Original artwork for the 2024 ArtScape Jamestown will be on display and for sale at the gallery from May 10 through June 29. The public is invited to the opening reception to meet the ArtScape artists and view their work.

Now in its second year, ArtScape is an outdoor public “gallery” created by the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation in partnership with the Chautauqua Art Gallery and the Jamestown Parks Department. It displays works of art by local artists on banners in the downtown area.

ArtScape aims to represent a diverse group of regional artists from all walks of life. From December through February, local artists submitted up to three works of art for this unique art show. In March, a jury of arts professionals selected 56 of the 295 artworks submitted. This year ArtScape Jamestown is also partnering with The Resource Center to host artwork by two artists who participate in The Resource Center art programs led by Susan Gutierrez.

All of the artist’s pieces have been professionally photographed to be printed on banners that will be hung downtown this June, throughout the rest of the year and into 2025.

“Aspens in Autumn,” a watercolor painting by Katherine Kepner, is among the pieces that will be part of the 2024 Artscape Jamestown outdoor public art gallery.

A brochure with a walking tour of the outdoor gallery will be available at restaurants, hotels, and attractions throughout Chautauqua County, including The Chamber of Commerce, Visitors Bureau, and Chautauqua Art Gallery.

“I am thrilled to continue supporting this program through Chautauqua Art Gallery,” said Leslie Calimeri, owner of Chautauqua Art Gallery. “Now in its second year, I am excited to see ArtScape continue to grow and reach even more talented artists. The creativity and variety of artwork is truly incredible.”

The Artscape banner program is made possible through the support of local businesses that sponsored banners. Each business or person who sponsored a banner has their name printed on the banner below the artist’s name. When the banners come down at the end of the program, they will be given to the sponsors. Banner sponsors are also listed in the walking tour brochure.

“Public artwork creates beauty, builds community, and gives people a reason to explore downtown Jamestown. It is wonderful to see local businesses supporting this project and helping to foster a sense of community and pride in our city,” said Frank Besse, executive director of the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation. I’m looking forward to seeing people take the ArtScape walking tour and discovering everything our downtown offers.”

During the original art show, artwork from the ArtScape banners is available to view and purchase on the Chautauqua Art Gallery’s website at ChautauquaArtGallery.com. The Chautauqua Art Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“The Buoys,” a photograph by Catherine D’Agostino, is among the pieces that will be part of the 2024 Artscape Jamestown outdoor public art gallery.

“The Monolith”, an oil painting by Joseph Grice, is among the pieces that will be part of the 2024 Artscape Jamestown outdoor public art gallery.

Banners for ArtScape pictured

Poster for ArtScape 2024 pictured.