Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root and Uprooted joined WRFAs Anthony Merchant to talk about his upcoming Jamestown performance at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, how his songwriting process has changed over the years, Rusted Root's platinum selling … [Read more...]
Jamestown Local Development Corporation Considering Four Scenarios For Funding Non-Profit Grant Applicants
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation will consider four scenarios for funding Non-Profit Assistance Grant program applicants. The Non-Profit Assistance Program was funded with $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act monies. Nine … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Maria Ferguson of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute
RTPI Curator Maria Ferguson joined WRFAs Anthony Merchant to discuss the two new exhibit openings at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, Art that Matters to the Planet 2023: Interconnectivity and Joseph Grice: Taking … [Read more...]
Jamestown Local Development Corporation to Vote on Funding Non-Profit Requests in July
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation will vote in July on awarding $1.5 million in Non-Profit Assistance Program funds. Nine organizations have requested a total of $2,756,457 toward$43,462,532 in project costs. Council President and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Joseph Grice
Local artist Joseph Grice stopped by the WRFA studios to talk with Anthony Merchant about an upcoming open house at his art studio, preparing work for a new exhibit at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, what the organization (or chaos) of an … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Maria Ferguson of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute
Maria Ferguson of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute spoke with WRFA's Anthony Merchant at RTPI to discuss two new exhibits opening at the musuem rtpi.org … [Read more...]
JLDC Approves Over $105,000 for Downtown Events, Approves BEBA Funds
Over $105,000 in grants and loans have been approved for four downtown events. The Jamestown Local Development Corporation heard presentations from five organizations, tabling one at its monthly meeting Wednesday. Funding approved … [Read more...]
Five Local Arts Organizations Receive $185,000 from NYS Council on the Arts
Five arts organizations in Chautauqua County are receiving $185,000 in grants through the New York State Council on the Arts. The grants are part of nearly $45 million going toward over 1,200 arts organizations and 426 artists in New York … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – David Niles of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute – November 25, 2022
David Niles of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute joined WRFA's Anthony Merchant in the studios to discuss RTPI's Holidays at the Lodge, Art After Five, the 2023 Banff Film Festival and much more rtpi.org … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Maria Ferguson of Roger Tory Peterson Institute on New Exhibits – November 11, 2022
WRFA's Anthony Merchant joined Maria Ferguson at the Roget Tory Peterson Institute in Jamestown, NY to discuss 3 new exhibits at RTPI including works by Charley and Edie Harper, Fredonia artist Margaret Braun and various local artists who did art … [Read more...]
