Be sure to read all about the NICHE Award presented to the PA Artisan Trails at http://www.nichemagazine.com/2012/01/pa-artisan-trails/
PA Artisan Trails – NICHE Award Article in 2012 Winter Issue of NICHE Magazine!
January 26th, 2012 by PA Artisan Trails
Rt15 ByWay of the Arts Turns Over a New Leaf for 2012!
January 25th, 2012 by PA Artisan Trails
The New Leaf
Each New Year comes to all of us with latent potential and fresh starts – the same is true for the Rt15 ByWay of the Arts artisan trail! Partners on the artisan trail are joining through a juried membership process starting this year and each partner is represented in a variety of ways including general marketing through advertisements, as well as promotional materials, Facebook, website (www.rt15arts.com), and events/exhibits. Partner membership provides the artisans and partner locations with additional exposure on a regional, state and national level that they might not have had otherwise! It also provides artisans with resources, information and initiatives to improve arts in the local communities along Rt15 between Gettysburg and Williamsport.
As a visitor to the PA Artisan Trails and more specifically, Rt15 ByWay of the Arts, you can have terrific experiences exploring along the Rt15 corridor and meeting with local artisans and partner locations. Several of our artisans work from home studios and exhibit in our partner locations or online including Jody Sheffer, Jim Turban, Jane and Larry Shull, and Donna Damgaard – be sure to visit their websites for more information and images of their work. Follow us on Facebook for regular updates, and visit the website to see all of our partners (www.rt15arts.com) with new information and images. When you’re ready to get on the road, try one (or more!) of these adventures for a day….
Carlisle area: Take a walk among quaint shops in downtown Carlisle and make sure to stop in at Colucci & Co (www.colucci-company.com) at 117 North Hanover Street where you’ll find handcrafted jewelry and creative wares from over 30 American artisans. Right around the corner is the History on High shop (33 West High Street), a unique combination of Cumberland Valley visitors’ information and crafts inspired by the history and culture of the area.
Boiling Springs: Just a short drive down the road in Boiling Springs you’ll find the Village Artisan Gallery and folk artisan Gay Foltz . The gallery holds regular “Artists in Action” sessions on Saturdays so you can meet artisans and watch as they create pieces of art. More information at www.villageartisangallery.com/current_events.
Harrisburg area: Take in the beautiful Susquehanna River, then head into Harrisburg and explore the exhibits and arts classes at the Art Association of Harrisburg (www.artassocofhbg.org) and the HACC Rose Lehrman Gallery. One of the initiatives on Rt15 this year is to welcome in the college galleries along the trail to create exposure for a larger audience including students! Don’t forget to stop out to 4812 Jonestown Road and visit Richelle Leigh Walk at her shop and see the beautiful jewelry she is creating (www.rlcollection.com)
Newport area: Just north of Harrisburg, you can tour the scenic Juniata River valley and quaint Newport to find the PCCA Gallery hosting regular exhibits and a unique gifts gallery shop. Just a few blocks away you can explore Landis House for additional local history and exhibits! Find both at www.perrycountyarts.org for updated info. On your way back to the Susquehanna, pull into the Hunters Valley Winery (www.huntersvalleywines) and spend a few hours relaxing with owners Darlene and Bill Kvaternik on their spectacularly situated vineyard overlooking the river.
Lewisburg/Selinsgrove area: If you haven’t been to this area of the state, you’re missing out! Explore the beautiful natural and cultural attractions starting with the Susquehanna River Valley Visitors’ Bureau (www.visitcentralpa.org) then head to the Samek Gallery (www.bucknell.edu) on the incredible Bucknell Campus. Just up the road you can view the huge professional murals depicting local history on buildings in Milton, PA (www.miltonpatime.org).
As you can see, there are so many possibilities for you to take in art during an “art-full” roadtrip. Let us know how your adventures went and share images with partners by emailing: manager@paartisantrailscom.
Until the next trip….have a great New Year!!
