The Art Effect

Our Story

The Art Effect was established on January 1, 2018, through the merger of Spark Media Project and Mill Street Loft, two influential arts nonprofits in Poughkeepsie, NY. This merger created a unified arts education and youth development agency dedicated to serving young people across the Hudson Valley. In 2021, The Art Effect formed an affiliation with Barrett Art Center, enhancing its community engagement and curatorial initiatives.

Impact

Each year, The Art Effect directly serves over 2,000 young individuals through various classes and programs. Additionally, it reaches more than 8,500 people through events, exhibitions, and public art installations, while its online presence impacts nearly 10,000. The organization is committed to ensuring that 100% of youth participants graduate high school, build a portfolio, apply for college, and secure employment within a year of graduation.

Why Donate?

Your generous support enables The Art Effect to provide high-quality arts programs that empower youth to express their creativity and shape their futures.

Get Involved

Join the movement to empower young artists! Donate cryptocurrency or cash today to help The Art Effect continue its vital work in the Hudson Valley.