From staff reports
The Oil City Arts Council and ARTS Oil City are once again teaming up to organize the annual Oil Heritage Festival art show that is scheduled for July 20-24 in downtown Oil City.
The show is one of the largest exhibitions in the region and attracted more than 300 pieces of original artwork from 120 artists last year.
The event features divisions for adults 18 and older (both professional and amateur), young adults ages 13-17, and children 12 and younger.
The show will be professionally judged with first, second, and third-prize ribbons awarded within each category and division, as well as honorable mentions, people’s choice, and best in show.
There is no entry fee and no pre-registration to participate in the show. Participants may enter up to three works across any category.
The show will be set up in three locations — the National Transit Building, the Transit Annex at 210 Seneca St., and at 42 Seneca Street.
Participating artists are encouraged to attend an opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, held simultaneously at all three locations. The show will continue from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 21; noon to 6 p.m. Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23; and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 24.
The opening reception and all show hours are free and open to the public.
Entry guidelines and information are available on the Oil Heritage Festival website at www.venangochamber.org. Paper copies are available at the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce, Oil City Library, Oil Region Alliance, Transit Art Gallery and Gifts, and Artists Attic.
For more information, call the Oil City Main Street Program office at (814) 677-3152 or email kbailey@oilregion.org.
