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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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Greater Ithaca Art Trail

Greater Ithaca Art TrailThe art trail is a self-guided tour of 50 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 Art Trail website is www.ArtTrail.com

The Trail is open:
*Year round by appointment
*on the First Saturday of every Month  (with selected artists)
*On the Fall Open Studio weekends (Oct. 6,7 & 13, 14) (all 50 studios!)

For more information, a downloadable map, artist portfolios a great 3 minute film, a list of who is open each first Saturday of the month, visit the Art Trail website at

www.ArtTrail.com

Or contact Robin Schwartz for a brochure/map. 

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


Artists: 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.

Artist 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:

New or Returning Member?



Supporters: Associate Members

 

Click here for information for associate members!