ARTSLINK GRANT PROGRAM
Each year the Putnam Arts Council administrates a re-granting program called Artslink. Funding is awarded in all art disciplines for projects which take place in Putnam County and are open to the public. The Artslink program is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and NY State Legislature as well as public funds from Putnam County.

The 2012 grant cycle has concluded. The recipients are listed below. We've left these guidelines up for your information. The 2013 guidelines will be available soon.

Whether you are a visual or performing artist, a writer, filmmaker, historian or folk artist, we invite you to discover ARTS LINK, a program that provides opportunities to share your creative talents with the residents of, and visitors to Putnam County.   ARTS LINK also challenges cultural and community groups to develop arts programming on a local or neighborhood basis.
ARTS LINK provides funding for quality cultural programs that reach broad and diverse audiences, and have a beneficial impact on their local community. Support is available through an application and review process.

Call 845.803.8594, 845.803.8622, or 845.216.0636 or
e-mail ellen@putnamartscouncil.com
for additional information.

ARTS LINK                        
The Putnam Arts Fund, & The Decentralization Program
All applicants must either attend a Grant Seminar or meet privately with the grants manager. Please call the Arts Council to register for a seminar or to discuss any questions you may have.

First time applicants must discuss their application with the grants manager before attending a seminar. Dates and times of seminars are subject to change, so you must register in advance.

PUTNAM ARTS FUND
Open to not-for-profit arts and community organizations based in Putnam County and individual artists working in all disciplines on community-oriented projects.
• Maximum grant amount: $2,000. Average grant: $1,300.
• Minimum request: $500.

Funding for the Putnam Arts Fund is provided by Putnam County government.

DECENTRALIZATION PROGRAM
Open to not-for profit arts and community organizations based in Putnam County, and individual artists applying through a not-for-profit sponsor.
• Maximum grant amount: $5,000; minimum request $500.    Average grant: $1,450.

PAC’s programs and services are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and NY State Legislature

Click on the appropriate documents below to download to your computer. Decentralization guidelines are preliminary. Final versions to be posted soon.