Join us for a FREE poetry reading featuring the work of Alicia Rebecca Myers and Dan Rosenberg on Saturday, April 12, at 1:30 pm at Tioga Arts Council (TAC) - Gallery located at 179 Front St., Owego, NY 13827. Afterward, there will be a Q&A with books for sale. Join us!

ABOUT ALICIA REBECCA MYERS

Alicia Rebecca Myers is a poet and essayist who holds an MFA in Poetry from NYU, where she was a Goldwater Writing Fellow and studied with poets Sharon Olds and Kimiko Hahn. Her poems and essays have appeared in places that include Best New Poets (three times), Creative Nonfiction, FIELD, Gulf Coast, SWWIM, december, Rattle, and The Rumpus. Her chapbook of poems, My Seaborgium (Brain Mill Press, 2015), was winner of the inaugural Mineral Point Chapbook Series. She has been the recipient of a Kimmel Harding Nelson residency for poetry and a Looking Glass Rock Writers’ Conference nonfiction scholarship, and she has most recently published poems in River Styx and Raleigh Review. Her first full-length manuscript, Warble, was a finalist for both the 2023 Akron Poetry Prize and the 42 Miles Press Poetry Award, and it was chosen by Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg as winner of the 2024 Birdy Poetry Prize (Meadowlark Press). She lives with her husband and nine year old son in upstate NY, where she helps high school seniors write their college application essays.

ABOUT DAN ROSENBERG

Dan Rosenberg’s books include Bassinet, cadabra, and The Crushing Organ, which won the American Poetry Journal Book Prize. He has also published the chapbooks A Thread of Hands and Thigh’s Hollow, which won the Omnidawn Poetry Chapbook Contest, and he co-translated Slovenian poet Miklavž Komelj’s Hippodrome. Rosenberg teaches at Cornell University and lives in Ithaca, NY.

• DATE & TIME: Saturday, April 12, at 1:30 p.m.

• LOCATION: Tioga Arts Council, 179 Front St., Owego, NY

• For additional information, email tiogaartscouncil@gmail.com.

A SPECIAL THANKS

This event is funded in part by Poets & Writers with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Tioga Arts Council is celebrating its 13th Annual artfully SQUARED. Supporters (a.k.a. Members) are invited to join us for a Supporters-Only First Dibs event.
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On Friday, April 4, from 5 - 8 p.m. come and purchase original artwork for one of three donation values: $20, $40, or $80. Don't see something you like, but want to support TAC? Donate, join or renew support at: https://www.tiogaartscouncil.org/support
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A SPECIAL THANKS
To Chemung Canal Trust Company for sponsoring this exhibition.

Tioga Arts Council is celebrating its 13th Annual artfully SQUARED. Supporters (a.k.a. Members) are invited to join us for a Supporters-Only First Dibs event.
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On Thursday, April 3, from 5 - 8 p.m. be the first to purchase original artwork for one of three donation values: $20, $40, or $80. To join TAC or renew your support, click this link: https://www.tiogaartscouncil.org/support
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A SPECIAL THANKS
To Chemung Canal Trust Company for sponsoring this exhibition.

Our First Event is a 'Small Business Primer'. Advisors from the Small Business Development Center at Binghamton University will present an 'Introduction to Business', tailored to the unique needs of creative businesses. I know this is generally an area that most creatives tend to avoid/procrastinate and yes, maybe Dread! But learning to write a solid business plan and getting to the bottom of those tax and insurance questions will help you turn your passion into a successful venture. Perhaps it will be a little more fun if we embrace it together!

• Title: Small Business Primer for Creative Businesses

• Date & Time: Thursday, February 20, 6 - 8 p.m.

• Location: Cloud Croft Studios - Schoolhouse, 1003 Sanford Rd.

• Parking: Attendees can park in the field adjacent to the schoolhouse.

• Registration: This session is FREE but registration is required. Sign up at: https://nysbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/1019263

Tioga Arts Council (TAC) and The Celebration Ensemble are pleased to present A Mystery Tribute Concert Fundraiser on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Owego Elks Lodge, 223 Front Street.

Concert Details

• Who: The Celebration Ensemble

• What: The Tribute Album and Artist will be announced in the fall.