Behind the Scenes: Artisan Trail Leader Focus on Kristin Poerschke (Handmade Along the Highway Rt 30W/40)
November 29th, 2011 by PA Artisan Trails
In a September blog, you were introduced to George Nowack, artisan trail coordinator from PA Route 6. Each of the Artisan Trails has a trail leader that works part-time to coordinate events, recruit and retain trail partners, and act as the trail coordinator as part of the activities of the statewide alliance of PA Artisan Trails. These people are enmeshed in the culture of their regions, often working full time for a related cultural/tourism group or agency.
This month, the focus is on PA Artisan Trail leader Kristin Poerschke!
Kristin has worked for the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor in Ligonier, Pennsylvania for the last nine years as the organization’s bookkeeper/Office Manager. She grew up in Chicago, graduated from Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, PA and then married and lived in West Virginia for 19 years before relocating to Ligonier 11 years ago.
The Lincoln Highway (PA Route 30) is a unique cultural heritage trail along the Route 30 roadway. There are lots of historically significant events and details surrounding this important roadway and it is also one of the routes that the PA Artisan Trail follows through the southwestern part of Pennsylvania. Kristin has been involved with the artisan trail program, known as Handmade Along the Highway, along PA 30W and PA Route 40 (the National Road) for the past six years, but has only acted as the coordinator of the artisan trails for the past 2 or so years. Although she claims that she has no formal arts background, she is very keen on supporting American artisans and appreciates the time and talent that goes into creating artwork. Kristin has encouraged individual creativity in many of her previous work experiences including her work as a teacher, an activities director at a nursing home, and a Girl Scout day camp director. One of her favorite arts-related memories is a Girl Scout Summer Day camp program where Kristin arranged to have a potter come and work with the girls. The artisan simply brought pounds and pounds of clay and encouraged the girls to create. They spent a couple of mornings that week getting messy and having a ball!
Kristin is well respected and appreciated by the PA Artisan Trails Alliance and her artisan trail partners for her supportive approach to the arts and her genuine, caring nature. If you’re in the Ligonier area, make sure to stop in to say hello! and explore at the new LHHC location at 3435 Route 30 East, Latrobe, PA 15650 – they’re still on the Lincoln Highway!
http://www.lhhc.org/ or http://paartisantrails.com/route30-40.htm .
Paper Cutting is Alive and Well on Handmade Along the Highway (Rt 30W/40)
November 15th, 2011 by PA Artisan Trails
Kathy Trexel Reed, Berlin PA, Scherenschnitte artisan and member of the Handmade Along the Highway , Routes 30W/40.
Scherenschnitte, which means “scissor cuts” in German, is the art of paper cutting design. The art work often has symmetry within the design, and common forms include silhouettes, valentines, and love letters. The art tradition was founded in Switzerland and Germany in the 16th century, and was brought to Colonial America in the 18th century by immigrants who settled primarily in Pennsylvania.
Kathy has been practicing papercutting for quite a while and has been involved in the Guild of American Papercutters since 1996. She was president of the Guild from 2007-2008 and also was a major contributor and organizer to get the Guild of Papercutters National Museum in Somerset, Pennsylvania! You can read more about the museum at the links below. This unique artform requires lots of patience and the intricate designs are quite beautiful. A few of Kathy’s examples are below and you can find more in shops along Handmade Along the Highway as well as the museum at the Kathy Trexel Reed Gallery!
Warm Up Your Winter with an Art Class at the Art Association of Harrisburg!
November 3rd, 2011 by PA Artisan Trails
REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR WINTER SEMESTER CLASSES AT THE ART ASSOCIATION OF HARRISBURG!
The Winter Semester Art Classes for Youth and Adults at The Art Association of Harrisburg commence the week of January 9 in the main building at 21 North Front Street and the four studios in Reservoir Park.
New for Winter are:
ARTISTIC POWER POINT, with instructor Bradley Gebhart, Thursdays from 6 to 8 PM.
BUILDING YOUR DIGITAL PORTFOLIO, with Nancy Cates, Tuesdays, 7-9 PM.
FUSED ART JEWELRY, Leslie Scott, a three-week class on Sundays, Jan.15-29, 2:30-5 PM.
PRECIOUS METAL CLAY JEWELRY, Leslie Scott, Feb. 12-26, 2:30-5 PM.
MIXED METAL CLAY JEWELRY, Leslie Scott, Mar. 11-25, 2:30-5 PM.
