VOLUME 30 NUMBER 01 JANUARY 2019
Marlana Holsten, Poetry in Motion - photography From the Director
A full slate of activities and events are on tap for 2019 with the addition of a few new opportunities to round out the year. We have added an “Open Studio Tour” to be held the weekend of April 27-28. Artists, many with works that are too large to transport to shows and exhibitions, ArtPop 2019 will be participating by opening their studios to give the community a first-hand glimpse of their creative spaces. Billboard Competition Our exhibition schedule at ARTSPACE Gallery is complete and will begin in February with the student show, featuring works from Monroe County students, grades K-12. I hope Winners Announced you take advantage of the many wonderful concerts, plays, events, and exhibitions that are made possible by the PA 12 area artists, including one high school winner, to have their work featured on Adams Partners in the Arts grants; it was a pleasure to see the Outdoor Advertising billboards in 2019 smiling faces at our grant award ceremony in December. Exciting mediums like hand-cut stained glass, fiber art and botanical pressed flowers highlight the 12 winning works in I want to thank our board of directors, members, staff, the 5th annual ArtPop Billboard Competition presented by ArtPop Street Gallery, Adams Outdoor Advertising, Pocono Arts and friends for helping me acclimate over the past year. Council, ArtsQuest, and Kutztown University. The winning artists, selected via a juried competition, will have their work Change is never easy, and there are many that have helped displayed on Adams Outdoor Advertising billboards on major thoroughfares in the region from the week of Jan. 7 through smooth out the rough edges. At the end of the day, we are the end of Dec. 2019. here to promote and appreciate the arts which enrich our lives in so many ways, and so, I’m ready to begin our 44th This year’s ArtPop competition expanded to an 11-county region, open to artists residing in Berks, Bucks, Lackawanna, year of serving the community with renewed energy and Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Pike, and Wayne counties in Pennsylvania, as well as Warren County anticipation. in New Jersey. More than 170 entries were received for the competition. Sue Randall Among the 12 winners is Hannah Hess of Nazareth Area High School who impressed the judges with her dynamic acrylic Executive Director work on Masonite depicting a girl “Submerged” in water. Hess will not only have her work on a billboard for all of 2019, she [email protected] will also be awarded a cash prize of $500 and a $2,500 scholarship to a Kutztown University art program by the Kutztown #supportlocalartists #poconoartscouncil University Foundation. continued on page 2 PAGE 2 JANUARY 2018 ArtPop 2019 “Billboards are a great way to be seen and heard, so Adams is proud to use that visibility to bring attention to the talented artists across the Eastern Pennsylvania region,” says Adams Outdoor Advertising General Sales Manager Jeffrey Chandler. We owe so much to the local art community for providing us with inspiration, culture, and for producing the skilled designers and illustrators that make up our creative teams in all of our Annual markets across the nation.” In addition to the scholastic winner, the official jurying panel selected 10 artists ages 18 or older to be featured on area Meeting & billboards next year. The twelfth winner, Joe Edelman of Allentown, was chosen as the “People’s Choice Winner” through PPA Grant a public vote that ended Nov. 17. More than 4,600 people voted in the competition this year. Awards “The original idea for an artist billboard competition came to me when I was working in the Poconos in the early 2000s,” says The Pocono Arts Council was pleased to ArtPop Street Gallery Founder and Executive Director Wendy present the 2018-19 PPA Project Stream Hickey. “We returned officially as ArtPop in 2015 to the Lehigh grants to this year’s grantees from our Valley and in 2016 in the Poconos, so the merging of these two five-county service area on December 6, markets in 2019 provides an incredible opportunity for the 2018 at the Pocono Cinema and Cultural region’s artists to have a voice in a much larger, 11-county area. Center in East Stroudsburg. Pocono Arts “I’m also proud to note that we now have husband-and-wife Council members in attendance voted to ArtPop Street Gallery artists from #ArtPopEasternPA. We’ve had approve the budget for fiscal year 2018-19 more than 290 artists featured on billboards from North Carolina and install two new board members to Las Vegas and this is a first. Our 2015 ArtPop Street Gallery artist for a three-year term. Welcome Alma Michael Hess is married to 2019 ArtPop Street Gallery artist Dana Barrantes and Jim Evanisko. The Annual Hess. Congratulations to them and to all of the 2019 ArtPop Eastern Report recapping the 2017-2018 fiscal year Pennsylvania winners.” is available online at http://poconoarts.org/ pac/wp-content/uploads/2018-Annual- At the event Sue Randall, executive director of the Pocono Report.pdf Arts Council, paid special thanks to Stroudsmoor Country Inn for providing the reception venue. “Linda Forte is a wonderful community partner and has been involved since Wendy initiated “The PPA Project Stream grant the program. We are pleased to invite our Lehigh Valley guests to L-R: Stacie Brennan, ArtsQuest; Katie Dawe, 2018 Student that Quiet Valley receives through enjoy the Poconos. Many artists ask, ‘How do I get on that billboard?’ Winner; Hannah Hess, 2019 Student Winner; Susan Randall, the Pocono Arts Council has With 170 submissions this year, I am honored to be a judge and Pocono Arts Council; and Wendy Hickey, ArtPop Street Gallery happy that ArtPop Alumni were involved in this year’s judging. allowed us to focus on particular Congratulations to all the winners.” aspects of rural life in the 1800s. ArtPop winners from the Pocono Arts Council’s five-county service area include James Chesnick, Marlana Holsten, Folk art, heritage crafts and music and Lucille Norella. of the time period have been ArtPop 2019 winners: shared with the public thanks to the grant funds used for supplies, Amy Alessi, Mount Bethel, Colours of the Highlands - watercolor, pen and ink; John Cheer, Allentown, Beauty and Wonder - stoneware clay, porcelain clay and glass; James Chesnick, Stroudsburg, Pulse Reaction – acrylic; Dana Hess, Allentown, Blessed speakers and advertising. – hand-cut stained glass, art glass and mosaic tile; Marlana Holsten, Shawnee on Delaware, Poetry in Motion - photography; The hands-on opportunities, Jon Montenegro, Allentown, Sleeping Misty – digital art; Lucille Norella, Waymart, Flower Garden - botanical pressed flower workshops and speakers have art; Lee Riley, Bethlehem, Wandering - glass and oil on wood; Craig Werkheiser, Bethlehem, The Snow Leopard Trio - pastels; been well received by our visitors Mallory Zondag, Bethlehem, Growth No. 4 - wool, silk and cotton who learned something new and High School Competition: Hannah Hess, Nazareth Area High Schoo, Submerged - Acrylic on Masonite had a good time.” People’s Choice Winner: ~ Deborah DiPasquale, Director of Marketing & Special Events, Joe Edelman, Allentown, Blue - digital photography Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
“Culture Builds Community is a monthly publication of the Pocono Arts Council, 18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg PA 18360.” JANUARY 2018 PAGE 3 Upcoming Exhibitions For all exhibitions and events in 2019, the Pocono Arts Council seeks individual or corporate Sponsors ($250+ level) to cover expenses and award prizes. http://poconoarts. org/support/become-a-sponsor/
Annual K-12 Student Exhibition, Thank you for your contribution to the 2018 Annual Fund. As of December 31, 2018 February 1-23, 2019 the Annual Fund drive generated $5,087 in operating funds. Our goal was to raise Show is open to K-12 students in Monroe $25,000 by year-end. We appreciate your generosity in support of the arts in our County school district. Categories: 2-D Works, communities. 3-D Works (Sculpture/Non-Functional), Fine Crafts (Functional), and Photography. Cash Annual Fund 2018 Contributors Awards: Best of Show, Senior Awards (3 per category), Junior Awards through Grade 8 (3 Joanne Bruno Robert M. Moses per category) Prospectus online. Charles Cahn Mary & Phil O’Reilly Delivery: Tuesday, January 29, 1-6pm; Artists’ Reception: Friday, February 8, 4-6pm; John Camisa Joni Oye-Benintende Awards: Friday, February 8, 5pm; Exhibition Dates: February 1-23, 2019; Pick up Works: Iraina Caramelli Jean M. Perry Tuesday, 2/26 or Wednesday, 2/27, 2-6pm Michael Cavage Jill Perry Art as Spirituality Lindy Lee Cibischino Pioneer Construction Company Jacqueline Flynn Alice M. Prall Artists express intangible, spiritual themes in a range of media. Artists of all ages use their Linda Forte Marylou & George Shortess art to explore, express and share their spirituality. Sponsored by Opportunity Associates, Brette Fulton Beverly Smeltz a local interfaith-based organization whose focus is to develop a more just and humane Paula George Jill & Jack Swersie society, increasing the appreciation of diversity and creating opportunity for all. Open to Julie & Mark Golin Nancy Tully artists in all mediums with prize money to be awarded. Tracy Granger Sharon & George Warden Delivery: February 26, 1-6pm; Artists’ Reception: March 9, 2-4pm; Exhibition Dates: James Gwynn Waverly Community House March 1-23, 2019; Pick up Works: March 26, 10am-4pm Henning Leasing Ann & Karl Weiler Earth Speaks V – Joseph Holbert Polly & Lin Werkheiser A Juried Exhibition on the Environmental Crisis The Lester G. Abeloff Foundation William H. Clarke Funeral Home, Inc. Art as a Catalyst for Change! The Earth Speaks V exhibition is a regional open call for a juried Linda Lieberman Susan Wilson exhibition at a NEW VENUE, the Dunning Art Gallery at Northampton Community College Tricia Lowrey Lippert Susan & Martin Wilson (NCC) Monroe Campus. Artists capture their concern and make profound visual statements Marquis Art & Frame about Earth and the Environment. This year’s juror is Harry C. Tabak. Prospectus, enter online (preferred) or by mail: poconoarts.org/artspace-gallery/the-earth-speaks/ Deadline for Submission: February 8, 2019; Notification of Accepted Entries:February 15, 2019; Winning Entries Arrive at NCC Monroe: March 28, 2019; Earth Speaks V Exhibition Dates: April 6-May 28, 2019; Artists’ Reception at NCC Monroe: April 27, 2019 Volunteer Opportunities Awards: Juror’s Choice: $250; Kay & Girard Lichty Climate Crisis Award: $250; Otto Grever The Pocono Arts Council depends upon its volunteers and appreciates your support Printmaking Award: $100; 3-D Award: $100; 2-D Award: $100; Photography Award: $100; throughout the year. Interested in volunteering? Email Tassy Gilbert, [email protected]. ARTSPACE Student Award: $100; Origins Gallery Student Award: $50 ARTSPACE Gallery – We welcome volunteers to cover the gallery on Saturdays and Sundays from 12-4pm. Speak with visitors surrounded by original works of art by local artists. Visit Tassy for a quick training session and review of retail procedures. Internships – We love student interns! Students seeking credit or community service hours are welcome to help hone administrative and communication skills. Newsletter Mailings – Volunteers help fold and label our monthly newsletter. Dates announced via social media. Show Intake – Helping hands on drop-off day welcome. Art Book Artists’ Reception – Drinks, appetizers, desserts welcome for the shared table. Thank You December Volunteers Clearance Sale! Holiday Store Windows and Décor – Jane Mayhew MacHale, Dawn Michelle Michniewicz Stop in and browse our bookshelves. We have hundreds of art books covering a wide range Holiday Show Gallery Sitters – Tom Ando, Daniel Ferron, Ron Ford, Mark Gill, Terry of topics, genres and techniques, from drawing and painting, to sculpture and art history, to Kloiber, Claire Marcus, Dawn Michniewicz, Laureen Pellegrino, Dora Pieren, Linda Reif, John Saunders, Arielle Sekula, Jody Singer, Clara Stone, Suzanne Werfelman landscapes and portraits, to art marketing, and more! Thanks to a donation from longtime member Marcel Thienpoint, all proceeds will benefit the Pocono Arts Council. Everything Newsletter Mailing – Megan Cameron, Julie Golin, Mona Lisa Harrison, Eileen Starinski must go! $5 Hard Cover • $2 Soft Cover
“Culture Builds Community is a monthly publication of the Pocono Arts Council, 18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg PA 18360.” PAGE 4 JANUARY 2018 COMMUNITY 2019 Year-at-a-Glance WORKSHOPS Calendar The Art Factory at White Mills, 736 Pocono Environmental Education Texas Palmyra Highway (Route 6), White Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Rd., Dingmans Mills. Art classes and workshops: Figure Ferry, 570-828-2319, www.peec.org Studio Classes July 2019 Drawing, Watercolor, Wet-on-Wet Painting, Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 347 Oil Painting with John McAllister, 7/6 Stroudsburg Arts Festival, Chaos Wire Wrap, Paint & Sip, Print & Sip, Watercolors with Iraina Caramelli, downtown Stroudsburg Quiet Valley Farm Rd., Stroudsburg, 570- Alcohol Ink. 570-251-1181, www.theart- 992-6161, www.quietvalley.org. Children’s Drawing & More with 7/15-19 Summer Fine Art Camp for factoryofwhitemill.com Suzanne Werfelman Children Age 9-14, Pocono Township School of Visual and Performing Arts January 2019 Heritage Center Country Home Learning & Art Center, (SVPA), 554 Main St., Stroudsburg. Ongo- 1784 Route 209, Brodheadsville. Three Jan-Mar Faculty/Student Show, 7/5-27 BIG Canvas Show, ing classes in Ballet & Modern Dance; Social Dunning Art Gallery, ARTSPACE Gallery studios in one: Country Clay Studio, The Art Dancing; Singing, Acting & Music; Theater; NCC Monroe Campus August 2019 Loft, & The Glass Bottle. Walk-in projects Fine Arts; and Martial Arts. Two dance com- and group classes for adults and kids in a panies, Kathy Kroll Dance & Paper Theater February 2019 8/2-24 5th Annual Photography variety of mediums, focusing on seasonal 2/1-23 Annual Student Exhibition (K-12 Exhibition, ARTSPACE Gallery and Junior Company, and the Northeast and holiday themes. 610-895-4090, www. Ballet Ensemble are also in residence at the in Monroe County), ARTSPACE Gallery 8/3-4 Festival of Wood, Grey Towers countryhomelearning.com March 2019 National Historic Site school. Instructors are independent con- 8/24-25 Pocono State Craft Festival, East Stroudsburg University - The tractors and should be contacted directly 3/1-23 3rd Annual Art as Spirituality Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm Older Adult Learning Center, 55 Smith for information. 570-424-5285, www. Exhibition, sponsored by Opportunity Associates, ARTSPACE Gallery September 2019 Street, East Stroudsburg. Single semester schoolofvisualandperformingarts.org registration fee for any and all courses: $45 April 2019 Aug 30-Sep 28 En Plein Air “Local Totts Gap Arts Institute, 1494 Totts Inspirations” Exhibition, per person/per semester. Fall (Sept-Nov); 4/5-30 The Secret Life of Trees Exhibition, Gap Rd., Bangor. Instructors James Gloria ARTSPACE Gallery Winter/Spring (Jan-May); Summer (June- & Angeline Wolfe. Classes in fine and ARTSPACE Gallery July). 570-422-7810, www.theoalc.org 4/6-5/28 The Earth Speaks V: A Juried October 2019 performing arts for children and adults. Exhibition on the Environmental Crisis, 10/4-26 The Still Life Exhibition, The Kathy Kroll Dance & Paper Theater Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern Dance; Ceramics; Dunning Art Gallery, ARTSPACE Gallery Performances, 554 Main St., Stroudsburg. Figure Drawing; Oil, Watercolor, & Acrylic NCC Monroe Campus TBD Bus Field Trip Seeks new dancers, teens and adults, both Painting; Theater & Film. Ongoing for adults 4/27-28 Open Studio Tour, a variety of male and female. This non-profit communi- or purchase a six-week session. 610-588- member studio locations November 2019 ty dance company is open to all levels. The 5817, www.tottsgap.org 11/1-16 Figurative Exhibit, May 2019 Junior Company also seeks new dancers, Warren County ARTS ARTSPACE Gallery boys and girls, 9-12 years old. Rehearsals 5/3 Spring for the Arts Gala 11/30 Member Appreciation 20% Show & Tell/Voting/Painting Project, Sat. on Thu. evenings. 