News from the Noteworthy from the Community Arts Network of Oneonta

CANO's Audience, Offerings Are Growing

The Community Arts Network of Oneonta provides arts education, artistic and cultural presentations, community events, and more to the greater Oneonta region. Currently, it is preparing for a fairy-festival type event, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” and winding down the Summer Arts Program for Kids and Teens. While the organization has experienced many changes since its inception in 1970—when it was called UCCCA—a more diverse demographic attending, and participating in, events and programming has spurred the organization’s evolution.

According to Executive Director Hope Von Stengel, until recently CANO was primarily recognized as a space for visual art exhibits, the Chili Bowl Cook-Off and the Summer Arts Program for Kids.

“Within the past two years, our audience has grown and we responded by providing more opportunities to attract the public and local artists. Last year, we expanded the Summer Arts Program by adding painting and drawing classes for teens. This year, we also offered fiction, poetry, ceramics and watercolor workshops for teen students. We are in the midst of planning a series of fall workshops for adults that focus on health and well-being, how to run your own arts-based business, and more.”