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“The King” and “The Queen” sculptures are the work of Stefanie Rocknak. (Photo by Cassandra Miller)

Oneonta Storefront Project Brings New Focal Points to Main Street

By CASSANDRA MILLER
ONEONTA

Several vacant storefronts on Oneonta’s Main Street are filled thanks to the Oneonta Storefront Project. A papier-mâché jungle, carved basswood royalty, a celebration of pregnancy and Oneonta in the 1960s are some of the themes of installations passersby can see in downtown Oneonta this summer.

The brainchild of artist Elizabeth Pereira, the Oneonta Storefront Project is a grassroots initiative that has grown into a collaborative effort to beautify downtown. So far, artists and organizations have created installations for six vacant storefronts, with more planned this summer. Pereira said she hopes the project continues into the fall.

Friends of Recovery of Delaware and Otsego County and the Greater Oneonta Historical Society created installations in adjacent windows at 182 Main Street. GOHS’ window features a display about the 1960s. FOR-DO’s features recovery-themed artwork and several items representing activities they offer to young people at Club Odyssey.

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