- “Putney was heaven on earth for my daughter. She was extremely happy, developed a stronger sense of self as an artist and made many friends. She truly felt accepted and appreciated for who she is.” Parent - East Greenwich, RI
- “If you are looking to find your soul in your art, there is no more perfect place to be.” - Putney Student
- “He liked having long stretches of time to work on art.” Parent – New York, NY
- “A place to step out of your comfort zone and experiment in the arts. Putney is a place to grow, be inspired, learn, and of course, love what you learn.” Student - Brooklyn, NY
- “She was glowing when she returned home from Putney.”Parent – Cincinnati, OH
- “Putney is a place where I can feel completely comfortable being me and felt supported as I grew and explored as a writer.” Student – Providence, RI
- “If you asked her how she felt about Putney, she’d say; “Fantasterifical…and memorable”. If you’d ask me, I’d agree.”; “I can’t say enough about the program. What else could you fit into three weeks that was more fun, creative, educational, delicious, healthy or inspiring? I can think of nothing.”; “Only smiles and energetic tales of creative brainstorming and vibrant performances.” Parent – Perkasie, PA
- “I could express myself through artwork, movement and words.” Student – Mercer Island, WA
- “She greatly appreciated the creative independence the program allows.” Parent – Bridgewater, NJ
- “A place to discover abilities that you didn't know you had and develop ones that you’re already aware of.” Student – Berkeley, CA
- “Putney is truly a unique and extremely special program. She loved being able to do art all day long. It was an unforgettable, transformative experience.” Parent – Yorktown Heights, NY
- “Putney is probably the most creative and encouraging place I have ever been.” Student – Kanagawa, Japan
- “The community aspect of Putney sets it apart from other summer arts programs for teenagers.” Putney Parent
- “A creative utopia.” ; “It is hard to find so many intelligent, down to earth and inspiring people.” ; “A lifestyle I hope to continue for the rest of my life.” Student – London, England
- “Stunningly beautiful campus and really fantastic, funky, well-lit and inspiring studios.” Parent – Cambridge, MA
- “You can dive into your work and be creative while in a positive environment with AWESOME PEOPLE!” Student – Sharon, MA
- “She gathered up enough courage and performed with a friend at coffeehouse- she must have felt she was in a very supportive community to take this risk! I think it was moment that will stay with her always.” Parent – New Paltz, NY
- “An awesome experience and one of the coolest places on earth.” Student – Mexico City, Mexico
- “The small workshops really allowed her to interact with the teachers. She learned a lot.” Parent – Montvale, NJ
- “My favorite place on earth.” Student - Lutherville, MD
- “She enjoyed the freedom she was given to be creative and the instruction that helped her grow.”; “Her teachers were both talented and giving as they nurtured and helped my daughter develop her skills and confidence in her abilities.” Parent – Mercer Island, WA
- “A haven for young artist from across the world.” Student – Haddon Heights, NJ
- “Our children returned from Putney with an entirely new outlook on the world ands its possibilities thanks to your summer program.” Parent – Vilnius, Lithuania
- “Three weeks of awesomeness!” Student – Harrisburg, PA
- “My son says that the only thing that would have made his experience better would have been if he had stayed longer!” Parent – Chappaqua, NY
- “Putney is so amazing. Just three weeks there has made me a different person.” Student, Buffalo, NY
- “He liked it all; the beauty of the place, the fun of meeting other students and sharing in the experience with them, the good food, the opportunity to try out sculpture and darkroom photography with skilled instructors who gave lots of individual instruction and encouragement.”; “It was all good- well run, safe, fun, and a positive learning experience." Parent – Quaker Hill, CT
- “After taking Modern Dance for the first time at Putney, I became the only sophomore to get accepted into my schools traveling dance company.” Student - Averill Park, NY
- “He enjoyed being with inspired teenagers, having great teachers and being in a beautiful location.” Parent – Trumansburg, NY
- “She gained a lot of confidence because of her experience at Putney.” Parent – San Francisco, CA
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