Putnam Arts Council, Mahopac, Celebrates Art and Members in March

March is Members’ month and the Putnam Arts Council hopes to see new and familiar faces as we celebrate art and artists! All are welcome to attend our annual Members’ meeting and Members’ Art exhibit on Saturday, March 14^th.  The meeting will begin at 2pm at Belle Levine Art Center, 521 Kennicut Hill Road, Mahopac with the reception and meet the artists starting at 3pm.

Our annual organizational / business meeting is intended to provide PAC members and the public with details regarding 2019 highlights and 2020 goals and plans.   Board elections are also held that day with ballots available to attending members.  Board nominees include:  Alex Lindquist of Mahopac, Carlos Passi of Carmel, Helen Senko of Pleasantville, James Meyer of Mahopac, and Nancy Faulds of Putnam Valley.  Board Chairman, Susan Zoon, will present the nominees.

To participate in this exhibit, which is a benefit of membership, artists (18 years and over) are invited to enter one piece of original fine art.  Please see the exhibit prospectus, available at our website, putnamartscouncil.com or call 845-803-8622 for further details on fees and restrictions.  Work will be received on Wednesday, March 4, 3-6pm and Saturday, March 7, from 2-5pm.  All work must be received by 5pm on Saturday, March 7. Artists can renew or join the Arts Council when delivering work or 24/7 on our website.  Membership is very affordable with an annual fee of $25 for artists and $15 for seniors 62+, high school/college students and Veterans.  Family memberships as well as other categories are also available.

An exciting benefit will be offered to exhibiting artists who attend the opening reception! Each artist will have a chance to be part of a raffle to select participants for a group pop up show at PAC in 2021.  The raffle is free and each artist can enter one ticket at the opening.  Raffle winners will be drawn and announced at 5pm at the opening reception on March 14.

The exhibit  will remain on view through April 5 with gallery hours Tuesday – Friday 12:30-3:30pm and  Sunday, April 5 (the last day of the show) from 2-4 or by appointment.  Artists will be on hand to discuss their work and connect with the community.  Admission to our gallery exhibitions is always free.

PAC’s programs and services are made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and NY State Legislature. Public support is also provided by Putnam County Government.  Additional revenue is generated by the PAC through membership, educational and creative programs, fund raising efforts and through donations from the public and private sectors.