| 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 |
| Film and Chat Gatherings The Forwardian Arts Society holds a monthly Film and Chat Gathering at The Pocono Community Theater in East Stroudsburg, PA which consists of watching a film with an opportunity to share in a discussion afterwards in their coffee house area. A free beverage will be provided to those wishing to participate in the discussion which will take place after the film chosen for the evening is completed. All film lovers are welcomed. The Film for March was "Alice in Wonderland." Learn more about it. |
| Literary Lovers Gatherings The Forwardian Arts Society holds a monthly Literary Lovers Gathering which will be an opportunity for writers to share their work with each other to gain feedback on their endeavors. All literary forms and topics are welcomed as are musicians. |
| Photography Lovers Gatherings The Forwardian Arts Society holds a Photography Lovers Gathering at various locations which will be an opportunity for photographer to meet, explore sites to capture in their cameras, and to share their work with each other to gain feedback on their endeavors. All levels of experience are welcomed. |
| Ainslie Hielich at The Main Street Jukebox The Main Street Jukebox in Stroudsburg, PA held an Artist’s Reception on Saturday March 6th featuring The Art of Ainslie Hielich along with musical guest Dark Matter Void. Ainslie has become best known for The Vintage Karma Tattoo Studios she and her partner owns but little is known of her life which influences her artistic approach to her work on both human and non human canvases. Her life was very much on display upon the walls of The Main Street Jukebox for all to see. The Exhibition continues until March 28th. You’ll find the complete article along with more pictures taken by The Forwardian Arts Society on Myspace, facebook, and Bloggers. |
| ArtSmash of the Poconos Pocono Jazz and Poetry and The Forwardian Arts Society presents "ArtSmash of the Poconos" which is a celebration of music, art, poetry, theater, dance, and more. The festival is held several times a year at various locations. All artists of every discipline are welcomed to participate. |
| Educational Experiences The Forwardian Arts Society 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. Our listings includes Workshops and Classes in a variety of Artistic Disciplines along with those pertaining to physical and spiritual health as maintenance in these areas may also enhance the creative experience. |
| More Ways The Forwardian Arts Society Can Enhance your Creative Experiences |
| Events Calendar The Forwardian Arts Society provides a comprehensive listing of numerous art related events for those who would like to partake of them in order to enhance their appreciation of them. Our listings includes Concerts, Performing Arts Presentations, Artist Openings and Exhibitions, Festivals, and much more. |
| Opportunities Listings The Forwardian Arts Society 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. We also include items our members have available for purchase such as books, instruments, CDs along with other opportunities our members are involved in that are not related to the arts. |
| Ways The Forwardian Arts Society Can Enhance your Creative Experiences |
| The Forwardian Arts Society News |
| 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. |
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| Our New Magazine We are in the process of putting together a literary and arts magazine called, “Forwardian” to serve the Pocono Area in PA and beyond. As of now, we hope to publish 2000 copies of a 20 page magazine semi annually to start. We may publish more copies with more pages more frequently as funds and material permits. We’re accepting meaningful Poetry, compelling stories, and captivating images until Sunday February 7th for our first issue. You'll find more information about how our endeavor is progressing along with submission guidelines and how you can contribute financially toward it's success at this link. |
| Mediums Well Done at PCT The Pocono Community Theater in East Stroudsburg, PA held an Artists on Saturday March 6th featuring a show entitled, “Artist and their Mediums” exploring the work of six local artists created on various mediums. These artist included Lenore Fiore Mills whose medium was Batik, Jan Selving whose medium was Collage, Jim Hannan whose medium was Charcoal, Julie Wane whose medium was Pastel, Don Manza whose medium was Photography, and Marcos Oksenhendler whose medium was Watercolor. Each set of works reflected the individual artist’s approach to their creative endeavors but there was also a flow connecting the entirety of the works unifying the experience for those who attended the event. The Exhibition continues until April 3rd. You’ll find the complete article along with more pictures taken by The Forwardian Arts Society on Myspace, facebook, and Bloggers. |
| Film Review: Alice in Wonderland The Tim Burton film, “Alice in Wonderland” was seen during The Forwardian Arts Society March 5th Film and Chat Gathering at The Pocono Community Theater in East Stroudsburg, PA. You'll find our review of the film on Myspace, facebook, and Bloggers. Our next Film and Chat Gathering will be Friday April 2nd. |
| Theatrical Review: “A Wee Bit O’ The Irish” The Shawnee Playhouse in Shawnee on the Delaware, PA presented their production of “A Wee Bit O’ The Irish” featuring The Gallagher School of Irish Dance. The show began Friday March 5th and continues until March 16th. You’ll find our complete review at The Forwardian Arts Society Blogs on Myspace, facebook, and Bloggers. Photograph provided by The Shawnee Playhouse. |
| Landscaping Dreamland The Dreamland Creations in Stroudsburg, PA held an Artists’ Reception on Sunday March 7th for their exhibition entitled, “The Landscape Show.” A multitude of artists shared their work centering upon landscapes of both the inner and outer variety which proved to be a stunning experience. The Exhibition continues until March 29th. You’ll find the complete article along with more pictures taken by The Forwardian Arts Society on Myspace, facebook, and Bloggers. |
