The Art Effect

The Art Effect The Art Effect empowers youth to develop their artistic voice to shape their futures. Winner of 2025 Best of HV for "Best Kids Art Classes"!

It’s not Hocus-Pocus, it’s Ulster Arts Camp! Week 1 is Wizards & Whimsy Theme, running from July 27th - July 31st. 🧙‍♀️🪄...
06/03/2026

It’s not Hocus-Pocus, it’s Ulster Arts Camp! Week 1 is Wizards & Whimsy Theme, running from July 27th - July 31st. 🧙‍♀️🪄🎨👩‍🎨🖼️✨

Calling all wizards and magic-makers! During this week of camp, students will get to craft ceramic potion bottles, construct magic wands and papier-mache wizard's hats, and explore the whimsy and wonder of art-making!

Our experienced and friendly counselors and teaching artists support fun, hands-on art-making with various mediums including painting, sculpture, ceramics, collage, animation, and performance, based on engaging weekly camp themes. The pieces created at camp will portray your child's individuality, tapping into each camper’s specific interests. For ages 5-11. Located at SUNY New Paltz, Smiley Arts Building.

Register today using the details in our bio or by visiting https://thearteffect.org/classes/new-paltz-week-1-ulster-arts-camp/

Thanks to your support...WE DID IT! 🥳Because of your generosity, we SURPASSED our $30K goal and raised a grand total of ...
06/02/2026

Thanks to your support...WE DID IT! 🥳

Because of your generosity, we SURPASSED our $30K goal and raised a grand total of $36,506 towards scholarships!

Every donation, every shared post, and every other act of support helped make this achievement possible. Together, we demonstrated the power of community and a shared belief that every young person deserves access to creative opportunities and a place where their voice matters.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who gave, shared our message, encouraged friends and family to participate, or cheered us on throughout the campaign. This accomplishment truly belongs to all of us! THANK YOU!

Travel back to medieval times at Dutchess Arts Camp! Week 4, for ages 5–11, is "Glitter & Goblins" themed and running fr...
06/01/2026

Travel back to medieval times at Dutchess Arts Camp! Week 4, for ages 5–11, is "Glitter & Goblins" themed and running from July 20th - July 24th. 🏰🐉🎨👩‍🎨🖼️✨

A little bit of magic and a little bit of mischief. Join us for a week of fairytale creatures and all things that sparkle! Students in this week of camp will get to perform as magical and myth-like creatures, sculpt glittering toadstools, and design their very own goblin characters!

Our experienced and friendly counselors and teaching artists support fun, hands-on art-making with various mediums including painting, sculpture, ceramics, collage, animation, and performance, based on engaging weekly camp themes. The pieces created at camp will portray your child's individuality, tapping into each camper’s specific interests. For ages 5-11. Located at Oakwood Friends School.

Only 2 seats remain! Register today via details in bio or by visiting https://thearteffect.org/classes/poughkeepsie-week-4-dutchess-arts-camp/

There's only ONE seat left in the Junior Art Institute's first Fine Arts track of summer 2026! ✍️🎨🖌️👩‍🎨🖼️⭐️Is your 11–14...
05/29/2026

There's only ONE seat left in the Junior Art Institute's first Fine Arts track of summer 2026! ✍️🎨🖌️👩‍🎨🖼️⭐️

Is your 11–14 year old eager to improve their fine art technique? Secure their spot today, before class fills up!

The Junior Art Institute is a 2 week skill-building program meant to take art lovers and make them into future artists! During their time with us, students will learn to use complex fine art techniques and skills to develop their very own body of work.

Fine Arts track students will explore drawing, painting, introductory figure drawing, and stop motion animation! These intensive art courses will teach students the various concepts of 2D and 3D art while showing them the many possibilities and outcomes these techniques and materials offer.

This track is perfect for students serious about fine art and developing their skill set. Located at The Allyn J. Washington Center @ Dutchess Community College.

Register today via details in bio or by visiting
https://thearteffect.org/classes/session-1-fine-arts-junior-art-institute/

Ready to help your teenager transform their fine art portfolio this summer? Secure their spot in the Summer Art Institut...
05/27/2026

Ready to help your teenager transform their fine art portfolio this summer? Secure their spot in the Summer Art Institute today! Session 2 - Fine Arts runs from July 27th - August 14th. ✍️🎨🖌️👩‍🎨🖼️✨

Spend 3 weeks sharpening your art skills and building an advanced portfolio! The Summer Art Institute is an intensive portfolio building program that takes your talented students' skills to the next level!

