Challenge No. 11

The eleventh iteration takes the Bull Thistle Challenge somewhere new. This one unfolds out in the world, over time, and across many places. Each place becomes part of the unfolding. Challenge 11 begins at HCS on October 10, where the first individually numbered Challenge Keys will be issued for $1. Take one. Keep it. Tap it to open the way to the challenge.

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Sat, Oct 10 · 1–4 PM EDT

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Challenge No. 9: Small World

A small-format exhibition of 22 new works from participating artists across Broome, Tioga, and Chenango counties.

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Auction closed Sep 18Auction only

Location: Bull Thistle, 53 North Ave, Owego
Viewing hours: Sat 11-4, Sun 11-3
On view through: September 20, 2026

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Challenge No. 9

Small World

A collection of 21 custom-created Bull Thistle 4 x 6 cabinet cards, mounted on a sculptural installation. Each Artist was tasked with interpreting the theme "Small World" and creating a new piece on or with the cabinet card.

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