570-424-5285, www. Jan. 12, 1-3pm, Oxford Municipal Building, 5/3-6/1 Annual Members’ Exhibition, Discount/Shop Small Saturday kathykrolldanceandpapertheater.org ARTSPACE Gallery, May 3-June 1 TBD Mac & Cheese Bake-Off 11 Green St., Oxford, NJ. Monthly programs 4/6-5/28 The Earth Speaks V: A Juried Kettle Creek Environmental Education for members and non-members. www. Exhibition on the Environmental Crisis, December 2019 Center, 8050 Running Valley Rd., Strouds- wcaarts.org Dunning Art Gallery, 11/23-1/4 Holiday Show, burg. 570-629-3061, www.mcconserva- NCC Monroe Campus ARTSPACE Gallery tion.org 12/5 Annual Meeting/PPA Grant Awards June 2019 Northampton Community Classes Jun-Aug Pocono Art Collage, Dunning – Main Campus, Green Pond Road, Bethle- Art Gallery, NCC Monroe Campus hem. Acrylic Canvas Studio by Jean Perry, 6/7-22 Fiber Arts Exhibition, “Impressionist Winter Landscape,” Jan. 19, ARTSPACE Gallery 2019, 10am-2pm. 610-861-4175, www. TBD Stay on the lookout for PA Partners northampton.edu/lifelearn in the Arts (PPA) Project Stream grant deadlines Northampton Community Classes – Monroe Campus, 2411 PA-715, Tannersville. Facebook: @poconoartscouncil Adult classes in a variety of subjects. 570- 369-1881, www.northampton.edu Notara School of Dance and Acting, 700 Phillips St., Stroudsburg. Beginner through professional: Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz. All Stained Glass Artists/ ages, all levels, male/female. 570-421- Instagram: @poconoartscouncil 1718, www.notara.net Workers wanted. Peters Valley School of Craft, 19 Kuhn Road, Layton, NJ, Registration open for Full or part time. Summer 2019 workshops. Hands-on Will train in our method but must have a good immersion learning for adults, age 18+, grounding in the fundamentals. all levels of proficiency, small class sizes. Limited number of scholarships available Twitter: @ArtsPoconos Ann: 570-992-9216 or [email protected] for adult and youth workshops. 973-948- 5200, www.petersvalley.org
“Culture Builds Community is a monthly publication of the Pocono Arts Council, 18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg PA 18360.” JANUARY 2018 PAGE 5
Sherman Theater 19 Winter BeerFest, 1-4:30pm, 524 Main St., Kettle Creek Environmental Education Stroudsburg. 570-420-2808, Center www.shermantheater.com January Winter Birds, Lilliana’s Nature Discovery Area Exploration, 8050 Running Valley Rd., 27 Stroudsburg, 9am-12pm. 570-629-3061, Pocono Bluegrass & Folk Society (PPA Calendar 11 www.mcconservation.org Grantee) The Northeastern Pennsylvania Monroe Farmers Market Winterfest ‘19, 12pm, Pocono Plaza Inn, 1220 Chamber Music Society Inside Renegade Winery, Nov.-Mar., 9am- W. Main St., Stroudsburg. 570-994-7305, 1 Benefit Concert, 7pm, Hayfield House, Penn 12pm, 600 Main Street, Stroudsburg. 917- www. poconobluegrass.org/ The Dunning Art Gallery, State Wilkes-Barre, University Drive, Lehman. 716-6489, www.monroefarmersmarket.com NCC Monroe Campus Tickets, online purchase only, will not be Sherman Theater Faculty/Student Show (thru Mar.), 2411 available at the door. 570-763-9323, Pocono Environmental Education Center Pocono Winter Wine, Food, & Spirits Festival, Route 715, Tannersville. 570-369-1800 nepacms.org/hayfield (PEEC) 12-4:30pm, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 570- Eagle Watch, 9am-3pm, 538 Emery Road, 420-2808, www.shermantheater.com GO Collaborative Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, peec.org Snowmen of Stroudsburg (thru Feb. 28), 12 Pocono Environmental Education Center snowmen sculptures designed by local artists Sherman Theater (PEEC) Monroe Farmers Market Winter CraftFest, 11am-4pm, 524 Main St., Winter Ecology Hike, 1-3pm, 538 Emery Road, on display in downtown Stroudsburg. 570- Inside Renegade Winery, Nov.-Mar., 9am- 517-5019, www.gocollaborativestbg.com Stroudsburg. 570-420-2808, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, 12pm, 600 Main Street, Stroudsburg. 917- www.shermantheater.com www.peec.org Pocono Arts Council 716-6489, www.monroefarmersmarket.com The Art Factory of White Mills Holiday Store (thru Jan. 4, 2019), ARTSPACE Wayne County Arts Alliance Gallery, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg, Tue.-Fri. High School Emerging Artists Showcase, Honesdale Second Saturday, Arts, 1-4pm (thru June), 736 Texas Palmyra 29 10am-4pm; Sat. 12-4pm; Sun. 11am-3pm. entertainment, live music, art galleries, Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm 570-476-4460, www.poconoarts.org Highway, White Mills. 570-2512-1181, Winter Walking Tour, Tuesdays thru Mar. 2019, and more in downtown Honesdale www.theartfactoryofwhitemills.com every second Saturday. 10:30am or 2:30pm, 347 Quiet Valley Rd., www.facebook.com/2ndSatHonesdale/ Northeast Pennsylvania Chamber Music Stroudsburg. Weather permitting. 570-992- 2 Society 6161, www.quietvalley.org Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort Wayne County Arts Alliance Balancing Act, featuring the music of Community Concert Series, Jump and Jive Opening reception, Art quilts of Andrea Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort Baljinder Sekhon, perfomed by Duo Community Concert Series, Ron Richardson, to Riverside Rhythm, 7-8pm, Worthington Jasmine Schwenk, visiting artist from Montaguard, 8pm, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Ballroom, Shawnee Inn, Shawnee on Germany, Paros Gallery, D.J Harvey Agency, 7-8pm, Main Lobby, Shawnee Inn, Shawnee Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 570- on Delaware. 800-SHAWNEE, Delaware. 800-SHAWNEE, shawneeinn.com 815 Main St., Honesdale, 6-9pm. Opening 763-9323, www.nepacms.org reception, Art quilts of Linda Krauss, Anafi www.shawneeinn.com 4 Gallery, Bodhi Tree Studios, 214 6th St., The Shawnee Playhouse Honesdale, 6-9pm. Opening reception, Art 20 quilts of Janet Gaglione, Thasos Gallery, Black Sherman Theater Upcoming Broadway on the Red Carpet 4 (thru Jan. 6) Winter CraftFest, 11am-4pm, 524 Main St., Broadway revue celebrating best songs and & Brass Coffee, 520 Main St., Honesdale, 6-9pm. Stroudsburg. 