Celebrating the African Spirit presents: Learning to Be More Than Your Skin Color: Experience of Black Jews in America
February 1 – 28, Rotunda Gallery

Exhibit talk: Tuesday, February 11, 7 pm (Snow Date: February 25)
A brief historic perspective on the African-American Black Jews and the Jews of Color from the Caribbean and Latin America in the US in the early 1900s. Presented by Mordekai Gordon, former President & Spiritual Leader of Mount Horeb Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation in Bronx, NY.
Registration required, click here. 

Celebrating the African Spirit: Informational exhibit
February 1 – 28, Ground Floor Cases

Taylor Flagler: Mixed Media

March 3 – April 29, Ground Floor Cases

Taylor Flagler is a local artist and art educator deeply rooted in the vibrant Hudson Valley community. She focuses her art on local history, weaving stories of the past into her creations, often finding inspiration for her paintings in old photos discovered at local estate sales, which spark her imagination and connection to the region’s rich heritage. With a passion for creativity that has flourished since childhood, she has made it her mission to inspire the next generation through her teaching. Balancing her professional life with family, she is the proud mother of three daughters. Her husband, a beekeeper, complements her artistic journey with his own unique craft, creating a harmonious blend of art and nature in their home. Together, they nurture a family environment rich in creativity and curiosity, where art and the wonders of the natural world come together. Through her work, Taylor continues to celebrate the beauty of life, the importance of community, and the rich tapestry of local history through her art.

Jenny Sweeney: Through the Eyes of a Child
January 8 – April 29

Jenny Sweeney is a skilled visual artist specializing in creating realistic drawings using colored pencils and watercolor paints. Art has been an essential outlet for her, enabling her to powerfully express her emotions and overcome numerous challenges.

Sweeney pursued her passion by taking art courses while serving in the Air National Guard. She found inspiration after expanding her family, leading her to create the Through the Eyes of a Child series, which captured the innocence and curiosity innate in children.

She resides in the Town of Poughkeepsie, finding inspiration in her home, which is shared with beloved pets.

Artist Talk: Thursday, January 16, 6 pm
Boardman Road Branch Library
Registration required, click here.

Find Jenny on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/JennyCSweeneyArt

Elinor Levy: Hand in Glove
March 3 – April 29

Elinor Levy was born in Berkeley, CA, and raised in Oakland in a family of art patrons. She has lived in Poughkeepsie since September 2016 and works as a folklorist. She learned needlearts from her mother and is a third-generation knitter on her distaff side.  Her artwork is part of her third act. The medium of gloves, embroidery, beading, knitting, crocheting, cross stitching, and china allows her to use the things of women to express themes and ideas. Many themes are based in mythology, which was not the focus of her folkloric studies but is moving to the forefront in her artwork.