What is Holocenter?

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Holocenter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to holographic arts, located at 518 Broadway, Kingston, New York 12401. Since 1998, it has presented exhibitions and supported artists experimenting with light, optics, and space. If you want to see holographic art in person, take a hands-on workshop, or support the organization, Holocenter runs exhibitions, a "Make your own Hologram" workshop, and membership through Patreon.

What Holocenter Does

Holocenter operates as a center for the holographic arts with three main activities:

  • Exhibitions — It presents a wide range of exhibitions featuring artists working with light, optics, and space. This work dates back to 1998 across its previous locations, and continues in its new building.
  • Workshops — It offers a hands-on workshop where participants make their own hologram (details below).
  • Artist and program support — Donations and memberships help fund its programs and exhibitions.

The organization describes itself as having moved into a new home, with plans to expand its activities.

Current Exhibition and Visiting

The current exhibition runs January 18th – May 4th, 2025, with an opening event on January 18th, 5–8pm.

Detail Information
Gallery hours Friday to Sunday, 12–5pm
By appointment Monday – Thursday
Address 518 Broadway, Kingston, New York 12401
Contact Linda Law, Executive Director — [email protected]

Exhibitions are supported in part by the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.

Workshop: Make Your Own Hologram

Holocenter offers a 4-hour hands-on workshop in its mini-holography lab. Participants learn principles of holography, create their own composition, and record it as a hologram. The workshop is taught by Linda Law, Executive Director.

  • Fee: $100 + $20 materials fee
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • To register or ask about the next date: contact Linda Law at [email protected] or call 845-532-3035

Supporting Holocenter

You can support the organization by becoming a supporter through Patreon. Monthly contributions are described as tax-deductible and go toward Holocenter's programs and exhibitions. Full details are available at www.patreon.com/HoloCenter.

To hear about new exhibitions, workshops, and opening events, you can sign up for the HoloCenter Newsletter. If you are new to the subject, the site also offers a "What is Holography" page explaining the process and results.