Cora: Cross the Finish Line!

Help Us Cross the Finish Line at Cora!

Just $6,000 Away from Paying Off Our Acquisition Loan!

In January 2023, Ridgway Chautauqua / Sherbino and Weehawken Creative Arts took a bold step together: purchasing 145 and 147 North Cora Street for $600,000 to secure an important piece of downtown Ridgway for generations of arts, education, and community use.

Thanks to extraordinary generosity from our community and significant investments by both organizations, we're now just approximately $6,000 away from paying off the acquisition loan entirely!

That's a remarkable accomplishment in less than four years—and one made possible by people who believe in the importance of preserving spaces for community use.

A Little More Help to Finish Strong

While we've made incredible progress, 2026 brought some unexpected building expenses. Rear exterior painting cost several thousand dollars, and additional drywall and roof repairs need attention before year's end.

Some of these costs have been absorbed by our operating budget, redirecting resources that would otherwise support our programs and day-to-day operations.

Our $10,000 fundraising goal will help us:

• Pay off the final $6,000 remaining on our Cora Street acquisition loan.

• Help cover $4,000 in essential building improvements, including recent exterior painting and necessary repairs.

What's Next? Bringing 147 Cora to Life!

Paying off the property is a tremendous milestone, but it's not the end of our vision.

Our next priority is renovating and activating 147 North Cora as a flexible space for art exhibitions, Weehawken classes, Sherbino programming, and community gatherings.

Together with the Sherbino Theater, 610 Arts Collective, Courtyard, and other nearby community spaces, Cora will help form a walkable arts and cultural campus in the heart of Ridgway.

We've come so far together. Now, with just a little more help, we can finish paying for what we've secured and focus on bringing it fully to life.

Whether you give $50, $250, $500, or more, your contribution helps us cross this important finish line.

Help us complete this chapter of Key to the Future—and open the door to what's next!

Thank you for investing in the future of arts, culture, and community in Ridgway.