Opening Reception September 19th

5pm – 8pm

Tri-County Arts Council is proud to present a solo exhibition by David Higgins, recipient of the Best in Show award at the 2025 Southern Tier Biennial.

A lifelong artist, educator, and painter, Higgins brings decades of experience and observation to his work. Originally from Deposit, New York, Higgins went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree in Art from SUNY Binghamton and his MFA from Louisiana State University. He spent thirty years teaching art at Corning Community College before retiring in 2021.

Higgins’s paintings draw from memory, place, and everyday life. Independent curator and art writer Gerald Mead describes his work as “candid, frank depictions that transcend nostalgia and gently suggest unknown narratives.”

This exhibition marks Higgins’s return to Tri-County Arts Council, where he previously held a solo exhibition in 2012. We are honored to welcome him back and to celebrate his continued contributions to the arts in our region.

Join us for the opening reception and an opportunity to meet the artist, explore his work, and celebrate the 2025 Southern Tier Biennial Best in Show winner.

Opening Reception: September 19th  5pm – 8pm

Exhibition Dates: September 19th – October 7th

Location: Peg Bothner Art Gallery at Tri-County Arts Council