Pennsylvania Council on the Arts PPA Partner
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Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program
As part of their new community-centered strategic plan, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA)
has launched a program to help creative entrepreneurs grow their businesses and revenue.
United Way of Clarion County administers this grant for
Region 13 - Armstrong, Butler, Clarion, Indiana & Jefferson Counties.
CEA Program applications are open now and accepted on a rolling basis through June 1, 2026.
To get started, contact any of our referral partners:
PennWest Clarion Small Business Development Center Phone: (814) 393-2060 Email: sbdc@pennwest.edu
University of Pittsburgh Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence Phone: 412-648-1544 Email: eswift@innovation.pitt.edu
Duquesne University Small Business Development Center Phone: (412) 396-1633 Email: duqsbdc@duq.edu
Bridgeway Capital Phone: 412-202-2450
PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc. Phone: 800-895-1376 x408 Email: lknarr@pawildscenter.org
For more information contact United Way at (814) 226-8760 or info@uwclarionco.org
Referral Partners
Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program Applicants
Once you've met with a referral partner and developed a business plan, use this link to complete the CEA Program Application
United in the arts surveys
Community Survey
Not an artist? Not a problem. United in the Arts wants to hear from community members, too. Tell us what you think about Clarion County art events and performances. Are there enough opportunities to enjoy the arts locally? Can you locate talent for your own business, gatherings, and events? Are you able to connect with artists to make p
Not an artist? Not a problem. United in the Arts wants to hear from community members, too. Tell us what you think about Clarion County art events and performances. Are there enough opportunities to enjoy the arts locally? Can you locate talent for your own business, gatherings, and events? Are you able to connect with artists to make purchases outside vendor shows? Would you like to see more performances, displays, shows, etc.? Or maybe you have an idea we haven’t even thought of yet.
Artist Survey
Are you an artist, photographer, musician, dancer, woodworker, writer, potter, or someone involved with other types of art?
United of Clarion County has created United in the Arts – a committee comprised of artists and art lovers from Clarion County.
And we want to hear from you!
For Grantees
Acknowledging the PA CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
All grantees agree to incorporate the PA Creative Industries logo in programs,
promotional materials, educational materials, and posters relating
to its PCA funded activities and disseminated by the Grantee.