Tri-County Arts Council: Intro to Meditative Painting
Save the date for a delightful performance form of the the nation's leading classical/jazz cover artists, Willis Delony! This is sure to be a great performance as he collaborates with regional renowned jazz artists. Get ready to soak up a musical evening filled with beautiful melodies.
Showtime is Friday, March 13th, 2026 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for senior citizens and SBU staff & faculty, and $5 for students.
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:
No experience needed! Learn this fun technique and take home your unique wool-felted art piece!
Portville Central School’s Arts, Crafts, & Antiques Show returns as a one day, indoor event. It will be held at the Portville High School and will feature art, crafts, antiques and food on Saturday, November 2nd from 10:00am-5:00pm.
Proceeds collected directly benefit the students of Portville Central School in the form of achievement awards and student scholarships.
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!
Class Info:
Cost: $30 Artisan Members & Above, $40 Basic/Family Members & Non-Members
Age: 12+
Get ready to witness Griffis Sculpture Park in a whole new light this autumn as NIGHT LIGHTS returns for its 13th consecutive year, starting Friday, September 19, 2025.
Get ready to witness Griffis Sculpture Park in a whole new light this autumn as NIGHT LIGHTS returns for its 12th consecutive year, starting Friday, September 13, 2024.
Join Swan Street Florist at Ellicottville Brewing Co, 28 Monroe St. Ellicottville on Thursday, December 19th, for a festive Christmas Centerpiece Workshop! Embrace the holiday spirit by creating your very own beautiful centerpiece to decorate your table this season. The skilled instructors from Swan Street Florist will be there to guide you through the process, providing all the materials needed to make a stunning arrangement.
Join the Olean Community Theatre as they present Andrew Lloyd Weber's 'School of Rock', the Musical. Follow Dewy Finn, an out of work Rock singer and guitarist as he pretends to be a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school, preparing a band of fifth graders to win an upcoming battle of the bands contest! Sure to be a rocking good show! Directed by Kelly Vaccaro with a special arrangement by Concord Theatrics.
Showtimes $15/person
July 23rd, 24th, 25th & 26th - 7:30pm
July 26th & 27th - 2:00pm
Join the Challenger Learning Center in celebrating 15 years of Community Service!
To mark this special occasion, they will be hosting a Chicken BBQ by Carson's and an Open House.
Event Highlights:
Delicious Chicken BBQ ($15)
Open House
Fun Activities for Kids
Join the Tri-County Arts Council for a live drawing session featuring a costumed model on November 19th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The session will begin with gesture drawing and progress to a longer pose. Please note that this is a practice session without an instructor. Ages 12 and up are welcome.
Cost:
$10 - Artisan Members & Above
$15 - Basic/Family Members & Non-Members
The Challenger Learning Center will be hosting Trivia Night on March 8th, 2025! Doors open at 6:00pm, Trivia starts at 6:30pm!
Come enjoy a night of "out of this world" trivia, Raffles, and a cash bar with 4 Mile Brewing!
This is event is 21+, for more information or to register today, visit https://challengertwintiers.org/upcoming-programs
Tri-County Arts Council will be hosting an Acrylic Painting Workshop on October 5th and 12th from 1:00pm - 3:00pm, Ages 12+.
Immerse yourself in the art of acrylic painting with this beginner-friendly class. You'll paint a picturesque scene featuring boats docked by a lush forest and majestic mountains, all under the expert guidance of Barbara Boser who will lead you through each step of the process.
Cost:
Get ready for a musical adventure with Olean Community Theatre's production of "Freaky Friday"! This hilarious and heartwarming show, based on the beloved novel by Bridget Carpenter, tells the story of a mother-daughter duo who magically swap bodies and must navigate each other's lives.
Show Details:
- Dates: November 5, 6, 7, 8 at 7:30 pm, and November 8 and 9 at 2:00 pm
- Tickets: $15 per person, available online through the Olean Community Theatre website or at the door
The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts presents The Reverón Piano Trio, performing March 14, 2025 at 7:30pm.
Experience the captivating sounds of Galvin Cello Quartet. These talented musicians explore the limitless range of a cello ensemble by bringing together new pieces from diverse cultural backgrounds while seeking to establish the cello quartet as a core part of the classical music world.
Showtime is Friday, February 20th, 2026 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for senior citizens and SBU staff & faculty, and $5 for students.
The Tri-County Arts Council is hosting a Bread Basket Workshop on October 19th from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
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.
Cost:
Join the Tri-County Arts Council for an exciting Wire Bending/Rainbow Casting Heart Catcher Workshop on November 2nd from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. SerenHippity will be your guide, helping you channel your creativity into crafting a unique wire-bent Heart Catcher that will cast beautiful rainbow prisms in your home or garden.
Join Jean Benson on June 7th, 2025, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm for a fun and creative Dutch Pour Painting class! Create Your Own Masterpiece using fluid acrylic paint and a unique blowing technique that will create dynamic, abstract patterns on a 12x12 canvas.
Details:
No experience needed, just come with your creativity!