• Where: Owego Elks Lodge, 223 Front St., Owego, NY

• When: Saturday, November 23

• Time: Doors at 6:30 PM

• Tickets: 

  • $15 pre-sale online at: 

  • $20 day-of show at The Owego Elks Lodge

• The Celebration Ensemble - Band Members

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     • Mallory Evans (Next To Kin) - vocals

     • Samuel B. Lupowitz (Noon Fifteen, The Pocket Bandits) - keys, vocals

     • Mandy Goldman (Noon Fifteen, solo artist) - vocal director, vocals

     • Paul Shotwell - (Front & Main, solo artist) vocals

     • Thomas Sickler (Spelunkers) - vocals, guitar

     • Stephen Simmons (Ultra Vibe, Flying Mayo Brothers) - drums & percussion

     • Mary Tewksbury (Next To Kin, Front & Main) - guitars

     • Brian Tyneway - (Front & Main, Triple Downlead guitars, vocals

     • Thomas Westcott (Ultra Vibe, Mike Davis LBE, Flying Mayo Brothers) - bass, vocals

     • Michael Wu (Gunpoets, Front & Main, Diwas Gurung, Maddy Walsh) - musical director, guitars, vocals, some bass

• Special Guest: J Floyd

• Proceeds: 

  • This is a fundraiser concert, and all net proceeds benefit Tioga Arts Council (TAC) a 501(c)(3) arts and culture nonprofit and the central platform for the arts in Tioga County, NY.

  • Please consider inquiring about sponsorship opportunities by emailing tiogaartscouncil@gmail.com or purchasing tickets to support this event. 

  • Purchase presale tickets at: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E360675&id=19

November Artists in Residence at Cloud Croft Studios are Joseph Carlough and Katie Haegele, who represent Consonant Collective an ongoing collaboration between artists to create books, records, and performances. Recently their work consists mostly of learning to use two different record lathes, a 1937 Presto 6DSP and a 1947 Rek-O-Cut Challenger, to create vinyl records one at a time in their home studio. Now, they're bringing on the road to Owego!
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Bring your favorite song, read a poem, or record what you wish and have a record cut in real time of your recording.
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LOGISTICS
- Date & Time: Cloud Croft Studios - Schoolhouse, 1003 Sanford Rd., Owego, from 6 - 9 p.m.
- Parking: In the field adjacent to the schoolhouse (or as directed)
- Fee: This event is free and open to the public. For details, go to www.tiogaartscouncil.org
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A SPECIAL THANKS
To New York State Council on the Arts for making this event possible.

For Owego's Holiday Showcase on Saturday, November 9, TAC will be hosting a Bargain Basement Sale! In addition to the wonderful works in the gallery and shop, TAC will have deeply discounted art supplies, frames, canvases, books, and matting available for a donation in our basement at 179 Front Street from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join us and see what you can find!

Registration is now open for Event 5 in our Creative Symposium Series! This is part of a professional development series for creatives in our community. The event is Free, but space is limited - RSVP here: https://forms.gle/qynWYFVgqc2ZRyLX7

We'll be discussing 'Creative Citizenship', a concept that combines creativity with civic engagement.

Artist Yen Ospina will be sharing her journey of building community through art, activism and event planning. She will discuss the creation of the nomadic Orozco Gallery, a pop-up, moveable space that challenges traditional gallery norms and opens up new possibilities for artists and communities. Attendees will get a glimpse into the power of celebrating culture and fostering collaboration among creatives.

Yen Ospina is a Colombian-American, self-taught multidisciplinary artist whose work spans traditional and digital mediums. Inspired by folklore, etching, and lithographs, Yen’s vibrant digital pieces tell stories that reflect her heritage through saturated earth tones. In contrast, her traditional abstract works explore deeper emotional expression. A muralist with over seven completed murals in the Ithaca area, Yen also curates BIPOC exhibitions through her nomadic Orozco Gallery Ithaca and uplifts the Hispanic/Latine community by creating events as the president of the Latino Civic Association.

To learn about Yen, follow her socials and check out her website at www.yenospina.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yenospina/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yenospina
patreon.com/yenospina
We'll also hear from Mike Poe, owner of Cloud Croft Studios (www.CloudCroftStudios) with this wife Suzy. He will speak about their vision for this space they generously share with the Tioga Arts Council.

