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:

Olean School District’s 2026
Juried Art Exhibit


Visit the Olean Public Library’s Gallery throughout the month of May to see some of the best art created by students enrolled in the Olean City School District. Artists are students at East View Elementary, Washington West
Elementary, Olean Intermediate Middle, and/or Olean High School. Thank you to the Olean City School District’s Art Department for sharing their students’ work with us!


An open reception will be held Saturday, May 16th in the Library from 11 am – 1 pm. Light refreshments will be served.

Interested in showcasing your art in our gallery? Contact the library by phone or by emailing [email protected] 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!