Tri-County Arts Council

08/13/2026

Performance Art Month is happening all August long at Tri-County Arts Council!

We’re bringing our space to life with exciting performances and opportunities for the community to get involved. From cultural performances and interpretive burlesque to our very first Open Mic Night, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

🎶 Lennox Wt. — August 21 at 6 PM
🎭 Open Mic Night — August 29 starting at 5 PM
Music, poetry, comedy, magic, and all kinds of performance are welcome!

Join us throughout the month as we celebrate the many ways artists use their voices, bodies, stories, and talents to create something unforgettable.

Come experience the art. Support local performers. Maybe even take the stage yourself! ✨

08/12/2026

Congratulations going out to our artist member Mr. Michael Smith for winning 1st Place at the Erie County Fair! Way to go!

A video in the comments shows his process.

08/06/2026

🎄 Artist Applications Are Now Open for the TCAC Holiday Market!

Join us for the TCAC Holiday Market at the First National Building on Saturday & Sunday,
November 14-15th,
from 11:00 AM–4:00 PM both days.

We're looking for artists, makers, and creative vendors to help make this holiday shopping event a festive success!

Vendor Details:
✨ Table Fee:$60
📦 Setup:
• Friday, November 13 | 4:00–8:00 PM
OR
• Saturday, November 14 | 7:00–10:00 AM
⏰ All vendors must be completely set up by 10:00 AM on Saturday.

Kick off the holiday season by sharing your handmade goods with shoppers looking for unique, local gifts!

Interested in participating? Contact Tri-County Arts Council at [email protected] to apply!

08/02/2026

Thank you to Indigeroots for sharing your talents tonight! We appreciate our guests who were part of the experience, too. It was a good time! ❤️

This collaboration and community performance was made possible through funding provided by The Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes and the New York State Council of the Arts.

08/01/2026

Today, our artist members Fileve and Mr. Smith are sharing the arts at the Olean farmers market at Lincoln Park.

07/29/2026

This Saturday, the gallery comes alive with the sounds of
IndigeRoots
Join us at the Tri-County Arts Council for an unforgettable evening celebrating music, culture, and community. Experience powerful performances that bring together tradition, storytelling, and contemporary Indigenous artistry in a way that's inspiring for all ages.

✨ FREE admission
✨ Open to the public
✨ Bring your friends and family!

Whether you're discovering IndigeRoots for the first time or you've been looking forward to this performance, this is an event you won't want to miss. Come spend your Saturday with us, celebrate the arts, and experience something truly special.

📍 Tri-County Arts
📅 Saturday August 1st
⏰ 6 pm

We can't wait to see you there!

The Tri County Arts Council advocates for the creation and appreciation of the arts in Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua counties and Southern Tier Region.