Become a Member

As a member of 171 Cedar Arts Center, you can be part of the regional arts scene while helping enrich the community through professionally taught classes and a wide array of art experiences.

Your ongoing support is vital because programming revenue covers less than half of our costs. Your membership ensures that 171 Cedar Arts Center continues to thrive in Corning and the Southern Finger Lakes region—an area renowned for inclusive, nurturing arts communities. You will be helping to provide programs that encourage artistic self-expression, regardless of race, gender, age, or financial circumstances.

Whether you wish to fully immerse yourself in the arts or occasionally explore your creative side, 171 Cedar Arts Center is the place for you.

Since we first opened in 1968, 171 Cedar Arts has served as a warm, friendly home for the arts. Whether exhibiting local artists or offering classes to the community, 171 Cedar Arts continues to provide unique opportunities for experiencing and creating art. Over the years, with the help of our many supporters, 171 Cedar Arts has grown into an award-winning organization featuring top-quality programming and instruction. We have also maintained a distinct hometown character, making the arts accessible to everyone.

Every year, thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds explore the arts through classes, lessons, performances, recitals, exhibitions, and much more. We invite you to join us. Take classes in any artistic field. Wander through an exhibition in the Houghton Gallery. Enjoy a performance in the Studio Theater. With so many options, you can choose what really inspires you.