**We invite all New York State visual artists residing in the Southern Tier to apply to this prestigious, long running show!**

  
**Exhibition Dates:** September 20 – October 18, 2025

**Location:** Peg Bothner Gallery at the Tri-County Arts Council, 110 West State Street, Olean NY 14760

  
**Timeline:**

* August 8, 2025: Accepted artists contracts due back. Stipend checks mailed upon receipt.
* September 10, 2025: Deadline for delivery of accepted work.
* September 20, 2025: First Day of Exhibit, Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony.
* September 21, 2025: Notification of awards for those not attending the opening reception.
* October 18, 2025: Final day of exhibition.
* November 1, 2025: Deadline to pick up work and return shipping completed

Awards

For the 2025 Southern Tier Biennial, we are pleased to be able to present each accepted artist with a $175 stipend to help allay costs associated with travel, shipping, and production. In addition, five cash awards totaling $5,250 will be presented: $3,000 to the Best of Show winner ($1,000 cash and $2000 stipend towards a solo show in 2026), a $750 Juror’s Choice Award, and $500 for three Honorable Mention winners..

The Best of Show winner will also be presented with a solo show in the Fall of 2026 in the Peg Bothner Gallery at the Tri-County Arts Council Gallery with a four-color catalog, and a $2,000 stipend for show expenses (materials, framing, displays, travel etc.). 

  
Exhibition at Peg Bothner Gallery.

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