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Poughkeepsie arts commissioners mourn colleague, advance youth program and event partnerships
Summary
At its Oct. 16 meeting, the Poughkeepsie Public Arts Commission honored the late commissioner Arthur Jones, discussed a plan to recruit junior commissioners from local schools and colleges, and reported on several community arts events and partnerships.
The Poughkeepsie Public Arts Commission met Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, and opened its session by noting the death of commissioner Arthur Jones and sharing updates on youth engagement, partnerships and upcoming events.
The commission memorialized Arthur Jones for his recent service and contributions. Chris Burney, treasurer of the commission, read notes from Commission Chair Tim McQueen and said of Jones, “He will be deeply missed.” Burney and other commissioners said Jones played a leading role in shaping the commission’s arts policy and served recently as its secretary.
Commissioners used the meeting to report progress on several initiatives. The commission is in early planning for a junior-commissioner program intended to bring high-school and college students into the commission’s…
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