Join Us for the Artist Interviews Watch Party in Oil City!

Hey everyone! We have some incredibly exciting news to share!

As many of you know, Oil City has completely captured our hearts. When we first came here, we fell in love with the surrounding nature, the affordable spaces, and most importantly, the incredible, welcoming community. It’s a place where creativity doesn’t just exist, it thrives.

That’s why we are so incredibly honored to announce that Rafi and Klee Studios is being featured in the upcoming Artist Interviews Watch Party, hosted by ARTS Oil City!

Three individuals pose together in a hallway, holding a large photograph of art installations labeled 'Community Art Future.' The artwork features colorful designs on light poles. The scene is vibrant and reflects a community project. — The AMAZING Kaleb Lewis is also featured!

What is the Watch Party?

As a kickoff to the amazing Oil Heritage Festival, ARTS Oil City teamed up with the super-talented Devin Zagar of 7 Foot Productions to create a series of video spotlights. These videos showcase local creative professionals talking about their experiences, why they chose Oil City, and how this community supports the arts.

The watch party is the official premiere of these never-before-seen videos. Beside our segment, you’ll get to see interviews from other amazing local creatives like Kaleb Lewis, Jamie Bastello, Marcy Hall Art, Kelsey May Photography, and CJ Hurley Century Arts.

Two smiling individuals holding drinks in a lively setting, with artwork displayed in the background. — The AWESOME Marcy Hall is also featured!

Why This is Extra Special for Us

Here is the wildest part: we haven’t even seen our own segment yet!

When Devan interviewed us, we just poured our hearts out about how much love we have for Oil City and the boundless opportunities here for artists looking for a place to call home. We will be sitting in the audience watching the final cut for the very first time right alongside all of you. We are nervous, excited, and deeply grateful to be included among such a talented group of people.

A singer performing at a microphone inside a café, wearing a yellow top with decorative sleeves. In the background, a sound mixing setup and a poster featuring musicians are visible. — The Brilliant Jamie Bastello is also featured!

The Night’s Schedule (What to Expect)

To help you plan your evening, here is the official breakdown of how the night will roll out:

6:00 PM – Doors Open & Reception: Come early, grab some of the free food and drinks, and mingle!
6:30 PM – Bonus Previews: The night kicks off with a screening of two Edinboro student films as a special preview.
6:40 PM – The Main Screening: The main artist interviews begin, including our segment!
7:00 PM – Roundtable Q&A: We will join the other artists on stage for a roundtable discussion and Q&A session. Bring your questions!
8:00 PM – Event Closes.

Whether you are a local neighbor, a fellow artist, or someone thinking about moving to the area, we would absolutely love for you to be there to share this with us, ask questions, or just say hi.

This is a shot of CJ doing his thing in the interview

Here are the Details:

When: Tuesday, July 21st from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Rhoades Auditorium on the Venango Campus (1801 W 1st St, Oil City, PA, 16301)
Admission: Public and free to anyone
RSVP & More Info: Check out the official Facebook Event Page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1499766768087882/

Come out, enjoy some refreshments, show some love for local artists, and learn more about what makes our community so special. We can’t wait to share this moment with you. See you there!