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Opening Reception: Recent Works Exhibition & Berta Golahny Student Awards
Join us at Cambridge Center for Adult Education's Spring 2026 opening reception of Recent Works on Friday, May 8 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Celebrate the showcased artists, CCAE's visual arts department, and our community of lifelong learners! Refreshments and wine will be served. This event is open to the public and free to attend. Three CCAE students will receive the esteemed Berta Golahny Student Awards and a $200 cash prize, to be chosen from works in the exhibition, determined by jury.
The Berta Golahny Student Awards
Berta Golahny was a longtime visual arts teacher at CCAE, from 1959 to 2001. Her family provided a gift to create the Berta Golahny Awards in her memory. The gift was originally designed to support awards from 2016 - 2018. CCAE and the Golahny family decided to continue the student awards tradition annually.
“Enjoyed it immensely. Only my second time trying watercolor, and the instructor’s [Adam Adkison] personal attention (to each student) was very helpful.”
Jennifer, Cloudscapes in Watercolor
“Jacob [Lavoie] was a wonderful teacher and made a comfortable environment in class where everyone could not only feel as though they could ask questions, but could also be themselves! He created some great conversations about wine and pairings that got everyone involved and excited about what they were going to drink next.”
Alex S., Private Cooking Class
"Olga [Katsovskiy] seems genuinely inspired by the material, and that inspiration reaches others. Also, she seems knowledgeable and diplomatic, and inherently inclusive. I like that.”
Rene W., In Short: The Art of Flash Essay Writing
Private Classes at CCAE
Enjoy the full CCAE experience, in a more intimate setting, just for you and your group! Our private classes are a great way to celebrate special occasions, spark creativity in team-building events, or simply have fun with friends.
Whether you're planning a company outing, a birthday celebration, or a casual get-together, choose from one of our preexisting class offerings or we’ll work with you to design the perfect in-person or online class customized for your group.
Email us at info@ccae.org to start planning your private class today!
"The event was absolutely fantastic and everyone had a great time. Dagmar provided a good mix of constructive critique and supportive encouragement to our group as we had a pretty hands-on class." Anna C., Private Cooking Class
Scholarships Available
CCAE offers need-based financial assistance. For more than a century, CCAE has served as an integral part of the fabric of our community, bringing small groups of people together to learn something new. We are committed to inviting everyone to participate in our programming, regardless of financial means.
For more information, and to apply for a scholarships, view our scholarship guidelines.
Support CCAE
From all of us at CCAE, we want to thank those of you who help build the CCAE community through your financial support. Your support gives our neighbors the opportunity to make new connections and create a community of life-long learners.
