Our mission is to serve as a cultural arts center for the community and thus we are actively engaged in restoring the Southeast Old Town Hall, a historically important structure in the Brewster Village. This structure houses Old Town Hall Theater on its top floor, the Southeast Museum on the middle floor, and our facility, Studio Around the Corner on the bottom floor. We are in cooperation with the Town of Southeast and we aim to spearhead the restoration and reopen the theater in the coming years. Once the OTH theater is again operable, it will serve as an ideal venue for plays, concerts, films, and other community events, as well as a catalyst for economic development.
We hope to reopen the theater one day soon, simultaneously providing a boost to economic vibrancy in the area.
We hope to reopen the theater one day soon, simultaneously providing a boost to economic vibrancy in the area.
ABOUT US
The Town of Southeast Cultural Arts Coalition (TOSCAC or CAC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating and sustaining cultural arts within the Town of Southeast and its surrounding region. TOSCAC was established as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation in August 2010 with the purpose, as detailed in the incorporation papers, “... to promote and raise funds for the development and effective management of affordable, accessible performance space that will provide citizens of the Town of Southeast opportunities to participate in and appreciate cultural arts, including lectures, theater, dance, film, music, visual arts, and inclusive community events.”
In 2011, Cultural Arts Coalition or TOSCAC officiated their headquarters at Studio Around the Corner, 67 Main Street, Brewster, New York.
In our Studio Around the Corner, basement level of Southeast Old Town Hall, we regularly present and host art exhibits, music and dance concerts, theatrical productions, book readings, educational opportunities, community events and more. The Studio Around the Corner and Meeting Room space are available for cultural arts groups/individuals to schedule use. Click here for more information on our facility usage.
Cultural Arts Coalition host many events each year. However, we do have some fan favorites! Our Brewster Summer Music Series which runs every summer from June through July, hosts a handful of bands and musicians. It is the perfect summer outing that all ages can enjoy. Just grab a lawn chair and a drink and enjoy food from our exclusive catering sponsor Country Kitchen. Click here to check out our Summer Music Series website for updates!
We also organize the annual Brewster Fall Festival, formerly Brewster Founder's Day. This event takes place every autumn in order to celebrate the history of Brewster and the opening of the new season. We are proud to say that we have over 4,000 attendees, 125 vendors, and 2 stages for live entertainment each year. Families and people of all ages love this FREE family-friendly event with various culinary vendors, small businesses, shopping, games, arts and crafts, live entertainment, raffles, & more. Click here to check out our Brewster Fall Festival website for updates!
In 2011, Cultural Arts Coalition or TOSCAC officiated their headquarters at Studio Around the Corner, 67 Main Street, Brewster, New York.
In our Studio Around the Corner, basement level of Southeast Old Town Hall, we regularly present and host art exhibits, music and dance concerts, theatrical productions, book readings, educational opportunities, community events and more. The Studio Around the Corner and Meeting Room space are available for cultural arts groups/individuals to schedule use. Click here for more information on our facility usage.
Cultural Arts Coalition host many events each year. However, we do have some fan favorites! Our Brewster Summer Music Series which runs every summer from June through July, hosts a handful of bands and musicians. It is the perfect summer outing that all ages can enjoy. Just grab a lawn chair and a drink and enjoy food from our exclusive catering sponsor Country Kitchen. Click here to check out our Summer Music Series website for updates!
We also organize the annual Brewster Fall Festival, formerly Brewster Founder's Day. This event takes place every autumn in order to celebrate the history of Brewster and the opening of the new season. We are proud to say that we have over 4,000 attendees, 125 vendors, and 2 stages for live entertainment each year. Families and people of all ages love this FREE family-friendly event with various culinary vendors, small businesses, shopping, games, arts and crafts, live entertainment, raffles, & more. Click here to check out our Brewster Fall Festival website for updates!
Our History
The Town of Southeast Cultural Arts Coalition (TOSCAC or CAC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating and sustaining cultural arts within the Town of Southeast and its surrounding region. TOSCAC was established as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation in August 2010 with the purpose, as detailed in the incorporation papers, “... to promote and raise funds for the development and effective management of affordable, accessible performance space that will provide citizens of the Town of Southeast opportunities to participate in and appreciate cultural arts, including lectures, theater, dance, film, music, visual arts, and inclusive community events.”
Our current focus is the renovation of the Southeast Old Town Hall, a historic landmark within the Village of Brewster and a perfect venue to serve as a cultural hub. The Old Town Hall has been described as a “Jewel in the Center of Brewster” and its renovation will help foster the revitalization of downtown Brewster.
Our current focus is the renovation of the Southeast Old Town Hall, a historic landmark within the Village of Brewster and a perfect venue to serve as a cultural hub. The Old Town Hall has been described as a “Jewel in the Center of Brewster” and its renovation will help foster the revitalization of downtown Brewster.
Studio Around the Corner
The Studio Around The Corner, which is located on the basement floor of Old Town Hall Theater, was the former home of the Southeast Town Court and is also the current storage area for some town records. It was used for many years for intermittent town-sponsored meetings and library and museum activities. In 2011, the Town Board approved a resolution to rent portions of the basement premises to TOSCAC after hearing a proposal that the space will function as the Coalition’s headquarters and the beginnings of a cultural arts center. In September 2011, the court room area was transformed with minor renovations into the Studio Around the Corner, to be used for various arts and community related events including; exhibitions, workshops, receptions, lectures, and concerts for audiences of up to 50 people. The Coalition formally opened the doors to its new headquarters on October 2, 2011, establishing its base of operations. Within the Studio Around the Corner, TOSCAC is currently collaborating with existing cultural institutions and inviting those institutions as well as individual artists and community groups to use the studio and our meeting room on the premises to bring art, culture, and visitors to Old Town Hall.
This collaboration highlights the existence of the historic theater on the third floor and drives planning and fundraising to get the doors open to allow for the use of the theater.
The Studio Around The Corner, which is located on the basement floor of Old Town Hall Theater, was the former home of the Southeast Town Court and is also the current storage area for some town records. It was used for many years for intermittent town-sponsored meetings and library and museum activities. In 2011, the Town Board approved a resolution to rent portions of the basement premises to TOSCAC after hearing a proposal that the space will function as the Coalition’s headquarters and the beginnings of a cultural arts center. In September 2011, the court room area was transformed with minor renovations into the Studio Around the Corner, to be used for various arts and community related events including; exhibitions, workshops, receptions, lectures, and concerts for audiences of up to 50 people. The Coalition formally opened the doors to its new headquarters on October 2, 2011, establishing its base of operations. Within the Studio Around the Corner, TOSCAC is currently collaborating with existing cultural institutions and inviting those institutions as well as individual artists and community groups to use the studio and our meeting room on the premises to bring art, culture, and visitors to Old Town Hall.
This collaboration highlights the existence of the historic theater on the third floor and drives planning and fundraising to get the doors open to allow for the use of the theater.
