The Patchogue Arts Biennial

Last February a handful of interested and enthusiastic community members gathered around a dining room table to discuss the formation of an arts organization. With the Village of Patchogue experiencing a wonderful cultural and artistic renaissance and the coming ArtSpace Lofts Project on Terry Street as well as plans for an art gallery, we felt it was time to form a support network and to create a welcoming environment for all arts in Patchogue Village.

Thus, Patchogue Arts Council, Inc. was formed. Our mission is to serve the community by encouraging, supporting and promoting all disciplines of visual, literary and performing arts while enhancing the public’s appreciation of them.

Over the past year that handful has turned into 75 members and 405 interested arts supporters. We have created bylaws; filed for our 501(c)(3) non-profit status with the IRS and reached out to surrounding arts organizations, councils, theaters, schools and residents. We have positioned ourselves appropriately for applying for support from our town, county, state and federal governments.

We now announce, The Patchogue Arts Biennial, a one-day arts event created for invited artists to share their work with the public and one another, will need sponsorships to make it happen. More information is coming soon!

With highest regards,
Patchogue Arts Biennial Committee
The Patchogue Arts Council, Inc.

Chair: John Cino
Selections Chair; Dawn Lee
Promotion Chair: Beth Giacummo
Fund-raising Chair: Carol Butler
Journal Chair: Kathryn Seff
Financial Chair: Karen Ferb
Site Planning Chair: Joel Peck