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Opening Reception: 29th Annual Student Exhibition

Pocono Arts Council 530 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA, United States

The 29th Annual Student Art Exhibition Opening Reception will follow Downtown Stroudsburg's WinterFest. We'll be open from 11am-6pm for neighborhood festivities, but the opening reception for the exhibition will take place from 4-6pm. Awards will be presented at 5pm. February 18 - March 24, 2023 Monroe County students, grades K-12, are invited to participate in […]

Free

Artist sketching a figure on a drafting board.
Event Series Life Drawing Session

Life Drawing Session – Spring

Pocono Arts Council 530 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA, United States

Our first series of Life Drawing Sessions will take place at Pocono Arts Council (530 Main St., Stroudsburg) Wednesdays from March 15 - April 19. Sessions start promptly at 7pm and end at 9pm. Artists should bring their own supplies / tools. Chairs are provided. Space is limited, please register online to ensure your seat. […]

$10 – $15
Artist sketching a figure on a drafting board.
Event Series Life Drawing Session

Life Drawing Session – Spring

Pocono Arts Council 530 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA, United States

Our first series of Life Drawing Sessions will take place at Pocono Arts Council (530 Main St., Stroudsburg) Wednesdays from March 15 - April 19. Sessions start promptly at 7pm and end at 9pm. Artists should bring their own supplies / tools. Chairs are provided. Space is limited, please register online to ensure your seat. […]

$10 – $15
Artist sketching a figure on a drafting board.
Event Series Life Drawing Session

Life Drawing Session – Spring

Pocono Arts Council 530 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA, United States

Our first series of Life Drawing Sessions will take place at Pocono Arts Council (530 Main St., Stroudsburg) Wednesdays from March 15 - April 19. Sessions start promptly at 7pm and end at 9pm. Artists should bring their own supplies / tools. Chairs are provided. Space is limited, please register online to ensure your seat. […]

$10 – $15

Close-up view of a camera lens focusing on city lights.

8th Annual Photography Exhibition

Pocono Arts Council 530 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA, United States

April 1 – April 28, 2023 The 8th Annual Photography Exhibition features film and digital photography from member artists and friends of all experience levels. Drop-off: Tuesday, March 28 from 1-6pm Reception / Awards: Saturday, April 1 from 4-6pm Pick-up: Tuesday, May 2 from 1-6pm Exhibition Prospectus →   Online Entry Form →

Free
Close-up view of a camera lens focusing on city lights.

Opening Reception: 8th Annual Photography Exhibition

Pocono Arts Council 530 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA, United States

April 1 – April 28, 2023 The 8th Annual Photography Exhibition features film and digital photography from member artists and friends of all experience levels. The gallery will be open from 2-8pm with the opening reception taking place between 4-6pm. Awards and announcements will be at 5pm. Drop-off: Tuesday, March 28 from 1-6pm Reception / […]

Free
Stroudsburg First Saturday Art Walk (Logo: Blue Circle with Lamppost Silhouette and the Words Stroudsburg First Saturday Art Walk)
Event Series First Saturday Art Walk

First Saturday Art Walk

Downtown Stroudsburg Stroudsburg, PA, United States

Pocono Arts Council participates in Downtown Stroudsburg's First Saturday Art Walk the 1st Saturday of the month, April through October. Check out our calendar to see what show(s) you'll find in our galleries! Details and a map of other participating galleries can be found at Visit Downtown Stroudsburg →

Free
Artist sketching a figure on a drafting board.
Event Series Life Drawing Session

Life Drawing Session – Spring

Pocono Arts Council 530 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA, United States

Our first series of Life Drawing Sessions will take place at Pocono Arts Council (530 Main St., Stroudsburg) Wednesdays from March 15 - April 19. Sessions start promptly at 7pm and end at 9pm. Artists should bring their own supplies / tools. Chairs are provided. Space is limited, please register online to ensure your seat. […]

$10 – $15

Member Workshop: Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a Catalyst for Creation

The Mountain Center 354 Memorial Blvd, Tobyhanna, PA, United States

Susan Bonser is presenting a lecture and workshop about creating with DALL-E2 and ChatGPT. DALL-E2 is an AI system created by OpenAI that can generate images from textual descriptions, while ChatGPT is a language model that can generate text. The lecture will cover the basics of how DALL-E2 and ChatGPT work and how they can […]

