The inaugural ArtScape Jamestown public art show is now on display in downtown Jamestown. ArtScape is an outdoor public "gallery" created by the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation in partnership with the Chautauqua Art Gallery and the Jamestown … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Frank Besse and Leslie Calimeri talk ArtScape Part 2
Leslie Calimeri and Frank Besse return to the WRFA studios for a follow up conversation on Jamestown ArtScape with AOF host Anthony Merchant www.jamestownrenaissance.org/artscape/ www.chautauquaartgallery.com/ … [Read more...]
Community Helps Plant Over 35 Trees at West Third Street ‘Re-Tree-Ing’ Event
Several dozen people showed up Saturday to help plant the 37 trees that now line the block of West Third Street where the former Cathedral Oak trees stood. The "Re-Tree-Ing" event held by the Jamestown Parks Department was part of the annual Arbor … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Frank Besse and Leslie Calimeri talk ArtScape
Leslie Calimeri of the Chautauqua Art Gallery and Frank Besse of the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation joined WRFA's Anthony Merchant to discuss the new public art program ArtScape coming to downtown Jamestown in Spring … [Read more...]
JRC, Chautauqua Art Gallery Partnering on ArtScape Banner Project
The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is partnering with Chautauqua Art Gallery and the Jamestown Park's Department to create an outdoor public art gallery in downtown Jamestown. JRC Urban Core Director Frank Besse, presenting to Jamestown City … [Read more...]
City Council to Hear Presentation on New Downtown Banner Program
Jamestown City Council will hear a presentation about a new banner program downtown at its work session tonight. Chautauqua Art Gallery owner Leslie Calimeri and Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Urban Core Director Frank Besse will present their … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Leslie Calimeri of the Chautauqua Art Gallery – September 16, 2022
Anthony Merchant talks with local artist and business owner Leslie Calimeri about the Chautauqua Art Gallery and its new location along with what the future holds for the … [Read more...]
West Third Street Oak Trees Themed Art Exhibition and Sale to Benefit Urban Forestry Fund
The Chautauqua Art Gallery and the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation are sponsoring an online exhibition and sale for artwork related to Jamestown’s West Third Street Oak trees. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Jamestown’s Urban Forestry … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Chautauqua Region Artist Profile: Leslie Calimeri, Jamestown NY
WRFARadio · Arts on Fire - Chautauqua Region Artist Profile: Leslie Calimeri, Jamestown NY AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Jamestown-based visual artist and Chautauqua Art Gallery Owner/Operator/Curator … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Leslie Calimeri and Bill Bale Discuss Two Pop Up Art Gallery Events on Saturday, Nov. 30
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD JAMESTOWN - A pair of Pop Up Gallery Events are taking place in the Jamestown area on Saturday, Nov. 30 as part of Small Business Saturday. To learn more about the event WRFA's Jason Sample talked with Chautauqua … [Read more...]