Although our computers are 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.
The Forwardian Arts Society would like to wish Happy Birthday to:

Pittershawn Palmer (May 19th)
Michael Spillane (June 1st)
Arthur Charles Ford, Sr. (June 2nd)
Paul Adam Smeltz (June 8th)
Nova Chen (June 10th)
Anna Busteed (Paul‘s Sister-June 13th)
Christine Diehl and Bonnie R.
(both born on June 15th)
Dr. Marie A. Mastria  (June 24th

Please Share with us the month and date of your birthday so we can help you celebrate it.
And no, you don’t have to reveal your age by supplying us with the year.

The Forwardian Arts Society Welcomes

And everyone who would like to be a part of our fellowship.
Feel free to invite your friends.

New Passionate Art Lovers

Well, How about you?

Check out all the cool stuff you get if you do.

Total Members 700

And, All of your friends who would like to join.
Please invite them.

Do you have some good news to share?
An upcoming performance or exhibition you're a part of?
A competition you have won?
How about an upcoming birthday?
Well, we would like to hear about it.
Please share your news with us
as we would like to learn more about you.
WE CONGRATULATE
THE FORWARDIAN ARTS SOCIETY MONTHLY NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE
OUR CONDOLENCES TO
Please feel free to share with us.
* Not Published due to extenuating circumstances.
Jos. C. Donato who has recently published his first novel titled, “Saber’s Honor”
about his grandfather’s adventures as a soldier drafted into the Bourbon army in
Italy. Photograph provided by Jos. C. Donato. You’ll be able to learn more about
the novel and how to purchase a copy at Amazon.
The Spirit of the Arts Foundation* who has announced their Scott Warner who is the President/CEO of The Sapient
Connection, LLC is their newest board member. Please Explore The Spirit of the Arts Foundation Facebook Page
to express your congratulatory sentiments.
The 2013 PoconoArts*** Members' Exhibition Winners who are a part of The Pocono Arts Council’s Annual
Members’ Exhibition held at the ARTSPACE Gallery located within The PoconoArts Community Center in
Stroudsburg, PA. An Artists’ Artists’ Reception will be held on Saturday May 18th with the work continuing to be on
display until May 26th. Please explore The PoconoArts Facebook Page to share your congratulatory sentiments
and to learn more about the art group.
Best of Show - Lenore Fiore Mills

Oils
First: CarlisleNostrame
Second: Dee Huxster
Third: Jeff Bensley
Honorable Mention: Jill Swersie

Acrylics
First: Chris Sparling
Second: Stephen Kruger
Third: Jim Smeltz*

Watercolor
First: Jan Swift
Second: Thomas Augusta
Third: Paula George
Honorable Mention: Justine Jenner

Works on Paper
First: Linda Mann*
Second: Mark Ciocca

3-D Works (Sculpture & Non-Functional)
First: Jorge Cruz*
Second: Susan Field*
Third: Adia Gibbs

Photography
First: Vinzon Lee
Second: Zach Shenfield
Third: Gordon Perry
Honorable Mention: Sherwood Samet

Mixed Media
First: Claire Marcus
Second: Marty Carr
Third: Nancy Bohm

Fine Crafts (Functional)
First: Leslie Mulligan
Second: April Field*
Third: Pam Mading