Gallery Exhibits
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.This Month in the Gallery:
Art for Equity: A Creative Call for Economic Justice
On October 18th, 2024, the First National Bank Studios of Olean hosted a multimedia performance titled “Art for Equity: A Creative Call for Economic Justice” featuring a song by Clarissa Spiller, a performance piece by Carleigh Spiller, and a live painting by Dr. Fileve Tlaloc Palmer. The performance was meant to engage the community in meaningful dialogue about guaranteed income and social equity and featured an artist who had direct experience with such programs. Afterwards, participants were encouraged to participate in a collective collage.
For November, the Olean Public Library will offer a recording of this presentation to view on demand, as well as displays of images and pieces from the performance. The collage, which is meant to be a collective expression of our thoughts , feelings, and hopes around guaranteed economic equity , will also be on display, and patrons are encouraged to add to the college throughout the exhibit.
The library will host an opening reception on November 13th from 3:30-5:00pm in the Gallery.
Interested in showcasing your art in our gallery? Contact the library by phone or by emailing programming@oleanlibrary.org to learn more. Please remember: artwork must be appropriate for a general library audience (i.e.: suitable if children see), and you must be able to fill the entire gallery with your pieces. Any 2D medium is welcome!