Arts
Library events are free and open to the public. Registration may be required for certain events due to limited space and/or supplies. Please check our -> SPECIAL EVENTS <- page for additional events @ Your Public Library.
July
Through Jul. 31
MEG KNOWLES and FELICE KOENIG
“Shootout”
Video screening Sat. Jun. 27 at 2:45 PM featuring excerpts of selected documentaries on artists.
Artist's Opening Reception Sat., Jun. 27 @ 2:00 - 4:00 PM sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
August
Aug. 7 - Sep. 12
AMOS SCULLY and STEPHANIE ASHENFELDER
A Collaboration
Sun., Aug. 9
Poet's Picnic
This event takes place at Oak Hill Park in Olean.
Call For Work
The Olean Public Library Gallery has been providing exhibition space for New York State artists since 1974 giving artists both exposure for their art and exhibiting experience while providing residents and visitors to the greater Olean area a venue for seeing the work of contemporary visual artists.
Selection of artists is based on artistic quality and potential of the work, with an emphasis on emerging artists. Work is selected through an ongoing open call for slide and CD submissions, followed by studio visits with the artists.
Artists working in all media are shown. Artists interested in exhibiting at the Olean Public Library should sent a packet of materials to
Cynnie Gaasch, Gallery Curator
Olean Public Library
PO Box 284
Buffalo, NY 14205
by May 30, 2009. Please send a print out of at least 4 images as well as CD or slides.
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“The Cattaraugus County Arts Council (CCAC) is an independent non-profit dedicated to promoting the creation, presentation, and appreciation of the arts, by making cultural opportunities available through our services surrounding the artistic side of life.” |
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“The New York Foundation for the Arts is a state-wide service organization for artists that provides this free national information resource for artists in all disciplines and for those who support them in any way.” |
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Since 1974 these programs have been made possible with public funding from the New York State Council on the Arts. |
Purpose Statement
Our purpose is to create a public forum for professional artists to interact with the community. The library presents a visual arts series of 12 group and solo exhibitions. The gallery has been in operation for over 30 years, and has presented the works of hundreds of artists in the Western New York and Greater Niagara region. We present an annual literature series featuring readings and discussions by professional writers.
Occasional storytelling performances and music programs are scheduled into our presentations.
Local authors note: if you are interested in holding open readings at the library, or at other local venues, or assisting with planning future literature events, please contact Thomas Krampf. |
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Artists note: if you are interested in exhibiting your work in the Olean Public Library Gallery please contact curator Cynnie Gaasch. |
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*All Library activities are free and open to the public, however space limitations for some activities require pre-registration.