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Inspire

Inspire

We host and support art shows across the region.

Open Call to Artists

Picturesque Putnam

September 10-25, 2022

The Putnam Arts Council and Putnam County Tourism are partnering to challenge area artists to participate in a show featuring beautiful Putnam County. All submissions will be accepted, prizes will be awarded, and the work will be exhibited in the A. Eric Arctander Gallery as well as featured virtually throughout the Fall. This opportunity looks to engage artists, celebrate their talents, and showcase the beauty of Putnam County.

Work drop-off:  Saturday September 3rd and Tuesday, September 6, 2-5pm.

Opening reception & Awards presentation:  Saturday, September 10th, 2-5pm.

Art must be created during the month of August 2022

For the detailed prospectus, please click on the link.

 

Click on the button below to view our 2022 gallery schedule.

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Create

Create

See our our new monthly featured artist bio and gallery for Lila Turjanski-Villard by clicking here.


ANNOUNCEMENT
PAC will lift its indoor mask mandate effective Saturday, March 12, with a few important qualifications: 
  – All members of the community are expected to respect individual decisions to continue wearing a mask.
  – Masks are expected to be worn by individuals unvaccinated or  exposed to someone with COVID-19. 

Art in Public Places at Tilly Foster Farm

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 Charlotte Berwind and be sure to check out the triptych by Justin Goodhart in the main dining room.

 

 
 
 

 

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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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Enrich

Enrich

Arts Link Community Grant

The Arts Link Community Grant Program of the Putnam Arts Council supports high quality artistic and cultural projects which take place in Putnam County and are open to the public. Projects may include work in diverse artistic disciplines with interdisciplinary projects and collaborations encouraged.  Grant awards are determined through a competitive, independent panel process.  This program , administered by the Putnam Arts Council, is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and with public funds through Putnam County Government

For the guidelines for 2023 project, click here.

 An informational meeting is required prior to applying, see the guidelines for dates and details.

A draft of the application is available here – the live application will be available on this website on Friday, September 30, 2022 after our last informational seminar.

SUMMER ARTS ON THE HILL

Our program is designed to encourage creativity and self- expression. Students will work with quality materials and be taught by working artists. Gallery tours will be part of the experience. With an eye to remaining affordable, we do not offer make ups nor pro-rate fees. Members receive a $5 discount. There are not discounts for multiple siblings.

You can register for Summer classes by clicking on this link  Summer Classes.

Stay up to date with the latest art events. Click here to view our PAC 2022 event calendar.

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What's New at the Putnam Arts Council?

2022 SPCA Benefit

March 7, 2022NewsPutnam Arts

CALL TO ARTISTS ANIMAL MAGNETISM An April Show at the Putnam Arts Council to Benefit Putnam County SPCA APRIL 9 & 10, 2022   If you love animals, please join the Putnam Arts Council as we partner with the Putnam County SPCA to raise much needed funds to help animals in need. ANIMAL MAGNETISM is…

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Annual Meeting of PAC’s Membership

October 30, 2021NewsDan Bonacorsi

Annual Meeting of PAC’s Membershipvia Zoom – You’re invited! (link below)Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 2pm Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83714118775?pwd=dTNkTEZNb3IvVnJwOExWOG9xN0VMZz09Meeting ID: 837 1411 877|Passcode: 860954

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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 the Governor's office 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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Contact the Arts Council

Phone: 845-803-8622 General Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday,  12:30pm-5:30pm & weekends by appointment Gallery Hours:  Please see specific show for details on gallery visiting hours here. Our Location: 521 Kennicut Hill Road, Mahopac, NY 10541

What’s new?

  • 2022 SPCA Benefit March 7, 2022
  • Annual Meeting of PAC’s Membership October 30, 2021

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