Photos Sought for New Exhibit Celebrating Glimmerglass Historic District

COOPERSTOWN—To mark the 25th anniversary of the Glimmerglass Historic District, Otsego 2000 is organizing an exhibit titled “Reflections on Glimmerglass,” to be shown at The Smithy Pioneer Gallery, 55 Pioneer Street, Cooperstown. Along with works by area artists, the exhibit will feature photographs, submitted by members of the public, of how they experience Otsego Lake, its shoreline, hills, architecture, flora and fauna, and waters.

The exhibit will also feature early 20th-century photographs of Otsego Lake and recreational activities from the Smith & Telfer Collection, as well as historic and literary quotations about Otsego Lake, officials said.

Up to 75 photographs submitted by the public will be printed and assembled into a visual quilt to illustrate how people experience the lake today.

“From swimming to fishing to birding to boating, Otsego Lake provides countless hours of recreation,” said Ellen Pope, executive director of Otsego 2000. “And, the natural beauty of the lake and its landscape are a source of inspiration and contemplation every day throughout the year.”

Pope said the Glimmerglass Historic District is notable not only for its remarkably intact 19th- and early 20th-century architecture clustered around the lake, but even more so because it was among the first national historic districts to recognize the singularly beautiful natural landscape as integral to the community’s development over time.

“Because the community and the lake are so intrinsically linked, we want to showcase photos by the public that show the lake’s central role in our lives, our environment and our community, from the micro to the macro,” Pope explained.

Those interested in having a photo included in the exhibit are asked to e-mail info@otsego2000.org with “Glimmerglass” in the subject line. Photos must be available in high resolution (2-10 MB) and should be limited to one photo submission per person. Photographers retain the copyright to their submitted photographs, officials said, and Otsego 2000 may publish and use the photos with photographer credit, including on its website and social media platforms.

The deadline for photo submission is Thursday, June 19. Photos must be submitted as digital files—no physical photos will be accepted—and e-mails should include the photographer’s full name, mailing address, and phone number, as well as a brief description of the photo. People have the option of including a quote about what they enjoy most about Otsego Lake and the Glimmerglass Historic District, Pope said.

For questions or for more information, Contact Otsego 2000 at (607) 547-8881 with questions or for more information.