The Pocantico Center
The Pocantico Center is a venue for conferences and meetings on critical issues related to the Fund’s mission. It also serves as a community resource and offers public access through a visitation program, lectures, and cultural events, as well as support to artists and arts organizations in the greater New York City area. Located 20 miles north of Manhattan in the Pocantico Historic Area, The Pocantico Center is managed by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund as part of its agreement with the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
In 2011, The Pocantico Center held 65 conferences and meetings and 16 public programs. Of the 65 conferences held, 34 were related to the Fund’s programs. Pocantico artist residencies doubled, going from six in 2010 to 12 in 2011. In addition, 30,397 people visited the Pocantico Historic area in 2011.
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