Pocono Arts Council presents an en plein air exhibition at Auradell Gallery at Stroudsmoor Country Inn. Eleven area artists will have works on display from September 1 through November 3, 2019. The paintings on exhibit were completed over the last two weeks with downtown Stroudsburg, area parks and historic neighborhoods as the subject/inspiration for the finished pieces. An artist’s reception and auction preview will be held at Stroudsmoor Country Inn’s Auradell Gallery on Sunday, ... Continue Reading »
From the Director
To the Members and Friends of the Arts Community: Summer festival season is here! We started our season on July 6 in Courthouse Square in downtown Stroudsburg with 30 artisans exhibiting and selling their work at the 2nd annual Stroudsburg Arts Festival. The Festival of Wood, now in its 15th year, will be held at beautiful Grey Towers in Milford, PA, August 3-4, and we conclude with the beloved Pocono State Craft Festival held at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, August 24-25. We hope ... Continue Reading »
15th Annual Festival of Wood
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 »
Annual Members Show Winners & Spring For the Arts Recap
Congratulations to all who exhibited. Some of the winning pieces are on display at the Eastern Monroe Public Library through the month of July. BEST OF SHOW Christie Lee, Stroudsburg, PA OILS First, Tricia Lowrey Lippert, East Stroudsburg, PA Second, Will Daskal, Saylorsburg, PA Third, Jill Swersie, Scotrun, PA ACRYLICS First, Lauryn de Leeuw, Hawley, PA Second, Marcia Flammonde, Snydersville, PA WATERCOLOR First, Paula L. George, East Stroudsburg, PA Second, Jan Swift, ... Continue Reading »
One Earth Song Project
Dear Artists of the Pocono Arts Council, We hope this finds you well. For the past 3 years we have had the honor of sharing our music at the EarthSpeaks Art Show. We were moved by the depth, sensitivity and variety of your work. We wished the art could continue to inspire long after the show ended. This was the genesis of the One Earth Song Project one-earthsong.com. The purpose of the Project: It is a constant financial struggle to engage in environmental education and advocacy. Working ... Continue Reading »
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