Greetings Art Lovers:
The call for nominations for the first Dutchess County Poet Laureate is open! Nominate a poet, or if you are a poet, nominate yourself - deadline November 30.
I, Too Sing Shakespeare exhibit has two exciting events to close out this exhibit at Arts Mid-Hudson's gallery space. On Saturday, see the Shakespearean Feast Table set by the Dutchess Community College ceramics department, and hear readings of Shakespeare feast scenes by the English Department of Dutchess Community College (5:30-7:00 p.m.) On Sunday, join us for Art Brunch, (1:00-3:00 p.m.), where sculptor Judy Sigunick discusses her work as we all enjoy mimosas and bagels.
Cocoon Theatre's Beckett Festival continues at the Cunneen Hackett Arts Center - reserve online or tickets also available at the door for the final Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances! This is the last weekend of the ArtEast Open Studio Tour - just in time for the peak of leaf season. Read the Poughkeepsie Journal Enjoy article and check out the studios: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. If you have never visited The Re Institute in Millerton, this Saturday is the time to go and see the works of Virginia Lavado during the closing party at 4:00 p.m.
In the Pawling area, this Sunday Unison Arts presents the Amaranthus String Quartet as part of Unison's String Series.
Let's save the date: October 30-31: Tangent Theatre presents Rocky Horror at Cunneen Hackett October 31: The Haunted Mill at The Wassaic Project November 7: Dutchess Handmade pop-up shop opens For arts organizations and artists in Dutchess, Ulster and Orange Counties, see our webpage for grant opportunities - the deadline is coming up soon - November 17th.
Best wishes for an art-filled week!
Linda Marston-Reid
Executive Director
#ARTS_midhudson
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amh member solo exhibition
Visit Merritt Bookstore on Front Street for 2015 Lynda Youmans: A Solo Exhibition of Paintings
Millbrook
Thursday, October 22 through January 2016
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 dialog: a two person show
Fine Artists Roxie Johnson and Gilbert Rios share a visual exchange about life, thought and written word. Two Artists; Two Perspectives; Common Ground.
Tivoli Artists Gallery
Friday, October 23 through November 15 | more |
 Up the Hill: Byrdcliffe Artists 2015
This exhibition showcases the depth and creative diversity of the visual artists, writers, musicians, performers, and more who live in the year-round and seasonal cottages at the historic Byrdcliffe Art Colony.
Woodstock
Saturday, October 24
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. | more |
dia de los muertos (day of the dead) children's program
Celebrated in Mexico and other Latin American countries each year between October 31 and November 2, this holiday, which honors relatives and friends who have died, is marked by festive activities. This program is presented by AMH Folk Program.
Tivoli Free Library
Saturday, October 24
10:30 a.m -12:00 p.m. | more |
|  q & a session at dutchess community college
Come out for an evening of adventurous text, art, and discussion of writing process. Writers Mikhail Horowitz and Edwin Torres will read from their work and engage in a Q & A session.
Poughkeepsie
Thursday, October 22
7:00 p.m. | more |
The center for performing arts at rhinebeck presents
Winner of 8 Tonys, including Best Musical, for its Broadway premiere. Sweeney Todd is a well- crafted, thrilling, theatrical treat that has simultaneously shocked, awed, and delighted audiences around the world.
Rhinebeck
Friday, October 23 through November 15 | more |
PAINTINGS BY SUSAN ROTH at the grange
A collection of paintings in vivid oil colors, Roth's work originates from a landscape, still life or city scene she has captured and exaggerates into an abstract composition.
Standfordville
Saturday, October 24
12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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 terence hall in rhinecliff
Classical guitarist Terence Hall will give a recital in the Segovia tradition, featuring pieces by Sor, Bach, Ponce and others.
Morton Memorial Library
Sunday, October 25
3:00 p.m. | more |
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grants for arts & cultural activities
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Over $100,000 Available 
Dutchess, Orange & Ulster Counties
Deadline: November 17, 2015
Project Grants Individual Artist Commission Public School Arts Residency Grants Priorities for FY 2016 include: New initiatives or programming in our region; emerging artists or groups; non-traditional venues for arts programming.
For more information click here.
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