| 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 February is "An Education." 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. |
| Impressions made at PCT The Pocono Community Theater (PCT) in East Stroudsburg, PA held an Opening Reception on Saturday January 16th featuring the recent paintings of impressionist Carlo Savo. A modest gathering of friends and family members along with a number of art lovers attended the opening offering a generous variety of food while some truly remarkable pieces throughout the gallery proved to be as satisfactory to the pallet as the culinary delights. The conversation inspired by the work enhanced the event as it enabled each participant to learn more about each piece’s origin and each other. The exhibition continues until February 27th. You’ll find the complete article along with more pictures on Myspace, facebook, and Bloggers. |
| Robert T. Cooke at The Artspace The Artspace Gallery in Stroudsburg, PA held an Opening Reception featuring the drawings and sculpture of Robert T. Cooke on Sunday January 17th. In spite of the rainy chill of the weather, a sizable crowd gathered to experiences the pieces offered. They consisted of a multidimensionality which conveyed a complex simplicity both pleasing to the eye and challenging to the intellect. The exhibition continues until February 15th. 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. |
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| 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 recently renamed, “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. |
| Francz and Strete at Main with Music The Main St. Jukebox in Stroudsburg, PA held an Opening Reception featuring The Art Of Chris Francz on Saturday February 6th featuring a musical performance by Eric Becker and Abby Braman along with Keith Leslie. During their performances, artist Nara Strete recorded their images on canvas. The many who attended looked on entranced by the mastery of her colorful talent while being captivated by the music and art surrounding them. The Exhibition will continue until March 4th. You’ll find the complete article along with more pictures taken by The Forwardian Arts Society on Myspace, facebook, and Bloggers. |
| Film Review: An Education The film, “An Education” is based upon an article written by the British journalist Lynn Barber for the British Magazine called, “Granta.” Although the article later became an autobiographical novel entitled, “An Education (a memoir)”, the film is not based upon it. The film gained critical acclaim when shown at The 2009 Sundance Film Festival and The Toronto International Film Festival as well as being nominated for Three Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences Award in the categories of Best Picture, Best Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay. Although the film is very good and very well made, this reviewer doesn’t see why it’s receiving so much acclaim. “An Education” is rated PG and is currently running at The Pocono Community Theater in East Stroudsburg, PA. You’ll be able to read The Forwardian Arts Society full review on Myspace, facebook, and Bloggers. |
| Sankofa at The Bookhouse The Eastern Monroe Public Library in Stroudsburg PA presented Maxwell Kofi Donkor and his Sankofa African Drum and Dance Ensemble on Friday February 5th as part of the library’s Bookhouse Series and in celebration of African American History Month. The many who attended the event were treated to an evening filled with joyous and high energy celebration of the African culture regardless of their cultural or ethnic background. This was especially true of the children who were present as their dancing and drumming added to the excitement inspired by the ensemble. You’ll find the complete article along with more pictures taken by The Forwardian Arts Society on Myspace, facebook, and Bloggers. |
A Story Told and Heard
The Pocono Community Theater in East Stroudsburg, PA presented a lecture on Saturday February 6th entitled, “Hearing the Story: Becoming an Active Story Listener and Teller” given by East Stroudsburg University of PA (ESU) Assistant
Professor of English Dr. Sandra Eckard exploring themes relating to story listening and telling featuring stories from her recent book entitled, "The Ties That Bind: Storytelling as a Teaching Technique in Composition Classrooms and Writing
Centers." The lecture was given as part of the Pocono Community Theater’s Educational Outreach Program. You’ll find the complete article along with more pictures taken by The Forwardian Arts Society on Myspace, facebook, and Bloggers.
The Pocono Community Theater in East Stroudsburg, PA presented a lecture on Saturday February 6th entitled, “Hearing the Story: Becoming an Active Story Listener and Teller” given by East Stroudsburg University of PA (ESU) Assistant
Professor of English Dr. Sandra Eckard exploring themes relating to story listening and telling featuring stories from her recent book entitled, "The Ties That Bind: Storytelling as a Teaching Technique in Composition Classrooms and Writing
Centers." The lecture was given as part of the Pocono Community Theater’s Educational Outreach Program. You’ll find the complete article along with more pictures taken by The Forwardian Arts Society on Myspace, facebook, and Bloggers.
| An Egression of Red Exploring Dreamlands The Dreamland Creations Tattoo Studios in Stroudsburg, PA held an Opening Reception on Sunday February 7th entitled, “The Red Show” featuring works inspired by the color or word red by over twenty artists. The event included music by Sarah Shown on Keyboard and Taylor Galassi on Cello and Accordion of This Way to the Egress. Their repertoire included a song written by Abby Braman who joined them on Banjo. The evening was filled with some tasty morsels of food and wine, intriguing conversations among the many who attended, hypnotic music, and a flow of images encompassing not only the walls of the studios but the depth of the souls of all who experienced the body of works. The Exhibition Continues until February 27th. You’ll find the complete article along with more pictures taken by The Forwardian Arts Society on Myspace, facebook, and Bloggers. |
