An Art Show Unlike Any Other

An Art Show Unlike Any Other

If you've never been to a CATA art show, you don't know what you're missing.

Julie Raymond (BCArc) sees her painting on display at CATA's Annual Art Show (photo: Christina Lane)

CATA artist Natasha is putting the finishing touches on a new butterfly painting she’s been working on for weeks. “I feel proud,” she says. “I’ve been trying to make harder paintings and challenge myself. It’s good to try new things.”

The next time Natasha sees her painting, it’ll be beautifully framed and hanging in an art gallery. On the walls around it will be hundreds of vibrant paintings, drawings, collages and sculptures by CATA artists from across the community. This is CATA’s Annual Art Show, I Am a Part of Art— and it’s all thanks to you!

You help CATA artists like Natasha Lorick follow their creative passion. Join us for our Annual Art Show to see her finished butterfly painting!

Ask any CATA insider and they’ll tell you: the best time to see the exhibit is at the opening! That’s when you’ll see people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities— smiling, meeting each other, and connecting over stunning artwork. It’s a fun and joy-filled celebration you won’t find anywhere else.

CATA’s Annual Art Show only happens because of the innovative arts workshops you bring to hundreds of CATA artists. Students from North Adams who worked together to make incredible collaborative paintings. Teens at the Transitions Program at the Boys and Girls Club who developed new skills in drawing. Adults at BFAIR who channeled their artistry into inventive ceramic sculptures.

For these CATA artists and so many more, you brought creativity to life. Join us for I Am a Part of Art and see your impact first-hand!

Join us for CATA’s Annual Art Show: I Am a Part of Art

Lichtenstein Center for the Arts

28 Renne Avenue, Pittsfield, MA

RECEPTION: July 11 / 5-7pm / FREE EXHIBIT: July 5 - 27, 2019

Clark Art Institute – Lunder Center at Stone Hill

227 South Street, Williamstown, MA

MEET THE ARTISTS: July 23 / 1-4pm / FREE EXHIBIT: July 6 - Aug 25, 2019

Sponsored in part by Greylock Federal Credit Union, Berkshire Magazine, Pittsfield Cultural Council, Frames on Wheels, Massachusetts Cultural Council, and supporters like you!

Peter Daniels (BCArc) shows off his painting at CATA's Annual Art Show (photo: Christina Lane)

Buy CATA Art and Bring Inclusion Home!

Did we mention that every work of CATA art is available for sale?

When you buy CATA artwork, you provide a commission to the individual artist and support year-round programs for artists with disabilities.

These beautiful pieces sell quickly, so come ready to make your pick! Opening night is an exciting flurry of art lovers vying for their own unique CATA painting, drawing, or collage. Make sure your favorite piece doesn’t go home with someone else!