About the Putnam Arts Council

Our space at the Belle Levine Art Center, 521 Kennicut Hill Road in Mahopac was a turn-of-the-century barn, once the studio of cartoonist Bud Fisher who created “Mutt and Jeff”, the first syndicated cartoon for the Chicago Tribune. Many upgrades and modifications have been made in recent years affording a more comfortable and compliant space. All of our programs and services are currently offered at our Mahopac site which includes our offices, gallery space, work space, class space, a pottery studio and a printmaking studio.

The Putnam Arts Council is supported with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor’s office and the NYS Legislature. We also receive public support from Putnam County Government as one of its outside agencies, providing and encouraging cultural programs and services at our site as well as throughout the county. PAC generates earned revenue through membership, programs, fundraising efforts, sales and sponsorships and receives contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations throughout the region.