12 Nov You’re helping elders share their life stories
David smiles as a calm, rhythmic sound fills his room. Across from him, CATA Faculty Artist JoAnne Spies gently strums a metal drum. "Listening to this music is so soothing," he says....
25 Sep You helped CATA writers find poetry in sculpture
CATA artist Ruthie wheels up to the canvas with a big smile. Yesterday was her 102nd birthday, and she's ready to paint!...
12 Sep Forces of Nature: Art on Tour at Mass Audubon
RECEPTION: 10/3/19 5-7pm (FREE)
EXHIBIT: 10/3/19 – 10/31/19 (FREE)
CATA and Mass Audubon present "Forces of Nature", an exhibit of paintings and drawings by CATA artists with disabilities inspired by the wildlife and natural landscape of the Berkshires.
02 Aug CATA’s 2019 Annual Poetry Reading
9/4/19 5:30-6:30pm (FREE)
Join us for CATA's 2019 Annual Poetry Reading at The Mount— a vibrant celebration of writers with disabilities!
30 Jul You helped Ruthie start making art… at age 100!
CATA artist Ruthie wheels up to the canvas with a big smile. Yesterday was her 102nd birthday, and she's ready to paint!...
25 Jul WGBY TV: CATA Provides Inclusive Arts Opportunities
WGBY reports on CATA for its "Connecting Point" TV series. "CATA as a two-way street— giving both to those with disabilities and to the broader community."...
19 Jul Support CATA Through a Gift in Your Will— and Leave a Legacy of Kindness
CATA donors Heather Wells Heim and Matthew Heim on the value of giving back....
31 May “I Am a Part of Art 2019” CATA’s Annual Art Show
Community Access to the Arts (CATA) presents “I Am a Part of Art,” CATA's 2019 Annual Art Show featuring work by more than 125 artist with disabilities.
29 May CATA AWARDED $200,000 CULTURAL FACILITIES FUND CAPITAL GRANT
MAY 16, 2019 — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CATA has been awarded a $200,000 Cultural Facilities Fund (CFF) Capital grant from MassDevelopment and the Massachusetts Cultural Council— the largest grant award level this year....
09 Apr “NEXUS” Gala & Annual Performance
Community Access to the Arts (CATA) presents “NEXUS,” our Gala and Annual Performance on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Shakespeare & Company's Tina Packer Playhouse in Lenox....
25 Mar “What I See” at Tunnel City Coffee at MASS MoCA
Community Access to the Arts (CATA) presents “What I See,” an exhibit of artwork by CATA artists with disabilities at Tunnel City Coffee at MASS MoCA in North Adams, MA.
25 Jan “Making Waves” at Good Purpose Gallery
Community Access to the Arts (CATA) presents “Making Waves,” an exhibit of artwork by CATA artists with disabilities at the Good Purpose Gallery in Lee, MA.
11 Dec Stand by me? Stand by CATA!
This winter, our CATA artists had the chance to share their creativity at our annual Holiday Sharing. Now we want to share it with you!...
29 Nov “Love Your Life More” by Giving to CATA
It only took one visit to a CATA workshop before Maria Sirois was hooked. "It was incredibly powerful— everyone creating together, with this working assumption that we're all the same."...
22 Oct CATA Ukulele Players Selected for Córdoba Cares Initiative
We're thrilled to announce that CATA's ukulele players have been selected by Córdoba Guitars for their new Córdoba Cares initiative to receive a set of beautiful concert-grade ukuleles!...
16 Oct Art on Tour at MCLA Window Gallery
Community Access to the Arts presents an exhibit of artwork by CATA visual artists with disabilities at the MCLA Window Gallery at 49 Main Street in North Adams.
16 Oct Community Access to the Arts Selected for the Barr-Klarman Massachusetts Arts Initiative
We are pleased to announce that Community Access to the Arts (CATA) was selected to participate in the Barr-Klarman Massachusetts Arts Initiative...
26 Sep SculptureNow Brings Inspiration for CATA Writers with Disabilities
(CATA artist Marshall checks out the acoustics of Brendan Stecchini's interactive sculpture Sitting / Standing / Speaking, part of SculptureNow's exhibit at The Mount) Because of your support, our CATA writers kicked off our fall Writers' Workshop series...
20 Sep Art on Tour at Berkshire Probate and Family Court
More than 30 artists with disabilities will have their artwork on display at the Berkshire Probate and Family Court in Pittsfield.
14 Sep You Made CATA a Trendsetter!
YOU Made CATA a Trendsetter. And all we can says is...
06 Aug You’re Creating a Movement: The Transformational Power of CATA
(photo: CATA donors Mitch and Caitlin Nash at a CATA art exhibit) CATA Donor Mitch Nash Believes in the Power of Creativity Mitch Nash has seen first-hand what CATA means for people with disabilities. For the last...
03 Aug CATA’s ANNUAL POETRY READING
Experience the powerful work of writers with disabilities. Join us at The Mount for a dynamic reading celebrating the powerful, funny and moving work of CATA's writers with disabilities.
13 Jul I AM A PART OF ART – CATA’s Annual Art Show
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 disabilities.
05 Jul For Artists Unable to Use a Paintbrush, YOU Make Art Possible.
Your support reveals talents that might have remained hidden. Katrina wears a laser on her head. David wears one on his hand. Cathy uses a ruler. With these tools and the aid of a trained...
30 May I AM A PART OF ART – “Meet the Artists” at the Clark Art Institute
Join us at the Clark Art Institute for our "Meet the Artists" event on August 2—part of CATA's Annual Art Show I Am a Part of Art.
30 May I AM A PART OF ART – Lichtenstein Opening Reception
Join us for the opening reception of CATA's Annual Art Show I Am a Part of Art at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts in Pittsfield, MA.
30 May “You Can’t Replace Yourself” Book Launch
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.
29 May CATA’S ANNUAL ART SHOW CELEBRATES INCLUSION
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...
23 May CATA Awarded 2018 CFF Grant
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)...
