Pawling Concert Series Receives State Arts Grant

Sixteen arts organizations in Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess counties, including one in Pawling, have received a total of $244,789 in grants from the New York State Council on the Arts. The council made the announcement in conjunction with State Senator Terrence Murphy of the Fortieth Senate District.

This direct-funding grant money is in addition to the arts decentralization grants provided to organizations to support local programs.

"Investing in the arts increases the economic, cultural and educational value of our communities," Senator Murphy said.

Pawling Concert Series received a $5,000 grant to support the presentation of five concerts each during the 2015-16 and 2016-17 concert series. The series presents a wide-range of music styles including classical, jazz, and ethnic music.

Other area organizations that received grants include Copland House, Peekskill; Hammond Museum, Inc., North Salem; Historic Hudson Valley, Pocantico Hills; the Southeast Museum, Brewster; the Jacob Burns Film Center, Pleasantville; and the Hudson Valley's Writers Center, Sleepy Hollow.