Arts Mid-Hudson, in partnership with Big Gay Hudson Valley, is proud to present Beyond the Rainbow: Highlighting LGBTQIA+ Stories, on view from July 10 through September 7, 2025 at the Arts Mid-Hudson Gallery in Poughkeepsie. This powerful group exhibition showcases visual works across a variety of mediums that explore the diverse, complex, and deeply personal experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies.

Beyond the Rainbow highlights themes of identity, love, resilience, and community while honoring the ongoing contributions of queer voices in the Hudson Valley and beyond. The exhibition invites visitors to reflect, connect, and celebrate through the lens of artists who are actively shaping inclusive cultural narratives.

Participating artists include:

Gülnar Babayeva, Beanie Bienish, Sean Bowen, Theresa-Xuan Bui, Joseph Caserto, Randi Chalfin, Ariel Coffman, Camille Fischer, Avalon Gardner, Isabella Gemmati, Stephen Honicki, Perry A. Iannaconi Jr., Riley Johndonnell, Pam Krimsky, Elinor Levy, Elijah Marlborough, Alex Marsh, Cari Marvelli, Zelda aka Judith Z. Miller, Steven Rushefsky, Shirley Tuttle, and Sarah Wymer.

Exhibition Dates:

July 10 – September 7, 2025

Gallery Hours: Tuesday–Friday | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Arts Mid-Hudson Gallery, 696 Dutchess Turnpike, Suite F, Poughkeepsie, NY

Opening Reception:

Thursday, July 10 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Join us to meet the artists, explore the exhibition, and celebrate LGBTQIA+ creativity and visibility.

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Closing Reception, Artist Talk & Performance:

Sunday, September 7 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Featuring a 10-minute Live True Queer Story performance by storyteller Zelda aka Judith Z. Miller.

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Admission to the gallery and events is free and open to all.