809 Township Road, Altamont NY 12009
 

A proposed Mission Statement:
 
 CASTLE BREITENBACH is dedicated to preserving and presenting the artistic legacy of T.E. Breitenbach. It is certain to entertain, inspire, and educate all who visit. Study his famous and humorous "Proverbidioms" paintings and other exhibits, tour his hand-built castle and studio, and explore the beautiful grounds with its artistic stone walls, gardens, woodland trails, and 40' waterfall. Have a family picnic! We also host an array of events, including school tours, workshops on many topics, rotating art shows, live music, new theatrical and film presentations, artist's residencies, and more.

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 Proverbidioms IV

 
Eats

THE ARTIST'S WEBSITE
A CASTLE TOUR
THE PAINTINGS
THE ARCHIVES


 
 Proverbidioms

o be clear, THIS MUSEUM IS NOT YET IN EXISTENCE. The artist has created an irrevocable art trust, so that the castle, artwork, and property will one day be an art museum and land preserve. IN THE MEANTIME, we hope to be able to put up a separate museum building so that the paintings and other collections can open to the public in the near future. We also intend to put up a pavilion, and open some sculpture trails.

CAN YOU HELP? We seek a generous art patron to help us accomplish building the separate museum building and visitor's center. (See the plans below). If we find a patron, we would be glad to name the building after them, and put up an honorary wall. Or perhaps there is an appropriate and large art grant available for such a purpose. IF YOU CAN HELP in any way, please contact us, or send your suggestions.

T WOULD BE A GOOD PLAN, at the very least, to put up a pavilion soon, and in that way we can begin making this into an art center by holding workshops, music concerts, plays, arts and craft shows and so on, and perhaps even start a sculpture trail. And we could allow castle tours on several special days throughout the summer, and to school groups throughout the year. In this way we will begin to generate excitement, earn a reputation, and be partly on our way to establishing a non-profit and earning our  Museum Charter from NYS. We do open for occasional tours, for example on a Sunday in mid September during the Hilltown's Farm and Artisan's Tour. (Check their listings.)

IF YOU CAN HELP fund the museum building, or would like to be on the board of directors or volunteer, or would be interested in creating a sculpture for the sculpture park, please contact: Thom Breitenbach, at (518) 861-6054
or thom@tebreitenbach.com. Thank you!

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 The Studio Wing

THE ARTIST'S WEBSITE
A CASTLE TOUR
THE PAINTINGS
THE ARCHIVES


 
 A Picture of Health


 
 Things of the Garden

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 MAPS & PLANS
  
 Ideally a separate museum building can be built in the next couple of years. This will safely house the paintings and events, allow the public access to the collections (even while the castle is still occupied), and qualify us for an Absolute Museum Charter. Here are some suggested plans.
 
Proposed Museum
Building 		Elevations Area Plot Plan

Complete Trail Map and Layout Suggested Scenarios A Hanging Plan for the Artwork in the Museum Building

Contact Thom Breitenbach, at (518) 861-6054
or thom@tebreitenbach.com

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And this is just for fun!

A SHORT DOCUMENTARY Runtime 22 min.

Drone Videos
 
THE CASTLE in the SUMMER.  Runtime 2:46 min.


THE CASTLE in the FALL.  Runtime 5:12 min.


STAR FALLS, ON THE PRESERVE TRAIL.  Runtime 1:02 min.


809 Township Road, Altamont NY 12009
 

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