Join us for an inspirational evening!

Tioga Arts Council (TAC) is honored to announce its November exhibition, Everyone Else Around Me: An Exhibition by Karalyn Hope. The exhibition opens on First Friday, November 1, from 5 - 8 p.m. in the Main Gallery located at 179 Front Street in Owego. join us for an Artist Talk with Hope at 6:00 p.m.
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ABOUT KARALYN HOPE
Karalyn Hope (she/her) is a photographer, videographer, and graphic designer who is currently based in Syracuse, New York but is originally from Warren Center, Pennsylvania and travels frequently to other cities across the states. Her work is primarily focused on the music industry with a goal of touring full time but she enjoys photographing families, couples, high school and college seniors, along with local businesses and artists.
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She is a graduate of State University of New York At Fredonia (SUNY Fredonia). She received a Bachelor of Science in Music Industry with a minor in Visual Arts & New Media. For the past eight years, she has focused on documenting concerts and people in the area and is always looking to expand and work with more individuals both in and out of the music industry. From April 2022 to September 2024, she was working with the Buffalo-based band Fernway and has toured with other bands Another One Down! and Sunday Morning. Along with this, she is the owner of For The Punks, a resource and publication for music and art fans and creators to connect and grow together.
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In summer of 2022, she published a 60-page photo book/zine that highlights photos she took from the Johnson City community art space Avenue DIY, which hosted shows from 2017 to 2019.
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Karalyn has a print shop on her website with landscape photos available to purchase, and accepts commissions for photo and design work. To learn more about Karalyn Hope, go to: www.karalynhope.com.
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ARTIST STATEMENT
I am a photographer from Warren Center, Pennsylvania who is currently based in Syracuse, New York. I’ve had a camera by my side for at least 10 years. In 2016, I started documenting the music world around me. All of the frames in this gallery were thrifted at various Salvation Army’s, Thrifty Shoppers, and Goodwills in the area. The frames aren’t perfect but they were handpicked and hand painted white for consistency. Each photo included in the gallery was taken throughout various cities, mostly in New York, in the past few years. I take photos of various music genres and always edit in both black and white and in color, so my goal was to have a diverse group that best represents me and my work.
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I just hope to consistently document the music in the area through unique compositions, whether it is in my hometown or on tour with a band.
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INFORMATION
● Location: Tioga Arts Council – Main Gallery, 179 Front Street, Owego
● Opening Night: First Friday, November 1, from 5 – 8 p.m.
● Artist Talk: First Friday, November 1, at 6 p.m.
● Exhibit Duration After Opening: November 2 - 30, 2024, Wed. – Sat. from 12 – 4 p.m.

Everyday Life, Every Day Art (ELEDA) Opens to the public on Saturday, August 24, from 12 - 4 p.m.

Calendar

• Artwork Drop Off: To be considered for adjudication, artwork must be dropped off in-person on either August 3, 4, 5 (Sat., Sun., Mon.) between 12 - 4 p.m.

• Live Adjudication: August 7 (Wed.)

• Unaccepted Artwork Pick-Up: August 10, 11, 12 (Sat., Sun., Mon.) between 12 - 4 p.m.

• Opening Night & Awards Ceremony: August 23 (Fri.) from 5 - 8 p.m.

• Exhibit Duration: August 24 – September 28, 2024

• Purchased/Unsold Artwork Pick-Up: September 29 and 30 between 12 - 4 p.m.

On August 10, 11, and 12, 2024 artists from within 100-miles of Owego will pick-up unselected artwork.

Submission Guidelines

Click HERE to review Submission Guidelines.

Calendar

• Artwork Drop Off: To be considered for adjudication, artwork must be dropped off in-person on either August 3, 4, 5 (Sat., Sun., Mon.) between 12 - 4 p.m.

• Live Adjudication: August 7 (Wed.)

• Unaccepted Artwork Pick-Up: August 10, 11, 12 (Sat., Sun., Mon.) between 12 - 4 p.m.

• Opening Night & Awards Ceremony: August 23 (Fri.) from 5 - 8 p.m.

• Exhibit Duration: August 24 – September 28, 2024

• Purchased/Unsold Artwork Pick-Up: September 29 and 30 between 12 - 4 p.m.

