Hudson Center for Contemporary Arts (HCCA), founded in 2012, is a contemporary arts organization located in Poughkeepsie, New York, operating as part of Arts Mid-Hudson (AMH), a longstanding New York State arts association with a decades-long commitment to cultural programming in the Hudson Valley. HCCA’s mission is to advance contemporary artistic practice through exhibitions, public education, and cross-cultural exchange, connecting visiting artists and arts professionals with regional institutions and communities.
HCCA’s International Visiting & Residency Program supports outstanding arts professionals—including artists, curators, writers, poets, and art faculty/students—through structured professional exchange. Activities may include artist dialogue and public lectures, exhibitions and panel discussions, museum and gallery research visits (“Art Journey”), site-based creation (“Creating Away from Home”), and studio visits with local artists. Depending on project scope and curatorial review, participants may be considered for solo or collaborative exhibitions.
Programs: HCCA International Visiting & Residency
HCCA’s International Visiting & Residency Program supports outstanding arts professionals—including artists, curators, writers, poets, and art faculty/students—through structured professional exchange. Activities may include artist talks and public lectures, exhibitions and panel discussions, museum and gallery research visits (“Art Journey”), site-based creation (“Creating Away from Home”), and studio visits with local artists. Depending on project scope and curatorial review, participants may be considered for solo or collaborative exhibitions.
Partner Network
HCCA works with a regional network of venues and cultural partners, including Mid-Hudson Heritage Center, Art Centro, Howland Cultural Center (Beacon), AMH Gallery, PUF Gallery (Factory Café Gallery), and Barrett Art Center (Poughkeepsie).
Support & Resources
Support varies by project and funding, and may include curatorial coordination, access to partner venues, community introductions, and opportunities to present work publicly.
