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.

Bonagany 2008

Bonagany is a yearly festival that celebrates the friendship between St. Bonaventure University and Allegany, NY! September 20th -- Main Street in Allegany. For artists: Join the festival and sell your artwork. Families from all over the country come to Allegany for St. Bonaventure University's Family Weekend. Download an application, or contact Lori Tiller at tiller33@verizon.net or 716-372-3005.

Small Works/Big Ideas Members 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. The show is themed as a “small works” show, with small works defined as no more than 12 inches in any dimension. The show will debut on September 6th. Learn more.

Art in the Park

Now in its 59th year, Art in the Park will be managed by CCAC. Learn more.