Opening Reception for "A Little Something"

An opening reception will be held this Saturday for the current Tri-County Arts Council member show, "A Little Something", perfectly sized for holiday gift giving.  This opening will be featuring over 130 pieces featuring painting, pottery, jewelry and more from over 40 artists across the region including Wendy Bale, Rose Brawn, Lisa Conklin Conn, Karen Fitzpatrick, Barbara Fox, Theresa Heinz, Sean Huntington, Keith McKale, Peter Midgley, Nicole Missel, Eva Potter, Carolyn Raine, Melissa Stitzer, Tara Walker, Mikel Wintermantel, Jennifer Wolbert, and more.

The “A Little Something” will be on display from November 12 through January 14th. All pieces are available for purchase during opening. Pick up and shipping beginning on December 3rd to give time for the People’s Choice Award Voting. The reception is 5:30 to 7:30pm on Saturday, at the TCAC building, 110 W. State St., Olean. The event will be catered by L’Ardasse Catering with beverages from Four Mile Brewing and Allen's Liquor Store.

 New this year, we are giving out awards in two categories, Amateur and Professional (this includes 2D and 3D work in all media). 

The awards are as follows: 

- Best in Show: $100 plus a year’s Artisan Membership (this allows you to sell in the TCAC Artisan Market) 

- Best Professional: $50 plus a year’s Artisan Membership 

- Honorable Mention Professional: $20 plus a year’s Artisan Membership 

- Best Amateur: $50 plus a year’s Artisan Membership 

- Honorable Mention Amateur: $20 plus a year’s Artisan Membership 

- People’s Choice (juried by vote): A year’s Artisan Membership 

 For more information on this and any other exhibits at the TCAC, visit the website www.tricountyartscouncil.org or call (716) 372-7455. The Tri Arts Council has updated their Artist Market and we are open to the public Tuesday to Friday 12-6pm and Saturday from 12-5pm at 110 West State St in Olean.