A giant preying mantis made of wood. Unique henna art on wood. Jewelry, fountain pens and Christmas ornaments made from wood. All are additions to the returning wood craftsmen who will demonstrate, display and sell their specialty items at the 15th annual Festival of Wood, scheduled for August 3-4, 2019, at Grey Towers National Historic Site, Milford, PA. “This year’s Festival will see many of our returning artists as well as some new and unique talent,” said Susan Randall, Executive Director ... Continue Reading »
Spring for the Arts: Tickets on Sale
Join us June 8th! Our largest fundraiser, Spring for the Arts, will take place at 610 Main St., Stroudsburg. The event gives us an opportunity to celebrate the success of our regional artists and support the Pocono Arts Council. Ticket price includes hors d'oeuvres, libations, silent and live auction activities, a raffle, presentation of the “Rising Star” Suzanne Anderson Student Scholarships, followed by live music at 8:30pm by popular Lehigh Valley band, The Foztones! Plus, you’ll be able ... Continue Reading »
Open Studio Artist: David Palmer
Join us for a sneak peek into the life and work of David Palmer, Fine Artist at Open Studio Tour location #5! David Palmer is a creative person who enjoys painting, ceramics, knitting, gardening and exhibition design. After graduating from Wilkes University with a BA in Art, he continued is education at Drew University where is received his MTS. David worked at the Newark Museum for thirty years and retired as Director of Exhibitions in 2004. David paints icons in both egg tempera and ... Continue Reading »
Open Studio Artist: Doug Gilbert
Join us for a sneak peek into the life and work of Doug Gilbert, Fine Artist at Open Studio Tour location #3! Doug Gilbert was born and raised in Manhattan and Queens in New York City. He graduated from Hoftstra University with a BA in Fine Arts - Painting, where he took classes with Perle Fine and Howard Buckwald. Needing to support his wife and daughter after graduating, he found employment as a drummer in rock bands, a technical illustrator for major textbook publishers, authors, and ... Continue Reading »
Open Studio Artist: Alice Prall
Join us for a sneak peek into the life and work of Alice Prall, Fine Artist at Open Studio Tour location #6! A native of Northern New Jersey, I moved to Pennsylvania in 1984. I worked in graphic and commercial art and then developed Countryside Samplings, an herb and dried flower business. I then returned to fine art. I suppose I am a sort of hybrid with genetic material of the farming kind and of the artist. Before the artist emerged, I was a passionate gardener since childhood. I ... Continue Reading »
Open Studio Artists: Marcia Flammonde & Heidi Hooper
Join us for a sneak peek into the life and work of Fine Artist Marcia Flammonde and Heidi Hooper the "Dryer Lint Lady", on the Open Studio Tour at location #9! Marcia Flammonde Heidi Hooper After dozens of operations and radiation treatments, the cancerous tumor in Heidi Hooper’s upper right arm was finally killed, taking with it most of the arm itself. Another operation removed a muscle from her back and placed it on the arm to protect the bone, but provided no other ... Continue Reading »
Open Studio Artist: James Gloria
Join us for a sneak peek into the life and work of James Gloria, Fine Artist at Open Studio Tour location #4! After finishing his BFA in Scenic and Costume design for theater at Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University, James continued work as an apprentice designer and painter. In 1989 he started his own decorative arts business, painting murals and faux finishes throughout the East Coast of the U.S. A desire to extend his arts education led James to fresco classes at Parsons ... Continue Reading »
Open Studio Artist: Angela Green
Join us for a sneak peek into the life and work of Angela Green, Fine Artist at Open Studio Tour location #7! Angela Green paints with acrylics on canvas. When asked how long she's been painting, she says: "As strange as it seems, I hardly remember not painting." Many are surprised by her artwork, that she's only been painting a few years. In 2001, just before moving to Pennsylvania from Ohio, Angela had a strong desire to sit outside and paint the beautiful fall scenery. The problem was, she ... Continue Reading »
Open Studio Artist: Misty Bolanos
Join us for a sneak peek into the life and work of Misty Bolanos, Graphic Designer, Painter, and Open Studio Tour Artist at location #10! I am Misty Bolanos. I was born and raised in Upstate NY. I just recently moved to Stroudsburg last August. Although art has always been a passion of mine, I did not go to school for fine art but instead for graphic design. I am a graphic designer by day and enjoy painting on free time. All of my paintings are done in acrylic. I would say I have 2 ... Continue Reading »
Open Studio Artist: Judy Moeller
Join us for a sneak peek into the life and work of Judy Moeller, Painter and Open Studio Tour Artist at location #2! My name is Judy Moeller. I was born in New Jersey, but moved to Pennsylvania as a teenager where I still live today with my husband, children and grandchildren. Creating art has always been a passion of mine. I studied Commercial Art and Design at Antonelli Institute of Art and Photography in York, Pa. After college I spent several years in advertising and drafting, both ... Continue Reading »
Open Studio Artist: Elizabeth Tilley
Join us for a sneak peek into the life and work of Elizabeth Tilley, Entrepreneur and Open Studio Tour Artist at location #8! My studio is in a one-room schoolhouse from the 1890s, and is part of a larger property consisting of a 1780 colonial home, 1860s brick chapel, and gardener's cottage. All will be open for the tour. Many creative things happen here, come see! I make puppet theatre, clothing, jewelry, mixed media sculpture, paintings, barn quilts and fabric quilts! About Elizabeth ... Continue Reading »
Open Studio Artist: Margie Cohen
Join us for a sneak peek into the life and work of Margie Cohen, Painter, Potter, and Open Studio Tour Artist at location #10! Come to my home studios (there are 2 studios to peek into) and see functional decorative ceramics, high fire glass painting, and original oils on canvas. A bit about me and my work... Born in Reading PA. Relocated to the Poconos in 2000. Mother of 3. Attended Kutztown University Arts Program. I never finished my art degree, instead decided to set out on my own ... Continue Reading »
Upcoming Opportunities
Art of the State PA Artists: submit your entry to “Art of the State.” Open to Pennsylvania artists and craftspeople, this annual juried exhibition is held at The State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg. Cash prizes will be awarded for selected entries in the categories of Painting, Work on Paper, Photography & Digital Arts, Sculpture and Craft. The deadline to submit entries is February 28, 2019. For details, visit www.statemuseumpa.org » Pocono State Craft Festival ... Continue Reading »
Fun at the August Festivals!
14th Annual Festival of Wood This family-friendly, free event was held Saturday, August 4 and Sunday, August 5 at Grey Towers National Historic Site in Milford. Each year, the Pocono Arts Council coordinates entries from craftsmen and artists throughout the region who exhibit, sell and demonstrate their crafts, all made from wood. The annual event is co-sponsored by the Pocono Arts Council, Grey Towers Heritage Association and the US Forest Service. Pocono State Craft Festival 2018 The ... Continue Reading »
14th Annual Festival of Wood
August 4-5, 2018 | Grey Towers National Historic Site in Milford, PA A celebration of our natural and cultural heritage of wood The family-friendly and free event will be held on Saturday, August 4 and Sunday, August 5 and offers a variety of activities and events that demonstrate the many ways we use and enjoy wood in our everyday lives. Entry to the grounds, parking and a shuttle are free. Self-guided tours of the Grey Towers mansion are $5 per person. The Festival hours are 10am-5pm on ... Continue Reading »
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