Author: Chris Watford

Celebrate the launch of CATA's new Art & Poetry book You Can't Replace Yourself—a collection of poetry and artwork by CATA artists with disabilities. Join us for an informal reading of selections from the book, read by CATA writers and friends, followed by a reception and book signing. Books will be available for sale and several of the artists and writers will be in attendance to sign copies.
30 May, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2018 Contact: Chris Watford (413) 528-5485 Images available upon request CATA’S ANNUAL ART SHOW CELEBRATES INCLUSION AT THE CLARK ART INSTITUTE AND THE LICHTENSTEIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS—Featuring Work by More than 125 Artists with...

29 May, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17, 2018 Contact: Chris Watford (413) 528-5485 Digital images available COMMUNITY ACCESS TO THE ARTS AWARDED 2018 CULTURAL FACILITIES FUND GRANT-- Joins Elite Group of Berkshire Organizations to Win CFF Grants Great Barrington, MA—Community Access to the Arts (CATA)...

23 May, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 23, 2018 Contact: Chris Watford (413) 528-5485 Digital images available RARE TORNADO: CATA “ART ON TOUR” EXHIBIT AT HUDSON HALL GREAT BARRINGTON, MA—Community Access to the Arts (CATA) presents “RARE TORNADO”, a vibrant exhibit of artwork created...

23 April, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2018 Contact: Chris Watford (413) 528-5485 Digital images available CATA CELEBRATES MILESTONE 25TH ANNIVERSARY WITH GALA & ANNUAL PERFORMANCE CATA’s largest fundraising event of the year—a celebration of the Berkshires’ dedication to artistry and inclusion ​GREAT BARRINGTON,...

02 April, 2018
Join us for our 25th Anniversary Gala & Performance Weekend on May 12, 2018 and Annual Performance on May 13, 2018 at Shakespeare and Company’s Tina Packer Playhouse in Lenox, MA!  
16 February, 2018
Join us for the opening of RARE TORNADO, a vibrant exhibit of artwork created by CATA artists with disabilities at Hudson Hall in Hudson, NY. The exhibit features paintings by seven local artists who use the innovative Artistic Realization Technologies (A.R.T.) technique to create their work.  A free, public art opening will be held on Friday, April 27 from 12pm-2pm with many of the artists in attendance.
16 February, 2018
Join us for the opening of SHAPES IN SPACE, a retrospective exhibit of artwork created by CATA artists with disabilities at the Good Purpose Gallery in Lee, MA. The exhibit features paintings by CATA artists who use the Artistic Realization Technologies (A.R.T.) technique to create their work. “SHAPES IN SPACE: A CATA A.R.T. Retrospective” offers a rare opportunity to experience this vibrant body of work created throughout the last twelve years. A free, public art opening will be held on March 15 from 4:30-6:30pm with many of the artists in attendance.
16 February, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 16​, 2018 Contact: Chris Watford (413) 528-5485 Digital images available SHAPES IN SPACE: A CATA A.R.T. RETROSPECTIVE AT GOOD PURPOSE GALLERY GREAT BARRINGTON, MA—Community Access to the Arts (CATA) will present a retrospective exhibit of artwork created...

16 February, 2018

CATA is partnering with Kimball Farms Life Care in Lenox, MA to present its latest Art on Tour gallery series! Join us for a public opening on Wednesday, January 24 from 3:30-5:30pm, with writer/actor Rachel Siegel reading...

08 January, 2018