570-420-2808, production numbers, 552 River Rd., Shawnee www.shermantheater.com February Events on Delaware, theshawneeplayhouse.com 13 1 5 Pocono Environmental Education Center 22 The Dunning Art Gallery, NCC Monroe (PEEC) Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm Campus Monroe Farmers Market Winter Walking Tour, Tuesdays thru Mar. 2019, Inside Renegade Winery, Nov.-Mar., 9am- Animal Tracking, 1-3pm, 538 Emery Road, Faculty/Student Show (thru Mar.), 2411 Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, peec.org 10:30am or 2:30pm, 347 Quiet Valley Rd., Route 715, Tannersville. 570-369-1800 12pm, 600 Main Street, Stroudsburg. 917- Stroudsburg. Weather permitting. 570-992- 716-6489, monroefarmersmarket.com 6161, www.quietvalley.org GO Collaborative Snowmen of Stroudsburg (thru Feb. 28), The Gallery at Chant Realtors LV 15 Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort Meet the Artist: Oil Painting by Rick Weber, Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm snowmen sculptures designed by local artists Winter Walking Tour, Tuesdays thru Mar. Community Concert Series, Tom Bartha, on display in downtown Stroudsburg. 570- 5-7pm (thru Feb. 26), 631 Route 749, Lords 7-8pm, Main Lobby, Shawnee Inn, Shawnee Valley. 570-775-7337, [email protected] 2019, 10:30am or 2:30pm, 347 Quiet Valley 517-5019, www.gocollaborativestbg.com Rd., Stroudsburg. Weather permitting. 570- on Delaware. 800-SHAWNEE, www.shawneeinn.com Pocono Arts Council 6 992-6161, www.quietvalley.org Annual Student Exhibition, K-12 in Monroe Pocono Bluegrass & Folk Society (PPA Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort County (thru Feb. 23), ARTSPACE Gallery, 18 Grantee) Community Concert Series, Leilani Chesonis, 25 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg, Tue.-Fri. 10am-4pm; 7-8pm, Main Lobby, Shawnee Inn, Shawnee Pocono Bluegrass & Folk Society (PPA Sat .12-4pm; Sun. 11am-3pm. 570-476- Last Whippoorwill, Mason Dixon Bandits, Grantee) 12:30-5pm, Pocono Plaza Inn, 1220 Main St., on Delaware. 800-SHAWNEE, 4460, www.poconoarts.org www.shawneeinn.com Winterfest ‘19, 4pm, Pocono Plaza Inn, 1220 Pocono Center for the Arts Stroudsburg. 570-420-1000, W. Main St., Stroudsburg. 570-994-7305, www.poconobluegrass.org Reception, Photography of Jonathan Broady, 17 www. poconobluegrass.org/ Shawnee Inn rotating gallery, 6:30pm (thru Pocono Center for the Arts Pocono Bluegrass & Folk Society (PPA Mar.). poconocenterforthearts.org 8 Grantee) Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort “Let’s Talk Digital,” free seminar, 6:30 pm, YMCA Main St., Stroudsburg. Registration Kick-Off Concert, 6:30pm, ARTSPACE Gallery, Community Concert Series, The Wayfarers, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg. 2 7-8pm, Main Lobby, Shawnee Inn, Shawnee required: 570-421-2525 Ext 130 or Kettle Creek Environmental Education on Delaware. 800-SHAWNEE, [email protected] with Center www.shawneeinn.com “Let’s talk digital” in the subject 26 Wild Canids of the Poconos with Roger www.poconocenterforthearts.org Monroe Farmers Market Spotts, 8050 Running Valley Rd., Stroudsburg, Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm Inside Renegade Winery, Nov.-Mar., 9am- Winter Walking Tour, Tuesdays thru Mar. 2019, 10am-11:30am. 570-629-3061, www. 12pm, 600 Main Street, Stroudsburg. 917- mcconservation.org 10:30am or 2:30pm, 347 Quiet Valley Rd., 18 716-6489, www.monroefarmersmarket.com Stroudsburg. Weather permitting. 570-992- Kettle Creek Environmental Education Kettle Creek Environmental Education 6161, www.quietvalley.org Center Pocono Bluegrass & Folk Society (PPA Center Eagle Watch, 8050 Running Valley Rd., Grantee) Art Opening: Andrea Henley, Nature’s Stroudsburg, 8:30am-5:30pm. Must pre- Winterfest ‘19, 12pm, Pocono Plaza Inn, 1220 Simplicity, 8050 Running Valley Rd., register by Jan. 15. 570-629-3061, W. Main St., Stroudsburg. 570-994-7305, Stroudsburg, 11am-1:00pm. 570-629-3061, www.mcconservation.org www. poconobluegrass.org/ www.mcconservation.org continued on page 6
“Culture Builds Community is a monthly publication of the Pocono Arts Council, 18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg PA 18360.” PAGE 6 JANUARY 2018 Origins Gallery @PoconoArts Antoine Dutot Museum & Gallery Madelon Powers Gallery at ESU University of Scranton, The Hope Horn Little Night IV Open Exhibition IV, 4-6pm, 18 24 Main St., Delaware Water Gap. 570-476- Gallery Hours: Wed.-Thu, 11am-7pm; Mon., Gallery (PPA Grantee) N. 7th St., Stroudsburg. www.facebook.com/ 4240, www.dutotmuseum.com Tue. & Fri., 11am-4pm. All exhibits and events Gallery Hours: Sun.-Fri., Noon-4pm. Wed., OriginsGalleryStroudsburg/ Closed after Columbus Day. Groups of 10 or in the gallery are open to the public at no 6-8pm. Hyland Hall, 4th Floor, Linden St. more people who want to visit the museum cost. Groups may make special arrangements at Jefferson Ave., Scranton. 570-941-4214, 3 can be accommodated. Fill out the “Contact by calling 570-422-3695. 570-422-3483, http://www.scranton.edu/academics/hope- Pocono Environmental Education Center Us” form on the website. [email protected] horn-gallery/index.shtml (PEEC) The Art Factory of White Mills Marywood University (PPA Grantee) Warren County Arts Animal Tracking, 1-3pm, 538 Emery Rd., 736 Texas Palmyra Highway (Route Mahady Gallery, Hours: Mon., Thu., Fri., Annual Winter Open Art Exhibit (thru Jan. 26, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-2319, www.peec. 6), White Mills. 570-251-1181, www. 9am-4pm; Tue.-Wed. 9am-8pm; Sat.