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Youth organizers present PKX Festival for May 3 at Mansion Square Park and Family Partnership Center
Summary
Members of the Poughkeepsie Board of Artistic Youth and PK Bay presented the PKX Festival plan to the Poughkeepsie Arts Commission, outlining a May 3 schedule, an Art in the Park program with a sculpture unveiling, a film festival and teen art exhibition, and a request for partners and sponsors.
Jelissa, a member of the Poughkeepsie Board of Artistic Youth, told the Poughkeepsie Arts Commission at its April meeting that the PKX Festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Mansion Square Park and from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Family Partnership Center.
The PKX Festival will include an “Art in the Park” segment at Mansion Square featuring DJ Myron, participatory art activities and performances. Davon, a PK Bay member, said the Art in the Park portion will “include music via DJ Myron, encouraging artwork, activities, and performances to encourage the desire, fun, and celebratory atmosphere for the event.” The group also plans an unveiling of a collaborative sculpture made with MadLab Studios and Fallkill Creative Works; Tali, a MadLab Studios member, described the mosaic as a product of teamwork between PK Bay and MadLab.
Kima and other PK Bay members outlined a film festival and teen art exhibition to be held at the Family Partnership Center. Kima said the film program will showcase youth-made films and premiere a short from Sparks Studios; awards will be given for both the film festival and the teen exhibition, with audience voting determining some winners.
Maricia, a PK Bay member, said the festival seeks partners and sponsors and offered “customizable sponsorship packages” to support the event and expand its reach. Presenters asked commissioners to help publicize the festival; Commissioner Abigail Sarah offered to share information on the Arts Commission’s Instagram and asked to take a photo with presenters for that purpose.
Commission Chair Tim McQueen praised the presentation and asked follow-up questions about participants’ motivations and mentorship. Several young presenters said the Artifact/PK Bay programs gave them public-speaking opportunities, artistic training and connections with mentors. The presenters emphasized that the festival aims to center youth voices and creative expression within Poughkeepsie.
No formal commission vote or funding request was recorded at the meeting; presenters were invited to follow up with commissioners and to share a budget or partnership proposal by email.
The Arts Commission said it would promote the PKX Festival on its social channels and encouraged community sponsorship and attendance.
