JAMESTOWN, NY – The artwork has been studied, the applications reviewed, and the decisions made: of more than 140 submissions, the works of 41 artists have been selected for the first juried Women Create exhibit in Jamestown, New York. The artists bring a wide range of experience, from a high school student through professional working artists, ... Read More

PERRYSBURG, NY - A barn with a fireplace and cozy haymow in Perrysburg provides a perfect backdrop for the artwork of Jody Westlund Shaw. A relative newcomer to art, Shaw, a grandmother of four has been painting for only seventeen years, turning her hobby into a successful business. Shaw built the barn which houses her gallery in 2001 and along ... Read More

DUNKIRK, NY — For the second summer in a row, the Adams Art Gallery is featuring an exhibit of works by artists with disabilities from The Resource Center. The exhibit is titled “Coats of Many Colors” and will be on display through August 31. A grand opening gala is planned for Friday, July 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The exhibit ... Read More

BEMUS POINT, NY — "A Stir of Artists" Fine Art Show comes to Bemus Point, NY on July 16 and 17 from 11am to 6pm at the Village Park located on Lakeside Drive. This is the second year for this outdoor show featuring 25 fine artists and artisans from Northwestern Pa and Southwestern NY. Parking and admission is free. From the Western New York ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY — The Prendergast Library Art Gallery will feature oil paintings by Oksana Zhurakovskaya in an exhibit called “The Art of Nature” from June 24 through July 22. There will be an opening reception from noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 9, at the library for the public to meet the artist, who was born in Ukraine and lives in ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY — Every week, the Chautauqua Star features an outstanding individual in our community who has demonstrated themselves to go above and beyond the call. Generally it’s for volunteering or an amazing story, but this week we’re featuring an individual from Jamestown who started an amazing work for ‘The Resource Center,’ and ... Read More

FREDONIA, NY — We feature all sorts of different entrepreneurs and companies for our business spotlights in the Chautauqua Star. Each one brings its own flavor and individuality to the community, giving Chautauqua County the great variety of learning and shopping that we pride ourselves on. This week, we’re featuring a Fredonia resident, ... Read More

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, NY — The North Shore Arts Alliance presents its signature event, the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Art Trail on Saturday and Sunday, May 28 – 29. Twenty-five participating artists will open their studios to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. Now in its third year, this free open studio tour offers the public an ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY — Works by 16 Jamestown Community College students were honored with awards during the opening of the annual student art exhibition in the Weeks Gallery. The exhibition featured 55 artists and presented 109 artworks selected from 247 submissions that include drawings, paintings, 2D and 3D design, ... Read More

Local artist and photographer Cathy Panebianco (User subm. photo) Local artist and photographer Cathy Panebianco, recently donated her time, talent and treasure as she presented The Chautauqua County Humane Society with a photo display of animals that have been adopted from the shelter for the Adoption Center ... Read More