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ARTIST RELOCATION Oil City%u2019s ar%u019fst reloca%u019fon program has been going strong for nearly 20 years. Through the program, close to 100 professional ar%u019fsts and performers have relocated from around the country. Ini%u019fally a%u01a9racted by the affordable housing in our historic and architecturally rich neighborhoods, crea%u019fves choose to make their life here for many reasons. Transplants are met by a welcoming community enthusias%u019fc to share the legacy of the region, the clean waterways, hiking and biking trails, parks, and nearby forests. Oil City%u2019s downtown historic residen%u019fal neighborhood is designated an arts district, allowing for in-home commercial studio and gallery space. Addi%u019fonally, affordable studios and store fronts are available in historic and inspiring buildings. The community has a full calendar of arts-focused fes%u019fvals and events.For those seeking bigger city galleries and museums, major markets, in all direc%u019fons, are accessible for day trips or weekend getaways. Several incubators and co-ops throughout the region provide opportuni%u019fes to sell work. Industrial parks have addi%u019fonal space for more factory-style environments. The Venango County Makerspace at 100 Seneca offers workspace and the use of tools and equipment on a membership basis.With modern connec%u019fvity, even established ar%u019fsts can appreciate the perks of living in this beau%u019fful and serene river valley!Use the QR code at right to access video tes%u019fmonials from some of our relocated ar%u019fsts. Hear about the program in their own words.Tiffany Windows at St. John%u2019s Church1145 Buffalo St., Franklin, PA 16323814.432.5161StJohnsFranklin.org/contact-us/window-toursTitusville Council on the Arts142 W. Spring St., Titusville, PA 16354814.827.2381TitusvilleCouncilOnTheArts.orgTransit Art Gallery & Gi%u014cs206 Seneca St., Oil City, PA 16301814.673.4151OilCity.org/Transit-Fine-Arts-GalleryVenango County Historical Society307 S. Park St., Franklin, PA 16323814.432.8260VenangoCountyHistory.orgVenango Museum of Art, Science & Industry 270 Seneca St., Oil City, PA 16301814.676.2007VenangoMuseum.org