On August 10, 11, and 12, 2024 artists from within 100-miles of Owego will pick-up unselected artwork.

Submission Guidelines

Click HERE to review Submission Guidelines.

Calendar

• Artwork Drop Off: To be considered for adjudication, artwork must be dropped off in-person on either August 3, 4, 5 (Sat., Sun., Mon.) between 12 - 4 p.m.

• Live Adjudication: August 7 (Wed.)

• Unaccepted Artwork Pick-Up: August 10, 11, 12 (Sat., Sun., Mon.) between 12 - 4 p.m.

• Opening Night & Awards Ceremony: August 23 (Fri.) from 5 - 8 p.m.

• Exhibit Duration: August 24 – September 28, 2024

• Purchased/Unsold Artwork Pick-Up: September 29 and 30 between 12 - 4 p.m.

On August 10, 11, and 12, 2024 artists from within 100-miles of Owego will pick-up unselected artwork.

Submission Guidelines

Click HERE to review Submission Guidelines.

Calendar

• Artwork Drop Off: To be considered for adjudication, artwork must be dropped off in-person on either August 3, 4, 5 (Sat., Sun., Mon.) between 12 - 4 p.m.

• Live Adjudication: August 7 (Wed.)

• Unaccepted Artwork Pick-Up: August 10, 11, 12 (Sat., Sun., Mon.) between 12 - 4 p.m.

• Opening Night & Awards Ceremony: August 23 (Fri.) from 5 - 8 p.m.

• Exhibit Duration: August 24 – September 28, 2024

• Purchased/Unsold Artwork Pick-Up: September 29 and 30 between 12 - 4 p.m.

On Wednesday, August 7, come to the final Concerts in the Park performance for the season and enjoy Dean Goble Band from 7 - 9 p.m. at The Hickories Park.

The Dean Goble Band is a group of musicians who love to create and perform all styles of music. Our roots are in Country, Southern Rock, Bluegrass, and Texas Swing, and you will certainly hear those style songs and influences, but anything that we consider good music is going to end up on stage.

With the versatility of five vocalists, fiddle, various guitars, piano, bass, and drums, you are bound to hear something that tickles your fancy. I guess you would say we like the classics, but what is a classic after all if not something that was created in the past that we still enjoy and admire today. We hope you come out and join us in the fun!

Members: Dean Goble-Vocals/Fiddle/ Guitar, Jim Osborne-Vocals/ Bass, Wade Jacobson-Vocals/Guitar/Keyboard, Jimmy Decker-Vocals/Guitar, Josh Oakes-Vocals/Drums.
PS: In the event of inclement weather, concerts will move to the Owego Elks Lodge at 223 Front Street, Owego.

Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic. Concerts in the Park are free and sponsored in part by the Town of Owego.

PS: In the event of inclement weather, concerts will move to the Owego Elks Lodge at 223 Front Street, Owego.

On August 3, 4, and 5, 2024 artists from within 100-miles of Owego will drop off artwork to be considered for Everyday Life, Every Day Art.

Submission Guidelines

Click HERE to review Submission Guidelines.

Calendar

• Artwork Drop Off: To be considered for adjudication, artwork must be dropped off in-person on either August 3, 4, 5 (Sat., Sun., Mon.) between 12 - 4 p.m.

• Live Adjudication: August 7 (Wed.)

• Unaccepted Artwork Pick-Up: August 10, 11, 12 (Sat., Sun., Mon.) between 12 - 4 p.m.

• Opening Night & Awards Ceremony: August 23 (Fri.) from 5 - 8 p.m.

• Exhibit Duration: August 24 – September 28, 2024

• Purchased/Unsold Artwork Pick-Up: September 29 and 30 between 12 - 4 p.m.

On August 3, 4, and 5, 2024 artists from within 100-miles of Owego will drop off artwork to be considered for Everyday Life, Every Day Art.

Submission Guidelines

Click HERE to review Submission Guidelines.

Calendar

• Artwork Drop Off: To be considered for adjudication, artwork must be dropped off in-person on either August 3, 4, 5 (Sat., Sun., Mon.) between 12 - 4 p.m.

• Live Adjudication: August 7 (Wed.)

• Unaccepted Artwork Pick-Up: August 10, 11, 12 (Sat., Sun., Mon.) between 12 - 4 p.m.

