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Mailing address: PO Box 156, Mahopac, NY 10541

Location: Tilly Foster Farm, 100 Route 312, Brewster, NY 10509
Building 6: pottery Building 8: office/class space
www.putnamartscouncil.com

putnamartscouncil@comcast.net

Gallery Spaces

In an effort to develop audiences for the arts and to offer artists opportunities to showcase their work, the Putnam Arts Council manages The Levine Art Gallery and the Annex Gallery within its facility, the Belle Levine Art Center, which is currently under construction. Consequently, the Putnam Arts Council is offering exhibitions at alternative sites throughout the community. See the gallery schedule below for details.

Levine Art Gallery

Artist: Monya Berg Brown	Artist: Ramon W. Brown
Belle Levine Gallery	Tsunami Relief Concert, May 2005
"Akiyo 2-24-01-3AD" by Dan McCormack	"Taking Off" by Gloria Levy

2008 Gallery Schedule
January	The Lodge @ Tilly Foster Farm, Brewster	Galleries Dark (No Show)
February 9	The Lodge @ Tilly Foster Farm, Brewster	Independent Film Series presents: Room 335, a documentary film by Andrew Jenks, an NYU student and area resident, chronicling his time and experience while residing for 3 months in a retirement home in Florida. Mr. Jenks will be present for the screening. Screened in Building #8, the Lodge at Tilly Foster Farm, Brewster, 5pm.
Through February 22	The Lodge @ Tilly Foster Farm, Brewster	Jodi Carlson Contemporary Aluminum Sculpture, medium and large scale, at the Lodge Gallery at Tilly Foster Farm, Brewster. Meet the artist on Sunday, February 3, 3-5pm. Gallery hours: Tuesday - Friday 10-4, Sundays 1-4 or by appt. Free admission.
March 8 - March 29	The Lodge @ Tilly Foster Farm, Brewster	45 ^th Annual Members' Show Saturday, March 8, 2008: Members’ Meeting: 12:30-2pm. Pot Luck Opening Reception: 2-4pm. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10-4 and Saturdays, 1-4. Free Admission
March 15	The Lodge @ Tilly Foster Farm, Brewster	Independent Film Series presents: Lost Boys of Sudan, with featured speaker Abraham Awolich, a former Sudanese refugee, who will discuss the history of the war and the personal impact it had on his life. Mr. Awolich will also share information on the work he is doing now with the New Sudan Education Initiative, to rebuild southern Sudan’s education system. Screened in Building #8, the Lodge at Tilly Foster Farm, Brewster, 5pm.
March - November	The Lodge @ Tilly Foster Farm, Brewster	Ongoing Independent film series presented at Tilly Foster Farm, Brewster. Check website for details.
March 29	The Lodge @ Tilly Foster Farm, Brewster	Spring session of classes in the arts for children and adults begins at Tilly Foster Farm, Brewster. Check website for details.
April 12 - May 4	The Lodge @ Tilly Foster Farm, Brewster	34^thAnnual Putnam County Student Art Show featuring artwork of area high school students. Reception & Awards Ceremony: Sunday, May 4, 2:00 – 4:00 pm at the Lodge (Bldg. 8) at Tilly Foster Farm, Brewster. On view Tuesday-Friday 10-4. Special weekend hours: Saturdays & Sundays 1-4.
May 16	The Lodge @ Tilly Foster Farm, Brewster	Fascinating Rhythms – the Artistry of George & Ira Gershwin A Benefit for the Arts at Tilly Foster Farm. 8:00 pm. $25 admission.
June 8 - June 27	The Lodge @ Tilly Foster Farm, Brewster	Art After 75 An exhibit featuring the creative expressions of artist 75 and older to be presented at the Lodge at Tilly Foster Farm, Brewster.
June 30 - July 24	The Lodge @ Tilly Foster Farm, Brewster	Express Yourself Art Program at Tilly Foster Farm, Brewster for kids entering grades 1-7. Check website for details and prices.
June/July	The Lodge @ Tilly Foster Farm, Brewster	Classes in the arts for adults and teens, afternoons, evenings and weekends at Tilly Foster Farm, Brewster. Check website for details.
July 12	The Lodge @ Tilly Foster Farm, Brewster	Welcome Back to the Farm Day A free day of activities and events sponsored by Preserve Putnam, Inc. to celebrate and enjoy Tilly Foster Farm, Route 312, Brewster. The day will include musical and cultural events featuring a concert by Montgomery Delaney.
August	The Lodge @ Tilly Foster Farm, Brewster	Classes in the arts for children, teens and adults; days and evenings at Tilly Foster Farm, Brewster. Check website for details.
Sept 7 - Sept 27	The Lodge @ Tilly Foster Farm, Brewster	The Photographic Eye A collaborative multi-themed fine art photography exhibition featuring members of the resident photography group of the Putnam Arts Council. Opening Reception: Sunday, September 7, 3:00 - 5:00 pm. Free Admission.
Sept 13	The Lodge @ Tilly Foster Farm, Brewster	Presidential Powers A lecture by Dr. Frank M. Sorrentino. Saturday, September 13, 2:00 pm. Free Admission.
Oct 4 - Oct 25	The Lodge @ Tilly Foster Farm, Brewster	46^th Annual Juried Fine Arts Show Original fine art (including photography) completed within the past 3 years and not previously exhibited with the Putnam Arts Council. Opening Reception: Saturday, October 4, 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Free Admission.

