Art After Dark: Garden of Wonder

GARDEN OF

WONDER

Friday, October 28, 2022 Trolley Barn Gallery, Poughkeepsie

Honoring: G. Angela Henry Shakur Peterson Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce

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Message from the Executive Director Dear Friends, I am delighted that you can join us for our fourth annual Art After Dark gala. Tonight is an exciting night in our arts community, as we celebrate three fantastic honorees — G. Angela Henry, Shakur Peterson, and the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce. Your generous support this evening provides essential resources for The Art Effect’s education and youth development programs, empowering young people in the Hudson Valley. Thank you!

Tonight we invite you to step into a Garden of Wonder inspired by our recent inaugural PKX Arts Festival, Wonderland, in which students, artists, and the community came together making our mark on the City of Poughkeepsie and taking steps towards the creation of a Youth Arts Empowerment Zone in and around the Trolley Barn.

For nearly 40 years, The Art Effect has empowered Hudson Valley youth to discover their passion and forge a path of success. We offer programs that range from introductory art classes for young children and adults; college readiness programs for aspiring artists and filmmakers, and workforce development programs for local youth who engage their community through public art, film, curating international exhibitions and even the recent PKX Festival!

We are so grateful to be able to celebrate our honorees with you tonight. Your generosity supports The Art Effect’s ability to transform young lives and our community through the arts. Thank you, and we hope you enjoy Art After Dark: Garden of Wonder!

Sincerely,

Nicole Fenichel-Hewitt Executive Director

EXPERIENCE

WONDER Wonderland International Juried Exhibition — Immerse yourself in paintings, media, photography, and sculptures from artists around the world

Garden of Creativity — Enjoy the garden room featuring body painting, photo booth and sculpture created by students with mentorship by artists BoogieRez Digital Bloom — Student animations and floral footage intertwine and blossom thanks to some creative editing by talented youth at The Art Effect Caterer — Rosticceria Rossi & Sons Entertainment — Peter Kiewra Whiskey Tasting — CopperSea Distillery

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Gaye Mallet, Board Chair Dean Temple, President Shailee Johnson, Vice-Chair Richard DuVall, Esq., Treasurer Lorenzo L. Angelino, Esq., Secretary David Bloom Diane Cicatello, MD Sybil DelGaudio Michael DeCiutiis Dwayne Douglas Judy Elkin Gwen Greene Paul Hesse Christopher Kroner Kit Laybourne Sharley McIver Karen Michel Teresa Quinn Loretta Spence Robert C. Watson Jr Aleria Gonzalez, Youth Board Member Harrison Brisbon-McKinnon, Youth Board Member ART AFTER DARK COMMITTEE Alex Tuller Breanna Nussbickel Dave Eppley David Bloom Lorenzo Angelino Patrick Laffin Roger Connor Sheba Abrahaim Tessa “Tiggy” Friedman Wes Dixon

STAFF Nicole Fenichel-Hewitt, Executive Director Nicole Baker, Deputy Director Mary Ellen Iatropoulos, Director of Programs Destiny Kearney, Trolley Barn Fellow Pamela Perry, Director of Marketing Jaime Ransome, Trolley Barn Gallery Manager Cory Spraker, Operations Manager Morgan Suter, Studio Manager & Teaching Artist Paul Thompson, Media Workforce Associate Director Sarah Timberlake Taylor, Systems Administrator Jet To, Programs Assistant Phoenix Trent, Director of External Affairs Mirabai Trent, Trolley Barn Gallery Communications Assistant Daniel Weintraub, Director of Forge David Wong, Community Art & Design Programs Manager

Special thanks to The Art Effect’s Board of Directors and the 2022 Art After Dark Committee, who have graciously devoted their time, resources, and talents to making this year’s Art After Dark event a success.

2022 ART AFTER DARK HONOREE

Shakur Peterson

Born and raised in the City of Poughkeepsie, Shakur Peterson graduated from Poughkeepsie High School before going on to serve our nation in Iraq as an Army Specialist. After five years in service/tours of duty, Shakur received an Honorable discharge and returned home to serve the community he called home.

Shakur is committed to uplifting City of Poughkeepsie youth. A former participant in the Children’s Media Project, which later became known as Spark Media and is now The Art Effect, Shakur earned his BA from Marist College and a Master’s in Social Work from Adelphi University. Shakur currently runs the Poughkeepsie office of Assembly member Jonathan Jacobson.