During their time with us, students will be educated in advanced fine art and digital art making techniques, as well as contemporary concepts that will help them develop unique and engaging works of art. Students will receive feedback and guidance from our staff of working artists, participate in portfolio reviews with college representatives, create a network of like-minded peers, explore new materials, and expand their artistic knowledge!

The Summer Art Institute's Fine Arts Track includes courses in Painting & Drawing, Color & Human Figure, and Experimental Printmaking. This comprehensive fine arts track is perfect for young artists interested in creating a strong portfolio that includes impressive 2D artworks. Working from intricate still lifes and live models, students will learn contemporary art elements and explore experimental techniques. Fine Arts students will spend this summer using their artistic knowledge to develop an authentic, refined, and mature fine art portfolio! For ages 14-19. Located at The Allyn J. Washington Center @ Dutchess Community College.

Register today via details in bio or by visiting
https://thearteffect.org/classes/session-2-fine-arts-3-week-track-summer-art-institute/

All systems are go for launch at Dutchess Arts Camp! Week 3 is Comics & Comets themed, running from July 13th - July 17t...
05/26/2026

All systems are go for launch at Dutchess Arts Camp! Week 3 is Comics & Comets themed, running from July 13th - July 17th. 🚀☄️🎨👩‍🎨🖼️⭐️

Young artists will explore space and epic storytelling in this cosmic week of camp! Students will create short space comics, paint collaborative glow in the dark galaxy paintings, design their own space ships, and perform epic tales of crazy comets!

Our experienced and friendly counselors and teaching artists support fun, hands-on art-making with various mediums including painting, sculpture, ceramics, collage, animation, and performance, based on engaging weekly camp themes. The pieces created at camp will portray your child's individuality, tapping into each camper’s specific interests. For ages 5-11. Located at Oakwood Friends School.

Our experienced and friendly counselors and teaching artists support fun, hands-on art-making with various mediums including painting, sculpture, ceramics, collage, animation, and performance, based on engaging weekly camp themes. The pieces created at camp will portray your child's individuality, tapping into each camper’s specific interests.

One week of camp is ALREADY sold out and all others are close! Save your seat today: https://thearteffect.org/classes/poughkeepsie-week-3-dutchess-arts-camp/

The Poughkeepsie Board of Artistic Youth (PK B.A.Y.) began their exploration of the world of stop-motion animation last ...
05/22/2026

The Poughkeepsie Board of Artistic Youth (PK B.A.Y.) began their exploration of the world of stop-motion animation last week! 🎞️✨

Students learned the basics of animation and viewed examples of cut-out animation and claymation. Then they put their new knowledge and skills to the test to create their very own 10-second animations using Flip-A-Clip.

Their creative ideas truly came to life one frame at a time!

Thank you to EVERYONE who supported The Art Effect during Hudson Valley Gives, whether by donating or by liking, sharing...
05/21/2026

Thank you to EVERYONE who supported The Art Effect during Hudson Valley Gives, whether by donating or by liking, sharing, commenting, or helping to spread the word! 🥳

Your collective generosity helped us raise $27,707 toward our campaign goal! We're incredibly grateful to have you as part of this community and to stand alongside so many people who believe that access is an art form.

But we’re not done yet! Thanks to Gwen’s continued matching gift, donations will still be matched through the end of May. If you didn’t get a chance to give yesterday, there’s still time to make an impact and help us reach our $30,000 goal by May 31.

Every dollar helps provide scholarships and creative opportunities for young people across our community.

Thank you for believing in the power of the arts and investing in the next generation.

Make your impact via details in comments.

Your support tonight will create access for children and teens to find their voice and see themselves as young artists! ...
05/21/2026

Your support tonight will create access for children and teens to find their voice and see themselves as young artists! 🎨

But you have to act soon because there’s only a few hours left before Hudson Valley Gives ends at midnight...

Talent is everywhere. And, with your help, opportunity can be too! Make your gift before the clock strikes midnight here: https://www.hvgives.org/organizations/the-art-effect

05/20/2026

We’re in the final stretch of Hudson Valley Gives and we’re so close to our goal! 🥳

Together, we've already raised $22,005 today! That means we're currently at 73% of our goal AND all gifts are STILL being matched dollar-for-dollar until we hit $30,000.

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment, this is it! Join us tonight and create opportunities for young artists, right here in the heart of the Hudson Valley.

Double your impact here: https://www.hvgives.org/organizations/the-art-effect

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45 Pershing Avenue
Poughkeepsie, NY
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