May 16, 2008:

HELP THE PUTNAM ARTS COUNCIL
RAISE FUNDS!

Join us for the

4th Annual
BENEFIT FOR THE ARTS

The Putnam Arts Council proudly presents:

Fascinating Rhythms –
the Artistry of George & Ira Gershwin

Join us Friday, May 16th at 8:00 pm and
enjoy an evening of the great songs of the
Gershwin’s, performed live by area performers
at the Lodge, Tilly Foster Farm,
100 Rte 312, Brewster, NY.

Friday, May 16, 2008, 8:00 pm.

Tickets are only $25.00.
Light refreshments.
Reservations suggested.

For tickets call the Arts Council at
845.278.0230 or email to
putnamartscouncil@comcast.net.

Donations to this event are
tax deductible to the
extent allowable by law.

Proceeds to support the Arts Council
in its ongoing efforts to develop
creative arts programs for the public.

June 8 - June 27, 2008:

CALL FOR ENTRIES

Putnam Arts Council's
16th Annual Art After 75 Show
at Tilly Foster Farm, the Lodge (Bldg#8),
100 Rte 312, Brewster, NY.

An exhibit of original fine art created by artists 75 & over.

'Bryant Park Dusk' by David Small

Opening Reception and Awards:
Sunday, June 8, 3:00 - 5:00 pm.

Click here for directions/gallery hours or call 845-278-0230.

Art After 75 Prospectus
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July 12, 2008:

Welcome Back to the Farm Day

A free day of activities and events sponsored by Preserve Putnam, Inc. to celebrate and enjoy Tilly Foster Farm, Route 312, Brewster. The day will include musical and cultural events made possible in partnership with the Putnam Arts Council and will feature a concert by Montgomery Delaney at 2pm along with other activities including basket-weaving and pottery demonstrations from 11am-2pm.

Bring a blanket or chair for the concert. If inclement weather, concert will be in the Putnam Arts Council’s gallery space located in The Lodge, Building 8 at Tilly Foster Farm. Visit www.montgomerydelaney.com for information on the singer/songwriter/musician. Call the Arts Council at 845.278.0230 or 845.216.0636 for details and/or information.

Cultural Events:
Saturday, July 12, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.

Montgomery Delaney Concert:
Saturday, July 12, 2:00 pm.

Free Admission.

September 7 - September 26:

The Photographic Eye

A collaborative multi-themed fine art photography exhibition featuring members of the resident photography group of the Putnam Arts Council.

The show will be held at
Tilly Foster Farm, the Lodge (Bldg#8),
100 Rte 312, Brewster, NY.

Gallery hours:
Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Sundays, 1:00 - 4:00 pm.

OPENING RECEPTION:
Sunday, September 7, 3:00 - 5:00 pm.

Please visit the Photographic Eye's on-line gallery.

September 13, 2008:

Presidential Powers

A free lecture on Presidential Powers by Dr. Frank M. Sorrentino presented in partnership with The Southeast Museum. Contact the Arts Council at 845.278.0230 or The Southeast Museum at 845.279.7500 for additional info and/or reservations.

Free Admission.
Saturday, September 13, 2:00 pm.

October 4 - October 25, 2008:

Putnam Arts Council

CALL TO FINE ARTISTS

46^th Annual Juried Fine Arts Show

At the Lodge (bldg #8) ~Tilly Foster Farm
100 Rte 312, Brewster, NY

Original fine art (including photography) completed within the past 3 years and not previously exhibited with the Putnam Arts Council juried for exhibit.

~ CASH AWARDS ~

Entry fees

Maximum of two entries per artist.

For details call 845.278.0230

Public Reception and Awards:
Saturday, October 4, 4:00 - 6:00 pm.

Gallery hours:
Tuesday - Friday, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm &
Saturday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm.

Fine Arts Show Prospectus
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Exhibition opportunities of the Putnam Arts Council are not restricted to Putnam County artists. Our exhibits feature the work of local, regional and nationally recognized artists.

Members of the Putnam Arts Council receive discounts on all juried entry fees. Membership is encouraged and appreciated but is not required for participation in our juried or invitational exhibits. (click here for member info )

To request a prospectus for one of our upcoming shows,
e-mail us or call the Putnam Arts Council at 845.278.0230.

The Annex Gallery, Mahopac
(Under Construction)

"Starvation" by Margaret Nester Timone	"Jane's Cherry Tree" Installation by Augustine Della Vecchia
"Sixth Ave., NYC", 2002 by David Small

PAC Invitational Artist Series frequently features individual artists in the Annex gallery.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for select shows.
Please call 845.278.0230 for more information.

PAC is a not-for-profit cultural service organization that supports the work of artists and promotes cultural enrichment activities for individuals throughout the region. PAC is supported, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a State Agency, and with public funds from Putnam County.