Dear Friends,

It gives me great pleasure to write to you as Mount Tremper Arts enters its fifth year of innovative artistic programming in the heart of the Catskill Mountains. Let's say that again - it's our fifth year of programming!!! Whoo-ho! Who would have thought, back in 2002 when we purchased a run-down abandoned property in Mt. Tremper, that it would become this amazing place that has deeply touched the lives of so many artists and audience members alike, becoming a destination for cultural tourism and raved about by critics from publications such as Artforum, The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Brooklyn Rail and dozens more?

Of course, this hasn't happened without generous help. We've had the support of countless volunteers (from carpenters, parking attendants, interns, and pulled-pork pullers) to our dedicated artists, local businesses, institutional funders, and of course people like you - who have believed in this "upstart" center, that from day one did things its own way. Where else can you enjoy leading international contemporary art side by side with a beautiful meal from the center's garden? Or have a late night drink around the campfire - under a starry night sky - as you make smores with the artists you just witnessed performing in our theater? There simply is no other place like Mount Tremper Arts!

Which is why I'm asking you to help support our work with a year-end tax-deductible contribution. Help us celebrate our 5th year as we continue to build this unique center that redefines expectations about what an arts center is and can be. Thank you for your support over these adventurous last few years - and I can't wait to see you next summer as we celebrate five years of contemporary art in these mountains!

Thanks so much!
Mathew Pokoik

Mount Tremper Arts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, all donation are tax-deductable to the extent permitted by law.  Online donation can be made through JustGive.org by clicking the link above.