5 Reasons to Give to CATA

Each fall, a new year of programs kicks off for hundreds of CATA artists. We’ve planned an exciting roster of workshops— led by professional faculty artists in collaboration with residences, day programs, and schools across our community— so people with disabilities can tap into their creativity.

Now we need your help to continue this work and keep changing lives through the arts! Here are five ways your gift will make a difference for CATA artists:

1. Sarah

photo by Christina Lane

You’ll give Sarah a place to express herself and reach her potential. Your support will help CATA artists unleash their creativity in dance, theater, painting, juggling, music, yoga, creative writing, and more.

2. Julie

You’ll help nursing home residents like Julie share their life stories. Your gift will bring the arts to hundreds of elders, including those with Alzheimer’s and dementia, and help them share their memories and talents through music and poetry.

3. Mathew

photo by Christina Lane

You’ll help students like Mathew tap into their creative spirit. Your donation will give students in special education programs a way to share all that’s inside them through workshops in songwriting, painting, modern dance, and more.

4. John

You’ll bring joy to John when he sees his paintings in an art gallery. Your donation lets CATA artists shine in art exhibits at the Clark Art Institute, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, Worcester Art Museum, and beyond.

5. Tyler

photo by Christina Lane

You’ll put Tyler’s talents on stage. Your generosity will shine a light on the talents of CATA artists in performances and poetry readings at Shakespeare & Company and The Mount.