Theresa Heinz’s “Expansion. How a Space Alters the Creative Process.” opening on 9/13

OLEAN- ChaShaMa created the First National Bank Art Studios & Lobby Gallery with help from the Tri-County Arts Council and Savarino Development. It provides five artists’ studio and exhibition space through December 31, 2024. The artists featured will be Theresa Heinz of Cuba, Sean Huntington of Olean, Fileve Tlaloc Palmer of Great Valley, Eva Potter of Allegany, and Tara Walker of Olean.

The studios are open to the public Tuesday 10:00am-4:00pm, Thursday 3:00-7:00pm, and Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm. They are located on the first floor of the First National Bank Building, 101 N. Union Street. The Tri-County Arts Council advocates for the creation and appreciation of arts and culture in the region. The Tri-County Arts Council noted that this opportunity would not have happened without the partnership of Chashama and Savarino Properties.

The first one-person exhibit will feature the work of resident artist Theresa Heinz of Cuba beginning Friday, September 13th (6:00-8:00pm) through October 5th. Her exhibit, is entitled “Expansion. How a Space Alters the Creative Process.” The event will take place on the first floor of the First National Bank Building, 101 N. Union St. Attendance is free and light refreshments will be provided with Art Studio tours, on the upper floor. For more information, please check out https://www.tricountyartscouncil.org/first-national-studios/.

The public is invited to take classes at the Arts Council, that range from snow sculpting and pumpkin carving to tree painting and pet portraits. See tricountyartscouncil.org for more information or look for them on Facebook at Tri-County Arts Council. TCAC is always adding to their Artisan Market and class schedule at 110 West State St in Olean, NY 14760. TCAC will have new hours from Wednesday to Friday from 10 to 5pm and Saturday 10 to 4pm.