F.A.Q.'s
Q. What is the art project at Tilly Foster Farm?
A. It is now in its 4th year at Tilly Foster Farm, we present an outdoor sculpture show. To receive an email notification regarding next year's show CLICK HERE
Q. when is this happening?
A. The TILLY FOSTER 2023 show will open on Saturday Sept. 2nd and end on Sunday, Oct. 29th. For artists who want to apply for next year's show in 2024 CLICK HERE
q. what else can i do at Tilly Foster Farm?
A. Children of all ages are sure to enjoy visiting the Kunekune pigs, alpacas, miniature horses and a beautiful array of chickens, including Frizzle Cochin Bantams, Silkies and Ameraucanas! Tilly Foster Farm also hosts farm-to-table dinners and Sunday brunch at Tilly’s Table Restaurant, by reservation only.
Q. Is there an admission?
A. Our shows are free to view at any time.
Q. How is the art viewed?
A. Large, double sided signs showing of the farm site are located throughout the farm. You can also use a QR scanner app on your cell phone to access art info for each sculpture. Most sculpture is for sale. You can contact us at collabcon2@gmail.com for sales inquiries.
Q. WHAT IS THE Art Walk AT RED MILLS PARK?
A. C.C. was invited by the Town of Carmel, in Putnam County, to create a Sculpture Walk at Red Mills Park. We curated a show by 15 artists in May 2022 and again with 12 artists in 2023. That show is open daily and also runs until October 29th.
WHAT IS YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH OUTDOOR SCULPTURE?
A. We occupied a large gallery space in Beacon for five years. And we also presented an indoor exhibition at the University Settlement campus in Beacon, N.Y. From 2006 to 2019, we presented an annual outdoor sculpture exhibition at Saunders Farm in Garrison, NY.
Q. What are you?
A. We are incorporated in New York State as a 501c3 not-for-profit entity. We operate as a non-membership organization with a board of directors. Our mission is to facilitate and present professional art.
Q. What is your history?
A. Founded in 1999, Collaborative Concepts presented more than 30 exhibitions over seven years in commercial spaces, in Cold Spring and Beacon. In 2006 we presented our first outdoor sculpture installation at Saunders Farm, in Garrison, N.Y.
Q. What is your support base?
A. Contributions from individuals and business supporters of the arts.
B. New York State Grants for the Arts.
WHAT IS THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AT YOUR CURRENT LOCATIONS?
A. At our current location we are within the NYC watershed, adjacent to a reservoir. We are required to have no environmental impact. The art has been curated to fit into the vistas of Tilly Foster Farm. All art is temporary. And all sites will be returned to their original condition at the end of our show.