PASTELS, Kim Stone, Wednesdays, 7-9 PM.
Other adult three- dimensional classes will include: Hand-Built and Wheel Pottery, Innovative Glazing, Open Clay Studio, and Clay Sculpture. Adult drawing classes will include Basic Drawing and Life Study Workshop.
Adult painting classes will be: Basic Oil, Acrylic Painting, Watercolour, Open Painting Studio, Intermediate Drawing & Painting, Experimental Mixed Media, and Collage. Other media course for adults will include: Basics of Digital Photography and Soapmaking, as well as Jewelry Workshop.
For kids, classes will include: Clay for Kids, Art for Kids, Drawing and Painting for Kids, Junior Drawing and Painting, Fantasy Art, and Anime’ and Manga.
Visit www.artassocofhbg.com for detailed class descriptions and tuition fees, or call 717-236-1432 for a Fall Newsletter in which the complete schedule appears.
Shop one of many artisans at the Holiday Marketplace – Update!
November 2nd, 2011 by PA Artisan Trails
Here are the artisans and other PA Artisan Trail partners you can find in person at the Holiday Marketplace in Harrisburg on November 17th and 18th! Check out the beautiful, handcrafted items from 10am – 3pm each day at the Commonwealth Keystone Building between Forrester and North Street! Previous blog info can be found at http://paartisantrails.com/paart/wp-admin/post.php?post=1007&action=edit
Donna Daamgard – beadwork and jewelry (Beaded Blessings -http://www.beadedblessings.biz/ ) – Rt15 ByWay of the Arts (Rt15)
Rachel DiAndrea – pet portraits (http://petartstudios.com/gallery/gallery7.html) – HeART of the Alleghenies (RT 22)
Cynthia Orwan – weaving (http://starrynightalpacas.net/) – Rt15 ByWay of the Arts (Rt15)
PCCA Gallery – various 2-D and 3-D art as well as jewelry and other items (http://www.perrycountyarts.org/gallery/gallery.html) – Rt15 ByWay of the Arts (Rt15)
Joan Lenker – porcelain art (Elegance in Art – http://eleganceinart.com/elegance.php) – Rt15 ByWay of the Arts (Rt15)
The Hodgepodgery – various 2-D and 3-D art as well as jewelry and other items (http://thehodgepodgery.com) – Rt15 ByWay of the Arts (Rt15)
First Saturday – Art in Carlisle, PA!
November 2nd, 2011 by PA Artisan Trails
Come enjoy beautiful art and gorgeous late fall weather this weekend – November 5th, 2011 (Hours 10 to 5pm)!
Please join the artisan trails in celebrating a continuing series of “First Saturday” art shows, held simultaneously at the fine art galleries listed below. The galleries feature original paintings, drawings, ceramics, glass, jewelry, and handmade cards. Shows continue through the end of the month.
The Garden Gallery
10 N. Hanover St. • 717-249-1721
http://www.thegardengallery.com
Exhibiting “Contemporary Romania, USA” by Veronica Popoiacu - This new art show features the paintings by Reading, PA artist Veronica Popiacu. Originally from Romania, born in Pitesti, Arges, and studied at Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, West University of Timisoara Romania, 2001-2005.
Nancy Stamm’s Galleria
2 N. Hanover Street • 717-240-0551
http://www.nancystamm.com
“Giving Thanks” – by Nancy Stamm -This show will feature new paintings in oil and watercolor by Carlisle artist Nancy Stamm, the owner and founder of Nancy Stamm’s Galleria.
PA Artisan Trails in the Public Eye
October 24th, 2011 by PA Artisan Trails
The PA Artisan Trails leadership and partners are immensely grateful for the support that each trail receives from individuals, businesses and local, regional and state organizations. On the state level, the PA Artisan Trails Alliance (PAATA), which is the coordinated group efforts of all trails’ leaders, is often selected to provide information as well as art awards for corporate and state organizations. This year, the PA Artisan Trails Alliance (PAATA) leaders were thrilled to have several requests for high-profile art awards, and representatives from the PA Artisan Trails Alliance were also invited to present a luncheon seminar for participants of the annual Main Street Conference in Scranton, PA!
