Amazing place! Run by an amazing team. Really nice collection and juried shows.

The amount of programming for the public and support for local artists these folks offer is astounding and world-class! We are fortunate to have such an active association staffed by creative and energetic people. If youre an artist in search of a community, talk to them today.

A wonderful place to see contemporary art in a year round calendar of national, regional, and membership shows. The shows are consistently fresh and unexpected and display a wide range of exhibiting artists. The galleries in BACs landmark home are a gracious setting for the art and a warm, inviting environment for artists, art lovers, and community members to meet.

You cant beat art in a historic house which adjoins a National Historic District. The gallery is a local and visitor-friendly place to engage with art lovers. During shows, one can speak to and learn techniques of some of the artists. Classes are available. Thomas Barretts art, the family archives, and the Dutchess County Art Association s archives are a small museum, in and of themselves.

The Barrett Art Center is a wonderful arts organization. Their shows always surprise me with the high level of quality curators and exhibiting artists they put together. It’s a gem in the Hudson Valley arts landscape.

A true, one of a kind oasis in the City of Poughkeepsie. Barretts world class exhibitions never cease to inspire, and the artist talks keep me grounded in the creative process. Stop by, youll be grateful you did.

Poughkeepsie has a little gem hiding on Noxon Street. A beautiful art gallery exhibiting both national and local artists. And a gallery that cares about its own community too! Visit! Enjoy! Engage! Youll be glad you did.

Great selection of diverse works of art in a beautiful historic architectural setting!

BAC is a great place for seeing a wide range of wonderful art from local and national artists through the several exhibitions that they hold each year. Ive been fortunate to have several of my photographs exhibited in both BAC national exhibitions and member exhibitions. It is also a great place to take a variety of art based classes and seminars. Ive benefited by getting feedback on my photo work by participating in several photo seminars with other photographers during the last couple of years.

I interned at the Barrett Art Center during my junior year of college. Its such a greta organization that provides great community programming, brings great art to the community, and also provides professional opportunities for students. Definitely worth checking out.

Barrett has been a part of my arts world for decades. Thematic contemporary art works with a national reputation deployed in a small city where people are thirsty for culture. Barrett provides a long tall drink.

Wow! Contemporary art in a warm and inviting historical building. National juried shows - totally inspiring. Art of this caliber...wow. Truly.

This is a great place to explore some of the best in contemporary fine art, as well as meet other artists who live in the Hudson Valley area! Highly recommend this place :)))

As an advisory board member, I find that Barrett brings to the community the opportunity to experience national-caliber art, and its outreach brings in both children and adults. As such, Barrett is an important contributor to the city of Poughkeepsies rejuvenation.

Barrett Art Center, established many years ago as the home of the Dutchess County Art Association. Barrett is a dynamic organization offering artists and art lovers camaraderie, opportunities for exhibitions, and lasting friendships. I taught there for about 7 years. Barrett offers the community high caliber national juried exhibitions, artist talks & demonstrations, opportunities for social intercourse and so much more.

The Barrett Art Center opened the doors to the local art community for me and has been a major factor in my progress as an artist. The ongoing series of national shows has been increasing in excellence, and several of the recent ones have been jaw droppingly wonderful.

I have explored many exhibits over the years at the Barrett Art Center, well curated, diverse topics, with some strong pieces that stop you in your tracks.

Wonderful historic space with a contemporary art gallery. Seems to have art programs for kids and talks for the public often!

THE BAC is THE premier art center of the Hudson valley. Barrett has been around serving residents and visitors for almost a century. Their national juried shows are AMAZING...!

The Barrett Art Center is a standout gem in the City of Poughkeepsie in New York State. They hold regular national juried exhibitions, boasting top talent from around the U.S. They are also immersed in the local community, hosting after-school programs for children, providing educational experiences for students in kindergarten through college, and collaborating with local nonprofits and businesses to improve culture and to spread a love of the arts. Housed in a historic building with a story of its own, the Barrett Art Center is a must-see for those traveling around or through the City of Poughkeepsie.

I just recently made an appointment in the Thomas Barrett archives to research the little known early 20th century art colony, Elverhoj, in Milton-on-Hudson. Thomas Barrett exhibited his work in their Poughkeepsie gallery while still a very young artist. The staff of the Barrett Art Center, including their archivist could not have been more helpful and I plan to return there to do more research. This archives is an extremely important resource for the arts community and in particular for understanding the career of Thomas Barrett - he kept everything!

Vibrant exhibit space for both Hudson Valley artists and national artists appearing in professionallycurated shows.

Great national juried shows. The center of the local art scene as well. Get the emails from Barrett for the scoop on whats happening here in Poughkeepsie.

The Caliber of artwork that is shown at the juried National Shows is of such high quality, that it is always a pleasure to attend Barrett openings.

An art center in a beautiful historic townhouse in downtown Poughkeepsie featuring high caliber contemporary art exhibitions!

Visit the Barrett Art Center if you’d like to view first-rate contemporary artwork in a stunning 19th-century historic property in the heart of Poughkeepsie. Additionally, the Barrett holds a remarkable archival collection of letters and photographs of the Barrett Family and Thomas Weeks Barrett, Jr. (1902-1947) in particular. TWB, Jr. was a gifted painter and illustrator born and raised right there at 55 Noxon Street. The Barrett Art Center does a remarkable job at preserving his work and his legacy. Today his light-filled studios are utilized by visual artists through the Barrett’s artist-in-residence program. Well worth a visit … make that: many!

I really havent met more dedicated and welcoming staff. I enjoy and ponder the exhibits they show and so happy they care so much for the community.

A great place to visit and enjoy the arts - Jerry G

Great place, great artwork. You definitely should visit.

Barrett Art Center is located in a charming 1840s town house in Poughkeepsie NY. Inside you will find high quality art from across the USA along with helpful staff to show you around. I go to all of their exhibitions.

Wonderful employees very helpful and friendy amazing people

Located in a historic house in the City of Poughkeepsie, BACs intimate galleries are host to thematic national juried exhibitions of contemporary art, talks & panels by artists that provide an inclusive space for dialogue about contemporary issues.

One of my best work experiences has been at Barrett.

Barrett is straight up. A delight of senses. If, Art is your standard. Who makes it possible? The Boss: Joanna Frang. And, Jess. Both make it possible. I show up and wham. Im transported. To the point. Seeing. Knowing. The difference? That is the whole point. Art ought not be a comfort. It ought make one re_consider. Everything. Amen.

Staff is very friendly and thy are very helpful

Best place for contemporary art in Poughkeepsie NY.

A small art gallery deeply rooted in the Poughkeepsie community that defies boundaries with each exhibition - opening minds, eyes and hearts.

ALWAYS a pleasure to stop by and see the new exhibits

Awesome galleries, exhibitions, workshops, studios, lectures something for everyone!! Come check it out!

You wont find a better independent art destination in Poughkeepsie.

Love it!!

Local treasure!

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