The Tioga County Historical Society (TCHS) is pleased to announce the 2016 Juried Exhibition, with the theme of water views. Artists are invited to submit two-dimensional or bas- relief work for possible inclusion in the exhibition.<\/p>\n
The museum is located along the banks of the Susquehanna River in the picturesque town voted, \u201cCoolest Small Town in America\u201d in 2010, by Budget Travel Magazine. Owego is also known for its participation in the Underground Railroad, with homes along the riverbank that offered passage to people as they traveled to escape a system of slavery.<\/p>\n
Upstream, Hiawatha Island is a refuge for eagles and, downstream, the shoreline supports a heron rookery. Tioga County divides lands between the controversial practices of hydrofracking, and is a route to the Finger Lakes.<\/p>\n
Exhibiting juried artists compete to win $400 in prizes. Jurors include Abbey Hendrickson, Tioga Arts Council, Owego, N.Y.; John Brunelli, Anthony Brunelli Fine Arts, Binghamton, N.Y.; and Blazo Kosacevic, Fine Arts Dept., Binghamton University.<\/p>\n
The Tioga County Historical Society is currently accepting applications for this event. Applications can be found at tiogahistory.org. Artists can submit up to three images as jpegs on a CD, with a non-refundable<\/i> Entry Fee of $25.<\/p>\n