The PA Association of Convention and Visitors’ Bureaus (PACVB) requested the PAATA provide marketing materials and art awards for their spring and fall conferences. At the spring conference, PAATA rack cards were distributed to participants and Linda Billet, partner on Rt15 ByWay of the Arts, was selected to prepare an art award for the PACVB recipient.
Glass Art by Linda Billet (pictured)At the PACVB fall conference in September, PAATA again distributed materials including rack cards and a flyer on the art award program. PACVB also selected a plein-air original by PA Rt6 Artisan Trail partner Jack Paluh for their art award which was presented to an outgoing board member from Erie, PA.
Oil – Sand Dune by Jack PaluhThe PA Downtown Center invited PA Artisan Trails to present information on how the PA Artisan Trails can coordinate with Main Street Programs during a lunch break-out session at their annual conference in Scranton, PA in September. Trail leaders were challenged by the weather (just a hurricane!) and record-breaking rains, but George Nowack and Terri Dennison (both of PA Route 6) facilitated a terrific informational discussion with interested conference attendees. In addition, the PA Downtown Center elected to select artwork from PA Rt 6 Artisan Trail partner Dave Mosbacher for their Volunteer of the Year Townie Award!
PA Downtown Center’s Volunteer of the Year (Debbie Reigner) with ceramic art by Dave Mosbacher
PA Artisan Trails Goes BIG with Billboard Promotions!
October 20th, 2011 by PA Artisan Trails
This year, as part of a grant-funded intiative through the PA Department of Economic Development (DCED), the PA Artisan Trails coordinated the posting of three billboards across Pennsylvania! Each board location was individually selected to maximize exposure to in-coming travelers along significant routes in the state. The colorful ad designs, using images of PA Artisan Trail partners’ works, were produced by O’Advertising of Newport, PA. The results were artistic and eye-catching billboards that were up during the summer months this year! Check out the images below. Funding remains for one additional billboard in the eastern portion of the state that will be completed in spring of 2012.
PA Rt 30 eastbound, artwork by PA Arts Experience (PA 30 E/113) Artisan Sue Reno
PA 119 northbound, artwork by Handmade Along the Highway (PA Rt 30W/40) Artisan Joanne Arnone
PA 15 southbound, artwork by PA Route 6 Artisan Trail (PA Rt 6) Artisan Brian Keeler
Artisan Marketplace of Perry County to take place from November 5 – December 23 at the PCCA Gallery (Rt15 ByWay of the Arts)!
October 19th, 2011 by PA Artisan Trails
Emerging artists are invited to test out their latest fine art and hand crafted items on the local market. HACC’s Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies will teach artisans valuable skills for marketing work and PCCA Gallery will present participating artisans’ work at its location on Newport’s square. Please contact Jasmine Colbert of PCCA or Dave McNaughton of HACC to sign up to participate.
Artwork due: October 11
Click here to get the three forms (labeled Artisan Marketplace) artisans need to participate. Artisans may find it useful to attend an information session to meet the coordinators and receive preliminary feedback on artwork.
PCCA Gallery – Wed., Aug. 17, 10 am – noon
HACC Midtown 1 – Wed., Aug. 24, 5-8pm, Room 227
HACC York Campus – Wed., Sep. 1, 3-6pm, Room 104
Artists in Action at Rt15 ByWay of the Arts Partner – Village Artisans Gallery in Boiling Springs, PA
October 19th, 2011 by PA Artisan Trails
Village Artisans, a Rt15 ByWay of the Arts partner extraordinaire, has new artworks in the gallery and more special events coming up. Here are just a few, but you can find more at www.villageartisansgallery.com.
Saturday October 22, 1 – 4pm
Carolyn Gibboney - Artist
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Douglas Gibboney - Author
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Artist Carolyn and author Douglas Gibboney are the double treat in action this Saturday afternoon! Carolyn will be be working on one of her intimate oil paintings and Douglas will discuss and sign your copy of his books. He may even bring his guitar to play and sing some of his own compositions!
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Saturday October 29, 1 – 4pm
“Autumn in Camp Hill” - Charles Clevenger
Come meet Charles Clevenger, our local “Grandpa Moses”, and see the charming paintings of small town architecture and life in south-central PA he has been painting since his retirement.