• Opening Night & Awards Ceremony: August 23 (Fri.) from 5 - 8 p.m.

• Exhibit Duration: August 24 – September 28, 2024

• Purchased/Unsold Artwork Pick-Up: September 29 and 30 between 12 - 4 p.m.

On August 3, 4, and 5, 2024 artists from within 100-miles of Owego will drop off artwork to be considered for Everyday Life, Every Day Art.

Submission Guidelines

Click HERE to review Submission Guidelines.

Calendar

• Artwork Drop Off: To be considered for adjudication, artwork must be dropped off in-person on either August 3, 4, 5 (Sat., Sun., Mon.) between 12 - 4 p.m.

• Live Adjudication: August 7 (Wed.)

• Unaccepted Artwork Pick-Up: August 10, 11, 12 (Sat., Sun., Mon.) between 12 - 4 p.m.

• Opening Night & Awards Ceremony: August 23 (Fri.) from 5 - 8 p.m.

• Exhibit Duration: August 24 – September 28, 2024

• Purchased/Unsold Artwork Pick-Up: September 29 and 30 between 12 - 4 p.m.

On Wednesday, July 31, come to Concerts in the Park and enjoy Hot Dogs & Gin from 7 - 9 p.m. at The Hickories Park.

Hot Dogs & Gin is a high-energy classic rock & blues cover band from Southern Tier, NY fronted by 11-year-old multi-instrumentalist and Broadway tour alum Eamonn Hubert. Don't miss these guys shredding your favorite tunes-- everything from Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimi Hendrix to Allman Brothers, America, Bon Jovi, and many, many more! For more information, go to www.hotdogsandgin.com.

Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic. Concerts in the Park are free and sponsored in part by the Town of Owego.

PS: In the event of inclement weather, concerts will move to the Owego Elks Lodge at 223 Front Street, Owego.

Write Your Story Workshop

Location

Cloud Croft Studios - Schoolhouse, 1003 Sanford Rd., Owego, NY.

Dates & Time

Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Description

You are a lifetime of unique stories! Join us in this writers’ workshop as you practice crafting one of those stories into a written work of art. Enjoy inspiration in the beautiful setting of Cloud Croft Studios, find meaning in your story, and discover your authentic artistic voice. There is no prerequisite writing experience necessary for this workshop. You might write your story for your family, you might use your story to inspire clients, you might simply feel an introspective calling to make meaning of your life experiences. No matter your reason, writing your story is a ransformative experience for all ages and levels of writers.

REGISTER

In this writers’ workshop you will:

• Decide on a story from your life to write

• Use a writing process to outline and begin drafting your story

• Spend personal time writing on the phenomenal grounds of Cloud Croft Studios

• Work with a writing coach

• Experience the community and energy of writing with others in a workshop setting

Bio

Jaime Mendelis is a veteran educator and writing coach, consultant, and facilitator. She has supported writers of all ages for over 20 years with the writing process and strengthening their voices. Jaime’s most recent work includes facilitating local writing groups and teaching writing workshops, focusing on transformative writing as healing and self-discovery.

Materials

• Please bring a writing notebook and your favorite writing utensil.

• Participants bring their own lunches to the workshop.

• Additional materials for the workshop are provided.

Price per participant

• $75 for TAC Supporters (aka Members)

• $100 for Not-Yet-Supporters (aka Standard)

On Wednesday, July 24, from 7:00 – 9: 00 pm is Ain’t Misbehavin’, a concert and dance band that plays a wide range of music styles, including big band, jazz, pop, rock, polka. The band is made up of musicians from the Southern Tier of New York and Pennsylvania that enjoy making music together.

Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic. Concerts in the Park are free and sponsored in part by the Town of Owego.

PS: In the event of inclement weather, concerts will move to the Owego Elks Lodge at 223 Front Street, Owego.

On Wednesday, July 17, from 7:00 – 9: 00 pm is The Bro-Bro’s, the world’s greatest all-guy all-girl cover band! Based in Binghamton, NY, the five-member group has played packed shows across the region since 2017, putting their energetic stamp on your favorite songs from The Go-Go’s, The Bangles, No Doubt, Joan Jett, Madonna, Billie Eilish, The Cranberries and many more.

Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic. Concerts in the Park are free and sponsored in part by the Town of Owego.

PS: In the event of inclement weather, concerts will move to the Owego Elks Lodge at 223 Front Street, Owego.

Tioga Arts Council (TAC) is proud to present a generative workshop with resident poet, Abby E. Murray, on Saturday, July 13, at Cloud Croft Studios. Join us!

How to Sing in the Dark

Participants in this workshop will be treated to poems born in times of struggle and carry clarity, light, and the doggedness of hope. We’ll explore the poetry of political upheaval and war, as well as familial and personal grief; in doing so, we’ll rediscover the techniques good listeners and writers have used for centuries in order to create poems that help us persevere. Prompts generated by the work at hand will get us writing, and poets will leave with drafts to carry onward through the dark.

Date & Time: Saturday, July 13, (tentatively) from 1 - 4 p.m.

Location: Cloud Croft Studios - Barn, 1003 Sanford Rd., Owego, NY

Registration:

• TAC Supporter: $10

• Not-Yet-Supporter: $15

• Seating limited to 15 participants.

ABBY E. MURRAY (she/they) is the editor of Collateral, a literary journal concerned with the impact of violent conflict and military service beyond the combat zone. Her book, Hail and Farewell, won the Perugia Press Poetry Prize and was a finalist for the Washington State Book Award. She served as the 2019-2021 poet laureate for the city of Tacoma, Washington, and currently teaches rhetoric in military strategy to Army War College fellows at the University of Washington. Readers can find her work in recent or forthcoming issues of Rattle, Prairie Schooner, One Art, North American Review, or by visiting www.abbyemurray.com.

• Facebook: @abbyemurray

• Instagram: @abbyemurray

On Wednesday, July 10, from 7:00 – 9: 00 pm is The Devon Lawton Band, mixing original country music with inventive covers, too. Discover #LawtonCountry!

Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic. Concerts in the Park are free and sponsored in part by the Town of Owego.

PS: In the event of inclement weather, concerts will move to the Owego Elks Lodge at 223 Front Street, Owego.

Experience the sounds of summer at Tioga Arts Council’s Concerts in the Park night at Hickories Park in Owego. There’s great entertainment lined up this summer for everyone’s musical taste.

Kickin’ off the Tioga summer concert season on Wednesday, July 3, from 7:30 – 9: 30 pm is The Kirby Band, playing music from big bands to the big screen. Fireworks follow!

Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic. Concerts in the Park are free and sponsored in part by the Town of Owego.

PS: In the event of inclement weather, concerts will move to the Owego Elks Lodge at 223 Front Street, Owego.

Tioga Arts Council (TAC) is pleased to announce its June exhibition in the Main and Youth Galleries: “A Love Supreme: A Multimedia Exhibition”. This exhibition features artistic, poetic, and musical responses to John Coltrane’s masterpiece album, A Love Supreme. On Saturday, June 29, at 1:30 p.m. TAC will host a listening session followed by a series of talks by exhibit participants!

Overview
The idea for “A Love Supreme: A Multimedia Exhibition” stemmed from a conversation between Artist, Michael Husted, and Poet, Dr. Dante Di Stefano. Together, they conceived the idea for an exhibition – where artists and writers of all media – respond to music. Recorded 60 years ago, A Love Supreme was identified as the album that artists and creatives would response to. TAC received submissions from: 17 Artists, 8 Poets, and 2 Musicians.

About A Love Supreme
“I think the main thing a musician would like to do is give a picture to the listener of the many wonderful things that he knows of and senses in the universe.” − John Coltrane

“On Dec. 9 and 10, 1964, John Coltrane and his quartet recorded A Love Supreme. Widely considered to be one of the greatest jazz albums of all time, the 33-minute masterpiece is a four-part suite broken up into four tracks: “Acknowledgement,” “Resolution,” “Pursuance” and “Psalm.”

A Love Supreme was Coltrane’s musical declaration of spirituality and faith in a loving God who supported him as he battled drug addiction and other human failures years earlier. The album takes its name from the chant recorded as part of “Acknowledgement.”’ – Smithsonian Music, “A Love Supreme: Honoring John Coltrane During Jazz Appreciation Month 2014.”

