The City of Jamestown was joined by Roger Tory Peterson Institute for an Arbor Day tree planting in front of naturalist's boyhood home. The planting was done in honor of Jamestown receiving the Tree City USA designation for a 43rd year. Parks … [Read more...]
Artists Invited To Submit Entries for 2024 ArtScape Public Art Program
ArtScape Jamestown is inviting local artists to submit work for the 2024 ArtScape public art program. The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is again partnering with Chautauqua Art Gallery and the Jamestown Parks Department to create an outdoor … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Market Director Linnea Haskin Resigns
Jamestown Public Market Director Linnea Haskin has announced her resignation. The Jamestown Public Market Advisory Board sent out a letter to Public Market Supporters, vendors, and CSA members about the news, saying Haskin has, "served this role … [Read more...]
ArtScape Banners Now on Display in Downtown Jamestown
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...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Renaissance Corporation – August 17, 2023
We talk with Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Executive Director Frank Besse about a survey that aims to get your thoughts on downtown Jamestown. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Wants Your Thoughts on Downtown Jamestown
The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is asking for your thoughts on downtown Jamestown. JRC Executive Director Frank Besse said JRC is partnering with Main Street America, which is a non-profit that works with communities across the country to … [Read more...]
Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Promotes Frank Besse to Executive Director
The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation has announced the promotion of Frank Besse to Executive Director. In his new role, Besse will lead the organization in its ongoing efforts to revitalize and enhance Jamestown's economic, residential, and … [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...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Renaissance Corporation – February 9, 2023
The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is co-sponsoring an Historic District Tax Credit Workshop. We learn more about that tax credit program and historic districts in Jamestown. … [Read more...]