named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
A. Eric Arctander Visual Arts Grant
Annual scholarship for adult visual artists, honoring the legacy of artist and educator A. Eric Arctander
All County Student Art Show
Annual exhibition in cooperation with Putnam County high schools, displayed at the Levine Art Center Galleries
Art in Public Places
Program promoting public art installations and cultural visibility throughout Putnam County
George Shawe Memorial Visual Art Scholarship
Historical scholarship program for Putnam County high school seniors pursuing studies in the visual arts
Putnam Arts Council’s Arts Link Community Grant Program
Regranting program providing funding to cultural organizations and community nonprofits for art projects in Putnam County
Summer Arts Program
Seasonal program offering art classes, camps, and workshops for children, teens, and adults
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Regional Arts Advocacy & Promotion 2 activities
- Advocates for the arts in regional economic development and tourismEngages with local, county, and state government and media to promote the role of the arts in economic development and tourism, and collaborates with regional development organizations to position the arts as a key component of Putnam County’s identity.
- Manages a county-wide arts marketing campaignManages a Marketing-the-Arts Campaign to promote local artists and arts organizations across Putnam County using traditional and social media platforms.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 2 activities
- Organizes and presents annual exhibitions and art showsPresents 10–12 annual exhibitions showcasing over 700 regional artists, including the Rev250 Summer Art Show and the All County Student Art Show in collaboration with Putnam County high schools, displayed at the Levine Art Center Galleries.
- Purchases and curates student artwork for public displayAnnually purchases selected artworks from the All County Student Art Show for inclusion in the Bernard & Maria Hassell Collection, which is displayed in public sites throughout Putnam County.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Administers scholarship and grant programs for artistsFunds and administers the George Shawe Memorial Visual Art Scholarship for graduating Putnam County high school seniors and the A. Eric Arctander Visual Arts Grant for emerging artists, supporting their artistic development and careers.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Offers recurring art classes and workshops for all agesProvides ongoing art instruction for children, teens, and adults in mediums including ceramics, watercolor, drawing, fashion and design, and mixed media, delivered through multi-week courses and summer camps.
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Digital Communications and Content Management 1 activity
- Produces and distributes arts information resourcesProduces and mails a bi-monthly Cultural Calendar listing arts events and opportunities, maintains a frequently updated website as a central arts resource, and distributes seasonal brochures advertising arts classes.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Provides free and low-cost artist workspace and community meeting spaceOffers free workspace for potters and visual artists, rehearsal space for performing artists, low-cost private studios with 24/7 access, and free gallery space for youth bureau classes and community group meetings.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Provides monitored open studio sessions and specialized art eventsHosts regular monitored open studio sessions for painters and ceramics students, along with special events such as pottery “Sit & Sip” and clay garden art workshops for participants of various ages.
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Art Museum Funding and Support 1 activity
- Supports community arts through re-grant programsFunds high-quality arts activities via community re-grant programs that serve residents and attract tourists, including support for the Rev250 Art Show through funding from the Revolutionary Putnam County 250 initiative.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$248K
Contributions & grants$162K65%
Program service revenue$83K34%
Investment income$2600%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$248K
Program expenses60%
Admin / overhead40%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$90K
Grants paid out$45K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$397K
Cash$273K
Investments$71K
Liabilities$10K
Net assets$387K
Liquid reserves16.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -14.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOYCE PICONE | PRESIDENT | 40 | $79K |
board members · 9
- ALEX LINDQUIST — RECORDING SECRETARY
- BERYL POLIN — MEMBER
- CARLOS PASSI — CHAIRMAN
- CHARLES ALBERTARIO — TRUSTEE
- DAWN WILLIS — VICE PRESIDENT
- ED DABROWSKI — MEMBER
- HELEN SENKO — TRUSTEE
- JAMES T MEYER — TRUSTEE
- NANCY FAULDS — TRUSTEE
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Community Foundations of Hudson Valley Funder — Provides grant funding through its Revolutionary Putnam County 250 initiative to support the Rev250 Art Show.
- Melissa Rossow Partner — Collaborated with artist Melissa Rossow to lead a "Pottery Sit & Sip" event.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provides public funding to the Putnam Arts Council with support from the Governor's office and the NYS Legislature.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Primary public funder supporting the Putnam Arts Council with state arts funding.
- Putnam Alliance Partner — Collaborates to position the arts as a major force in Putnam County's development.
- Putnam Arts Council Government — Receives checks made payable to Putnam Arts Council for class registration
- Putnam County Economic Development Committee Partner — Partners to integrate the arts into broader county development strategies.
- Putnam County Government Government — Provides public support as one of its outside agencies, encouraging cultural programs and services throughout the county.
- Putnam County Government Government — Public supporter and outside agency providing funding and encouraging cultural programs countywide.
- Putnam County Visitors Bureau Partner — Works together to promote the arts as part of regional economic development and tourism.
- Putnam County Youth Bureau Partner — Collaborates on youth programming by offering free class space at the Belle Levine Art Center.
- Putnam County high schools Partner — Collaborates with Putnam County high schools to present the All County Student Art Show.
- Putnam Visitors Bureau Partner — Collaborates to promote high quality arts activities to regional audiences.
- Regional Alliance of Mid-Hudson Arts Councils Network — Member organization focused on promoting cultural tourism, sharing resources, and creating a unified regional presence.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Arts Integration in Community Developmentmethodology: arts_integration_community_planningBy collaborating with government, schools, and chambers of commerce, the organization embeds the arts into regional planning because positioning art as a civic asset strengthens community identity and public investment.
- Arts as Economic Catalystmethodology: arts-economic-development-partnershipsBy funding local arts activities and participating in cultural tourism collaboratives, the organization drives regional economic development because the arts attract visitors, build audiences, and strengthen the county's development profile.
- Equitable Access to Arts Participationmethodology: arts-for-allBy removing financial and logistical barriers and offering free or low-cost access to studios and programming, the organization increases participation because universal access enables broader engagement across socioeconomic groups.
- Regional Artist Ecosystem Supportmethodology: regional artist supportBy providing exhibition opportunities, open studio access, and support for early-career artists, the organization strengthens the regional arts ecosystem because integrated resources foster sustainable artistic practice and professional growth.