| The Forwardian Arts Society ArtSmash of the Poconos Events |
| On September 5th 2009, Pocono Jazz and Poetry and The Forwardian Arts Society presented their first "ArtSmash of the Poconos" event on the corner of 8th and Main Streets in Stroudsburg, PA in front and within The Tapestry Corner. It was a day filled with music, poetry, and artists talking about their creative endeavors and was held in conjunction with Stroudfest 2009. Please feel free to read: The article appearing in The Pocono Record Friday September 4th. The article appearing in The Pocono Record Sunday September 6th. Letter to the Editor appearing in The Pocono Record Monday September 28th. |
| Smaller versions of their "ArtSmash of the Poconos" were created to support of events taking place throughout the Pocono area by providing them with music and poetry to enhance their endeavors. These included The Easburg Community Alliance Crystal St. Block Party (in East Stroudsburg, PA) on Sunday October 11th, 2009 and The Shawnee Gallery in Shawnee On Delaware, PA Annual Spring Equinox/Maple Sugaring Celebration on Saturday March 27th 2010 with proceeds from the later event benefiting the publication of the first issue of The Forwardian Arts Society Literary and Arts Magazine, "Forwardian." Both events featured poetry and music The Forwardian Arts Society and Pocono Jazz and Poetry provided along with other attractions they had to offer. |
| 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 condition may be. Never let anything become a barrier between you and your love for the arts. |
| SO, WHAT'S NEXT? |
| WE ARE ALWAY SEEKING VENUES SO WE CAN OUR FUTURE ARTSMASH OF THE POCONOS FETIVALS. DO YOU HAVE A VENUE OR A FESTIVAL YOU WOULD LIKE ARTSMASH OF THE POCONOS TO BE A PART OF? IF SO, WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU. |
| Pictures from The First ArtSmash of the Poconos |
| Pictures from these ArtSmash of the Poconos Events |
It was around this time when Paul of The Forwardian Arts Society was interviewed on The Stroudsburg
Social Show on PIBCO on Monday October 12th, 2009 and mentioned the vision of holding "ArtSmash2 of
the Poconos: West End Style" (then referred to as ArtSmash2) as a future major event. All was needed was
a venue since the site of their first "ArtSmash of the Poconos" (The Tapestry Corner) was effected by a fire
and was no longer in business at the time.
The vision became a reality on Saturday July 17th when The Christ the King Family Center of The St.
Maximilian Kolbe Church in Blakeslee, PA offered its facilities. Musicians, Poets, Visual Artists, and others
came out to make it a really great day for the arts with proceeds from the event benefiting The St.
Maximilian Kolbe Church and the publication of "Forwardian's" second issue. Please feel free to read:
The article Appearing in The Pike County Press and Port Jervis News Wednesday May 19th.
Blue Ridge Cable Television Chanel 13
The Pocono Record Article
Social Show on PIBCO on Monday October 12th, 2009 and mentioned the vision of holding "ArtSmash2 of
the Poconos: West End Style" (then referred to as ArtSmash2) as a future major event. All was needed was
a venue since the site of their first "ArtSmash of the Poconos" (The Tapestry Corner) was effected by a fire
and was no longer in business at the time.
The vision became a reality on Saturday July 17th when The Christ the King Family Center of The St.
Maximilian Kolbe Church in Blakeslee, PA offered its facilities. Musicians, Poets, Visual Artists, and others
came out to make it a really great day for the arts with proceeds from the event benefiting The St.
Maximilian Kolbe Church and the publication of "Forwardian's" second issue. Please feel free to read:
The article Appearing in The Pike County Press and Port Jervis News Wednesday May 19th.
Blue Ridge Cable Television Chanel 13
The Pocono Record Article
| Pictures from ArtSmash2 of the Poconos: West End Style |
| Pictures from ArtSmash 3 of the Poconos: ArtSmash meets PoconoArts Squared. |
The Courthouse Square in Stroudsburg, PA witnessed the collaboration of two meaningful Art Groups on
Saturday September 25th as they merged their well known separate events into one satisfying experience
for those who enjoy the work of artists and artisan while listening to some truly incredible music. The
events in which this merger derived from were The PoconoArts Council “PoconoArts Squared” and The
Forwardian Arts Society “ArtSmash of the Poconos.” Both have gained a reputation of showcasing the
finest attributes of local art and music and their coming together inspired much praise from those who
came by to visit.
Saturday September 25th as they merged their well known separate events into one satisfying experience
for those who enjoy the work of artists and artisan while listening to some truly incredible music. The
events in which this merger derived from were The PoconoArts Council “PoconoArts Squared” and The
Forwardian Arts Society “ArtSmash of the Poconos.” Both have gained a reputation of showcasing the
finest attributes of local art and music and their coming together inspired much praise from those who
came by to visit.
