Cattaraugus County Art Council Announces New Name in 2018!
The Cattaraugus County Arts Council is now officially the Tri-County Arts Council!
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Tri-County Arts Council
Transforming the Southern Tier of New York State into a better place to live through education, service and community outreach.
Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts
A center that consolidates the artistic activities of the St. Bonaventure University campus, while creating a regional outlet for culture and expression for Western New York.
Tri County Arts Council Upcoming Art Classes
Creative Clay: Christmas Tree – November 2 & 16, 2023 (Thursday) with Violet Nolder
Cost: $40 Artisan Members & Above $50 Basic/Family Members & Non-Members
Age: 16+
Creative Clay Classes are project specific, beginner hand building classes. We will be making fun coil Christmas tree for you to display during the holiday season.
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Tri-County Arts Council: Ceramic Egg Tray Class
Join instructor Abby Zickefoose for an exciting beginner's ceramic hand-building class where you'll create a one-of-a-kind ceramic egg tray! Perfect for holding eggs in your refrigerator or as a stylish display dish for deviled eggs, this class offers a unique and practical project.
This two-part class is guided and suitable for beginners, ensuring you learn the basics of hand-building with clay while crafting something useful and beautiful. Join us and bring your creativity to life!
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Tri-County Arts Council: Oil Pastels Class
Join instructor, Tara Walker, at the Tri-County Arts Council on Saturday, July 26th from 1:00pm - 3:00pm for an oil pastels class. In this class you will use a variety of different strokes and colors, learning how to blend and layer colors to create stunning still life paintings that you will surely be proud of!
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Cost: $30 Artisan Members & Above, $40 Basic/Family Members & Non-Members
Age: 12+
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Groups
Let us help you plan your groups visit to the Enchanted Mountains!
Chautauqua-Allegheny Tourism Region
Chautauqua County, the Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County) and the Western NY Wilds (Allegany County) comprise the Chautauqua-Allegheny Tourism Region, which is located in South Western New York State.
Allegany County - Western NY Wilds
Allegany County is known for where nature and art meet, the Wellsville Balloon Rally, the Genesee River, ATV parks and the Bare Knuckle Boxing Museum.
Tri-County Arts Council: Fall Floral Arrangement Workshop with Scarlet Lily
Join "The Scarlet Lily", Ashlie DeArmitt, on November 14th from 6:00-7:00pm for a Fall Floral Arrangement Workshop.
Discover your inner florist this fall by joining this floral arrangement class! Whether you’re just starting out or already have a green thumb, this class provides hands-on instruction to help you create breathtaking floral designs. Master the art of balancing colors, textures, and shapes to make stunning arrangements that will add a touch of beauty to any room.
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Tri-County Arts Council: Ceramic Message Mug Class
A ceramics class with instructor Violet Nolder in which you'll express your love through the art of pottery!
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Tri-County Arts Council: Pumpkin Still Life Workshop
Join Jessica Borchert on October 1st from 5:00pm-7:00pm at the Tri-County Arts Council in Olean to celebrate Fall by painting a still life of pumpkins and create an original art piece to add to your fall decor.
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$30 - Artisan Members & Above
$40 - Basic/Family Members & Non-members
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Maps
Maps and more!
Guidelines for the 2024 Cattaraugus County Group B Tourism Promotion Grant Program
2024 Guidelines and Application for Tourism Promotion Grant Program
WILMA Woolly Bear Weekend
Join us for the 13th annual W.I.L.M.A. (We Invite Local Manufacturers & Artisans) event, happening at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds on October 18th and 19th, 2025.
What is WILMA Woolly Bear Weekend?
It's not your average craft show! All vendors at this event are local business owners, manufacturers, artisans, or crafters from Cattaraugus County.
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WILMA Woolly Bear Weekend
Join us for the 12th annual W.I.L.M.A. (We Invite Local Manufacturers & Artisans) event, happening at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds on October 19th and 20th, 2024.
What is WILMA Woolly Bear Weekend?
It's not your average craft show! All vendors at this event are local business owners, manufacturers, artisans, or crafters from Cattaraugus County.
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Cattaraugus County Geology Trail
Many people are surprised to hear of the natural wonders that can be found less than an hour south of the great Niagara Falls in the quiet, rural Cattaraugus County. Rock cities, ancient glacial valleys, vertical-cliffed gorges, and continental divides are just a few of the sights one may see on a day trip through the area.
About the Enchanted Mountains
About Cattaraugus County, the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York State
Zoar Valley - North Otto Water Access
The Zoar Valley Parking Area on North Otto Road has access to the Cattaraugus Creek.
Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds
Many annual events to see or book a spot for your own event.
