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[LISTEN] Community Matters – Tina Scott and Joni Blackman from the James Prendergast Library

May 7, 2019 By WRFA Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, May 2, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with James Prendergast Library Executive Director Tina Scott and Board President Joni Blackman about the library has been able to cope in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: James Prendergast Library, James Prendergast Library Association, Joni Blackman, Prendergast Art Collection, Prendergast Library Board of Trustees, Tina Scott

Seven Paintings Previously Owned by Prendergast Library to be on Display at Fenton History Center

May 21, 2018 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Seven pieces of artwork that were recently sold at auction by the James Prendergast Library have found a temporary home at the Fenton History Center. According to Noah Goodling, Fenton executive director, developer Arnold Duke – who … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arnold Duke, Fenton History Center, James Prendergast Library, Noah Goodling, Prendergast Art Collection, Prendergast Library Board of Trustees

Circus Performers, Museum Displays, Theater Performances Highlight Busy Weekend in Downtown Jamestown

May 11, 2018 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - It’s shaping up to be a busy weekend in downtown Jamestown with a variety of activities set to take place starting tonight and continuing into Saturday night. CIRCO COMEDIA AT THE REG Highlighting the weekend is the final Reg … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Angela Caley, Arnold Duke, Circo Comedia, Dykeman-Young Gallery, Len Barry, Northwest Arena, Prendergast Art Collection, Prendergast Library, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Run for Literacy, Spring Grapes and Hops Festival, The Forum, Willow Bay Theater, Winged Ox Players

Fourteen More Prendergast Paintings Sell at Auction, Library to Net $111,500

February 2, 2018 By WRFA Leave a Comment

NEW YORK – Fourteen more paintings from the James Prendegast Library Art Collection sold at auction on Thursday. According to the Sotheby’s website, the 14 paintings that sold as part of the “Fine Old Master & 19th Century European Art,” had a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: James Prendergast Library, Prendergast Art Collection, Prendergast Library Board of Trustees, Sotheby's

15 More Prendergast Paintings Go to Auction Block on Thursday

February 1, 2018 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Post-Journal is reporting that more Prendergast Library oil paintings are available for purchase Thursday during an auction hosted by Sotheby’s. The auction, titled “Fine Old Master & 19th Century European Art,” will include 15 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Prendergast Art Collection, Prendergast Library Board of Trustees, Sotheby's

James Prendergast Library Board Holds Meeting to Discuss Fate of Unsold Artwork

December 1, 2017 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library board of trustees held a special meeting Thursday determine how to proceed with six classic oil paintings by European artists that were not sold during a recent auction at Sotheby’s. On Nov. 21 a total of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cathy Marion, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown City Council, Jesse Marion, Prendergast Art Collection, Prendergast Library Board of Trustees, Sotheby's, Tom Rankin

Prendergast Board to Meet Thursday Afternoon to Discuss Unsold Paintings

November 30, 2017 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library board of trustees will hold an emergency meeting Thursday afternoon, Nov. 30,  to determine how  to proceed with six paintings in its classic art collection that failed to sell at auction earlier this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: James Prendergast Library, Prendergast Art Collection, Prendergast Library Board of Trustees, Sotheby's, Tom Rankin

Six Paintings from Prendergast Library Collection Fail to Sell at Auction, Three Others Sell for $507,750

November 21, 2017 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Artwork Sales Total $846,150 with 12 Paintings Sold NEW YORK - Three more paintings from the James Prendegast Library Art Collection sold at auction on Tuesday, Nov. 21, but six others that were also up for sale didn't receive a single … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: James Prendergast Library, Prendergast Art Collection, Sotheby's, Tom Rankin

Three More Prendergast Art Collection Paintings Sell at Auction for $9,900

October 30, 2017 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Artwork Sales Total $338,400 with Nine Paintings Sold JAMESTOWN – Three more paintings from the Prendergast Library art collection have sold at auction for a total of $9,900. According to the Stair Galleries website, the three paintings that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: James Prendergast Library, Prendergast Art Collection, Prendergast Library Board of Trustees, Sotheby's, Stair Galleries, Tom Rankin

Six Paintings from Prendergast Art Collection Sell at Auction for $328,500

October 20, 2017 By WRFA 3 Comments

JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library board of trustees met on Thursday for its October meeting and received an update on the effort to auction off its $1.17 million classic art collection. Board President Tom Rankin said the first of three … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cathy Marion, James Prendergast Library, Jesse Marion, New York State Office of Attorney General, Prendergast Art Collection, Prendergast Library Board of Trustees, Sotheby's, Tom Rankin

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