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55 Noxon StreetBarrett Art Center photo by Gil BrennerClay Works - 485 Main Street
CELEBRATING 77 YEARS!

WHAT'S NEW AT BARRETT



Call for Entries

New Directions '13


Caesar and Pontiac Acrylic on Canvas by Andrew Edwards
2nd Prize Winner, 2012 New Directions

New Directions is a premier national exhibition of contemporary art in all media. The show is visited by art appreciators from the Hudson Valley and beyond, including New York City and the suburbs of Connecticut. Now in its 28th year, and juried by well-respected art professionals from the country's top modern art museums, this exhibition brings together established, mid-career and promising emerging artists from across the country in an atypical venue: the warm and welcoming galleries of Barrett Art Center's 1830s Greek Revival Townhouse, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. Surprisingly, this space lends itself well to a dramatic, visually compelling presentation of contemporary work. 

The show, which will be on view from September 21 - October 25, 2013 at 55 Noxon Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, will be juried this year by Susan Sayre Batton, Managing Director, Dia:Beacon, and Director of Administration, Dia Art Foundation.  

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New Directions Entry (Includes First 4 Images)

Last year was our first 1/2 Your Age Show. It brought together artists of different ages, styles, and media for collaborative works that were full of new energy. It was such an enjoyable experience for all, that we brought it back this year.

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Thank You

to everyone who made our 100 for 100 event yesterday so successful:
all our volunteers, board members, donating artists, sponsors,
and art lovers who came out and supported us.

Summer Flowers by Margaret Crenson graciously donated for the event's silent auction by Dick Crenson.





Please click here for more photos from the event


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Printmaking

 

Click here for Printmaking Classes and Open Studio Time,
Darkroom Rental and more!

 

Space for Rent

Barrett Clay Works, at 485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, is a well-equipped art center with two floors focusing especially on the ceramic arts, a third floor for painters, printmakers & writers, etc, and a gallery for solo & group shows and sales. Expand your abilities with advanced lessons taught on site and by inspiring each other. Communal ceramic equipment includes worktables, wedging boards, electric potters' wheels, slab roller, extruder, electric and gas kilns, and glaze mixing room. For access to the communal ceramics equipment simply drop by during our daily Open Studio hours.

For your added convenience, potters can rent a rack of shelves in the communal ceramics studio space (second floor) for $75 per month; keep your clay, personal tools and works in progress at Clay Works.

For the serious artist, we also offer semi-private and private studio spaces (second and third floors) from $150 to $300/month. These feature 24/7- access with Wi-Fi, public computer terminals, kitchenette privileges, bathrooms & shower (but not for living). Free parking with easy access to Rte. 9, 44 and 55. Close to art supply store, convenience store and restaurants.

For more information, please E-mail info@barrettartcenter.org or call 845-471-2550.


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Dan McCormack
showing May 18th through June 28th
in our 2nd Floor Gallery
Opening Reception:
Saturday, May 18th 5-7pm

http://www.danmccormack.net/gallery-4/Carling-D

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New Class Announced at Barrett

Fundamentals of Photography-- 

Exploring Digital Portraiture and Still Lifes 

with Lori Adams

Ongoing on Thursdays, 2 - 4:30, 
sign up for 3 sessions

June 13, 20, 27; July 11, 18, 25; August tba; other dates tba (send your preferences).

Click for Details

 


 

Studio Techniques for Painters
with Keith Gunderson

This course is offered on an ongoing basis
on Mondays, 1:30 - 4:30 pm

Sign up for a series of classes or try just one class!

You must RSVP three days prior to class if you are not enrolled for the series.
(click for more details)

 

Artistic Anatomy
with Keith Gunderson

This course is offered on an ongoing basis
on Thursdays, 3:00-6:00 pm

Sign up for a series of classes or try just one class!

You must RSVP three days prior to class if you are not enrolled for the series.
(click for more details)

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Stay up to date on Barrett
events and classes

Send your email address to

info@barrettartcenter.org
and request the monthly

Barrett eNewsletter

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Barrett members at the
Walkway Over the Hudson
Hokey Pokey event on June 9th

walkway
With more than 2,500 people in
attendance, the Walkway set a new
Guinness World Record for the
longest single line of dancers!

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Here's a Creative Gift Idea
A Barrett Gift Certificate
Use them for
**Art Classes
**Membership
**Art Work from Barrett Galleries
Give the Gift of Art!

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New!
Plan a
Ceramic Birthday Party
at Barrett Clay Works

more info

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BSA

Click here for upcoming classes
Fall 2012





Open Printmaking Studio
Rental times available
Four hour session 
Members $20 Nonmembers $25
Check Barrett School of Art Catalog for
new Printmaking and Photosilkscreen
Classes and Workshops
Advance reservations a must! 
845-471-2550


Darkroom Rental
Members $8/hr Nonmembers $12/hr
(Basic chemicals supplied)
Get A Lot Done Special Offer!
Seven hours:

Members $40 Nonmembers $65
Four hours:

Members $25 Nonmembers $40
Reservation a must!
Call 845-471-2550

ClayWorks
485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie

845-471-0407
Check out Clay Works Blog http://barrettclayworks.blogspot.com/

Ceramics Classes & Workshops
Click here

Family Clay Day Family Play Day!
Join us! This is a hands-on opportunity

to play with clay. All ages and levels welcome. Work alone or bring your family and friends! Have a hankering
for hand building? It’s your time to shine! Materials provided.

Last Saturday of every month,
10am-1pm
Small fee of $3.00 to cover materials.
Your contributions support this program!



Monitored Open Studio Time
at Barrett Clay Works

An opportunity to use this modern, new
facility! Bring your own materials or
purchase clay and tools from Clay Works.

Monday 5:00-8:00 PM
Tuesday by appointment
Wednesday 2:00-5:00 PM
Thursday 2:00-5:00 PM
Friday 1:00-4:00 PM
Saturday by appointment
Sunday 1:00-4:00 PM
IMPORTANT!
Always call to confirm
Open Studio times

845-471-0407 or 471-2550

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Barrett presents a new venue for
Artist's Salon

at the Fountains at Millbrook
Auditorium, 79 Flint Road

Next event TBA

This event is free. The Fountains Artist Salons are community events offered in collaboration with the Barrett Art Center and
feature an ongoing series of
Hudson Valley artists. Seating
is limited, please RSVP
(845) 905 - 8014

The Fountains at Millbrook is proud to serve as satellite
location for select
Barrett School of Art Classes.

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Poughkeepsie Art Celebrations
Art Along the Hudson


Poughkeepsie celebrates arts and culture throughout the year at its museums, galleries, theaters and alternative spaces with art
exhibitions, performances, dance,
music and other special events.

Poughkeepsie has over 30 murals,
70 sculptures, many historic sites and
fine dining establishments throughout
the city and town.

Most openings fall on the third Saturday
of each month, also known as Art Hop.
Free guides and maps are available
at participating locations.

More info

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The Barrett Art Center (BAC) was founded in 1934, as the Dutchess County Art Association, by American regionalist and noted local painter, Thomas Weeks Barrett, Jr. and has grown from a loosely organized group of artists to a 485 member organization with an exhibition facility and art school and studios for both adults and children. BAC was incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 1948.

 

Dutchess County Arts Council
The Barrett Art Center/Dutchess County Art Association is a proudly funded member of the Dutchess County Arts Council

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