Routes to Art 2009 Open Studio Weekend
May 16 and 17 2009-Save the Date

In May 2008, CCAC debuted Routes to Art, 33 artists opened their studios to the public. The tour brought hundreds of visitors to see and purchase artwork throughout Cattaraugus County and Northern Pennsylvania. Anne Conroy Baitor, Executive Director of the Cattaraugus County Arts Council and coordinator of the RTA stated that “According to New York State tracking figures, RTA generated almost $500,000 in one weekend, with income continuing throughout the year through repeat visits and commissions.”

The overwhelming success of the 2008 Routes to Art has many new artists joining the trail. This year 42 artists will showcase their studios and artwork. The RTA tour will host artisans working in clay, jewelry, beadwork, photography, fabric, basket making, oils, acrylics, and watercolors. This year’s Routes to Art open studio weekend will be enhanced with the participation of the eleven artists and artisans from the Seneca Nation of Indians; introducing their culture and heritage through traditional and contemporary Native American arts.

Routes to Art Exhibition April 18-May 11 The RTA Weekend is preceded by a opening reception and three week gallery show at the prestigious Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts on the St. Bonaventure University campus.

The public is welcome to attend the opening reception for an exclusive preview of the 2009 Routes to Art offerings on April 18 at the Regina A Quick Center for the Arts on the St. Bonaventure University campus on Saturday, April 18 from 6-8pm featuring the Allegany River Dancers.  The exhibition runs through Mary11

For your driving and viewing pleasure; new this year; download Routes to Art point-of-interest (POI) coordinates for your GPS unit at www.enchantedmountains.com !

The Ellicottville community is home to several RTA artists, Karen Fitzpatrick, Barbara Fox, Marcy Hazard and Gerlind Dubey, plus Dina’s Restaurant in Ellicottville will showcase Contemporary Paintings by Richard Thompson of Alfred Station. Salamanca and Little Valley are
There will be several Routes to Art Hubs for artists whose studios are inaccessible to the public.
The Cattaraugus County Arts Council Headquarters in the old Allegheny High School will showcase the photography of Jil St. Ledger Roty of Franklinville; Hand Quilting by Kathie Stedina of Wellsville; Modern Paintings in acrylics by Joan Pingatore OF Allegheny; Weaving and Jewelry by Margaret Cherre of Friendship, Functional pottery by Elaine Hardmam of Wellsville; Pottery by Linda Huey of Alfred Station; and Ceramics by Marsha Van Vlack of Whitesville.
The Seneca-Iroquois National Museum at 814 Broad Street, Salamanca will showcase Soapstone Sculptures by Kyle Day of Salamanca; Native Jewelry and Paintings by Kristina McLeod of Salamanca; Traditional Basket making by Penny Minner of Salamanca, and Photography by Shane Rinko-Smith of East Otto.

The Seneca Nation Library –Cattaraugus Branch in Irving will showcase Pen and Ink art by Brandon Bennett of Irving and Cornhusk Dolls by Antoinette Scott of Gowanda.

New this year; for your driving and viewing pleasure; download Routes to Art point-of-interest (POI) coordinates for your GPS unit at www.enchantedmountains.com !

Route to Art Brochures are available at a shop near you as well as the Route Art Website for 2009 www.routestoart.com , where you will also find 4 or five samples of artwork, resume information and detailed directions to studios.

There are several local artists on view on the website, take a sneak peek at art by Barbara Fox, Marcie Hazard Karen Fitzpatrick, and Gerlind Dubey. East Otto Country is represented by Elliott Hutton and Robin Zefers Clark, and Little Valley by Nance Jackson