DATE: Saturday, September 12th 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday, September 13th 12 pm - 4 pm
DEADLINE TO APPLY: July 30th, 2026
Early Registration June 1 - June 30: $35.00
Standard Registration July 1 - July 30: $45.00
This weekend long event is open to all artists (18+ yrs.) who:
1. Live in Poughkeepsie (City or Town) ·
2. Create their art in Poughkeepsie or
3. Are employed in the art field in Poughkeepsie
Open Studios are meant to personalize connections with potential collectors and curators by providing a glimpse into the art making process. If you are an artist without a studio and require space for the event, we will do our best to find a temporary space for you. We ask artists in temporary spaces to set them up like real studios, and encourage you to engage with visitors through demonstrations or mini workshops. All artists are expected to remain at their site for the duration of the event.
Artist Fee: This fee includes listings in the booklet (name, image, and contact information), website (name, image, 50 word statement, and contact information), social media, marketing, and the opportunity to have one piece on display in the Poughkeepsie Open Studios art truck which will be stationed near Gallery 40 and will act as one of the starting points for the weekends activities.
Financial Assistance is available on a case by case basis. To learn more about financial assistance for this event, please reach out to poughkeepsieopenstudios.
Sales Guidelines:
Sales transactions, pricing and gathering of sales tax over the course of the event will be the responsibilities of the participating Artists and Galleries. Artists are highly encouraged to participate both days.
Marketing:
Marketing and Outreach are so incredibly important for a community event such as Poughkeepsie Open Studios, and it's a joint effort to raise awareness from both organizers and artists. Participating Artists and Galleries will be provided marketing materials to share online and in person leading up the event, so please share as much as possible with your followers and audience to get the most foot traffic. We will provide some templates for Facebook and Instagram.
If you have any questions, email poughkeepsieopenstudios@gmail.com
