“A Little Something” Small Works Show
“A Little Something” Small Works Show
Over 175 Pieces of Artwork Featured in Tri-County Arts Council Exhibition
OLEAN - The Tri-County Arts Council is pleased to announce “A Little Something Small,” the fourth annual juried small works show, which is taking place now until January 13th in the Peg Bothner Gallery, located at 110 W. State St. in Olean. The public is invited to view more than 175 pieces of artwork submitted by over 65 different artists from Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua Counties. Each piece is available to purchase in person or online at www.tricountyartscouncil.org, and a portion of each sale supports the arts council.
Now in its fourth year, the TCAC’s small works show features more artists and pieces than ever before, and according to Sean Huntington, exhibition coordinator, this year’s selection is incredible. “Every year, this has grown,” he said. “In the first year, we had approximately 100 pieces, and in the second year, we had 130. Last year, we had 150. This year, we have 176 pieces, and the quality is amazing! These artists just keep topping themselves!”
Like last year, TCAC is giving out awards in two categories: Amateur and Professional. Colin Shaffer, Managing Director of Galleries for JCC, will select winners for the following awards: Best in Show, Best Professional, Honorable Mention Professional, Best Amateur, and Honorable Mention Amateur. Each award winner will receive a cash prize and a year’s Artisan Membership, which allows the artist the opportunity to sell in TCAC’s Artisan Market. The public has a chance to vote for their favorite in the “People’s Choice” award, voting until December 2nd.
Artwork ranges from watercolor, gouache, oil painting, photography pottery, jewelry, sculpture, stained glass, and more. Each participating artist submitted one to three pieces of artwork under 12 inches by 12 inches, and some have already sold out. This year’s participating artists include: Sannie Adams, Stephanie Baker, John Balacki, Karen Barber, Bonnie Bennett, Jessica Ellen Boice, Rose Brawn, Judson Brown, Victoria Brown, Christopher Capozzi, Kate Caswell, Lisa Conn Conklin, John Crandall, Wanda Dean, Laurie Donner, Debra Eck, Corey Fecteau, Karen Fitzpatrick, Ruth Flood, Barbara Fox, Pat Shannon Gay, Sherri Geary, Stephanie Goodwin, Ed Green, Marshall Green, Theresa Heinz, Amanda Hulbert, Jodie Hooker, Noah Howard, Sean Huntington, Daniel Jordan, Peter Jones, Bonnie Leigh, Melissa Locke, Myriam Mayshark, Keith McKale, Lilly Milliman, Bradley Mitchell, Stephanie Mitchell, Kristen Muench, Jean Nevinger, Violet Nolder, Nancy Pascarella, Sarah Phillips, Jo Jo Pingitove, Eva Potter, Daryl Reding, Megan Saboda, Mathew Schmidt, Jessie Lampack Slattery, Carol Smith, Geraldine Nash Smith, Tiffany Smith, Debbie Stillson-Travis, John Stromberg, Darlene Subulski, Tara Walker, Deb Weatherell, Michael Weishan, Eileen Weishan, Jennifer Widger, Mikel Wintermantel, Jennifer Wolbert, Abby Zickefoose, and Glenn Zweygart.
While some pieces have already sold, over 175 works are still on display in the Peg Bothner Gallery of TCAC from now until January 13th, which is perfect timing for those who are planning to gift their piece! Every purchase supports TCAC, as well as local artists who have invested their time and talent in creating these one-of-a-kind pieces. “This show is a wonderful way for local artists to introduce themselves to new collectors,” said Huntington. “We have an impressive community of artists in this area.”
The Tri-County Arts Council advocates the creation and appreciation of arts and culture in the region. TCAC is always adding to their Artisan Market and class schedule at 110 West State St in Olean, NY 14760. To learn more or view artwork in the show, visit www.tricountyartscouncil.org and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.