ABOUT US
Mission Statement
Art For Rural America (AFRA) enriches the quality of life for all citizens living in rural communities through artistic, cultural, and sustainable educational programming. AFRA is an organization comprised of community-minded individuals working together to bring the benefits of creativity to people of all age groups, nationalities, and economic conditions living in rural America.
The AFRA Team
Board Members
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Cassandra Bull, President
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Andrew Harris, Vice President
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Elaine Hardman, Secretary
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Andy Glanzman
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Lorraine Axtell
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Team Members
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Nate Piscitelli, Architectural Consultant
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Heather Niedermaier Joyce, Little Free Library Coordinator
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Alex Minnick, Ceramic Artist
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Christina Rhodes, Ceramic Artist
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Sam Heckman, former Board Member
IN THE NEWS
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Work underway on new project at Wellsville's Fassett GreenSpace
Your Input needed for Fassett GreenSpace strategic plan
Fassett GreenSpace Becomes Handicap Accessible
Thriving Fassett Greenspace springs to life in Wellsville
Ceremony for Fassett GreenSpace Opens August 31, 2019
Little Free Library makes debut on Main Street
Free clay tile making workshops at Fassett Greenspace
CCAC sets final 2 evenings of ‘Place & Story’ series
Artist submissions sought for Greenspace
Thursday's Art Walk unveils special features
Spring, music in air at Fassett Greenspace
Ralph Wilson’s local impact
Reed applauds Leadership Allegany graduates
Arts Services Initiative announces 2018 'Give for Greatness' grant awards
Students help bring music to Fassett GreenSpace
Alfred University sculpture students to assist in creation of fountain for Fassett GreenSpace in Wellsville
WDC hosting Farm to Table Dinner Nov. 3
Hundreds volunteer in student service initiative
Little hands help fill Fassett Greenspace
A ‘Giant’ donation to Fassett Greenspace Project
Wellsville football lifts community spirit
Alfred State students lay groundwork for Fassett Greenspace
Steuben Trust donation pushes Fassett Greenspace Project forward​​
Community Gardens getting extra help​
The Fassett GreenSpace still remains open to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic
Mornin’ Glory Artisan Boutique debuts in Wellsville
Fassett GreenSpace Becoming ADA Compliant
Wellsville: Fassett GreenSpace opening Saturday
MY VIEW: What’s happening around Wellsville
Wellsville Little Free Library celebrates literacy
JUMP Day gets early start
Reading, discussion group on Thursdays
Bull to give Bergren Forum on Fassett Greenspace
CCAC hosting Environmental Reading and Discussion Series
Ralph Wilson’s vision for play
Alfred Art Walk set for Thursday
Allegany County's 2018 Year in Review
Music returns to the Fassett
A new way to play at Fassett GreenSpace
Breaking new ground at 23 North Main
Mitrano makes local campaign stops
Pick up a tomato, drop off a bulb
The Fassett Greenspace to have an Underhill Fountain
Alfred Art Walk breaks the mold
Ready to Grow at Fassett Greenspace, Wellsville's Labyrinth
Fassett Greenspace Project ready to grow​
Fassett Greenspace Project taking root on Main Street​
Wellsville Village Willing to Provide Water to Fassett Lot Community Gardens
We are a grassroots Wellsville-based nonprofit in Wellsville, NY. Our main project has been revitalizing an abandoned lot on Main Street in Wellsville into a public garden and community center called the Fassett GreenSpace.
