Freed Formats: the book reconsidered opening
On Saturday, May 11, from 3-5pm we will have the opening of the Freed Formats: the book reconsidered exhibition, curated by Alice Walsh and Chris Perry, book artists.
Show continues through June 9.
Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday from 12:30-3:30 pm, Sunday June 9, 2-4 pm or by appointment.

Timeless opening reception
On Saturday, June 29, from 3-6 pm, the Putnam Arts Council is going to hold the opening reception of the Timeless exhibition, an Invitational Exhibit celebrating the art and life of Jeanne Demotses.
It will be on exhibition from Saturday, June 29 thru Sunday, July 14.
Closing: Sunday, July 14, 2-4 pm.
Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday from 12:30-3:30,  Sundays, June 30, July 7 and July 14 from 2-4pm and by appointment.

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. The show prospectus will be available soon on this website.
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.

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.

Registration for the Spring session of classes is available on this website. Classes start in April.

You can now register for Kids Summer Arts Camp on this website.
The Kids Multi-Media Summer Arts Camp has six weekly options:
Week #J1:   Creatures of the Land, Sea & Air  July 16, 17 & 18
Week #J2:   The Sun the Moon and the Stars  July 23, 24 & 25
Week #1:  Animals & their Environments July 30, 31 & August 1
Week #2:  Dragons, Wizards, & Castles August 6, 7 & 8
Week #3:  Mythological Creatures August 13, 14 & 15
Week #4:  Art from Found Objects and Recycled Materials August 20, 21 & 22

The Kids Clay Summer Arts Camp has three weekly options:
Week #1:  July 16, 18, 23 & 25
Week #2:  July 30, August 1, 6 & 8
Week #3:  August 13, 15, 20 & 22

Free Workshops:
Let’s make a Book: a class for 8-15 year-olds Saturday, 2:30pm on May 18.
Japanese Stab Binding for Adults: ages 16 and up Sunday, 2:30pm on May 19. 

Click on the “View Art Classes” button below.

Click here for Class Registration info.

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

Mandatory informational seminars have concluded so please contact Joanna Ross, Grants Coordinator at grants@putnamartscouncil.com or by calling the Putnam Arts Council’s office at 845.803.8622 prior to submitting an application. Best times are Tuesday and Thursday from noon-4pm.
Application Due Date: Friday, November 16, 2018
Check back for information on the 2019 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 topics will be announced on our website.
On Thursday, May 9, 7:00pm, the featured Artist will be Carlos Passi. The topic will be “Deciding what to exhibit and why.”
Those attending are invited to bring a beverage or snack.

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