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Saturday-Sunday 10am-4pm
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5th annual "A Little Something" 
Small Works Members Show!

We're accepting all media, including craft media, it just has to be 12x12" and under (12x12x12" in the case of 3-D).

Deadline THIS SATURDAY October 19th, 2024
The show runs November 15th - January 11th in the beautiful Peg Bothner Gallery at the TCAC in Olean, NY.

Don't miss your chance to be in the biggest little art show in the region!
Visit https://www.tricountyartscouncil.org/call-for-work/ for the full guidelines.

“BUCK UP BUTTERCUP”
2023 Southern Tier Biennial Best in
Show winner, Tammy Renée Brackett

2023 Southern Tier Biennial Best in Show winner
Tammy Renée Brackett
"Buck Up Buttercup"
September 21st - October 26th 2024 in the Peg Bothner Gallery at TCAC!

Tammy Renée Brackett creates work that poses epistemological questions regarding identity, categorization, and location. Her most recent work explores the complex relationships between humans and animals, particularly the white-tailed deer.

Tammy Renée Brackett was selected as the 2023 Southern Tier Biennial Best of Show winner by jurors Andrea Alvarez, PhD is Associate Curator at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum (Formerly the Albright Knox Art Gallery), Judy Barie Fine Artist and Director of the Chautauqua Visual Arts Galleries in Chautauqua Institution, and Tullis Johnson, Curator and Manager of Exhibitions and Collections at the Burchfield Penney Art Center, in Buffalo.

Please join us for this exciting and thought provoking show.
For more information, please visit https://www.southerntierbiennial.com/

 

Each ticket purchase gives you one entry. There is no limit to purchase quantity unless all 250 shares have been sold. Tickets are $40.00/each.

 

If any one of your tickets is selected during the raffle drawing, you may be entitled to one cash amount below:

 

The drawing will be announced at the "A Little Something..." Member small work show opening reception on November 15th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm in the Peg Bothner Gallery at TCAC.

 

You can purchase tickets in-store or online! If you purchase online and would like a physical copy of your ticket you can pick them at TCAC anytime during business hours, however, this is not necessary as you will be entered into the drawing pool either way. Good luck!

 

October Membership Drive
Buffalo Sabres Tickets!

 

The drawing will take place on October 31th.
 

In 2023, TCAC had over 7,000 participants in our studios and classes. We’re also working on revitalizing Art in the Park with JCC and launching a new annual Art and Craft Markets in Ellicottville. We continually add new classes and programs to serve our community better.

 

Your support through gifts, membership fees, and involvement makes our programs possible. By renewing your membership, you join a community dedicated to inspiring creativity, enhancing education, and strengthening community bonds.

 

Please renew your membership today and help us continue our mission to promote and appreciate the arts in our region. Your tax-deductible contribution is greatly appreciated. Thank you for supporting TCAC!

 

Basket Weaving with Nicole Fair

Learn how to weave a Bread Basket! Don’t let the name fool you, this basket can be used in any room of your home. It just happens to be perfect  for breads, muffins, cookies, and more.  Choose your accent colors to personalize your basket. It is made with an oval wood base approx. 14″ long. Class runs approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hrs.

 

Instructor: Nicole Fair

Date: October 19, 2024 (Saturday)

Time: 10:30am-1:30pm

Cost: $35 Artisan Members & Above $45 Basic/Family Members & Non-Members

Supplies Fee $25 (Thank you to the community member who donated supplies towards this class and other basket classes)

Age: 12+

Encaustic with Merry Ryding

Encaustic
Work with a hot wax medium, is the perfect vehicle to transform bits of ephemera into a personal work of art.  Learn techniques to use this translucent wax medium with paper scraps and other lightweight materials.
 

Participants may bring their own small copies of photos, poems, quotes printed on lightweight paper but there will also be a variety of papers available for your use.
 

You will be working on an 8×8 wood block.  Consider copies of letters, scraps of wallpaper, feathers, non-synthetic fabric, pressed and dried leaves or flowers or other small, lightweight materials.  (note: synthetics and plastic are not recommended – they may melt)

 

Instructor: Merry Ryding

Date: October 26, 2024 (Saturday)

Time: 11:00am-2:00pm

Cost: $50 Artisan Members & Above $60 Basic/Family Members & Non-Members

Materials Fee $8

Age: 15+

Rubber Duck Still Life with Jessica Borchert

Rubber ducks bring a sense of childhood joy. Come paint with us to bring a brightly colored moment to life. The canvas size we will be using for this class will be 14″ x 11″.

 

Instructor: Jessica Borchert

Date: November 2nd, 2024 (Saturday)

Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm

Cost: $30 Artisan Members & Above $40 Basic/Family Members & Non-Members

Classes with Eric Jones

Pumpkin Carving (REDUCED PRICE)
Well known Artist and TV Personality Eric Jones teaches you the ins and outs of pumpkin carving.
*The price of this classes have been reduced thanks to a generous community sponsor

 

Instructor: Eric Jones

Date: October 22, 2024 (Tuesday)

Time: 5:00-7:00pm

Cost: $40 Artisan Members & Above $50 Basic/Family Members & Non-Members

Materials Fee $7

Age: 12+

Butternut Squash Turkey Carving

Instructor: Eric Jones

Date: November 12, 2023 (Tuesday)

Time: 5:00-7:00pm

Cost: $40 Artisan Members & Above $50 Basic/Family Members & Non-Members

Materials Fee $7

Age: 12+

Snow Sculpture
Well known Artist and TV Personality Eric Jones teaches you the ins and outs of snow sculpting.
 

Instructor: Eric Jones

Date: January 16, 2025 (Thursday)

Time: 5:00-7:00pm

Cost: $50 Artisan Members & Above $60 Basic/Family Members & Non-Members

Age: 12+

Complete Community Survey for a Chance to win $50 TCAC Gift Card!

TCAC invites arts organizations, individual artists and supporters of the arts to complete this survey to assist the Arts Council during our strategic planning.

We would like your input to determine what services and support might be needed in the tri-county area.
 

At the end of the survey, we will provide you with the opportunity to enter to win a $50 gift certificate to our Artisan Market. Your name will not be associated with any of your survey responses.

All Hours and Classes are Subject to Change.