Cultural Arts & Technology Center

10/16/2026

Chester schools, keep your eyes open! CAAT in the School is starting soon! 👀✨

We’re excited to bring creativity, hands-on learning, and new opportunities to students through engaging arts, crafts, and STEM activities. Get ready to explore, create, discover, and grow with CAAT!

💙 Stay tuned for more updates — you won’t want to miss what’s coming! The Chester Upland School District Chester Community Charter School

10/09/2026

💙 Help Build a Stronger Future for Chester

The Chester Cultural Arts and Technology Center (CAAT) is creating a space where culture, creativity, technology, and community can come together — and we need you to be part of that vision.

Whether you’re discovering CAAT for the first time or you’ve supported us before, your generosity matters.

If you’ve already given, thank you. ❤️ Your continued support helps us keep moving forward and turning this vision into something our community can experience and be proud of.

If you haven’t donated yet, now is a great time to join us. Every contribution, at every level, helps.

🌟 Become a donor.
🤝 Become a sponsor.
💙 Continue your support.
📣 Share our mission with someone who believes in Chester.

Together, we can invest in a vibrant future for our community.

👉 Support the Chester CAAT Center today:
givebutter.com/ChesterCAAT

10/07/2026

🎉 A Special Congratulations to Our Very Own CEO! 🎉

We were thrilled to receive the news from PA Humanities celebrating our CEO, Tara Jones, as a 2026 PA Humanities Window Keeper!

Tara is one of the original Window Keepers, part of a statewide network of community leaders helping preserve, share, and strengthen the stories, history, and culture that make Pennsylvania communities unique.

As CEO of the Chester Cultural Arts & Technology (CAAT) Center, Tara brings that same spirit of connection, creativity, culture, and community to her work here in Chester. We couldn’t be more proud to see her recognized for the meaningful work she continues to do in our community and beyond.

PA Humanities has announced its newest group of Window Keepers, and we’re excited to share their post celebrating this growing statewide network. We’re especially proud that Tara has been part of this important initiative from the beginning.

👏🏽 Please join us in congratulating Tara and celebrating her continued commitment to our community!

Congratulations, Tara! 💙

🔎 Explore the full Window Keeper list here: pahumanities.org/thewindowkeeper/

Final group joins The Window Keeper: Civic Honors ahead of Nov. 10 statewide celebration in Harrisburg

09/24/2026

✨ Creativity. Technology. Community. Opportunity. ✨

The Chester Cultural Arts & Technology (CAAT) Center is creating opportunities for youth and adults in Chester and surrounding communities through cultural arts, technology, education, mentorship, and career exploration.

Our goal is simple: empower and equip our community with the resources, knowledge, and experiences needed to thrive. From creative arts and STEM to technology and career pathways, CAAT is building a space where learning, creativity, and community come together.

We believe that meaningful change starts with people—and that when we invest in our community, we help create a stronger future for everyone. 💙

📍 Chester, PA
🎨 Cultural Arts | 💻 Technology | 📚 Education | 🤝 Community

Come grow with us. Come create with us. Come be part of CAAT.

09/22/2026

💗✨ Just a little reminder that Squishy Night is coming up THIS FRIDAY!

We’re getting ready for a fun evening filled with friends, games, snacks, and of course… lots of squishies! 💕 If you know a girl ages 9–13 who would love to join us, be sure to share this with her!

Come hang out, make some new friends, and have a fun Friday night with us! 💗✨

We hope to see you there!

Get ready for a night of squishy fun! 💕✨

Join us for Squishy Night at Shine House! Girls ages 9–13 are invited to make new friends, trade squishies, play games, enjoy snacks, and just have a good time together.

📅 Friday, September 25
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 2300 W 4th Street, D211
🎟️ FREE EVENT!

Bring your best vibes and come ready to squish, smile, trade & play! 💗
Learn More: www.chestercaatcenter.org/events-1/squishy-making-with-the-shine-house

09/18/2026

Get ready for a night of squishy fun! 💕✨

Join us for Squishy Night at Shine House! Girls ages 9–13 are invited to make new friends, trade squishies, play games, enjoy snacks, and just have a good time together.

📅 Friday, September 25
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 2300 W 4th Street, D211
🎟️ FREE EVENT!

Bring your best vibes and come ready to squish, smile, trade & play! 💗
Learn More: www.chestercaatcenter.org/events-1/squishy-making-with-the-shine-house

09/09/2026

📣 STAY IN THE KNOW WITH CHESTER CAAT!

There’s always something happening with the Chester CAAT Center from youth programs and educational opportunities to cultural events, workshops, community resources, and more!

Want to stay connected? Here are a few easy ways:

✨ Join CAAT Chat - Connect with our community, discover local events, share resources, and stay informed about what’s happening in and around Delaware County.

📬 Subscribe to CAAT Vision - Our monthly newsletter brings you the latest CAAT updates, upcoming events, news, and highlights of inspiring local artists, nonprofits, and businesses.

📱 Follow Chester CAAT on social media - Get updates, announcements, and opportunities right in your feed!

Don’t miss what’s happening in your community. Stay connected. Stay informed. Stay in the know with Chester CAAT!

🔗 Learn more and sign up: www.chestercaatcenter.org/stay-in-the-know

09/03/2026

Coming Soon to a School Near You! 🎨🔬

CAAT in the School is bringing creativity, hands-on learning, and new opportunities for students right into the school day.

Through engaging activities in creative arts, crafts, and STEM, students are encouraged to explore their interests, express themselves, build new skills, and discover the joy of learning.

From creating works of art to experimenting with hands-on STEM activities, CAAT helps students develop the creativity, curiosity, and confidence they need to imagine and build their futures.

Keep an eye out for CAAT in the School at your school!