Ida Basket Weaving Class

Join Potter County artist Catherine Snyder for another basket weaving class!

Saturday, May 4, 9am-2pm at the ECCOTA Gallery, Ridgway

Both beginner and advanced weavers will complete and take home their own Ida style basket! Cathy will walk you step-by-step through the basket-making process from the base up. You can select from either blue, green, smoke/brown, or natural colored reed. Please choose your color when registering.

If class is already sold out please email info@eccota.com to get on the waitlist.

Nature's Palette: An Exhibition by Lisa Conklin Conn

We are excited to announce Nature’s Palette, a very special exhibition of wall blooms from ceramic artist Lisa Conklin Conn.

Nature’s Palette is a collection of ceramic wall blooms, each representing the colors found in an example of flora or fauna from our region of the Pennsylvania Wilds.

Together these hand-built pieces flow in an organic line from black (raven) to white (ghost pipe). Lisa invites the viewer to look closer at each organism represented and experience the amazing species that are full of color and beauty from our natural world.

The less obvious details and colors are so often overlooked, simply because they are familiar to us. The beauty of nature’s palette in full bloom.

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Over 40 wall blooms will be available for purchase during this special exhibition of artist Lisa Conklin Conn’s ceramic work.

View the exhibition at the Elk County Council on the Arts Gallery beginning April 15 through May 11.

The public is invited to join us for an opening reception on Friday, April 26, 5-8 PM.

View more of Lisa’s work on her social media and website.

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Lisa creates sculpted pieces from stoneware and porcelain, suitable for both the garden and the home. Her creations capture the whimsical side of the flora and fauna found in this region. All pieces are hand built, hand glazed and no molds are used.

Lisa is a juried artisan of the Wilds Cooperative of Pennsylvania and a PA Wilds branded licensee. Her work can be found throughout the region at various galleries, host sites, and shops.

Funding Creativity Night

We are so much more than a sales gallery!

Join us for the Funding Creativity event for Elk County and learn about the grant funding and programming opportunities that ECCOTA offers.

Who should attend?

• Artists, visual and performing, who want to take their career further and engage more in their community.

• Community and arts organizations, park programs, senior centers, teachers, etc.

• Creative entrepreneurs who are starting or expanding a business.

• Anyone who wants to learn more about what we offer!

Everyone is invited to gather on Thursday, March 21st 2024 for Funding Creativity, an event hosted by the Elk County Council on the Arts, at the ECCOTA Gallery.

Funding Creativity will be a showcase of the programs and opportunities for local artists through ECCOTA’s partnership with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. The Elk County Council on the Arts is one of 14 partner organizations with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, servicing Elk, McKean, Potter, Cameron, and Forest Counties. Artists from those counties are encouraged to attend the event.

Funding Creativity will be a chance for interested artists to get together and learn about granting and residency opportunities through ECCOTA. As well as a networking opportunity for artists, rostered teaching artists, and grant recipients will be in attendance to answer questions and engage in discussion with attendees and give testimony to their success with these programs.

Our gallery is located at 237 Main St. here in down town Ridgway, Pennsylvania. Join ECCOTA from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Refreshments will be provided.

Any questions regarding the Funding Creativity event or the grant and programming opportunities can be directed to ECCOTA at (814) 772-7051, or info@eccota.com.

Learn more about:

Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
ECCOTA - Arts in Education Program, for host sites and artists
ECCOTA - Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program
ECCOTA - Creative Sector Flex Fund

Basket Weaving Classes with Catherine Snyder

In August ECCOTA will host two basket weaving classes with Potter County artist Catherine Snyder.

ECCOTA has welcomed Cathy twice before for sold-out classes. Cathy will walk you step-by-step through the basket-making process from the base up. You will have a choice of multi-colored reeds during the class. Register soon to attend!

Handy Tote

Lil’ Hiker with Natural Leather

Forager with Brown Leather

NEW - Handy Tote, $45, Saturday, August 5, 9AM - 2:30PM in the ECCOTA Gallery.
Create a handy carry-it-all tote bag with a webbed strap. This class is great for beginners ages 12+. Dress comfortably, and bring snacks and a drink if needed.

Forager or Lil’ Hiker, $60/$70, Saturday, August 26, 9AM - 4PM, in the ECCOTA Gallery.
Create a crossbody Forager basket or a backpack-style Lil’ Hiker basket. You have a choice of black, brown, natural, or burgundy leather straps at checkout. This class is great for beginners ages 14+. Dress comfortably, and bring snacks and a drink for this class. There will be no scheduled breaks, but you can rest as you wish.

If classes are already sold out please email info@eccota.com to get on the waitlist.

ECCOTA Summer Programs & Classes 2023

As school ends summer art programs begin at the Elk County Council on the Arts! ECCOTA’s summer interns Caroline Fitch and Abby Pociask have planned a full schedule to appeal to all ages and artistic interests.

All activities are free with supplies included unless marked otherwise. Registration is appreciated for free activities so we know how many to prepare for. Registration is required in advance for paid activities. Space is limited!

Children under 10 years of age should be accompanied by an adult. Activities marked “all ages” are open to everyone from toddlers to adults.

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Art After Hours

In addition to the activities above we are offering Art After Hours every Wednesday in front of the gallery from 5-8PM. Art After Hours programming is for all ages, does not require registration, and you can drop in anytime!
June 28 - Rainbow Marble Banners
July 5 - Squeegee Painting
July 12 - Tie-Dye *Bring your own cotton garment or buy something from us!
July 19 - Flower Pot Critters
July 26 - Bead Bracelet Making
August 2 - Chalk Walk

Open Mic

Held every month, 4-7PM, at various locations.
June 9th - Ridgway Courthouse Gazebo
July 7 - The Creative Cup coffee shop, Ridgway
August 4th - Tablespoon’s Cafe, St. Marys
No registration is required for Open Mic events, and they are open to all ages. Music, poetry and song are all welcome.

Questions about Elk County Council on the Arts activities?
Give us a call, 814-772-7051 or info@eccota.com.