Putnam Arts Council - Art Classes, Youth Programs, & Art Events

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Inspire

Inspire

We host and support art shows across the region.

ANNOUNCEMENT

We will follow all rules and regulations and take all safety precautions as we move forward in this new policy to offer small group lessons. We will keep you posted.

Please be sure to wear a mask when you enter the Art Center and to sign in at the office before heading anywhere in the building.

Stay safe and well and take some time to make some ART.

Members’ virtual show this March. Details posted very, very soon.

To facilitate the safe return of visitors to our A. Eric Arctander Gallery, we are following guidelines established by New York Forward for Phase 4 reopening in this new now. All procedures and protocols will be strictly followed.

All visitors to our gallery are required to adhere to the Visitor Code of Conduct and to follow Visitor Etiquette. These details will be posted to our website soon.

All visitors are required to wear a mask while spending time at the Art Center and visiting the Gallery.

Click on the button below to view our 2020 gallery schedule. More complete 2021 information will be displayed as soon as it’s available.

See Upcoming Shows

Create

Create

Click here for the Putnam Arts Council’s group facebook page for its potters.

Here at PAC we have always been committed to the health and safety of our community of members, students, teachers and visitors, and this is especially true in these uncertain times. That’s why we are practicing and enforcing the New York State and CDC mandated best practices for social distancing as we prepare to reopen in the midst of COVID-19. Be secure that you can count on us to keep up-to-date with the latest recommendations by the state and federal government.

Unfortunately, there is no telling when things will be “back to normal” in any sense but you can rest assured that we’re doing our best to make sure our reopening happens in a safe environment. We’re all in this together, learning together, and adapting together.

Observing the distancing guidelines will necessitate reducing the student enrollment in all our classes. Our minimum enrollment is 4 students and our maximum enrollment for our small group classes will be based on the physical distancing guidelines set forth by New York State. In order to accommodate the reduced enrollment we will offer multiple classes in each course as necessary. The enrollment will be on a first come first serve basis. Please keep this in mind and let us know if you are signing up with a friend and want to be in the same class and we will try to accommodate you. Please note there will be “on-line” only registration.

We are taking the following New York State mandated precautions:

All persons who enter the building are required to sign in with the office staff.
All visitors and personnel will have their temperature taken before entering the building.
All visitors and personnel are required to wear a face mask. If you forget your mask we will have masks available for sale on the premises.
Hand sanitizing stations will be set up throughout the building
Building care and maintenance will be performed after each class

We’re working diligently to adapt to new circumstances while planning for the future. Our members and students have been and always will be the heart of our organization. We’re grateful to you and your ongoing support, and look forward to seeing you all again.

Virtual Anime class for kids 11 – 16 starts January 30. Click here to register.

Winter classes are coming. A notice will be posted here on the home page when they are ready.

Click here for Class Registration info.

Birthday Parties – Celebrate your Birthday at the Art Center:
Private birthday parties available for adults and kids. Pick your theme from pottery, painting or drawing. Contact the office at 845.803.8622 to discuss details and fees. Program paused until further notice.

Earn your Girl Scout Badge in Pottery, Drawing, Painting, or more.
Contact the office at 845.803.8622 for details and fees. Program paused until further notice.

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Inclement Weather info here

Donate to the Annual Giving Appeal

Enrich

Enrich

2020 Arts Link Grants
Click here for the downloadable Arts Link 2020 Guidelines and Sample Application.

Mandatory informational seminars for the 2020 grant application have been completed. Please click here to see a list of the 2020 grant recipients.

Please contact Joanna Ross, Grants Coordinator at grants@putnamartscouncil.com or call the Putnam Arts Council’s office at 845.803.8622 if you have questions regarding the 2021 Arts Link Grant process. Best times are Tuesday and Thursday from noon-4pm.
Check back for information on the 2021 Arts Link grant application process.

Connect Forum: a visual arts forum open to artists throughout the region. A free monthly forum created by artists for artists – intended to provide visual artists an opportunity to interact, exchange ideas and share information. Each meeting features one participating artist along with a topic for group discussion.

The A. Eric Arctander Visual Arts Grant for 2020 information is available on this website. Click here.
The A. Eric Arctander Visual Arts Grant for 2019 was awarded to Natalia Arbelaez.

Stay up to date with the latest art events. Click here to view our PAC 2020 event calendar (soon to be updated to 202` information).

Our PAC Cultural Calendar has been moved from being printed on paper to being displayed on this website. You can now view events on the PAC cultural calendar on the Regional Arts calendar page (see below).

Browse Regional Arts Calendar

What's New at the Putnam Arts Council?

2019 Crafts and Gift Showcase and Sale invitational

November 22, 2019News

Putnam Arts Council PO Box 156 521 Kennicut Hill Road Mahopac, NY 10541 845 803-8622 Crafts and Gift Showcase and Sale Featuring the work of 40+ regional artisans and other unique gifts, from the functional to the fantastic! Thoughtfully priced and artfully displayed. Member Preview: Friday, December 6, 3-8pm Not a member? Join during the…

2019 Annual Giving Appeal

November 19, 2019News

November 19, 2019 Dear Members and Friends of the Putnam Arts Council: 2019 has been a most productive and exciting year full of many opportunities for artists and audience including 9 exhibitions, ongoing educational offerings, monthly artist forums, and a thriving grant funding program that supported 27 cultural projects presented throughout Putnam County. These…

Fine Arts show Call to Artists 2019

September 11, 2019News

Contact: Joyce Picone, Executive Director, Putnam Arts Council 845.803.8622 or joyce@putnamartscouncil.com The Putnam Arts Council (PAC) announces a call to artists for its 2019 Annual Juried Fine Art Exhibit presented in the A. Eric Arctander Gallery at the Belle Levine Art Center, 521 Kennicut Hill Road, Mahopac, New York. The Exhibit will be on display…

Unveiling of New Artwork at Tilly Foster Farm

May 2, 2019News

Art & Food at Tilly’s Table on Tilly Foster Farm 100 Route 312, Brewster, NY 10509 Free admission. Free parking. Visit Tilly Foster Farm to see the new artwork by Laura Martinez Bianco and Justin Goodhart that has been unveiled.

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About the Putnam Arts Council

The Putnam Arts Council (PAC) is a not-for-profit arts service organization chartered in 1963 by the NY State Department of Education. PAC is a voice for the arts in Putnam County and maintains a leadership role in fostering, funding, promoting and developing the visual, performing and literary arts in Putnam County and the region. The Putnam Arts Council is partially supported with public funds received from Putnam County and with public funds from the NYS Council on the Arts with support from Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and the NYS Legislature. Additional revenue is generated through membership, programs, special events, fundraising, and with contributions from the public and private sectors.

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