Mission

Our mission is to provide opportunities for artists and those interested in the arts to expand their knowledge, to provide a support system, and to offer a forum for sharing work with other artists.

CAA Member Benefits

 

  • Inspiring, educational art presentations of techniques in various media given by well-known guest artists at each monthly general meeting

  • Workshops presented by professional artists offered once or twice a year. Past workshops include traditional and experimental techniques in watercolor, oil painting, colored pencil, and pastel

  • Annual bus trip to the prestigious American Watercolor Society show in New York City

  • Annual CAA Members Art Show, professionally judged, with cash prizes to Award Winners

  • Merit scholarships awarded to local high school students pursuing their education in the arts

  • Member Gallery on CAA Site

  • Most Importantly: Camaraderie and support of fellow artists!

Ways to Support Us

  • Community Arts Association Inc. is registered as a Non-Profit Organization and your donations are tax-deductible.

  • Donate: To donate please make your check payable to Community Arts Association Inc. and mail it to the address below.

  • Volunteer: We are always seeking help at our monthly meetings workshops and shows. No art experience is necessary just your time & energy. 

  • Sponsor: We host a Member show each May. We seek both corporate and individual sponsors for prize awards.

  • We also provide art scholarships for local graduating High School seniors. Minimum Scholarship is $1,000.00.

  • Prizes and scholarships are recognized and presented in the name of the donor.

Your support goes a long way. Thank you!

Membership Highlights

  • Monthly Meetings

    Meetings Held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 55 George Street, Allendale, NJ

    Each meeting begins with refreshments and a painting contest, with work judged by fellow artists and a prize awarded. Then, a visiting professional artist gives a demonstration and/or lecture of his or her painting technique, followed by a Q&A.

  • Workshops

    We offer workshops throughout the season, providing many opportunities to paint alongside and learn from well-known artists.

  • Field trips

    In April, CAA sponsors a bus trip to the prestigious American Watercolor Society Show held at the beautiful Salmagundi Club in New York City.

  • Member Show

    The highlight of the season is our Non-Juried Member's Show. Held each year in May, we offer generous cash prizes to the winners.

Dues

CAA Annual Membership Dues are $40