2026 Artists Respond to Poetry

This exhibit features 20 poets and 20 visual artists in our ninth annual celebration of National Poetry Month. The participating visual artists have selected a poem to respond to through their own work.

Opening Reception:

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Location: Arts Mid-Hudson's Gallery
696 Dutchess Turnpike, Ste F, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603


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Visual Artists:

Karen Allen, James Barrett, Chloe Blythe, Patricia Churchill, Helen Contino, Daisy de Puthod, Stasia Fernandez, Stacie Flint, Naomi Fujita, Mike Garda, Roy Gumpel, Barbara Holt, Clare Kirkwood, Jill Obrig, Mary-Anne Ramirez, Chanel Reed, Andrea Stanet, Allison Walker, Luke Whittaker, and Martha Zola.

Poets:

Kat Anderson, Jeni Ascosi, Elana Bell, Jared Bertholf, Lisandra Carlomagno, Ariana Den Bleyker, Celeste Emmons, Gabrielle Garmon, Edgar Hartley, Andy Izenson, Mike Jurkovic, Aida Manduley Escribano, Kate Mitchell, Nirmala Nataraj, Lara Noël, Chris Pryslopski, Magdalen Radovich, Nancy Shih-Knodel, Laurie Treacy, and Sikoya Wood.