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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

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Greater Ithaca Art Trail

Greater Ithaca Art TrailThe art trail is a self-guided tour of working artists' studios throughout the County. Visitors can drive or walk to the studios of sculptors, painters, photographers, printmakers, fiber artists, furniture makers, jewelry artists and ceramists.

The Trail is open year round by appointment. AND on the Fall Open Studio weekends all studios are open simultaneously. No need to call ahead! Just get in your car and go.

For more information, the map, artist portfolios and a great 3 minute film,
visit the Art Trail website at www.ArtTrail.com.

2012 Open Studio weekends are : October 6, 7 and October 13, 14, 11 to 5 each day!

NEW: FIRST SATURDAYS where a selection of Art Trail Artists open their studios on
the first Saturday of every month.  For a list of Feb. 4th's open artists, go to www.arttrail.com. You'll see First Saturdays on the home page and event page. 

Or contact Robin Schwartz for a brochure/map. 

CLICK "View Slideshow" to the left for slides from a visitor on the 2010 Trail!  


Join the Trail

ArtTrail.comArtist Members of the Art Trail get an opportunity to interact with the public and share their story as well as their art.  They also benefit from a year-round marketing campaign that includes:

  • inclusion in the brochure/map--40,000 copies distributed all over Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania
  • regular electronic updates to tourists and residents on the CAP e-mail lists
  • print, radio, television and internet advertising in local and regional markets
  • a profile/portfolio on ArtTrail.com, a highly listed site for art and studio tours

If you are interested in being on the Art Trail from May 2012 through May 2013 (the next available season) contact Program Director, Robin Schwartz.

 

Applications and Renewals

are due by Thursday, March 1, 2012.

Application for Brand New Applicants here.

Renewal Application for Current members here as doc  / here as pdf.

Statistics and Information from 2011 and previous years here.

Applicants (both new and returning) can pay for membership securely online using the PayPal button below:


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