Group B
"Group B" of the Tourism Promotion Grant Program (Bed Tax Program)
Overview
A portion of bed tax is intended to provide grants for advertising and promoting various new or expanded tourism events, unique festivals, attractions and experiences that will attract more visitors for extended stays, overnight visits and day getaways. This grant program seeks to establish the importance of programs and opportunities that promote or support the development of specific themes or significant attractions and events, all of which enhance the level of visitor experience in the area. Any eligible grantee will partner and coordinate with the Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning & Tourism (EDPT).
Funds for Marketing Campaign
The funds supplied by this grant, the funding source, are from the County's share of taxes collected from overnight stays, bed taxes, within the County.
This funding is intended to supplement your marketing campaign's advertising budget and not meant to be your entire advertising budget; therefore a match or share of cost is expected.
Eligible Applicants
Chambers without full-time staff, business associations, non-profit organizations, events, festivals and other tourism associated activities.
The funds in this group will be administered by EDPT. Grantees will partner and coordinate with EDPT.
Application Period
Catt. County EDPT will announce the release of the applications in fall for the upcoming year. Applications are accepted after they are released from October to early December. Please double check application dates as they vary slightly each year.
Application Process
Complete an application for each marketing campaign project.
The marketing campaign should include which expenses would be covered by the Bed Tax Grant Program and which would be covered by your organization. The marketing campaign for Group B of the Tourism Promotion Grant Program could potentially contain a mix of following:
- Print materials
- Online Advertising
- Radio Advertising
- Television & Video Advertising
Possible applicants should develop a written plan for how their funding will be used.
Application & Guidelines Document
Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
Welcome to the Official Enchanted Mountains Web site. Cattaraugus County has created this privacy statement in order to demonstrate our firm commitment to privacy for our web site users. Other web sites operated by state and county agencies have different policies. We suggest that you read the privacy policies for each web site that you visit, and any external site that you visit through a link appearing at this site. The privacy statement may change at any time.
Tri-County Arts Council: Encaustic Workshop
Join Merry Ryding on October 26th from 11am-2pm for an Encaustic workshop at the Tri-County Arts Council in Olean.
Explore the art of Encaustic, a hot wax medium perfect for transforming paper scraps and other lightweight materials into beautiful creations. Participants can bring small copies of photos, poems, or quotes printed on lightweight paper, though various papers will be provided.
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Tri-County Arts Council: Tie-Dye Tote Bag Workshop
Join the Tri-County Arts Council on April 19th, 2025, for a vibrant and interactive Tie-Dye Workshop, led by instructor SerenHippity! In this 2-hour session, discover the art of creating stunning tie-dye designs on your very own tote bag. Learn the essentials of fabric preservation, basic tying techniques and tie-dye care.
No experience necessary! Our workshop covers everything you need to know to achieve professional-looking results. Details:
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Tri-County Arts Council: Plant Terrarium
Join SerenHippity on March 15th, 2025 from 10:00am - 12:00pm at the Tri-County Arts Council to build your very own terrarium! Using a glass jar, laying rocks, soil, and plants you will make your very own little garden! The class will also go over care instructions to keep your new garden thriving!
There is no experience needed for this class.
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Cattaraugus County Center
County visitor information and the County Tourism offices
Tri-County Arts Council: Small Williamsburg Basket Making
Join Nicole Fair for a basket-weaving class on May 31st, 2025, from 12:00-3:00 pm! Create your own Small Williamsburg Basket in a variety of colors.
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During this class you will learn Williamsburg Handle weaving, add decorative touches with twining and cross-back lashing, and choose from various colors for your 5”x5”x8” basket
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Zoar Valley
Zoar Valley is 2,297 acres of beautiful and dangerous canyon river valley for fishing, hiking, rafting, canoeing and kayaking.
Tri-County Arts Council: Intro to Meditative Painting
A transformative journey into the art of Mandala creation to discover personal growth, mindfulness, and the meditative power of symmetrical patterns, all while unlocking your inner creativity
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Tri-County Arts Council: Ceramic Village Workshop
The Tri-County Arts Council invites you to a Ceramic Village Workshop on October 12th and October 26th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Join Violet Nolder for this beginner-friendly hand-building class where you’ll create a charming village house. You can choose to make it Fall or Christmas themed! In the first session on October 12th, you’ll construct the house, and in the second session on October 26th, you'll decorate it. Ages 14 and up are welcome.
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Tri-County Arts Council: 2D Needle Felt Painting of Birds
Join Darlene Subulski for a 2D needle felting class on May 17th, 2025, from 1:00-4:00 pm! Create a beautiful bird-themed picture frame using wool roving and needle felting techniques. Details:
- Cost: $45 (Artisan Members & Above), $55 (Basic/Family Members & Non-Members)
- Age: 14+
- What to bring: A 5×7 picture frame
No experience needed! Learn this fun technique and take home your unique wool-felted art piece!
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