-Sun., 2019); Through the Wires Exhibit (Jan. 26- org theartfactoryofwhitemills.com. Gallery 1-4pm; Shields Center for Visual Arts, 2300 Mar.10), Oxford Municipal Building, 11 Green Hours: Open daily 10am-6pm. Adams Ave., Scranton. 570-348-6278, www. St., Oxford, NJ. Reception: Jan. 13, 2-4pm. marywood.edu/galleries; Suraci Gallery, 908-581-5185, www.wccarts.org 5 Auradell Gallery at Stroudsmoor Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm Hours: Mon., Thu., Fri., 9am-4pm; Tue.-Wed., Retrospective of David L. Miller (“Dales”). 9am-8pm; Sat.-Sun., 1-4pm; Shields Center Waverly Small Works Gallery (PPA Winter Walking Tour, Tuesdays thru Mar. 2019, Open by appointment, call 570-421-6431, Grantee) 10:30am or 2:30pm, 347 Quiet Valley Rd., for Visual Arts, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton. ext. 420 to arrange a viewing. 570-348-6278, www. marywood.edu/ 1115 N. Abington Road, Waverly. 570-586- Stroudsburg. Weather permitting. 570-992- 8191, www.waverlycomm.org 6161, www.quietvalley.org The Castle Inn Art Gallery galleries 20 Delaware Avenue, Delaware Water Gap. Miller’s Fine Arts Gallery Wayne County Arts Alliance (PPA Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort 570-213-7858, www.castleinnpa.com Grantee) Community Concert Series, The Lost Features Contemporary Stone Sculptures from East Africa and other African Artifacts. Gallery Opening Receptions at three Art-a-Pelago Ramblers, 7-8pm, Main Lobby, Shawnee Inn, Dunning Art Gallery, NCC Monroe Galleries, Jan. 12, 6-9pm. Art Quilts of Shawnee on Delaware. 800-SHAWNEE, Campus Hours: Sat. 12-6pm and Sun. by appointment. 402 Brushy Mountain Rd., East Stroudsburg. Andrea Jasmine Schwenk, visiting artist from www.shawneeinn.com Faculty/Student Show (thru Mar.). Gallery Germany, Paros Gallery, D.J. Harvey Agency, Hours: Mon-Thurs, 8am-9pm. 201 Keystone 612-573-6594, 914-588-6843, www. clavertis-miller.fineartamerica.com 815 Main St., Honesdale. Regular hours: Hall, 2411 Route 715, Tannersville. 570-369- Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-4:30pm; Art Quilts of Janet Theater 1938, [email protected] Monroe County Historical Association Gaglione, Thasos Gallery, Black & Brass Coffee, The Shawnee Playhouse, 552 River Road, Gallery at Chant Realtors LV Gallery Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-4pm, First 520 Main St., Honesdale, Regular hours: Shawnee on Delaware. Check dates and Oil Painting by Rick Weber, 631 Route 749, & Third Saturdays, 10am-4pm. One-hour Daily, 7am-6pm; Art Quilts of Linda Krauss, showtimes. 570-421-5093, Lords Valley. Exhibition, Jan. 1-Feb.26; guided tours: 11am & 2pm daily. 900 Main Anafi Gallery, Bodhi Tree Studios, 214 6th St., www.theshawneeplayhouse.com Meet the Artists, Sat. Jan. 5, 5-7pm; Gallery St, Stroudsburg. 570-421-7703, www. Honesdale. Regular hours: Thu.-Sun.,12-8pm. Broadway on the Red Carpet 4, Jan. 4, 8pm; hours: 9am-5pm, every day. 570-775-7337, monroehistorical.org In addition to regular hours, all Galleries are Jan. 5, 2pm & 8pm; Jan. 6, 2pm. [email protected] The Mountain Gallery at Pocono open during Honesdale Second Saturdays, www.theshawneeplayhouse.com Mountain Public Library 6-9pm. http://waynecountyartsalliance.org/ Gamut Art Gallery art-a-pelago/ Featured artists: April Field, Vannessa 5500 Municipal Dr., Rte. 611 Tobyhanna. Cinema Gilbert, Heidi Hooper, Steven Kerner, Pablo 570-894-8860 Weinschen, & Steven Windhorn. Plus, Origins Gallery @ PoconoArts Pocono Cinema & Cultural Center Christmas glass, Zimbabwa art, and a special PoconoArts 88 S. Courtland St., East Stroudsburg. Check 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg. www.facebook. showing of Bob Eckstein’s vintage snowmen com/OriginsGalleryStroudsburg/ website for movies and show times. 570-421- and book “The History of Snowmen. Gallery Public Galleries FILM, www.pococinema.org Pocono Arts Council Hours: Fri, 1-5pm; Sat-Sun, Noon-6pm Public gallery space is available to member or by appointment, 109-111 N. 8th St., Holiday Show (thru Jan. 4, 2019). Gallery Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10am-4pm; Sat .12-4pm; artists who want to exhibit their work. In Music Stroudsburg. 570-517-5021, www. keeping with the council’s mission to provide Pocono Bluegrass & Folk Society gamutartgallery.com Sun. 11am-3pm, 18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg. 570-476-4460, www.poconoarts.org art to our community through public gallery Winter Fest ’19, Jan. 25-27, Pocono Plaza Inn, GO Collaborative spaces, the PoconoArts Gallery Committee 1220 W. Main St., Stroudsburg. 570-420- Snowmen of Stroudsburg (thru Feb. Pocono Center for the Arts maintains a file of active artists interested in 1000, www.poconobluegrass.org/ 28), snowmen sculptures, on display in The Photography of Jonathan Broady, exhibiting their work on a voluntary basis. For Sherman Theater downtown Stroudsburg, designed by local Shawnee Inn rotating gallery. Reception, an application, visit www.poconoarts.org/ 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. Check dates and artists, including Thomas Dillon, “Winter’s Feb.1, 6:30pm (thru Mar.). programs/public-galleries/ www.poconocenterforthearts.org showtimes. 570-420-2808, Children:” Maria Ferreris, “Jack;” Doug Gilbert, January 2019 Exhibits www.shermantheater.com “Artists’ Ball;” Michael Glenn, “Underwater Pocono Mountains Art Group Auradell Gallery at Stroudsmoor Winter Wonderland;” Tricia Lowrey Lippert, West End Community Rotational Art David Miller “Dales” “Tournesol;” Jody Moeller, “Four Seasons;” Gallery (thru Feb. 1, 2109). ESSA, Rt. 209, Better Homes & Gardens/Wilkins & Grace Spezzano, “Downtown;” Krystal Walz, Brodheadsville, Julia Saeger; Homestead “Dragon Princess;” Briggie Williams, “Gus;” Associates, 7164 Route 209, Stroudsburg Exhibitions Veterinary Center, Darleen Hyde; James Maria Ferreris and GO Collaborative, “Pocono Joe.” 570-517- & Rae Insurance, Nancy Embrich; Gen II 5019, www.gocollaborativestbg.com Jewelry, MaryAnn Schwartz; Gilbert Podiatry Eastern Monroe Public Library, N. 9th St., Local Associates, Linda Bush; Bangor Podiatry Stroudsburg Grey Towers National Historic Site Jill Swersie Galleries & Guided Tours, Memorial Day-December, Thu.