Jamestown painter and punk rock musician Joseph Grice joins WRFA's Anthony Merchant in studio to discuss Joe's musical and artistic journeys, his upcoming art classes and residency at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, whether or not Joe can see … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Maria Ferguson and George Harper of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute – July 29, 2022
RTPI's Maria Ferguson and George Harper speak with WRFA's Anthony Merchant about the institutes new art exhibition called Art that Matters to the Planet, the on going Art After 5 series, how the Roger Tory Peterson Institute plans to celebrate Roger … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Kicks Off Efforts to Make County a National Wildlife Federation Community Habitat
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy has kicked off an effort to certify Chautauqua County as a National Wildlife Federation Community Habitat. Officials, including Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel, Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist, as well as … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Maria Ferguson and David Niles talk Art of the Field Guide at Roger Tory Peterson Institute – April 29, 2022
WRFA's Anthony Merchant went to the Roger Tory Peterson Institute to see and discuss the new Art of the Field Guide exhibit with RTPI's Maria Ferguson and David Niles. The group talked about the artwork on display, what goes into putting together an … [Read more...]
RTPI Presents 46th Annual BANFF Film Fest at The Reg Tonight
The 46th annual BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour is showing at the Reg tonight. The Roger Tory Peterson Institute is presenting the screening that starts at 7:00 p.m. The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival began an outreach … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – David Niles talks 2022 Banff Mountain Film Festival – April 1, 2022
WRFA's Anthony Merchant discusses the 2022 Banff Mountain Film Festival with Roger Tory Peter Institute's Programs and Events Manager David Niles. The two discuss the upcoming film festivals stop in Jamestown, NY, all the breathtaking moments … [Read more...]
County Art Organizations Receive $108,000 for Capital Project Grants
Chautauqua County art organizations received $108,000 in capital project grants from the New York State Council on the Arts. The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, which is the parent organization for WRFA, received $88,000 for sound, rigging and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – David Niles from RTPI Discusses Holidays at the Lodge
WRFA's Jason Sample Discusses 'Holidays at the Lodge' with David Niles from the Roger Tory Peterson Institute. Holidays at the Lodge focuses on artists of the North Shore Artist Alliance selling their holiday-inspired work at RTPI. Buy a unique, … [Read more...]
RTPI Hosting Virtual ‘Artist Spotlight: Thomas D. Mangelsen & Kent Ullberg – Artists & Conservationists’ Tonight
The Roger Tory Peterson Institute in Jamestown is hosting a special virtual event tonight that will feature two of the world's greatest living nature artists and conservationists. The event - entitled "Artist Spotlight: Thomas D. Mangelsen & … [Read more...]
Roger Tory Peterson Institute Celebrating Roger’s “Birdday” Saturday
The Roger Tory Peterson Institute will celebrate the 113th birthday of Roger Tory Peterson tomorrow with live music, food, drink and the unveiling of a new Art and Nature Lab mural. The "Birdday Party" is free and takes place from noon to 4pm at … [Read more...]