West to East & Back Again – Route 6 Artisan Trail Traveling Exhibit – New Exhibit Location in Carbondale Area!
October 12th, 2011 by PA Artisan Trails
On October 19, the PA Route 6 Artisan Trail “Traveling Exhibit” will be transported to the Carbondale region, where it will be installed in three separate locations: the Benmar Restaurant, the Cozy Corner Café, and the local YMCA. The display will be under the auspices of the Main Street Gallery and its Director, Danielle Cady. A public opening will occur at these locations on Friday, October 21. The Traveling Exhibit will remain in Carbondale until November 19.For further information, please contact gallery@carbondalechamber.org, gnowack@windstream.net, or The Greater Carbondale Chamber of Commerce, 27 North Main Street, Carbondale, PA 18407, 570-282-1690.
PA Artisan Trails Participating in Hidden Valley Arts and Culture Celebration (November 5-6, 2011)
October 11th, 2011 by PA Artisan Trails
The PA Artisan Trails will be participating in the upcoming Hidden Valley Resort’s Arts and Cultural Celebration! Come out and see various displays of artisan works and find those unique holiday and “any occasion” gifts while enjoying music and entertainment – November 5-6, 2011. The celebration will run from 11am-5pm each day and lodging packages are available so you can get away in comfort.
Shop the PA Artisan Trails at the Harrisburg Holiday Marketplace! (November 17-18, 2011)
October 11th, 2011 by PA Artisan Trails
Find that beautiful and unique gift of art this November at the Holiday Marketplace in Harrisburg, PA! The PA Artisan Trails Alliance will be exhibiting along with several Alliance artisans from across the state during this event in the Commonwealth Keystone Building at 400 North Fourth Street (Corner of Forster Street & Commonwealth Avenue (also fronts North Street), next to The State Museum and State Archives). Hours of the show are from 10am-3pm each day and also feature many other vendors from unique locations around Pennsylvania!
Check back for the full list of artisans that will be joining the PA Artisan Trails Alliance at this event!
Tisket a’ Tasket – These Are Beautiful Baskets! New Display in Uniontown, PA for Handmade Along the Highway Artisan Loretta Radeschi
October 7th, 2011 by PA Artisan Trails
One of the Handmade Along the Highway artisans, Loretta Radeschi, of Bedford, is the artist of the month at the Fayette County Law Library located at 61 E. Main Street, # D, Uniontown, PA 15401. Visitors can call 724-430-1227 for hours. http://www.co.fayette.pa.us/LawLibrary/Pages/default.aspx
Loretta has 14 baskets displayed. Here are a few examples of her creativity!
Rt 15 Artisans Take Part in PA Guild of Craftsmen Show! (Mechanicsburg, PA on October 29, 2011)
October 6th, 2011 by PA Artisan Trails
“Fall into Fine Craft”,an annual fine craft show and sale spotlighting artisan members of The Yellow Breeches Chapter, Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen, will be held Saturday, October 29, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Silver Spring Community Fire Company’s Banquet Center. The Banquet Center is located at 6471 Carlisle Pike, and Maple Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA.
Featured will be quality original designs and handwork of skilled Central Pennsylvania artisans and craftsmen from award winning national artisans to emerging artists. Exhibitors works will include fiber, photography, beaded, stained glass, silver, and enameled jewelry, steampunk clocks, collectible art dolls and Santas, weaving, glass, designer silk and cotton jackets, handmade rocking chairs, woodworking, fine hand-woven, enamel on copper collages, hand painted home decor, enamels, woodcarving, stained glass, micaceous clay pottery, and other mediums.
A unique feature of the show is a boutique showcased within the show, featuring a variety of individual creations by individual Guild members.
Admission is $5, with a $2 discount with an YBC Craft Show postcard available at local galleries, from chapter members, or on the group’s website, http://www.ybcrafts.org.
Free parking is available. Hourly drawings will feature handmade work donated by members of the organization. Fifty percent of the proceeds from the food concession stand at the show will be donated to the South Middleton School District Art Department.
PA Route 6 Artisan Trail – Fall leaf peeping ideas around Scranton, PA plus the September newsletter!