- Associates, Joan Sayer; Debbie Pettinari Mon., 1pm & 3pm. 122 Old Owego Turnpike, Insurance, Charlene Taylor; Blue Ridge Monroe County Courthouse Milford. 570-296-9630, www.greytowers.org Vineyard, Gary Embich; 570-992-7007, Monroe County Students Museums [email protected] Office of State Representative Maureen AFA Gallery (Artists for Art) (PPA Hazleton Art League (PPA Grantee) Madden, Mill Alley Gallery, Stroudsburg 225 E. Broad St., Hazleton. Gallery hours: Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University Grantee) (PPA Grantee) Jack Swersie 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570-969- Sat.-Sun., 11am-5pm. 570-454-0092, [email protected] Gallery Hours: Tues-Sun, 12-4:30pm; Closed Office of State Senator Mario Scavello, 1040, www.artistsforart.org. Gallery Hours: Monday & University Holidays, 150 S. River 2989 Rt. 611, Suite 103, Tannersville Thurs-Sat Noon-5pm. Kettle Creek Art Gallery St., Wilkes Barre. 570-408-3365, http://www. Judith Moeller Anita Shapolsky Art Gallery Art Opening: Andrea Henley, Nature’s wilkes.edu/arts/sordoni-art-gallery/ Pocono Eye Associates, 300 Plaza Ct., E. 152 E. 65th St., New York, NY. 212-452- Simplicity, Feb. 2, 11am-1pm. Exhibit runs Stroudsburg Feb. 1-28. Gallery Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8am- Turrell Art Studios 1094, www.anitashapolskygallery. Custom Framing & Art Gallery, 4 N. 6th Street, Ruth Bush com. “Superbodies,” a cross-cultural and 4:30pm; Sat., 9am-1pm, 8050 Running Valley Vinny D’s Deli, East Stroudsburg Road, Bartonsville. 570-629-3061, www. Stroudsburg. 570-476-7666, www.facebook. transhistorical exploration of the body in art com/turrellartstudios New artist in February (thru Jan. 8, 2019). Gallery hours: Tues-Fri mcconservation.org 11am–6pm and Sat by appointment,
“Culture Builds Community is a monthly publication of the Pocono Arts Council, 18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg PA 18360.” JANUARY 2018 PAGE 7 OPPORTUNITIES PoconoArts space is limited. Register by calling Caitlin at the YMCA 570- 421-2525 Ext 130 or email [email protected] Studio Classes VISUAL ARTS with “Let’s Talk Digital” in the subject. For more information, Black Bear Film Festival (PPA Grantee) visit www.poconocenterforthearts.org. January 2019 Check website in January for film submission details and Pocono State Craft Festival 2019 deadlines. 570-409-0909, www.blackbearfilm.com Fine art and fine crafts, Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, Register online at poconoarts.org, call 570-476-4460 Forks Area Art Society August 24-25, 2019, Stroudsburg. Applications open. First or email at [email protected]. Call to Artists: 2019 FAAS 6th Annual “Amp Up The Art,” jury date: March 9, 2019. www.poconocrafts.com Payment is required at the time of registration Sat., May 18, 10am-4pm at the Forks Township Amphi- The State Museum of Pennsylvania to ensure the class will run. theater. Contact Edie DeProfio at [email protected] for Call for Entries for 2019 “Art of the State,” 300 North St, more information or to register. www.forksareaartsociety. Harrisburg. Open to PA artists and craftspeople, this annual Oil Painting (4 weeks) yolasite.com/ juried exhibition is an established tradition of exhibiting Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm Third Annual Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival highly creative art chosen by a distinguished panel of jurors. January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 This ongoing workshop focuses on the individual, helping Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe. Channels the Provides an opportunity for established and emerging artists to exhibit their work and receive statewide recogni- them to develop their own personal style and technique rebellious spirit of the infamous Molly Maguires, welcoming working with the oil medium. Learn how to develop your the boldest, most defiant filmmakers to present their work, tion. Presented by The State Museum of Pennsylvania in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Heritage Foundation, painting by understanding drawing and composition, light and shatter convention and incite spirited debate. Features and shadow, color, preparation of materials and the application of shorts of every genre and budget - from gritty underground Cash prizes awarded for selected entries in the categories of Painting, Work on Paper, Photography & Digital Arts, paint. Working at your own pace, you pick the subject while the and experimental films to traditional. This year features instructor guides you through the painting process. an added Student Film Program for young filmmakers. Sculpture and Craft. Entry fee $30 for up to three works. Instructor: John McAllister is a graduate of York Academy of Regular deadline, Jan. 10; Late deadline, Feb. 10; Extended Final date to submit entries: Feb. 28, 2019. 