About Us

The Chincoteague Cultural Alliance is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization formed to enhance community life by fostering and promoting the growth and vitality of arts and culture on Chincoteague Island and Delmarva’s Eastern Shore.

Our  mission is:

  • To create opportunities for residents and visitors to the Eastern Shore to experience and learn about the arts
  • To create a supportive environment for artists that improves their capacity to contribute to community life
  • To cultivate collaborations that advance community development through the promotion of arts and culture

CCA is an all volunteer organization, with artists, musicians, shop/gallery owners, arts enthusiasts and others working together to offer a broad range of programs each year.

Program support is provided by

  • The Virginia Commission for the Arts
  • The National Endowment for the Arts and
  • The Town of Chincoteague. 

Who We Are

CCA Officers and Board:
Bob Behr, President
Nancy Richards West, Vice President
John Beam, Vice President
Jane Richstein, Secretary
Madeleine Adamson, Treasurer
Megan McCook, Board Member

Bill Troxler, Board Member
Billie Dayton, Board Member
Jonathan Richstein, Board Member


CCA members include:
aNoPheles Blues Gallery
Bayside Arts Co-op
Book Hounds 
Egret Moon ArtWorks
Enchanted Island Boutique

Flying Fish Gallery
Guenivers                                                                        
Island Arts                                                
Island Butterfly                                         
Island Cottage Collection                         
Kite Koop & Book Store                                
Linda Nerine Gallery                               
Osprey Nest Gallery                                
Psychotronic Music and Beads 
Sundial Books
Threadgoodes
Vintage Rose Antiques & Collectibles  
Visions of Color    
Wine, Cheese, and More

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Become a Member of CCA 

Volunteer to Help During CCA Events

Perform or Demonstrate at a CCA Event

Donate to CCA


Unless otherwise noted, all images on the CCA website are the work of
James Dayton, Official Photographer of the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance. 
The image in the CCA website banner was captured and edited by John Beam.