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30 May

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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.

23 May

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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)...

16 Feb

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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 Feb

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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.

14 Dec

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How many times has someone composed a ukulele ode in your honor?   Last Friday, an intimate crowd of 150 friends, family members and caregivers gathered at Berkshire South for our annual Holiday Sharing—we can hardly imagine a...

30 Nov

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Your gift could count double!   A group  of anonymous donors have banded together to issue a Match Challenge to our wider community. If CATA can raise $25,000 in new or increased gifts by December 31, 2017, the anonymous...

07 Nov

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Your support has led us to a milestone anniversary! When CATA held its first Arts In / Arts Out workshops in 1993, founder Sandra Newman sought to unleash the creative talents of people with disabilities, using...