A Membership Update from the Director

Friends of Elk County Council on the Arts,

Thank you for your continued support of the Elk County Council on the Arts. As we enter our annual membership renewal period, I want to express how critically important your support is right now.

While we remain committed to providing enriching arts programs and supporting local creatives, we’re facing significant upcoming challenges due to the ongoing delay of the state budget. This delay has brought many of our vital community arts programs and grant opportunities to a frustrating halt.

Your membership makes an impact.

Every dollar received through membership dues and donations helps us continue delivering arts programming to our community.

Here’s how your membership helps:

  • $25 covers supplies for a free art class, open to both youth and adults in our area.

  • $50 supports artist receptions and gallery events, and we have an exciting one coming soon!

  • Higher membership levels amplify our reach, helping us serve more people and support more artists across Elk County.

Members also enjoy 20% off all purchases in December and receive exclusive discounts and promotions throughout the year.

We understand times are tight for many, but if you’re in a position to renew or even increase your level of support this year, it would make a meaningful difference.

We’re also excited to share that ECCOTA now has a brand new online membership platform! You can now renew your membership online, create a personal profile, and even set up automatic renewals for added convenience. Do you prefer to join or renew in person? Stop in the Gallery during business hours and we're happy to help.

If you're interested in sponsoring a specific program or directing your donation to a particular initiative, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’d love to explore those possibilities with you.

Thank you, once again, for supporting the Elk County Council on the Arts. Together, we can keep the arts alive and thriving in our community.
 

With gratitude,

Sara Frank
Executive Director, Elk County Council on the Arts

ECCOTA's Summer Art Programs and Classes Schedule

Join us this summer for an adventure into exciting art projects and many different mediums!

Most classes are completely FREE, and everyone is welcome to attend. While there is no cost, we generally appreciate an RSVP to let us know how many participants to prepare for. Art After Hours is always free, and you’re welcome to drop in any time.

ECCOTA is a non-profit organization, and only through public support are we able to provide these programs at a little to no cost. Please consider supporting ECCOTA through a donation or membership today!

ECCOTA Partners with Remake Learning Days PA for Napkin Basket Weaving Class

Join us for a hands-on Basket Weaving Class with Cathy Snyder, where creativity and tradition come together! This fun and engaging workshop is perfect for families looking to spend quality time together while learning the art of basket weaving. Under Cathy’s tutelage, participants will create their own handmade basket, choosing from three practical designs: napkin, utensil, or pencil basket.

Whether you’re a beginner or have some weaving experience, this class is designed to be fun, relaxing, and rewarding for all ages. Working side by side, family members can share in the joy of crafting, problem-solving, and personalizing their baskets with a variety of materials and techniques. By the end of the class, each participant will take home a beautiful, functional piece to enjoy for years to come, a reminder of time well spent together.

This is a free event for families in groups. Space is limited. Sign up with the link below:

https://form.jotform.com/.../eccota-class-registration-form

We hope to see you there!

The Biggest Art Party of the Year - The Surrealist Ball

The Surrealist Ball - An ECCOTA Fundraiser The Surrealist Ball - An ECCOTA Fundraiser
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The Surrealist Ball - An ECCOTA Fundraiser
$35.00

Join us in celebrating the arts in Elk County!

The Surrealist Ball is the largest annual fundraiser of the Elk County Council on the Arts in 2025. All proceeds will help fund the organization’s ongoing art programming for youth and adults in and around the Elk County area.

Surrealist Ball attendees will enjoy live music and art experiences, live and silent auctions, and original artwork by local artists. There will also be games and raffles.

Appetizers will be served, and a cash bar will be available. Current ECCOTA members and sponsors receive two free drink vouchers at the door.

WHEN & WHERE
This dream-like event will be held Saturday, April 5 from 7-11 PM at the Laurel Mill Golf Course on Bonifels Lane in Ridgway.

DRESS
The dress code is surreal. We encourage the creative, eccentric, and weird, but whatever you’re most comfortable in works for us.

CONTRIBUTIONS
$35 per person. Pay at the door.

WHAT IS SURREALISM?
“Surrealism is destructive, but it destroys only what it considers to be shackles limiting our vision.” ― Salvador Dali
Surrealism is an expression of the unconscious mind; dreams as real life.

ORIGINS
Link - Party Animals

QUESTIONS?
Contact us at info@eccota.com or 814-772-7051.

The Elk County Council on the Arts is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization (EIN: 25-1524010) and donations are tax deductible, as allowed by law.

Can’t attend but want to donate? We appreciate any amount. Thank you!