Imagine That! opening reception
The Putnam Arts Council will hold the opening reception of the Imagine That! theme show for artists 18 years old and over, in all media on Saturday, September 7 from 3-5pm.
Submission forms will be provided to artists when they drop off or by request to info@putnamartscouncil.com. See prospectus for additional details and restrictions. Click here for downloadable Imagine That! show prospectus.
Hand delivery of artwork to 521 Kennicut Hill Road, Mahopac:
Sunday, August, 25th 2:00-5:00pm or Wednesday, August 28th from 1pm to 5pm.
The show is on exhibition from Saturday, September 7 thru Sunday, September 22.
Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday from 12:30-3:30 and weekends by appointment; Sunday, September 22, 2-4pm.
Special, surprise event on Sunday, September 22 from 2-4.  Stay tuned for details!

Juried Fine Arts Show: Call for original fine art (all media) created within the past three years. Cash awards will be selected for Best in Show, Second Place, and Third Place.
Jurors of selection & awards: Barbara Smith Gioia, Gallery Coordinator, Garrison Art Center and Margaret Zeitlin, award winning visual artist whose work has been widely exhibited and collected.
Click here for downloadable exhibit prospectus.
On exhibition October 12 – November 3.
Opening Reception & Awards: Saturday, October 12, 3-5 pm.
Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday from 12:30-3:30 pm, Saturday, October 12, 3-5 pm, Sunday, November 3, 2-4 pm and weekends by appointment.
Special closing event on Sunday, November 3 from 2:30-4pm.

Click on the button below to view our 2018/ 2019 gallery schedule. More complete 2019 information will be displayed as soon as it’s available.

You can register for the Fall Session of classes and workshops by clicking here.

Click here for Class Registration info.

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

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.

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

Mandatory informational seminars for 2020 grant application:
 at Putnam Arts Council, 521 Kennicut Hill, Rd, Mahopac:
Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 6:30 or Tuesday, October 1st at 2:00pm 

 at Chapel Restoration, 45 Market Street, Cold Spring:
Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 6:30pm

Please contact Joanna Ross, Grants Coordinator at grants@putnamartscouncil.com or call the Putnam Arts Council’s office at 845.803.8622 prior to submitting an application, to reserve a seat at a seminar. Best times are Tuesday and Thursday from noon-4pm.
Application Due Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2019.
Check back for information on the 2020 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.

CONNECT meeting dates:
Thursday, September 12, 7:00 pm. Topic: “Bring your sketchbook!”.
Thursday, October 10, 7:00 pm.

The A. Eric Arctander Visual Arts Grant for 2019 information is available on this website. Click here.

Stay up to date with the latest art events. Click here to view our PAC 2019 event calendar.