The original artwork for the 2025 ArtScape Jamestown will be on display and for sale in a joint art show held at Chautauqua Art Gallery and the Pearl City Clay House from starting today and ending June 28.

An opening reception for the art show will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15. The public is invited to the opening reception to meet the ArtScape artists and view their work. The artist reception will begin at the Chautauqua Art Gallery at 5 p.m. with opening remarks at 5:30 p.m. Guests are invited to make their way to Pearl City Clay House at 5:45 p.m. to view the entire body of work included in the show. Both galleries will remain open until 7:30 p.m.

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

“I am thrilled to continue supporting this program through the Chautauqua Art Gallery,” said Leslie Calimeri, owner of Chautauqua Art Gallery. “Now in its third 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.”

ArtScape aims to represent a diverse group of regional artists from all walks of life. From December 2024 through February 2025, local artists were invited to submit up to three works of art for this unique art show. In March, a jury of arts professionals selected 58 of the 312 artworks submitted to be printed on banners. ArtScape Jamestown is partnering with The Resource Center to host two additional pieces by artists who participate in The Resource Center art programs led by Susan Gutierrez.

This year, eight of the 60 banners will display art from a newly added youth category sponsored in part by Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, and Pearl City Clay House.

All of the artist’s pieces have been professionally photographed and have been printed on banners that will hang downtown now throughout the rest of the year and into 2026.

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, Pearl City Clay House, Visitors Bureau, and Chautauqua Art Gallery.

“As an organization committed to fostering creativity in our community, we could not be happier to have Pearl City Clay House co-host the ArtScape Original Art Show and sponsor a banner. We look forward to continuing to help develop ArtScape and focus on creating awareness for our strong local arts community,” said Deb Eck, teaching artist and director of the Pearl City Clay House.

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, all artwork from the ArtScape banners is available to view and purchase on Chautauqua Art Gallery’s website at ChautauquaArtGallery.com. The Chautauqua Art Gallery is open from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 318 N. Main St., Jamestown. For more information call 716-294-3027. The Pearl City Clay House is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 8 p.m., Fridays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. at 220 E. Second St., Jamestown. For more information call 716-488-2529.