Small Works/Big Ideas

CCAC Member Show - September 6th

The Cattaraugus County Arts Council (CCAC) is proud to present a new member show, opening this September in collaboration with JCC, in order to showcase the wealth of talent among our member artists.

Small Works/Big Ideas will open in the administration building on JCC’s campus on September 6, in conjunction with Art in the Park/Taste of Olean. Ribbons for best of show, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, and honorable mentions will be presented during a gala opening with refreshments and entertainment. The show will hang until October 30.

Show Details

The show is open to the public. All CCAC members were eligible to submit up to three works of art for the show, opening September 6th. At least one, and up to three will be chosen by professional jury for acceptance into the show. The show is themed as a “small works” show, with small works defined as no more than 12 inches in any dimension — length, width, and depth — framing and presentation excluded. Read on for guidelines and information...

• Entry deadline was July 22, 2008.
• Each member was eligible to enter three pieces, and at least one will be chosen by professional jury.
• Small works are defined as no more than 12 inches in any dimension—length, width, and depth—framing and presentation excluded.
• On September 6, in conjunction with Art in the Park/Taste of Olean, ribbons for prizes will be presented during a gala opening with refreshments and entertainment. The show will hang until October 30. Information on pick up dates will be announced.
• Artists may be asked to "gallery sit" during Taste of Olean weekend and other high-traffic dates during the show.
• Artists will be responsible for drop off and pick up of work in a timely manner.

Not a member? Apply for membership and be eligible for the next show. Use our online membership or contact CCAC at 716-372-7455 or at artscouncil@verizon.net.