Bull Thistle Summit Challenge
Current Call for Artists for December:
Summit Challenge No. 3 — Light Over the Susquehanna
Call for Artists · Work Due Dec 18–21
Theme
Artists are invited to interpret “Light Over the Susquehanna” — any stretch of the river from the confluence at Binghamton to the bend at Sayre. Dawn, dusk, reflection, glow, depth — all approaches welcome.
Key Dates
- Now – Dec 18: Create your artwork based on the river corridor
- Dec 14, 12 PM (optional): In the Works Meetup at Bull Thistle Studio & Gallery
- Dec 18–21: Artwork due at Bull Thistle
- Opening Party: First Friday, Jan 2 (6–8 PM)
- Exhibit: Early January – Late January 2026
- Pickup Unsold Work: After Jan 30
Rules & Guidelines (Artist Snapshot)
- Media: drawing, painting, collage, mixed media, sculpture/3D (portable), or photography
- Originality: All works must be original pieces created for this challenge, inspired by the Susquehanna corridor
- Dried to the touch: All artworks must be fully dry to the touch at drop-off to ensure safe handling and hanging.
- Size: Up to 18″×24″; standard frame-friendly dimensions encouraged
- Pricing: ≤ $275
- Ready to hang: wired; works on paper mounted to rigid board; no sawtooth hangers
- Submissions: Up to 2 works · No entry fee
- Commission (tiered): 30% gallery · 70% artist
Previous Challenge — No. 2: The Village Downtown
Exhibited Nov 19–Dec 19 at Bull Thistle Gallery
Place
Downtown Owego
Artists explored storefronts, alleys, bridges, and the living texture of the village.
Highlights
- Show & Share: Nov 9
- Exhibit: Nov 19 – Dec 19
- Reception: Dec 5 · 6–8 PM
Challenge Archive
- No. 1 (Oct 2025): Evergreen Cemetery — Owego Overlook
- No. 2 (Nov 2025): The Village Downtown
- No. 3 (Dec 2025): Light Over the Susquehanna (current)
- More Summit locations coming for 2026…