From 2005 to 2021, Mount Tremper Arts (MTA) hosted more than 400 artist residencies and over 150 performances — an internationally recognized incubator of contemporary performance across music, dance, theater, visual art, and literature.

The annual Summer Festival and Watershed Lab—a residency partnership with leading NYC theaters—established MTA as a vital link between rural retreat and the cutting edge of contemporary performance. MTA was supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts, and a broad community of funders and patrons.

Alongside its artistic programs, MTA cultivated a distinctive approach to hospitality—integrating artist residencies with gardens, food, and community gatherings.

History

Mount Tremper Arts

Broadway playwright Dave Malloy's Ghost Quartet at Mount Tremper Arts, 2015. Two singers, including Gelsey Bell, performing around a campfire at night.

Critical Acclaim

“Mount Tremper Arts has become a thriving offshoot of the city’s contemporary performance world: a magnet for adventurous urban artists and a devoted local audience.” 

The New York Times, 2014

“If there was a Fresh Air Fund for experimental artists, it might look like Mount Tremper Arts.” 

The Wall Street Journal, 2013