809 Township Road, Altamont NY 12009

 

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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. To start things off, we are opening a sculpture trail this Summer featuring the work of many wonderful artists.

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 Proverbidioms IV


 
Eats

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


 
 Proverbidioms


 
 The Studio Wing


 
 West Side of Castle

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, while the artist and his wife still occupy the castle, 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 expect to open the sculpture trail to the public this July 2024. We already have works from renowned artists, and many more sculptures are promised. We are just waiting for the grounds to dry, to bring them in. We will also conduct workshops on the grounds and in the artist's studio this summer.



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 dedicate the building to 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, to also put up a pavilion soon, and in that way we can hold even more workshops, and also music concerts, plays, arts and craft shows and so on. 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  Absolute Museum Charter from NYS.

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 Gate Towers

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.
 


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


809 Township Road, Altamont NY 12009

 

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