Visual Arts
Visual Arts Chairperson Mari Yamato
The Visual Arts Committee provides art exhibits, workshop opportunities and bus trips for adults and children, as well as lectures and demonstrations for local artisans. The committee is active in the annual Fall Festival and Visual Arts Showcase. Artists and craftspeople or anyone with an appreciation for these activities are encouraged to join the Visual Arts Committee.
Be sure to check our calendar for upcoming workshop and exhibit dates!
Be sure to check our calendar for upcoming workshop and exhibit dates!
Fine Art Showcase
The Visual Arts division is dedicated to providing an outlet for local and regional artisans to showcase their talents. One of the ways is the Fine Arts Showcase is held in early April.
In 2027, the show will be held April 13th - 16th.
Every year a visiting guest judge is invited and prizes are awarded for categories in painting, photography, and 3-D works. All visitors are invited to vote for People's Choice!
The last several years we have hosted the show at the Best Western Parkside event facility in Olney.
Artists interested in displaying their work should submit the entry form posted below.
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!
Congratulations to our 2026 show award recipients
Best of Show
Michael Faris – “Gone Too Soon” (Photo shown here)
Peoples Choice
Robert Treece – “Ball”
Judges Choice
Berry & Robin Haerr – “Haerr Quilt”
Director’s Choice
Sara Frens – “In its Own Patina”
McCash Creativity Award
Sydney Swisher – “Needed”
McCash Creativity Award (High School)
Aaron Douglas
Photography
3rd Tanara Ryden – “Photography”
2nd John Scherer – “Cox Canyon”
1st Logan Marshal – “Down the Road”
Drawing
3rd Rebecca McVaigh – “Stolid”
2nd Willow Conn – “Wasted Potential”
1st Bill Meyer – “Three Pears in a Water Dish”
Oil Painting
3rd Barb Brummer – “Majestic”
2nd Robert Treece – “Ball”
1st Sara Frenz – “Winter at Balla Machre”
Acrylic
3rd Sam Benson – “The Long Quiet”
2nd Vic Connor – “Red Window”
1st Kimberly Williams – “East Fork Lake”
Water Color
3rd Debra Waggle – “BumbleBee on Hover”
2nd Kaci Moats – “Blanket Octopus II”
1st Kimberly Williams – “Fisherman”
3-D
3rd Steven Pogue – “Vase #3”
2nd Susan Tyner Urfer – “Easter Celebration”
1st Jessica Flanagan – “Let Me Go”
Best of Show
Michael Faris – “Gone Too Soon” (Photo shown here)
Peoples Choice
Robert Treece – “Ball”
Judges Choice
Berry & Robin Haerr – “Haerr Quilt”
Director’s Choice
Sara Frens – “In its Own Patina”
McCash Creativity Award
Sydney Swisher – “Needed”
McCash Creativity Award (High School)
Aaron Douglas
Photography
3rd Tanara Ryden – “Photography”
2nd John Scherer – “Cox Canyon”
1st Logan Marshal – “Down the Road”
Drawing
3rd Rebecca McVaigh – “Stolid”
2nd Willow Conn – “Wasted Potential”
1st Bill Meyer – “Three Pears in a Water Dish”
Oil Painting
3rd Barb Brummer – “Majestic”
2nd Robert Treece – “Ball”
1st Sara Frenz – “Winter at Balla Machre”
Acrylic
3rd Sam Benson – “The Long Quiet”
2nd Vic Connor – “Red Window”
1st Kimberly Williams – “East Fork Lake”
Water Color
3rd Debra Waggle – “BumbleBee on Hover”
2nd Kaci Moats – “Blanket Octopus II”
1st Kimberly Williams – “Fisherman”
3-D
3rd Steven Pogue – “Vase #3”
2nd Susan Tyner Urfer – “Easter Celebration”
1st Jessica Flanagan – “Let Me Go”
The Dr. Jean Miller Collection
The Olney Arts Council was pleased to welcome the Dr. Jean Miller Art Collection, a diverse and thoughtfully curated assembly of artwork donated by the late Dr. Jean Miller, a beloved local dermatologist and passionate art enthusiast.
The collection reflects Dr. Miller’s deep appreciation for artistic expression in all its forms. It features an eclectic mix of paintings in various mediums, photography, detailed drawings, 3D art pieces, and an elegant selection of china. While the majority of the works are by local and regional artists, the collection also includes a few select museum-quality prints.
To honor Dr. Miller’s legacy and share her love of the arts with the broader community, a public sale of the art collection was held in July 2025. There are some artworks still available for purchase. To access a spreadsheet containing all the artwork, click here.
The collection reflects Dr. Miller’s deep appreciation for artistic expression in all its forms. It features an eclectic mix of paintings in various mediums, photography, detailed drawings, 3D art pieces, and an elegant selection of china. While the majority of the works are by local and regional artists, the collection also includes a few select museum-quality prints.
To honor Dr. Miller’s legacy and share her love of the arts with the broader community, a public sale of the art collection was held in July 2025. There are some artworks still available for purchase. To access a spreadsheet containing all the artwork, click here.
Traveling Art Show
Another great way to share the arts with our community is the Traveling Art Show.
A collection of artists rotate their work, every two months or so, from one location to another. This allows local offices to have an ever changing art show and the participating artists are in front of many new faces throughout the year.
Current participating artists include: Tim Dunahee, Donald Olson, Barclay Smashey, Joe Gower, Susan Urfer, Mary Pat Nash, Connie Doan, Mari Yamato, Angie DeVenecia, and Kylie Conner.
Current locations include: The Treasurer's Office, TrustBank, Steven's Chiropractic, First Financial Bank, First National Bank, Feddes Chiropractic, CRMH Rehab, Olney Chamber of Commerce, Edward Jones, and the OCC Library.
And there's more! Visit the semi-permanent collections to be viewed at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital and at Convenient Care.
Have questions about openings for locations or artists? Reach out to us through the Contact page.
Current locations include: The Treasurer's Office, TrustBank, Steven's Chiropractic, First Financial Bank, First National Bank, Feddes Chiropractic, CRMH Rehab, Olney Chamber of Commerce, Edward Jones, and the OCC Library.
And there's more! Visit the semi-permanent collections to be viewed at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital and at Convenient Care.
Have questions about openings for locations or artists? Reach out to us through the Contact page.