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Cardboard Boat Regatta Returns August 3

Cardboard Boat Regatta Returns August 3

Arts Council and Reg Lenna Civic Center have teamed up to host their 2nd annual Cardboard Boat Regatta this August. The event will be held at McCrea Point on Saturday August 3 with registration at 9:30 a.m. and races starting at noon. It will include music, food and a judge-assessed boat race. Proceeds will benefit [...]

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Skateboard Deck Show Is Taking Art Submissions

Skateboard Deck Show Is Taking Art Submissions

The 3rd Annual All Decks On Hand Skateboard Deck Art Show opens June 28 at 3rd On 3rd Gallery. Any artists who would like to submit deck art should visit the 3rd On 3rd Gallery webpage for more details.

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Group Guitar Lessons Begin In June

Group Guitar Lessons Begin In June

Group Guitar Lessons June 18, 25 & July 2, 9, 16 at 7pm ($75) Reg Studio Theater – 108 East Third Street in Jamestown, NY Spencer Drake offers this five week course in beginning guitar for adults aged 22 and older. This class is intended for adults with no previous guitar experience and a desire [...]

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Theatrical Workshops Coming To Jamestown!

Theatrical Workshops Coming To Jamestown!

Willow Bay Theater, Arts Council For Chautauqua County and Reg Lenna Civic Center are teaming up to present a series of theater workshops for the continuation of education in theater arts.  Geared toward actors from their teens through adulthood, these workshops will help you develop characters through movement, voice, action and song.  Whether you’re a [...]

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3rd Street Canvas Coming Soon!

3rd Street Canvas Coming Soon!

Arts Council For Chautauqua County will present “3rd Street Canvas – An Urban Literary Trail,” a public art installation that will display the writing of community members on buildings and other structures on and around Third Street in downtown Jamestown. The goal of the project is to give the community an opportunity to participate directly [...]

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Arts Council Education Goes Beyond The Classroom

Arts Council Education Goes Beyond The Classroom

In addition to arts education programs at Falconer, Jamestown and Sherman Schools, Arts Council For Chautauqua County has a strong presence at afterschool programs in the area.  Thanks to funding from 21st Century Community Learning Centers, students create visual art, music, radio and video. Read about Arts Council activities at Eastside YMCA in this Post-Journal [...]

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Insomniac Films Are Up For Public Consumption!

Insomniac Films Are Up For Public Consumption!

Insomniac Competitive Film Festival Competitors _______________________________________________________ IN BETWEEN – 2013 FESTIVAL WINNER – 1ST PLACE _______________________________________________________ In Between from One Trick Loofah on Vimeo. _______________________________________________________ RUBBING ME THE WRONG WAY- 2013 FESTIVAL WINNER – 2ND PLACE _______________________________________________________ IDEA BOX – 2013 FESTIVAL WINNER – 3RD PLACE (TIED) _______________________________________________________ IDEA BOX – 2013 FESTIVAL WINNER – [...]

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ChalkWalk A Success!

ChalkWalk A Success!

The First Great Jamestown ChalkWalk turned the sidewalks of Jamestown into multi-colored canvasses on September 15. Over 20 artists participated in the event.  Several are still on display: On Third Street between Lafayette and Spring Streets. On Main Street between 2nd and 4th streets. Awards included: Most creative design 1st place: Chris Balaskas 2nd place: [...]

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Save The Date! – Art Life Conference Returns In November

Save The Date! – Art Life Conference Returns In November

Art For Life Conference November 7 & 8 Schedule and location to be determined. Artists and art instructors in the Arts and Healthcare fields will be sharing their best practices through workshops and networking.  “Strike A Pose” Art Exhibit will include both silent and live auctions. The conference is designed to bring together art educators [...]

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Insomniac 2012 Films Up For Public Viewing

Insomniac 2012 Films Up For Public Viewing

Couldn’t make it to the Insomniac 2012 screening?  Fear not faithful viewers! Tomorrow Before Midnight, directed by Cody DeLong 1st Place Winner, Insomniac 2012 Competitive Film Festival _______________________________________________________________________ Successful Steve, directed by Eric Basile 2nd Place Winner, Insomniac 2012 Competitive Film Festival   _______________________________________________________________________ Charlotte, directed by Barry Meyer 3rd Place Winner, Insomniac 2012 Competitive [...]

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