2022 ART AFTER DARK HONOREE

Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce means business. Founded in 1907, the Chamber is a tireless advocate for its members, a business catalyst for the region, and an authoritative resource for its community.

The Chamber’s collaborative process helps grow our local economy and support area businesses and organizations. The Chamber is also a model member of the community, leading fundraising efforts through its Chamber Foundation, and executing Workforce Development and Youth mentoring programs in the community and area schools.

The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce and The Chamber Foundation are best known for creative large scale events attracting tens of thousands of visitors to our region – bolstering our economy through attraction and further reinvesting in our communities through continuing education.

2022 ART AFTER DARK HONOREE

G. Angela Henry

As the child of social activist parents, G. Angela Henry has engaged in community-building all her life. She is known locally as a tireless volunteer, including in the arts community as former board chair of Arts Mid-Hudson.

Her recent appointment as Executive Director of the Poughkeepsie Public Schools Foundation will further her commitment to the arts and underserved communities alongside her own artistic pursuits. Under the stage name of Grace Angela Henry, Angela’s voice can be heard on audio tours for Berkshire Botanical Garden, Dutch World Heritage Tours, and Historic Huguenot Street and on audio-books for authors such as Cornelia E. Davis, K. Heidi Fishman, Condoleezza Rice, and Linda R. Spitzfaden.

Angela narrated films for the FDR National Historic Site, voiced Toni Morrison in the awardwinning “Shokran, Toni,” and narrates “A Sculpted Life”, which will air on PBS. She has appeared in movies and on the stage, and is especially known locally for historic graveyard tours, her portrayal of Sojourner Truth, and as a popular MC for nonprofit galas.

Angela’s training in the performing arts includes the Ethical Culture Fieldston School, Harlem School of the Arts, The Juilliard School, Tufts University, and Harvard University. She is an amateur watercolorist, has taught silversmithing, and is pretty handy at needlework.

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With love from her husband, Bryan G. Henry

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Thank you to our 2022 Art After Dark Sponsors:

Mount Saint Mary College The Art Effect is generously supported by: PLATINUM SPONSOR

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Ulster Savings Bank Karen and Nevill Smythe Prime Print Shop

Vassar College Marshall & Sterling Art World Signs

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Thank you to Adams Fairacre Farms, Green Cottage, Flowers by Angel, Rosticceria Rossi & Sons, CopperSea Distilling, Robibero Winery & Vineyard, Eric Kennett Photography, James Ransome, Zeus Brewing Company, My Wine & Spirits, Stone Ridge Wine & Spirits, Walkway Over The Hudson, Harney & Sons, Dutchess Beer Distributors, FallKill Creative Works, The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, Tessa Friedman, Lorenzo Angelino, The Astro, Lauren’s Crafting Corner, and Jadeen Sampson for your generous contributions that made tonight such a success.

SUPPORT US TODAY You can transform lives through the arts!

By donating to The Art Effect, you empower young people to develop their creative voice, shape their future and bring about positive social change.

Thank you for your generosity!

For more information and to donate, visit: thearteffect.org/support/donate

FEATURED ARTWORK

Cover: Untitled,

by Morgan Suter, Rick Price, Emma Schmidt and Lauren Ricci Page 5: Even Flow

by Romessa Khan, Wonderland Exhibition Artist Page 6: Floating (Flame)

by Vanessa Murphy Page 12: Self-Portrait

by Daniela Duque Cruz Page 17: The Many Faces of Erynn

by Jessica Byars Page 19: Untitled

by Saoirse Woods Page 21: Untitled

by Ariana Canada Page 23: Untitled

by Saoirse Woods Page 24: Untitled

by Shandrela Williams Page 27: Untitled

by Gabriella Andujar-McNeil Page 29: The Unraveling Clown

by Rose VanBenschoten

UPCOMING EVENTS Hudson Valley Regional Portfolio Week — Tuesday, November 1-3, 2022 Members’ Show Featuring Barrett Art Center Membership and The Art Effect’s Teen Visions Exhibition — Friday, November 18 – December 9, 2022 Senior Project Exhibition — Friday, December 16, 2022 - January 13, 2023 Reel Exposure: A PKX Festival — Friday, May 5-7, 2023 To find out more visit: www.thearteffect.org

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FEATURED ARTWORK For sale at Art After Dark, 2022

All proceeds from this sale support arts education and youth development programming.

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by Rick Price, Morgan Suter, Lauren Ricci and Emma Schmidt 48x36 Acrylic on canvas