About

The Northern Tier Cultural Alliance (NTCA) was formed in 1995 by volunteers who had been engaged in a cultural inventory of the area as part of a 1992 Pennsylvania Heritage Commission project. Even as representatives of local cultural and heritage organizations themselves, they were overwhelmed with the wonderful, largely unsung artistry and heritage of the region. They shaped a mission of educating the public about cultural traditions, history and art of the Pennsylvania Northern Tier and to assist tradition bearers and traditional artists in the preservation of their work.

Today, NTCA fosters awareness and appreciation of the cultural traditions produced by the unique blend of diverse cultures found in our region through annual and special events, exhibits, the PA North Country Artisan Center & Store, educational programs and community involvement.   NTCA also serves as one of seven Regional Folk Arts Support Centers in partnership with the PA Council on the Arts (PCA) in a statewide Folk Arts Infrastructure Initiative that seeks “to strengthen awareness and understanding, as well as participation in, traditional arts across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.”

In support of its mission and the Folk Arts Infrastructure Initiative, NTCA now offers support to artists and community organizations from 10 northern Pennsylvania counties: Bradford, Cameron, Clinton, Lycoming, McKean, Potter, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga and Wyoming. NTCA is a registered 501(c)3 organization and donations to the organization are tax-deductible.

Contact Us:

Northern Tier Cultural Alliance
One Washington Street, Suite A
Towanda, PA  18848
570-265-7455 (office)
570-268-5055 (store)

info@ntculturalalliance.org
www.ntculturalalliance.org
www.facebook.com/NTCulturalAlliance