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In 1993, she founded Community Access to the Arts (CATA), a non-profit arts organization that gives people with disabilities powerful opportunities to express themselves creatively and share their talents with the public.

Aug 20, 2024 · CATA’s Annual Art Show features more than 150 paintings and drawings by artists with disabilities from across Berkshire County, MA and Columbia County, NY. You can see this vibrant exhibit on display at two locations: the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, MA (May 24 – September 22, 2024) and the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts in ...

Feb 21, 2025 · In this new CATA workshop, Making an Art Show from the Ground Up, artists with disabilities are learning the ins and outs of art curating, from choosing a theme and designing exhibit layouts to installing the art. This pilot program is part of a strategic initiative at CATA to create more leadership and job readiness pathways for artists ...

Dec 16, 2024 · Carrie, another CATA artist who has limited use of her hands, uses a special iPad app that translates her head movements into music. With your support, CATA artists will express themselves in new adaptive workshops—exploring talents …

Through their works in watercolor, prints, pastel, collage, acrylic, and mixed media, CATA artists share their talents and creative perspectives—drawing us into their world and demonstrating the power of art to transcend difference.

MAY 24 - SEPT 22, 2024 — Come see stunning paintings, drawings, and sculptures by CATA artists in our Annual Art Show "I Am a Part of Art" at the Clark Art Institute and the...

Rooted in a strong respect for elders and their history, The Art Cart uses the power of the arts to inspire nursing home residents to share their life stories and talents. CATA faculty artists lead group workshops or work one-on-one with elders to share songs, poems, art, and stories.

Each series explores a particular art form—singing, drumming, modern and tap dance, theater, painting, sculpture, creative writing, yoga, and juggling—with workshops offered across Berkshire and Columbia counties.

Jul 15, 2024 · CATA’s Annual Art Show features over 200 works of art at two locations: the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown and the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts in Pittsfield. Curating an exhibit of this size takes many hands.