Catamount Arts Survives Because of Community

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Created on Friday, 28 March 2014 20:11
Written by Elyssa Ellis

catamount artsST. JOHNSBURY- Catamount Arts, a place for entertainment for all to enjoy throughout the Northeast Kingdom, has been around since 1975.
Catamount Arts has transformed throughout the years but has always remained at the same location on Eastern Avenue in St. Johnsbury.

Every day there is film screening, ranging from documentaries to independent and award winning films.


Even during the difficult economical times Catamount Arts has been able to stay running because of the local support from the community.

"Catamount brings the community together in ways in which people are connected. Each and every person of the community is welcome, from the youngest to the oldest members of our society," Alexandra Main, a student intern at Catamount Arts, said.

Recently Catamount received a grant for one of their theaters. The grant money went towards a new digital projection system to replace the 35mm film projector. Catamount Arts is now completely digital and the films sound and look better.

"Catamount Arts is beneficial to the community because it opens the door into the art world. Catamount allows people to explore their imagination and become involved in different events and projects. It acts as a second home to community members, a safe place to come and have fun. Each and every day there is something new going on where people have the opportunity to interact and meet new people. Catamount Arts represents community, passion, and commitment, an organization that truly cares about local businesses and members," Main said.

Catamount also has an Outback Art Space which offers classes for people of all ages to learn about music, history, film, drawing, painting, and even dancing. Catamount Arts is able to have events and entertainment on a weekly basis due to the everlasting support of the community.

"The best thing about having Catamount Arts in the Northeast Kingdom is the fact that it brings people from all over the state together. Catamount Arts is about learning new things and breaking boundaries. Every year marks the start of something new and bringing something new to the local communities," Main said.