In 2018, Art in the Park is Sunday, July 22

Art in the Park, Olean’s original outdoor art show and sale, celebrates its 69th anniversary this year, and the Tri-County Arts Council is once again pleased to be the producer of this historic event. Held in conjunction with Taste of Olean, this year’s event will be held on Sunday, July 22 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at War vets Park. Area and regional artists and artisans are invited to submit an application by July 8 to exhibit and sell their work at this outdoor juried event and to take part in one of the Olean area’s longest traditions.
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Art in the Park is a one-day juried outdoor art exhibition and sale dedicated to excellence in the visual arts as well as enhancing and promoting the visual arts and the talented artists in the region. This outdoor event attracts over 6,000 people with a complementary audience capture thanks to Art in the Park and Taste of Olean occurring simultaneously. Art in the Park provides visitors a  wonderful opportunity to meet and talk with regional artists, and the wide variety of price points make it possible for everyone to go home with a treasure.

Art in the Park 2017

The artists’ booths are judged every year by a new guest juror. The Art in the Park guest juror this year was Kane, Pennsylvania Art in the Wilds Director Marilyn Blackmore. She toured the artists’ booths, reviewing their work and their presentations and selected three show winners. Best of Show was awarded to Greg Ricciardiello of Dutch Hill Pottery, this is his second year in a row winning Best of Show. The Best New Exhibitor recipient was Katie DeCerbo from Earthology with her handcrafted artisan soaps. Blackmore liked her unique signage which made the booth stand out from among the ten new artists exhibiting. Finally, their hand crafted work, packaging and overall branding won Kimberly and Kellie LaMendola-O’Brien of Kumbha Moon Soaps the award for Best Presentation. ​