Poughkeepsie Open Studios

05/29/2026

We have TWO Open Figure Drawing sessions this week! Limited spots are still available.

Thursday 5/28 12-3pm
Saturday 5/30 11am-2pm

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/womensworkart-27053301715

Come and drop in to draw from a live model!
Come get inspired at our Open Figure Drawing! Drop in to draw from our live model in a non-critical, non-instructional setting, and meet fellow local artists. This is a perfect session for artists who want to practice drawing the figure on their own and connect with other artists.

05/28/2026

Downtown Poughkeepsie’s new Business Improvement District launches publicly with First Friday, focusing on cleanup, beautification, business support, and community partnerships.

05/27/2026

📝 FIRST FRIDAY NOW ACCEPTING VENDOR APPLICATIONS 📝

We're calling all artisans, food trucks and nonprofits to apply at
dtpk.org/firstfriday .

First Friday returns on June 5 with a soft launch with music and activities centered around Mural Square plus restaurant specials, late night shopping and more located at businesses throughout downtown Poughkeepsie. Vendors will be back in action when First Friday officially launches on July 3, and we want you to join our curated vendor village alongside local businesses and community fun.

Please note: Selected vendors will be notified by email and asked to complete a full vendor application. All vendors MUST have the proper permits and approvals to participate.

Vendor fees are as follows:
Food Trucks: $125 • Artisans: $50 • Non-Profits: $20

We can’t wait to showcase local talent and spirit of Downtown Poughkeepsie!

05/26/2026

✨ONE WEEKS LEFT TO APPLY!✨

To Learn More/Apply: https://www.womenswork.art/artist-opportunities

*Exhibition Dates: July 10th- August 30th, 2026
*Deadline To Apply: May 31st, 2026

WomensWork.Art will be hosting a national group exhibition highlighting the five freedoms outlined in the First Amendment: Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion, Freedom of the Press, Freedom to Assemble, and Freedom to Petition the Government.

We are seeking any artistic expression (visual, oral, written, musical) of these essential American rights.

This Call for Entries is open to women, femme-identifying or non-binary artists living in the U.S.

05/24/2026

05/23/2026

05/22/2026

📢 LET'S GO! 📢

FIRST FRIDAY POUGHKEEPSIE IS BACK!

📆 June 5: Soft launch with live entertainment and activities in Mural Square plus specials, pop-ups, and more at tons of local businesses in Downtown Poughkeepsie.

🎆 July 3: The official return of First Friday!

Event website with business, vendor, and sponsor sign-up forms: dtpk.org/firstfriday

Read the full relaunch news release: https://www.dtpk.org/news/firstfridayreturnsin2026