Dates
• Opening Night: Friday, June 7, 2024, at 5 - 8 p.m.
• Listening Session + Panel: Saturday, June 29, at 1:30 p.m.
• Exhibit Duration After Opening: June 8 - 29, 2024, Wednesday - Saturday, 12 – 4 p.m.
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Contact Christina Di Stefano at tiogaartscouncil@gmail.com if you have additional questions.

A SPECIAL THANKS
To Owego Rotary Club for sponsoring this exhibition.

Location

Cloud Croft Studios - Schoolhouse, 1003 Sanford Rd., Owego, NY.

Date & Time
Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Registration
https://www.tiogaartscouncil.org/unleashing-creative-freedom

Description
Unleashing Creative Freedom is a workshop that focuses on exploring and experimenting with working on paper in all its forms, from automatic and expressive drawing, to mark making and building collage papers that utilize alternative papers we will explore what’s possible and have fun in the process!

The final project is to complete a small series of small expressive works on paper.

Two day instruction over two Saturdays of 4 hours of class time will allow for play, experimentation, exploration.

We will talk about the automatic and intuitive process. Get comfortable with opening up the body and thinking and feeling into our emotional states and make many experiments and explorations along the way.

If you are looking to loosen up, break free from things that may be holding you back, uncover more of who you are and think about the process in a more intuitive way, this class is a great start to get you moving towards creating more freedom in your art practice.

Instruction is for any level, as this two day experential and exploratory workshop builds slowly over time giving you a foundation and understanding of my process of creating layered and colorful works on paper.

*Materials Are Included in Registration Cost - yet you are encouraged to bring any papers, or your favorite supplies that you would want to use, if you know you LOVE working with something specifically.

Artist Bio

Natalie Dadamio is a fervent mixed media abstract expressionist, whose artistic journey has been nothing of the ordinary. With a Bachelors degree, in experimental film from Binghamton University as well as a heightened love for all things odd, eccentric and experimental, Natalie now draws on her past history and experiences and expertise into creating colorful, raw and expressive mixed media artworks.

Her artistic exploration thrives on intuition and automatic painting, by navigating the realms of abstract expressionism with a fearless and daring devotion to unveiling the unseen and embracing the unconventional.

Her work is an enchanting amalgamation of vibrant colors, intricate textures, and ethereal forms, inviting viewers into a world where the esoteric meets the everyday.

She is the recipient of two noteworthy residencies, including one at AIR Studios in Santa Fe, New Mexico, operated by the Jen Tough Gallery, in July 2023. Additionally, Natalie has been honored with a month-long artist residency from the Broome County Arts Council scheduled for July 2024.

An active member of the Broome County Arts Council and a member of the Cooperative Gallery 213, Natalie channels her passion for art not only into her personal creations but also into fostering a vibrant and inclusive artistic community. Her participation in these organizations reflects her belief in the power of collaboration, sharing knowledge, and uplifting fellow artists.

Additionally, Natalie extends her passion for art beyond her personal practice. She’s embraced teaching art and coaching as avenues to guide individuals through their personal struggles. With a deep belief and inner knowing of the therapeutic power of artistic expression, Natalie helps others navigate their emotions and challenges through creative exploration.

As an art instructor, Natalie brings her expertise and empathetic approach to empower aspiring artists, encouraging them to discover their unique creative voices. Her coaching endeavors focus not only on technical skills but also on fostering confidence and resilience through art, aiding individuals in overcoming personal obstacles.

Through her teaching and coaching efforts, Natalie seeks to create a nurturing space where individuals can harness the healing potential of art, using creativity as a tool for self-discovery and personal growth.

Materials Required

Each participant will be asked to provide an image (via cell phone or thumb drive) of a person whose influence made an impact on their life. Plastic Gloves will be provided, consider bringing your own if allergies are a concern.

Price per participant

• $125 for members

• $150 for non members

• Class Size Limit: 10

Tioga Arts Council (TAC) is pleased to announce its June exhibition in the Main and Youth Galleries: “A Love Supreme: A Multimedia Exhibition”. This exhibition features artistic, poetic, and musical responses to John Coltrane’s masterpiece album, A Love Supreme. It opens on Friday, June 7, from 5 – 8 p.m. at 179 Front Street, Owego, NY 13827. At the opening, Pasquale Cangiano will do a live improvised piece of music titled: “Impressions of A Love Supreme.” Join us!

