, Art Department Chair and Music Department Interim Chair at SUNY New Paltz, and
Paul Hesse
, Dutchess community development coordinator for the City of Poughkeepsie.
And we are happy to announce that Dean Temple has shifted into The Art Effect's Board President position, while Gaye Mallet has stepped back into the role of Board Chair and Shailee Johnson is now the Vice-Chair.
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May 29, 2020
In anticipation of the continued effort to flatten the curve of COVID-19, The Art Effect is taking Reel Exposure online, hosting a digital gallery and film screening that highlights the wealth of creativity in youth here and around the globe. For more info, click
here
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October 17, 2020
Join us at the Poughkeepsie Trolley Barn for another spectacular evening of immersive experiences and fantastic art, as we honor some truly amazing individuals. Say you're interested in
Art After Dark on Facebook
to stay updated.
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#QUARETINK artworks by Emerson Balderas
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The Art Effect: Show and Tell
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In Memoriam: Dr. Mary Louise Van Winkle
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We are saddened by the passing of Dr. Mary Louise Van Winkle this past month. A former Mill Street Loft board member and ardent supporter of The Art Effect, she had a wealth of knowledge and was happy to share her insights and information about what it was like to be part of an era that saw women rising into strong leadership positions. Just recently she helped The Art Effect secure three years of funding for Reel Exposure from Vassar Brothers Institute. We will be forever grateful for her generous guidance and support.
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2020 ANNUAL SPONSORS
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BRONZE SPONSORS
Carole & Ted Wolf
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Dutchess Community
College • Hudson Valley Parent
Karen & Nevill Smythe • Marist College • Marshall &
Sterling Insurance
Mary Louise Van Winkle
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Mike Arteaga's Health & Fitness Centers
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Prime Print Shop
Ulster Savings Bank • V
assar College
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The Art Effect is funded in part by the New York State Council on the Arts and other supporters.
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P.S. The Art Effect is seeking feedback from alumni to find out more about how we can continue to support you beyond your time in the studio with us.
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Connect with us and
#feelthearteffect
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