September 30th, 2011 by PA Artisan Trails
Interested in finding artisans and adventure with a beautiful fall backdrop? Check out Octoberfest (October 1, 2011) in Carbondale, PA, then stop back later in the month for the West to East and back again traveling exhibit on October 21, 2011!http://www.paroute6.com/newsletter/index.cfm?action=FullView&NewsletterID=27.
FALL FOLIAGE TOUR – GREATER SCRANTON
SCRANTON, LAKE SCRANTON, & MONTAGE MOUNTAIN
Once you check into your host hotel in the greater Scranton Area, come to the Visitors Center on Montage Mountain (Exit 182, Interstate 81). This driving guide will take in the scenic splendor that autumn brings with it to Northeast PA. While with us, add in a visit to Steamtown National Historic Site, the Electric City Trolley Station & Museum as part of your visit. Steamtown’s train excursions and the trolley museum’s one hour trolley ride also offer chances to experience our foliage. Hotel package information can be found on our website at www.visitnepa.org under the “Special Deals & Packages” tab.
1. LEAVING THE VISITORS CENTER - Make a right out of the parking lot and a left at the bottom of the hill onto Montage Mountain Road. Proceed to the traffic light just after the Lackawanna County Stadium, and make a right hand turn onto Glenmaura National Boulevard. At the next stop sign make a left onto state Route 502.
2. ROUTE 502 - This area runs behind Montage Mountain and will take you through the small town of Dupont and bring you up to the Maple Lake area of Lackawanna County. The mostly two lane highway curves through the mountain pass offering roads framed by the rich foliage display that can be found along this back route into the Pocono Mountains. The road runs along the scenic Nesbitt Reservoir. Proceed to the light at the junction of Route 690 and make a left turn.
3. ROUTE 690 - Make the left onto Route 690 which you will follow for approximately 5 miles as a temporary detour. This detour will take you through more farmland (look for the miniature horse and goats being corralled along this route) and will take you to Route 307. (You can make a left onto Maple Lake Road and see the lake. Following Maple Lake Road will bring you to the junction of Route 307, however, backtracking to Route 690 will offer more scenic views.) Turn left at the light where Route 690 intersects with Route 307..
4. ROUTE 307 - Making the left onto Route 307 ( The Scranton/Pocono Highway), you will be driving through some of the most beautiful foliage in Northeast PA. The trees lining this road include different species and offer one of the most majestic views of fall foliage in the area. On your left you will pass the Williams Bridge Reservoir. Just beyond the reservoir you will see parking lots on your left hand side. If you are looking to immerse yourself in the full beauty of the area’s foliage, it is recommended you park in the parking lot and follow the paved walking path for a tour of Lake Scranton.
5. LAKE SCRANTON – This three and a half mile lake sits just off Route 307 and is within minutes of the heart of downtown Scranton. The lake is owned and maintained by the Pennsylvania American Water Company. Popular with walkers and runners, the paved path surrounding this lake offers visitors a beautiful walk amongst the natural splendor of the property. The paved path allows for accessibility by walkers of all ages and skill level; unfortunately, pets and bicycles ARE NOT PERMITTED on the paths. There are benches located at several spots, as well as a handicapped accessible lakefront area.
6. ROUTE 307 INTO SCRANTON - Leaving the parking lot at Lake Scranton, proceed LEFT back onto Route 307 North . You will pass through the residential area of East Mountain. Two thirds of the way down the mountain on your right is a Scenic Overlook and Parking Area where you can see the entire Lackawanna Valley. The mountains to the north and east of Scranton are on display and offer some great foliage vistas of the region.
Leaving the overlook, turn right and proceed to the stoplight at Meadow Avenue. Turn Left onto Meadow and make the left at the top of the hill and follow the signs to get onto Interstate 81 South.
7. MONTAGE MOUNTAIN, INTERATE 81 South, EXIT 182 A – Follow Interstate 81 for two miles and proceed to Montage Mountain Road, Exit 182 A. Taking the exit, bear to the right and make the right at the top of the hill onto Montage Mountain Road. Proceed past the Visitors Center on your left and continue along the road through the light and make your way up the mountain Road to the parking lot level of Snö Cove/Snow Mountain Ski Area.
