Art Gallery

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:

Peg Bothner Bookmark Contest 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Olean Library, Inc. 

It is once again time for our annual Peg Bothner Bookmark Contest! The schools that participated are Allegany-Limestone Elementary School, East View Elementary School, Olean Intermediate Middle School, Portville Central Schools, and Washington West Elementary School. Judges chose one winner from each school. The public is invited to view all entries in the Art Gallery through the month of April.

Two award ceremonies will be held Saturday, April 5th in the Library: 

• 11 am: East View Elementary, Washington West Elementary, Olean Intermediate Middle School winners

• 1 pm: Portville Central School, Allegany-Limestone Elementary School winners 

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!