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Mission Statement

CAP was founded in 1990 to act as an advocate for the arts, serve the public by providing services and resources for county artists and arts organizations, and encourage collaboration among arts, education, business, civic and government organizations.Learn more

Creating Opportunities for the Arts, Artists, and Audiences of Tompkins County

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Resources!

Additional services, groups and websites are available to help support the artists and arts organizations of Tompkins County. While the lists provided are not all-inclusive, the items included can offer all artists a number of potential starting points for further development of their craft and their professional careers.

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Arts & Economic Prosperty IV Study

Tompkins County's Nonprofit Arts and Culture Industry Generates $20.7 Million in Economic Activity and Supports 789 Jobs Annually According to Americans for the Artsread more »

Creating Websites, Blogs, Social Networking

Here are some resources for making a website, creating a blog, and interacting with others via the internet.read more »

Exhibiting Art in Non-Traditional Spaces

Tompkins County is filled with opportunities for non-traditional exhibition. A non-traditional gallery setting includes, but is not limited to: restaurants, retail stores, offices and lobbies, hotels, private businesses, and so on. These guidelines are intended to help the artist and the property owner plan an arrangement for exhibition that is mutually beneficial.read more »

Arts-in-Education Resources

"Arts in Education" refers to teaching and learning that weaves engaging and challenging visual and/or performing arts learning into all academic disciplines. These additional resources can assist Teachers, Administrators, Artists and Teaching Artists advance arts-oriented programming in our schools.read more »

Local Press, Classes, Exhibit Spaces

Links to local and regional newspapers/radio and local businesses for artists.  read more »

Funding and Arts Org Resources

These state and national agencies provide services, grants and information for arts organizations and artists. read more »

Artist's Resources Here (all disciplines)