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 up to 12 group and solo exhibitions annually. 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.

Call for Work 2011

Due by February 5. Submissions for solo or group exhibitions in any media including painting, photography, book arts, printmaking, sound, sculpture, installation and video installation. Artists receive honorarium and travel expenses.

For 2011, we will schedule several shows that tie to the library context. Book arts, literacy, and language are some of the possible topics.

Selection is based on artistic quality and potential of work, with an emphasis on emerging artists in New York State.

The Olean Public Library Gallery has provided an exhibition venue for New York State artists since 1974, giving artists exposure and exhibiting experience and providing Greater Olean Area residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy 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 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 send a packet of material that includes a print out of at least 4 images as well as a CD or slides to:

Cori Wolff, Gallery Curator
Olean Public Library
Buffalo Arts Studio
2495 Main Street, Suite 500
Buffalo, NY 14214

Arts

Exhibits and literary readings at the Olean Public Library

Mar. 6 - Apr. 10

TIM ROBY

Tidy Whimsy

Visit the artist's Web site at www.timroby.com.

Artist's reception Sun., Mar. 21 @ 2:00 - 4:00 PM sponsored by the Friends of the Olean Library, Inc.

Sat., Mar. 27 @ 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

KERMIT FRAZIER

Playwriting Workshop

This event is free, but registration is required and limited to 20 people. Call the library at 716-372-0200 to register.

Apr. 12 - 17

ALLEGHENY RIVER VALLEY AQUARIUM SOCIETY

Aquarium EXPO

fish bowl image.

Annual ARVAS fish show with dozens of tanks and bowls. Vote for your favorite in each category. Bring the kids, they' love it!

Apr. 17 - May 22

ELIZABETH SWITZER

Indiscreet Objects

Artist's reception Sun., Apr. 25 @ 3:00 - 5:00 PM sponsored by the Friends of the Olean Library, Inc.

May 29 - Jun. 26

VICTORIA BRADBURY

Southern Tier Biennial's Solo Show Award Winner

Associations

“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.”

“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.”

The New York State Council on the Arts has made these programs possible with public funding since 1974.

All Library activities are free and open to the public, however space limitations for some activities require pre-registration.

Olean Public Library