Overview
The idea for “A Love Supreme: A Multimedia Exhibition” stemmed from a conversation between Artist, Michael Husted, and Poet, Dr. Dante Di Stefano. Together, they conceived the idea for an exhibition – where artists and writers of all media – respond to music. Recorded 60 years ago, A Love Supreme was identified as the album that artists and creatives would response to. TAC received submissions from: 17 Artists, 8 Poets, and 2 Musicians.

About A Love Supreme
“I think the main thing a musician would like to do is give a picture to the listener of the many wonderful things that he knows of and senses in the universe.” − John Coltrane

“On Dec. 9 and 10, 1964, John Coltrane and his quartet recorded A Love Supreme. Widely considered to be one of the greatest jazz albums of all time, the 33-minute masterpiece is a four-part suite broken up into four tracks: “Acknowledgement,” “Resolution,” “Pursuance” and “Psalm.”

A Love Supreme was Coltrane’s musical declaration of spirituality and faith in a loving God who supported him as he battled drug addiction and other human failures years earlier. The album takes its name from the chant recorded as part of “Acknowledgement.”’ – Smithsonian Music, “A Love Supreme: Honoring John Coltrane During Jazz Appreciation Month 2014.”

Dates
• Opening Night: Friday, June 7, 2024, at 5 - 8 p.m.
• Listening Session + Panel: Saturday, June 29, at 1:30 p.m.
• Exhibit Duration After Opening: June 8 - 29, 2024, Wednesday - Saturday, 12 – 4 p.m.
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Contact Christina Di Stefano at tiogaartscouncil@gmail.com if you have additional questions.

A SPECIAL THANKS
To Owego Rotary Club for sponsoring this exhibition.

Location

Cloud Croft Studios - Barn & Campus, 1003 Sanford Rd., Owego, NY.

Date & Time

Saturday & Sunday, May 18 & 19, from 8 a.m. to sunset

Description

Cloud Croft Studios, with its wonderful views, private hiking trails, a one-acre pond, a restored, historic one-room schoolhouse, and, of course, the beautiful barn, is the perfect location for a photography workshop. Whether your photographic subject is natural landscape, water, sunsets, or architecture, Cloud Croft accommodates. This workshop, presented by fine art photographer and educator JW Johnston, is a blend of photo sessions in the field, presentations in the classroom and constructive reviews of your work. Cloud Croft Studios is located five miles south of Owego at 1003 Sanford Road.

Workshop Details & Considerations

• Two full days of photo sessions and presentations - 8 a.m. to sunset

• Participants structure their photo sessions based on their interests and the Cloud Croft environment

• Instructor in-person “check-ins” with participants during photo sessions

• Instructor presentations developed to match participant interests

• Participants receive email package of How-To material and details prior to workshop

• Communal Zoom Session - constructive critiques of participants’ work the following week

• Participants bring their own lunches to the workshop

• Open to photographers with a basic knowledge of their dSLRs, Mirrorless, or Smartphones

• Tripods encouraged

Artist Bio

Fine art photographer JW Johnston resists creative limitations. His work ranges from representational natural landscapes to abstracts of form and texture. Johnston’s newest, most autobiographical, project - Home Body - examines imprints of time and family on his boyhood home in Whitney Point, NY. Home Body’s popular gallery debut was at the Earlville Opera House Arts Center last fall. Some prints from that show were included in the State of the Art Gallery’s 2024 Invitational Exhibit in Ithaca through March 31.

Johnston’s work also has been exhibited in solo shows at Orazio Salati Studio & Gallery and Anthony Brunelli Fine Arts, both in Binghamton, NY. Other exhibitions include: two Southern Tier Biennials, Olean, NY, and PhotoPlace Gallery, Middlebury, VT. Johnston’s photographs have appeared in Black & White and Outdoor Photographer magazines. His prints are held in private and institutional collections.

Johnston has been an adjunct photography instructor at SUNY Broome Community College, Binghamton, NY, since 2005. He also conducts independent workshops. He lives in Whitney Point with his wife, Sharon Ball, and their cat, “Miss Kitty.”

Website: www.jwjohnston.com

Price per participant

• $150 for members

• $175 for non members

• Class Size Limit: 12