"Beyond the Locks:
The Artist's View of Historical Niagara County"
Presented in Co-operation with the Niagara County Historical Society
(Downstairs Gallery)
June 24 - July 23
Reception was June 24.

"Vault" by Julia Wilkins

During the reception, awards were presented for first, second and third place. The show was judged by noted artist Charles Ossman.

Third place: James Phipps for his photo "Falls on Slayton Settlement Road"

Honorable Mentions were given to Joe Buczkowski for his watercolor titled, "Darn tourists, don't they know it's winter?" and to Marjorie Hilger's photo, "How bout them apples?"

Sally Bisher, director of the MSAC presented a Director's Award to Manning McCandlish for all four of her entries which Bisher says, "best exemplify the spirit of the show."

Wine tasting by Vizcarra Winery of Becker Farms

It is tempting to see Niagara County's history primarily through the Erie Canal and the Locks, especially in light of revived tourism and economic interest. However, there is much more to this area's history!

"This show," says Sally Bisher, director for the Market Street Art Center, "shines a spotlight on those treasures of our area that people tend to overlook." Doug Farley, Development Director of the Niagara County Historical Society says, "this is a wonderful opportunity to look at our county in a new way and appreciate the lesser known, yet beautiful and interesting aspects of the county we call home."

Some works will also be on display at the Niagara County Historical Society, located at 215 Niagara Street in Lockport. Niagara County Historical Society web site is www.niagarahistory.org.