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Inspire

Inspire

We host and support art shows across the region.

ANNOUNCEMENT

We continue to follow all CDC and NYS Corona Virus safety rules and regulations and follow all safety precautions as we move forward.

Please wear a mask and adhere to social distancing (6 ft) if you have not been vaccinated; this is a requirement. Those who have been vaccinated and have passed the two week window, are not required to wear a mask in adult classes. Children must wear a mask and all adults coming with children or teaching children must also wear a mask.

Please stop at the office when first entering the building before moving on to the rest of the building.

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

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 who haven’t had all their coronavirus vaccinations are required to wear a mask and social distance while spending time at the Art Center and visiting the Gallery.

Click on the button below to view our 2021 gallery schedule.

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Create

Create

See our our new monthly featured artist bio and gallery for Paul Kmiotek by clicking here.

Picturesque Putnam – all two and three dimensional art accepted.
September 4 – 19
Eric Arctander Gallery at the Putnam Arts Council

Awards: Best in Show $150, Second Place ($100) and Third Place ($75) will be selected by the Visual Arts Committee of the Putnam Arts Council.
Opening reception & Awards presentation:
Saturday, Sept. 4, 2-5pm.
Additional gallery hours:
2-5pm on Sundays, September 5, 12 and 19 or by appointment.
Restrictions apply – see prospectus for details.
Click here to download show prospectus.

Grass+Roots

Fall Juried show – from Peekskill to Poughkeepsie.

Presented and displayed in partnership with the Center for the Digital Arts Gallery, Peekskill Extension, Westchester Community College.

Click here to download show prospectus.

Art in a Pandemic

open call to artists for a summer exhibition

July 10 – August 15

PAC will be closed on Sunday, 8/22 as Putnam County has been declared a state of emergency with a forecasted hurricane arrival. Some alternative dates to pick up your art from the Art in a Pandemic Exhibit include the drop off dates for our next show, Picturesque Putnam: 2-5pm on the following three day, Wednesday, 8/25; Thursday, 8/26 or on Sunday, 8/29.
You can pick up on those dates and/or drop off for the next show or both!

OR call us during our office hours next week at 845.803.8622 – Tuesday through Friday (12:30-5:30) to arrange an appointment to pick up your artwork.

featuring art and written oral histories exhibited at two Putnam County sites: Eric Arctander Gallery at the Putnam Arts Council, 521 Kennicut Hill Road in Mahopac and at Southeast Museum, 67 Main Street in the Village of Brewster. Please click here to download the prospectus for the details, or visit https://artcall.org/ – see instructions below.

Submission of Artwork – Digital images: access can be gained through the following link: https://artinapandemic.artcall.org/
Artwork will be accepted between June 5 and June 25, 2021.

For questions email artinapandemichelp@gmail.com.

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

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

The class schedule has completed transitioning from the Summer season to the Fall season. You can register for Fall classes, both new classes and ongoing favorites, that will start in mid to late September and early October by clicking on this link Fall Classes.

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.

View Art Classes

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. The Connect forum has changed to a free quarterly 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.
Our next CONNECT meeting will be held on Thursday, July 15 at 7:00 pm via ZOOM…link will be sent out soon. Our themed topic will be ‘The Pros & Cons Of Using Digital Entry Systems For Exhibiting Your Work’. Questions? Contact the Putnam Arts Council @ 845.803.8622

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 2021 event calendar.

Our PAC Cultural Calendar has been temporarily moved from being printed on paper to being displayed on this website. In July/August 2021, we will return to a printed calendar. Until then you can view events on the PAC cultural calendar on the Regional Arts calendar page (see below).

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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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