Name: Parallel Paths: An Exhibition by Cindi (Cherko) O’Mara & Ruby Merritt
Start: 2025-10-10T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-10T21:00:00-04:00
Location: 403 Main Street, Suite 105, Buffalo, NY, United States, New York 14203

$Parallel Paths: An Exhibition by Cindi (Cherko) O\u2019Mara & Ruby Merritt$

Opening Reception
Friday, October 10 · 6–9 PM
On View Oct 10 – Jan 9, 2026
Encore Opening alongside Hunt Residency VIII Showcase
Friday, October 17 · 6–9 PM
An exhibition celebrating the transformative relationship between teacher and student, now artistic peers.
Cindi (Cherko) O’Mara, an accomplished artist and art educator, guided Ruby Merritt through her early creative journey. Years later, their works meet again—distinct in style yet united by mentorship, shared influence, and a devotion to nature.
Saturday, Oct 25, 11 AM–2 PM
Educators’ Gathering & Artist Discussion “Who’s Mentoring Whom” Brunch with arts advocate Natalie Brown (Burchfield Penney Art Center)
Beebe’s and Oralia’s invites for a roundtable conversation on mentorship in the arts, moderated by arts advocate Natalie Brown from the Burchfield Penney Art Center. Educators, artists, and community voices will share stories that affirm why art education is vital to creativity and resilience. Participants are encouraged to share stories of triumph, lessons learned, and moments of guidance that highlight why art education remains essential to personal development, growth, and professional resilience. Beebe’s at the Gallery and Oralia’s will be open together, blending art, food, and community under one roof.

Artist-led Workshops Nov 22 & Dec 13
Ruby Merritt –Upcycled Journals with Gallery Hike · Sat, Nov 22 · 1–3 PM

Cindi (Cherko) O’Mara – Ephemeral Flower Paintings · Sat, Dec 13 · 1–3 PM
Where: Beebe’s at the Gallery · Brisbane Building · 403 Main St, Suite 105
Why: Explore the bond between teacher & student through art, mentorship, and community conversations in a unique space blending exhibitions, events, and cuisine scratch-made Mexican food from Oralia on site.

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Mexican Food by Oralia at Beebe’s! Oralia offers scratch-made Mexican food on-site at Beebe’s at the Gallery, available for breakfast, lunch, and catering.