| THE FORWARDIAN ARTS SOCIETY A Fellowship for People who Love The Arts |
| “THE FORWARDIAN ARTS SOCIETY is a fellowship of people who love the arts sharing the belief the arts can inspire our creative dreams to become meaningful realities. We can revisit the many magnificent worlds of our deepest experiences reminding us who we really are. Therefore, our fellowship shares a desire to support, encourage, and explore the artistic experiences of creative individuals and groups as they go forward toward their dreams.” Mission Statement |
| Be sure to visit The Forwardian Arts Society Membership Page to learn about our friends and how to become a part of our fellowship. And Complete The Forwardian Arts Society Inventory/Survey so we can learn more about you. Enter your work into our first Juried Art Exhibition Deadline Monday September 20 |
| These Gatherings take place the first Friday of the month during the late afternoon hour at The Pocono Community Theater in East Stroudsburg, PA consisting of watching a film and sharing in a discussion afterwards in the theater's cafe. We watched and talked about the film "Inception" on Friday August 5th. An Article and more pictures can be found on our Blogs. A free beverage was provided to those who participated in the discussion. The date and location of our Next Gathering will be announced. All Film Lovers are welcomed. |
| This Gathering is an opportunity for writers to share endeavors. All literary forms and feedback from other writers who are in attendance are welcomed. Those who would like to read works from other writers are welcomed as well. The next Gathering will be at Cheeky Monkey Coffeehouse in Stroudsburg, PA on Thursday September 23rd at 6pm. It will be followed by a scheduled Open Reading. You’ll be able to read about our recent Gathering which was held Thursday August 26th plus see the pictures I took on our Blogs. |
| around us. We meet at various times throughout the month as we attend special events such as festivals or scenic vistas for a day trip. We meet throughout the day sharing the images we've captured and stories how we managed to do so. We also share tips with one another to enhance our skills and overall appreciation for the art form. All levels of photographic experience are welcomed. You’ll be able to read about our recent gathering during The Freedom Festival in East Stroudsburg, PA on Sunday July 4th and see the pictures I took on our Blogs. Our Next Gathering will be Saturday September 4th during Stoudfest 2010. |
| The Forwardian Arts Society listings of Educational Experiences provides a comprehensive listing of numerous art related educational experiences for those who would like to partake of them in order to learn new skills or enhance the ones they already possess. |
| The Forwardian Arts Society Events Calendar provides a comprehensive listing of numerous art related events for those who would like to partake of them in order to enhance their Concerts, Performing Arts Presentations, Artist Openings and Exhibitions, Festivals, and much more. |
| The Forwardian Arts Society Gatherings |
| The Forwardian Adventure |
| Although we are based in Monroe County, PA, The Forwardian Arts Society is a world wide fellowship welcoming everyone who wishes to become a part of it no matter where they are or what their life’s condition may be. Never let anything become a barrier between you and your love for the arts. |
| Image redone by Ray Burke |
| The Antoine Dutot Gallery and Museum in Delaware, PA held an Artists’ Reception on Friday August 20th featuring the photographic works of Don Manza and Sherwood Samet. The Exhibition continues until September 5th. The next Artists’ Reception will be their annual “Music Motif” Exhibition beginning at 6pm on Friday September 10th as part of The Celebration of The Arts Festival September 10th - 12th. You'll be able to read all about it on our Blogs. |
| The Shawnee Playhouse is currently running its production of "I Do! I Do!" until September 3rd and "The Last of the Red Hot Lovers" until September 5th. You'll be able to read our review on our blogs. Passionate Art Lovers of The Forwardian Arts Society receive a $3 discount off ticket prices. Please contact us for more information. Photograph provided by The Shawnee Playhouse. |
| The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain in Delaware Water Gap, PA presented Bonnie Childs and the Church of the Mt Band on Sunday August 29th as the grand finale of their Summer Gazebo Concert Series. It was a lot of fun and I look forward toward their next season beginning in June 2011. You'll be able to read all about it on our Blogs. |
