Arts Workshops Community Access to the Arts (CATA)

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Narrative

Community Access to the Arts nurtures and celebrates the creativity of people with disabilities through shared experiences in the visual and performing arts.

In CATA’s core program, people with disabilities tap into their creativity, discover new talents, and connect with the wider community.

Each series explores its own art form:

• singing
• drumming
• modern and tap dance
• theater
• painting
• sculpture
• creative writing
• yoga
• juggling

Workshops offered across Berkshire and Columbia counties.

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.

Service Types

• Adult Education
• Skills Training
• Socialization Activities

Program Type

• Recreation/Arts/Social and Leisure

Populations Served

• All Disabilities
• Asperger's Syndrome
• Autism Spectrum
• Cerebral Palsy
• Developmental Disability
• Elderly Person with disabilities
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Learning Disabilities
• Mental Illness
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Physical Disabilities
• Spina Bifida
• Stroke

Ages Served

• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Additional Information

• Fees: Personal Funds