ABOUT US
Southington Community Cultural Arts Center (SoCCA) located in the historic Gura Building creates a welcoming environment... Read More
ALL ACCESS
Our multifaceted Art Program provides creative skills training to improve the quality of life for intellectually disabled adults. Read More
CLASSES
Art Classes for all ages and abilities are offered in a variety of mediums. Sessions are conducted in 7 week blocks. Read More
EVENTS
View art, hear live music and participate in interactive events. SoCCA regularly presents a wide of array of performance and visual artists plus exclusive happenings. Stop in often as exhibits rotate monthly. Read More
GIFT SHOP
The perfect place to find a unique gift. Our gift gallery features hundreds of handmade items crafted by local artisans. New creations arrive daily. Read More
RENTALS
Hosting an event? Our centrally located historic building is an ideal setting for meetings, showers, parties and celebrations. Complete with essential amenities, you need only provide food, beverages and fun. Read More
SoCCA Opens Gift Gallery and Classes
SoCCA Opens Gift Gallery and Classes
SoCCA is happy to announce that our Artisans’ Gift Gallery opened on June 3rd and our classes are being held virtually or live with a limited amount of students. We are following all state and local policies and procedures to prevent the spread of the COVID 19 Virus and welcome you to visit our gift gallery knowing that ALL will be safe during your visit.
• All staff will be wearing masks and ask all visitors to do the same.
• Floors are marked with “safe distancing” areas and traffic patterns
• Automatic hand sanitizers are mounted entry points.
• The entire building has been deep cleaned and sanitized from top to bottom.
• All door handles and community spaces will be continually kept clean.
The pottery studio is available to four experienced participants at a time for hand building or throwing on the wheel scheduled 4x a day Monday-Saturday.860.329.5780
Our new hours for the store are Wednesday-Friday 12-5:00 and Saturday 12-3:00.
Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks concerning our virtual and live classes and open studio time in the Pottery Studio. We look forward to getting back to a new normal. In the meantime, stay tuned to our YouTube channel HERE: for creative at home projects and messages from our staff.
If you need to contact us: Regarding administration, classes and gallery call 860.276.1581 or Mary DeCroce 860-620-4262 or go to southingtonarts@gmail.com
Regarding Clay Studio work/sessions, Robert Riggs - 860.329.5780
Regarding Access Program, James Brunelle 860.839.0670
Membership
Join our family of Artists and supporters and receive discounts on classes, early notification of events, openings and more. Additionally, your membership helps sustain a community organization that cultivates art appreciation and education. For more information, click here
Volunteer
Make a difference by donating your time and talent at SoCCA. Your assistance is welcomed with classes, events, parties, galleries and general help in the building. Contact us to share your expertise.
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