We’re here to uplift and support a vibrant, inclusive arts community throughout the Mid-Hudson Valley. By connecting people, resources, and ideas, we work to make the arts a thriving part of everyday life for everyone!

We believe art is everywhere and belongs to everyone. Art has the power to inspire, heal, and bring people together. We celebrate the rich creativity and diverse voices in our region and are committed to nurturing the artists, organizations, and communities that make the Mid-Hudson Valley such a dynamic place to live, work, and create.

Arts Mid-Hudson, the preeminent nonprofit arts service organization serving Dutchess, Ulster, and Orange Counties invites you to join us! Arts Mid-Hudson’s initiatives engage and promote the arts across the Mid-Hudson region, benefiting our artists, arts organizations and communities.

PROGRAMS

Through advocacy, exhibitions, performances, folk arts programs, festivals, awards and more, we bring creative offerings to artists, educators, venues, students and those who enjoy the region’s vast bounty of arts, bridging cultures, inspiring creativity and transforming communities.

GRANTS AND FUNDING

Arts Mid-Hudson administers New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) funding in Dutchess, Ulster and Orange Counties, with annual competitive grants awarded to artists, schools, community groups, and arts organizations. Funding also is available through Dutchess County Partners in the Arts, and Ulster County Cultural Services & Promotion Fund.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

From regional to localized activities, our outreach and joint efforts support a wide range of initiatives, including the annual Dutchess and Ulster County Executives’ Arts Awards, plus Poughkeepsie’s monthly Queen City Arts Initiative, collaborations with businesses and organizations, and many other endeavors, fostering effective communications between artists and communities.

ARTS CONSULTING

Arts Mid-Hudson leads grant preparation workshops and proposal consultation sessions. We also secure bulk media opportunities for arts organizations to reach targeted audiences, and support regional and local marketing initiatives related to the arts. Arts Mid-Hudson connects the community with artworks by regional artists through exhibitions and sales.

We envision a community where all artists are valued, all communities have access to the arts, and everyone has resources to create their own vision.

As advocates and mentors, our work focuses on developing practices that benefit all artists to encourage and support their artistic expression.

We strive to create programming that embodies an unbiased vision and includes all underrepresented artists.

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