It's been so long since we've seen you and, well, WE MISS YOU! To stay connected while apart, we want to know what creative activities you've been up to. We're calling it "Creative in Quarantine".

While we encourage artists, musicians, and writers to share what they have been up to, we encourage everyone - especially Tioga Arts Council (TAC) Members - to  participate. Right now, the arts can serve a source of positivity, resilience, and joy. So please share examples of how the arts and creativity are brightening your days. Ideas include:

• Enjoying one of the arts-enrichment activities suggested by TAC

• Doing a craft project on your own or with loved ones

• "Deep" listening to your favorite albums or records

• Listening to a good podcast

• Reading a good book

• Writing letters

If you want to share how you're being Creative in Quarantine, email tiogaartscouncil@gmail.com with 1) Your name; 2) Where you are from; 3) Your picture and an explanation of your creative endeavor; or a 4) A short video showing what you've been up to. Then, we will share it virtually with the community.

This will be on a rolling basis. Please share how you're being "Creative in Quarantine" so we can stay connected while apart.

We’ve received entries from those who have been creative in quarantine, which will be posted on this page as well as our Facebook page.

The submissions so far include:

• A tutorial for a DIY fly tie by Brandon Smith.

• Art pieces created by Kathye E. Arrington.

• A historical fiction novel written by Jordan R. Jardin.

• A cover of “Rainbow” by Kacey Musgraves performed by acoustic duo Smith & Baker.

• Artistic collages created by Maranda Reynolds.

• A performance on a Triple Signature Harp by Meredith Bocek of “Be Thou My Vision” by Ray Pool.

• This door made from assembling materials created by Chris Knickerbocker.

• Paintings of daffodils and produce created by Candace Murchie.

• A colorful art piece called “Somewhere Over Technicolor” by Jess Petrylak.

• This stained glass piece inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright created by Jim Overhiser.

• The detailed painting of the Amaryllis flower created by Suzanne M. Lachman.

• An art piece on a recycled book called “Life in the Universe” created by Melissa Restuccia.

• An enormous seascape triptych on linen called “God’s Eternal Light Overcomes the Angel of Death” created by Carol Livermore.