Cattaraugus County Arts Council

Welcome! Cattaraugus County Arts Council (CCAC) is a non-profit community resource dedicated to keeping art alive in the Cattaraugus County region. We do this by promoting the creation, presentation, and appreciation of the arts, by making cultural opportunities available through our services surrounding the artistic side of life.

We rely on support from grants, along with the generosity of our benefactors. Now you can make an online, tax deductible DONATION that will go directly to funding support of the arts in Cattaraugus County. Or BECOME A MEMBER and take advantage of our unique programs at a discounted rate.

Community Art & Pottery Studio

CCAC programming directly delivers the arts to artists and residents of Cattaraugus County and surrounding regions. With free or low-cost workshops offered throuhgout the region, as well as more intensive fee-based courses offered at our Community Art & Pottery Studio (CAPS), community members have a wide array of new opportunities to explore creativity and have some fun! Learn more about CAPS classes and workshops.

Small Works/Big Ideas Member Show

The Cattaraugus County Arts Council (CCAC) is proud to present a new member show in collaboration with JCC in order to showcase the wealth of talent among our member artists. All members may submit up to three works of art. At least one, and up to three will be chosen by professional jury for acceptance into the show. The show is themed as a “small works” show, with small works defined as no more than 12 inches in any dimension—length, width, and depth—framing and presentation excluded. Learn more.

Routes to Art

Our gratitude goes out to everyone involved in the first Routes to Art open studio art tour that took place on May 17 - 18. CCAC extends many, many thanks to the artists, studio visitors, and the genrosity of our sponsors and media outlets. The success is a reflection of the hard work and dedication from everyone involved! We look forward to working toward making next year even better! Check the Routes to Art website throughout the year for news and updates about the 2009 tour!