Members Only
Artist sketching a figure on a drafting board.
Event Series Life Drawing Session

Life Drawing Session – Spring

Pocono Arts Council 530 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA, United States

Our first series of Life Drawing Sessions will take place at Pocono Arts Council (530 Main St., Stroudsburg) Wednesdays from March 15 - April 19. Sessions start promptly at 7pm and end at 9pm. Artists should bring their own supplies / tools. Chairs are provided. Space is limited, please register online to ensure your seat. […]

$10 – $15

Canceled CANCELED: Annual Mac & Cheese Bake-off

Renegade Winery 600 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA, United States

A Cheesy Fundraiser for the Arts! Our Annual Mac & Cheese Bake-off features amateur and professional chefs vying for the cheesiest of titles - and some pretty incredible awards. Attendees get to taste test each of the contestants' dishes and join local celebrity judges in crowning "The heARTiest Mac & Cheese in the Poconos!" The […]

$5 – $10
Artist sketching a figure on a drafting board.
Event Series Life Drawing Session

Life Drawing Session – Spring

Pocono Arts Council 530 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA, United States

Our first series of Life Drawing Sessions will take place at Pocono Arts Council (530 Main St., Stroudsburg) Wednesdays from March 15 - April 19. Sessions start promptly at 7pm and end at 9pm. Artists should bring their own supplies / tools. Chairs are provided. Space is limited, please register online to ensure your seat. […]

$10 – $15

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One Big Celebration!

Pocono Arts Council 530 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA, United States

The Pocono Arts Council is excited to announce the grand opening of its new location at 530 Main St, Stroudsburg, held in conjunction with the annual Members’ Exhibition (May 6 – June 23, 2023). The festivities will begin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 3:30pm, followed by remarks and a tour […]

Free
Bright colors blocks.

Opening Reception: Annual Members’ Exhibition

Pocono Arts Council 530 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA, United States

May 6 - June 24, 2023 This exhibition features the work of Pocono Arts Council members. A visual treat, this show is a collection of all mediums and viewpoints. (Limit one piece per member.) The gallery will be open from 2-8pm with the opening reception taking place between 4-6pm. Awards and announcements will be at […]

Free
Stroudsburg First Saturday Art Walk (Logo: Blue Circle with Lamppost Silhouette and the Words Stroudsburg First Saturday Art Walk)
Event Series First Saturday Art Walk

First Saturday Art Walk

Downtown Stroudsburg Stroudsburg, PA, United States

Pocono Arts Council participates in Downtown Stroudsburg's First Saturday Art Walk the 1st Saturday of the month, April through October. Check out our calendar to see what show(s) you'll find in our galleries! Details and a map of other participating galleries can be found at Visit Downtown Stroudsburg →

Free
Mosaic Seascape by Trudell Olsen

Member Workshop: Paper Mosaic Seascape

The Mountain Center 354 Memorial Blvd, Tobyhanna, PA, United States

Paper Mosaic Example: Figure in the SunJoin us for a members only workshop, Paper Mosaic: Seascape, led by member artist and instructor Trudell Olsen. In this workshop, you will learn the art of creating a beautiful mosaic images using cut paper. Trudell will guide us through the process, sharing tips and tricks for choosing the […]

Members Only

Stroudsburg First Saturday Art Walk (Logo: Blue Circle with Lamppost Silhouette and the Words Stroudsburg First Saturday Art Walk)
Event Series First Saturday Art Walk

First Saturday Art Walk

Downtown Stroudsburg Stroudsburg, PA, United States

Pocono Arts Council participates in Downtown Stroudsburg's First Saturday Art Walk the 1st Saturday of the month, April through October. Check out our calendar to see what show(s) you'll find in our galleries! Details and a map of other participating galleries can be found at Visit Downtown Stroudsburg →

Free
Tricia Lowrey Lippert En Plein Air Painting
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3-Day En Plein Air Painting Workshop with Tricia Lowrey Lippert in June

Brodhead Creek Heritage Center at ForEvergreen Nature Preserve 1539 Cherry Lane Road, East Stroudsburg, PA, United States

Plein Air Painting is the art of painting in nature. It has been practiced since the 17th century but became popular in the 19th century through the Barbizon Painters and the French Impressionists. Today, Plein Air Painting has become the largest art movement in the United States as well as a lot of other countries. […]

$125

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