| The Celebration of the Arts (COTA) held their next to the last meeting on Tuesday August 24th at The Deer Head in Delaware Water Gap, PA for those who would like to help plan their 33rd Annual Festival. Their final meeting will take place Tuesday September 7th at 7:30pm. You'll be able to read all about it on our Blogs. |
| This Gathering is for artists who would like to share their new creative endeavors with one another and for art lovers to learn about and from these creative individuals. Our most recent Gathering was held on Sunday July 11th at The Cheeky Monkey Coffeehouse in Stroudsburg, PA. You’ll be able to read about our adventures see the pictures I took on our Blogs. Our Next Gathering will be Sunday September 5th at Cheeky Monkey beginning at 3pm. |
| The Cheeky Monkey Coffeehouse in Stroudsburg, PA held their weekly “Just Say It” Spoken Word Symposium on Thursday August 19th after The Forwardian Arts Society Music Lovers’ Gathering. Their next “Just Say It” event will be Thursday August 26th. You'll be able to read all about it on our Blogs. |
| The Forwardian Arts Society Friend and Facilitator Paul (aka The Forwardian Dude) travels all around experiencing a multitude of adventures throughout the artistic community. You can see him almost anywhere there's an artists' reception being held, a play being presented, or a concert being performed with his camera and note pad. He posts his articles and reviews along with the photographs he takes on his Blog profiles at Myspace, facebook, and Bloggers. He says, "The reason I do this is twofold. One is to help promote the artist and the venue through our blogs and second to help people who can't attend these events for whatever reason to still partake of them. You'll find summaries of what Paul went to recently listed below. Please Feel free to read the complete article or review as well as view more pictures at his blogs. Your comments are welcomed as is adding yourself to his friends' list. |
| A Gathering of Music and Words |
| The Maddening Dead |
| A Gazebo Finale |
| Theatrical Reviews |
| One COTA Meeting Left |
Where will Paul wind up next? Well, when you add yourself
as a friend on his facebook site, you'll receive invitations to
the events he plans to attend providing those who is holding
the event creates a listing and invites him to it. So, please
feel free to visit Paul at facebook and become his friend
there. He would be more then happy to share with you all the
news about what is going on in the arts from there.
as a friend on his facebook site, you'll receive invitations to
the events he plans to attend providing those who is holding
the event creates a listing and invites him to it. So, please
feel free to visit Paul at facebook and become his friend
there. He would be more then happy to share with you all the
news about what is going on in the arts from there.
The Forwardian Arts Society continues the expression of its love for the arts by holding a series of gatherings for those with an interest in a specific creative form. These gathering provide opportunities for
practitioners of these forms to share their minded people to come together and just talk. It's good to know you're not alone in your perception of the world and you're not so crazy after all. Some of our
gatherings are filled with very deep conversations about the arts while some are filled with chats about the everyday happenings common to every human being. It doesn't really matter what the topic of
conversation is during these times. What does matter is we're getting together with one another as a fellowship who love the arts and one another." Here are The Forwardian Arts Society Gatherings we're
holding at present. Please feel free to join us as all are welcomed regardless of your experience or expertise in the discipline. All you need is a love for it and a desire to learn more about it.
practitioners of these forms to share their minded people to come together and just talk. It's good to know you're not alone in your perception of the world and you're not so crazy after all. Some of our
gatherings are filled with very deep conversations about the arts while some are filled with chats about the everyday happenings common to every human being. It doesn't really matter what the topic of
conversation is during these times. What does matter is we're getting together with one another as a fellowship who love the arts and one another." Here are The Forwardian Arts Society Gatherings we're
holding at present. Please feel free to join us as all are welcomed regardless of your experience or expertise in the discipline. All you need is a love for it and a desire to learn more about it.
