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
The Forwardian Arts Society held its 1st Forwardian Arts
Festival (known as ArtSmash of the Poconos) in the Fall of
2009 and it proved to be an encouraging success. Several
similar events took place throughout the years in venues both
large and small never failing to enhance the event they're a
part of such as long established festivals or gallery openings.
What The Forwardian Arts Society Offers Art Lovers
How The Forwardian Arts Society Supports The Arts
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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Image redone by Ray Burke
As our mission statement suggests, The Forwardian Arts Society is a fellowship for people who love the arts. We define
ourselves as a fellowship as compared to an organization because organization suggests some form of hierarchy exists
where some members would have the right (or assume to have the right) to tell other member what to do. On the other hand, a
fellowship suggests every member is equal to one another and each member’s conduct in The Forwardian Arts Society is only
governed by their love for the arts.

We invite everyone who love the arts to be a part of The Forwardian Arts Society. It’s free with the only requirements for
membership is to have a love for the arts and a desire to be a part of The Forwardian Arts Society. We have a monthly online
newsletter we would be honored to email you. We also have a survey so we can learn more about you and your love for the
arts. Please contact to receive our newsletter and/or survey indicating which one (s) you would like us to send you.

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 Social Networks. He says, "The reason I do this is twofold. One is to help promote the
artist and the venue through these sites and second to help people who can't attend these events for whatever reason to still
partake of them." You'll find summaries of Paul's Recent Adventures listed below. Please feel free to read the complete article
or review as well as view more pictures by clicking on the links provided. Your comments are welcomed. Oh, and please feel
free to follow us on twitter and “Like” us on Facebook.
The Forwardian Arts Society expresses its love for the arts by providing numerous avenues for artists of every discipline to explore. All
members of The Forwardian Arts Society and their friends are welcomed to participate. These avenues include Our ArtSmash of the
Poconos and Forwardian Film Festivals, Our Group and Solo Exhibitions, and our Literary and Arts Magazine "Forwardian." We would like to
invite and encourage you to join us in our endeavor to offer the community a variety of creative experiences. Please feel free to read more
about what we do and contact us to learn how to become part of our future endeavors.
Wednesday May 19th 2010 saw the birth of the our Literary and
It quickly became known for its meaningful literature, inspiring
poetry, and its captivating images.

Our publication is presented online and is free to all.
AS WE GO FORWARDIAN TOWARD THE FUTURE
As our 12th season begins, we hope to continue supporting, encouraging, and loving
as well as enhancing our abilities to offer an outlet for the many talented individuals
and groups we meet.

Since The Forwardian Arts Society began in October 2001, we have come a long way
in fulfilling our mission to encourage, support, and love those in the creative
community as they go forward toward their dreams.

But, there is much more to be done.

We invite you to come with us on our adventures as we endeavor to enhance the
creative aspects of our community. Please feel free to contact us and share your
dreams and goals with us.

We look forward to hearing from you soon and we'll keep a good thought for you until
then.
VISIT OUR LISTINGS OF
ART RELATED
Events, Opportunities, and
Educational Experiences

LEARN ABOUT WHAT OUR
MEMBERS ARE DOING
BY VISITING OUR
Membership Page

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR
MONTHLY ONLINE
NEWSLETTER
In June of 2011, The Forwardian Arts Society began
offering the visual artists among its membership an
opportunity to present their talents in a gallery setting. The
Forwardian Arts Society continues its support of the arts
in seeking venues and opportunities to showcase the
work of its membership.

We welcome all  artists and photographers to share their
work with us for possible exhibition.
"I'm Here, You're in There"
by GirlFromMars
Photography (Kelly Klee)
appears on
the front cover of
the current issue of
Forwardian.
FORWARDIAN EXHIBITIONS NEWS:

We are currently seeking a venue for our next
cover to cover exhibition tentatively scheduled for June 2013.

The exhibition will be a juried show to determine whose art or
photography will appear on the front and back covers of
The Forwardian Arts Society Literary and Arts Magazine
Forwardian.
Too Human at The Bookhouse
(Read All About It Soon)
Photo by Amanda Proko
Stage II and
Shivering Fish Productions
presented
Four Drops Of Poison
Thursday May 16th.
You’ll  find more photographs
in The ESU 2013 Gallery.
Poison Delivered in Four Drops
(Read All About It Soon)
Pocono Community Theater
(PCT)
Presents
John Kopp and
Joyce B. Bambach
Until May 19th
You'll find more photographs
in The Pocono Community
Theater (PCT) 2013 Gallery.
Eastern Monroe Public Library
Presented
Too Human with Chris Conte
Friday May 17th
for their Bookhouse Series.
You’ll find more photographs
in the EMPL 2013 Gallery.
Backstreet Studio/Art Gallerie
Presents
Coexist
by Jean Benfante
Until May 28th
You’ll find more photographs
in The Stroudsburg Art District
2013 Gallery.
FORWARDIAN NEWS:

We are currently Accepting Submissions for our next issue.

We welcome all writers, poets, artists, and photographers to
share their work with us for possible publication with us.
ArtSmash of the Poconos
co founder,
Debbie Burke,
talks to the media during
the first
Forwardian Arts Festival.
FORWARDIAN ARTS FESTIVALS NEWS:

It's now official. The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the
Poconos is collaborating with The Forwardian Arts Society in
presenting The 2nd Forwardian Film Festival. I've also consulted
with the President and Vice President of their Board of Trustees in
regards to holding a gathering to plan the festival on Wednesday
May 15th at the Fellowship location. All are welcome to attend as
we'll be exploring many possibilities of how wonderful this festival
can become. I look forward to seeing you there.

See our Forwardian Arts Festival Facebook Page
for updates relating to the festival.

We invite Artists, Poets, Performing Artists, and Musicians to
participate as well as venues to host our next
Forwardian Arts Festival.
Former cover artists
Laurinda Faye Rubin and
cover photographer Barbara
Courouble of Forwardian the
Saturday January 19th Artists'
Reception for The
Forwardian Cover Exhibition.
Are you an Artist or Photographer who would like to see their work displayed in one of our exhibitions?

Or

Do you have a venue in which we could present an exhibition?

Please feel free to contact us.