Parking at the top of the Mountain, you can take in a view of the area from the highest elevation near Scranton. Snö Mountain offers a zip line for those seeking some light adventure as part of their foliage tour. You can contact Snö Mountain by calling 1-800-GOT-SNOW for details on the activities offered throughout the year.
For more information contact the Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau at (570) 496-1701 or visit us on the internet at www.visitnepa.org
The Gallery at Penn College – Exhibit updates!
September 30th, 2011 by PA Artisan Trails
The opening reception for the new show “Kaleidoscope – The Alumni Exhibit” is coming Friday, October 7, 2011, 6 – 8 p.m.! The exhibit runs from October 7, 2011-November 6, 2011 and will celebrate the many artistic facets of the alumni community. Held in conjunction with the 2011 Homecoming celebration, this juried exhibition will feature original works of art in all media by alumni of Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport Area Community College, and Williamsport Technical Institute.
Upcoming events:
November-December 2011: Bradley & Malcomson
January-February 2012: Anila Quayyum Agha
Fall 2011 Hours (Beginning August 12):
Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Closed Saturday
Fee: Free Admission for all activities and events listed
Location: The Gallery at Penn College, Madigan Library, Third Floor. Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA. www.pct.edu/gallery
Contact: Penny Lutz
Email: plutz@pct.edu
Phone: 570-320-2400 x7973
Website: www.pct.edu/gallery
“Fall Colors” Studio tour featuring artisans on Rt 45 (Art Thrives on 45!)
September 21st, 2011 by PA Artisan Trails
The Fall Colors Studio Tour 2011, sponsored by the Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania (a Rt 45 Artisan Trail partner), is taking place on October 22-23 from 11:00 am – 4 pm each day. You can preview the artists in the tour in an exhibition at the Art Center on Pike Street in Lemont, or you can take the self guided tour of Centre County Artists. There will be twenty locations, some with more than one artist demonstrating as well as showing their finished work. Mediums include sculpture, jewelry, pastels, oils, watercolors, paper cutting, ceramics, fabric, glass, collage, marbling, and more. This Exhibit provides an opportunity for art lovers to make decisions as to which studios are
definite “must sees” when planning their individual tours. The Preview Exhibit will be open 11 am – 4 pm on both tour days.
Current Rt45 artisan trail partners will be participating including paper artist Diane Maurer, Scot Patterson (pottery), and painter Susan Nicholas Gephart.
Click here for full details of the tour. Directions will be posted later.
Behind the Scenes – Focus on the Artisan Trail “Leader”
September 13th, 2011 by PA Artisan Trails
Each of the Artisan Trails has a trail “leader” that works part-time to coordinate events, recruit and retain trail partners, and act as the trail coordinator as part of the activities of the statewide alliance of PA Artisan Trails. These people are enmeshed in the culture of their regions, often working full time for a related cultural/tourism group or agency.
Due to severe budget restrictions and lack of funding, much of the work that these trail leaders do is on their own time and the dedication to the arts and culture of their region is notable. There is a lot of planning and hard work that goes on behind the scenes on the part of these leaders, artisans, and other community members to make the artisan trails and related arts events happen! PA Artisan Trails thanks each of the trail leaders for all that they do! As part of the upcoming blog posts, PA Artisan Trails will be featuring the Artisan Trail leaders from each of the six trails. We hope that this will provide our readers and followers, as well as artisans, a glimpse into what goes on “behind the scenes” at the PA Artisan Trails.
The first feature leader: The PA Route 6 Artisan Trail Coordinator, George Nowack.
George is not only a dynamo for the artisan trail on PA Route 6, but he is also an avid carousel artisan and he works with Meadville Medical Center as the Artistic Director. PA Route 6 is currently the longest PA Artisan Trail and there are partners across the route from Lake Erie and the northwest corner of the state over to the Scranton area and the Poconos! George works tirelessly to coordinate events, such as the traveling exhibit, and meet with artisans in order to promote current and upcoming artisans across the expanse of Route 6. George was recently featured in a blog by Jude Ongley (http://strawmountainblog.blogspot.com/) as well as an article that talks about his carousel carvings and promotion of PA Route 6 artisans and events. Be sure to check it out at: Views & Voices – GNowack 2011