| The Film Lovers Gatherings |
| The Literary Lovers Gatherings |
| The Forwardian Arts Society Opportunities Listings provides a comprehensive listing of numerous art related opportunities for those who would like to partake of them in order to enhance their creative endeavors. Our listings includes Auditions for the Performing Arts, Juried Exhibitions, Meetings, Competitions, and much more. |
| The Visual Arts Lovers Gathering |
| The Photography Lovers Gatherings |
| their work with each other to gain feedback on their endeavors. All musical forms are welcomed. A few attended our recent Gathering at The Cheeky Monkey Coffee house and we hope you'll join us next time on Thursday September 16th at The Cheeky Monkey Coffeehouse in Stroudsburg, PA. It will be followed by a scheduled Open Mic Nite which will welcome music and poetry. |
| The Music Lovers Gathering |
| The Performing Arts Gatherings |
| This Gathering is yet to be established but it is hope it will be soon. It'll be open to those interested in Theater and Dance. If you are interested in assisting us in forming this gathering, please feel free to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you soon and we'll keep a good thought for you until then. |
During the summer of 2009, Paul (aka The
Forwardian Dude) met with Debbie Burke of
Pocono Jazz and Poetry during The August
2009 Literary Lovers Gathering. A conversation
ensued leading to the formation of “ArtSmash of
The Poconos.” The first one was held on
Saturday September 5th 2009 which was a day
full of music, poetry and art talks.
They have held several additional "ArtSmash of
The Poconos" events since then in a variety of
venues throughout the Poconos. Please feel free
to click on the above link to learn more about
then and how to become a part of our future
events.
Next ArtSmash: Saturday September 25th.
Vendors and Musician Needed.
Forwardian Dude) met with Debbie Burke of
Pocono Jazz and Poetry during The August
2009 Literary Lovers Gathering. A conversation
ensued leading to the formation of “ArtSmash of
The Poconos.” The first one was held on
Saturday September 5th 2009 which was a day
full of music, poetry and art talks.
They have held several additional "ArtSmash of
The Poconos" events since then in a variety of
venues throughout the Poconos. Please feel free
to click on the above link to learn more about
then and how to become a part of our future
events.
Next ArtSmash: Saturday September 25th.
Vendors and Musician Needed.
| After ArtSmash of the Poconos 2009, Debbie Burke and Paul (aka well you know) met again to discuss the event and share some great memories. Paul is known to reminisce and began to talk about a literary and arts magazine he once published. Debbie asked why not begin it again and that got the ball rolling and the magazine “Forwardian” became a reality on Wednesday May 19th at 1:34pm. Read more below. |
| The Forwardian Arts Society Special Events and Endeavors Benefiting the Creative Community |
Last, but not least, The Forwardian Arts Society Website presents a vast listing of art related events, opportunities, and educational experiences other groups and organizations offer to those who would like
to partake of them. Those of you visiting this site are invited to share with us your press releases of your upcoming endeavors so we may help you share them with others. For those of you who love the arts
and would like to become more involved, we invite you to explore what we and other groups have to offer as they are certain to enhance your passions for all things creative.
to partake of them. Those of you visiting this site are invited to share with us your press releases of your upcoming endeavors so we may help you share them with others. For those of you who love the arts
and would like to become more involved, we invite you to explore what we and other groups have to offer as they are certain to enhance your passions for all things creative.
| LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FORWARDIAN ARTS SOCIETY |
| FUTURE ENDEAVORS |
| Since The Forwardian Arts Society began in October 2001, we have come a long way fulfilling our mission to encourage, support, and love those in the creative community to go forward toward their dreams. This upcoming October (2010) will be our 9th Anniversary Month and we hope to hold some special celebratory events which will be posted on our website and shared through our newsletters and special e-mailings. Please contact us, if you would like to receive our monthly Newsletter and our special e-mailings so you can be kept informed to all the wonderful things we would like you to be a part of. |
| To financially support The Forwardian Arts Society in all its endeavors, please feel free to make a donation so we can keep going forward. You may do so through paypal or send a check made payable to: The Forwardian Arts Society - 2132 Wallace St. - Stroudsburg, PA - 18360 |
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