717-787-4980, Arts and works as a freelance artist and videographer. deadline, Mar. 10; Notification, Mar. 24; Event date, April www.statemuseumpa.org/ Tuition based on 4 weeks: Member $75/Non-Member 25-28. www.jimthorpeindiefilmfest.com Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council $85; Senior Member $65/Senior Non-Member $75 Lehigh Gap Nature Center Xpose Juried Photography Exhibition, 133 Spring Street, Intermediate Watercolor (4 weeks) Nature in Photographs IV Exhibition, Mar. 8-17, 2019. Newton, NJ. Cash awards, Best in Show $300. Entry fee Sundays 1-4pm Osprey House, 8844 Paint Mill Rd., Slatington. Deadline $45 for up to three pieces. Entries close, Jan. 25, 2019; January 6, 13, 20, 27 for entry: Jan. 18, 2019. Notification of acceptance: Feb. 8, Reception, Mar. 16, 2019, 5-7pm; Critique of displayed pho- Come join us in this ongoing watercolor journey and discover 2019. 610-760-8889, www.lgnc.org tographs, Mar. 23, 12pm. 973-383-0027, www.scahc.org. the flexibility of this wonderful medium. We will cover com- position, form shapes and definitely color!!! Students can work PA Indie Shorts Film Festival from photos that they have taken or utilize the still life that will An international short film festival curating & showcasing a COMMUNITY be set up during each workshop. A very free approach will be full weekend of short film programming at the Pocono Cin- explored where your creativity takes wing. ema & Cultural Center in East Stroudsburg, PA. Short-form Instructor: Iraina Caramelli graduated from the Parsons School visual storytelling in these categories: Best Horror Short, Artists’ Rental Space, Pocono Arts Council member of Design in NYC. She also studied fine and graphic arts at Pratt Best Thriller Short, Best Science Fiction Short, Best Drama John Capanna is presenting an opportunity for artists to Institute. She works in a variety of mediums including mixed Short, Best Comedy Short, Best Documentary Short, Best rent space and participate in events in an 8,000 sq. ft. media, acrylic, watercolor, pen and in and pastels. Family Short, Best Animation Short, Best Local Short (for building located on Route 115 between Brodheadsville and Tuition based on 4 weeks: Member $100/Non-Member short films made in Pennsylvania), Best Student Short (for Blakeslee. Contact [email protected] $110; Senior Member $90/Senior Non-Member $100 films made by current students), Best of the Fest (Overall Drivers Needed, Meals on Wheels seeks drivers to Drawing and More Workshop for Children Best Short), Best Director, Best Writing, Best Performance, deliver meals to seniors and shut-ins. This is a great (Ongoing) Best Short Screenplay. Early bird deadline: Mar. 1, 2019; community service that can truly make a difference in Saturdays 1-3pm Mid-season deadline: Jul. 1, 2019; Final deadline: Sep. 15, someone’s life. Volunteers can work as little as one day per January 5, 12, 19, 26 2019; Notification date: Oct. 1, 2019. Event dates: Nov. 1-3. month, 10am-1pm, 570-424-8794. In this ongoing workshop students will explore easy drawing www.paindieshorts.com techniques to help them draw realistically and then move on to Rental Space Available, School of Visual & Perform- their own personal drawing interpretations of images. Explore Pocono Arts Council ing Arts, 554 Main St Stroudsburg, rents studios for dance, Annual Student Exhibition, Monroe County, Grades color usage by learning about the color wheel and all of the theater, and art by the hour for ongoing classes, master variety of combinations that are available to them. Acrylics, K-12, Feb. 1-23, 2109. Delivery/drop-off, Jan. 29, 1-6pm. classes, workshops, and rehearsals. There is a box theater watercolor, tempera paint and colored pencils are some of the 570-476-4460, www.poconoarts.org/artspace-gallery/ and gallery for shows. There are five studios, two w/marble supplies that will be used to express color choices. Join us to exhibitions/ floors and w/pianos, three w/wood floors. Contact Kathy expand how you see the world. Earth Speaks V, Juried Regional Exhibition, Apr. 6-May Kroll, 570-424-5285, www.schoolofvisualandperformin- Instructor: Suzanne Werfelman is a retired art teacher/artist 28, 2019. New venue at the Dunning Art Gallery, NCC garts.org who taught students in NYC, NJ and the Poconos for over 35 Monroe, Tannersville. Deadline for submission, Feb. 9; no- Success for Life Program Tutors Needed, NCC-Monroe years. Suzanne graduated from Indiana University in Bloom- tification of accepted entries, Feb. 16; entries arrive at NCC ington with a degree in Art Education. Monroe on or before Mar. 28; reception at NCC Monroe, Apr. and Eastern Monroe Public Library with Alefiyah Vahanvaty Tuition: $10/workshop 27. Juror: Harry C. Tabak. 570-476-4460, www.poconoarts. seeks volunteer tutors to help adults in our community org/artspace-gallery/the-earth-speaks/ reach their potential. Success for Life will pair tutors and adults in flexible six-week cycles. 570-421-0800x317, Pocono Center for the Arts [email protected] Welcome New “Let’s Talk Digital,” free seminar, Jan. 17, 6:30 pm, YMCA Main St., Stroudsburg. Topics covered: How to submit art for The Older Adult Meal, St. Luke’s Monroe Campus, 7 days/ Members a juried show; how to legally get and use free graphics in week, 4-6PM. Adults 65 and over are offered a daily dinner meal, prepared fresh daily, $3.99 per mail. Includes entrée, Mary Ann Keller, Tobyhanna your work; the difference between online and print when Eastern Monroe Public Library creating art; how to create logos & ads, how to get free or salad, side, vegetable, dessert, and 12 oz. drink. 100 St. low cost software. Class for beginners and open to all, but Luke’s Lane, Stroudsburg, 866-785-8537, www.slhn.org/ Moon K. Kim, Tobyhanna senior-health/services/older-adult-meal-program
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