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 Annual
Forwardian Film Festival on Friday April 15th, 2011.
You'll be able to view photographs taken during the
festival in The Forwardian Arts Society Gallery.

The event served to kick off their 2011 season of
monthly Film Lovers Gatherings which provides film
lovers an opportunity to view a film, chat about it, and
select future films to be shown during our season.
There is no cost to attend this event.

Please contact us for more information.
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.
Since Saturday September 5th 2009, Our "ArtSmash of The
Poconos" festivals have provided opportunities for musicians,
poets, and visual artists to share their talents with a
very supportive community.

They are held in venues both large and small never failing to
enhance the event they're a part of like long established
festivals or gallery events.

We are always welcoming  Artists, Poets, Performing Artists,
and Musicians to participate and venues to host our next
"ArtSmash of The Poconos" festival.
Wednesday May 19th 2010 saw the birth of the our Literary
and Arts magazine titled, "Forwardian." It quickly became
known for its meaningful literature, inspiring poetry, and its
captivating images.

We publish both online and in print which is distributed in
various locations throughout Monroe and Pike Counties in
PA.

We welcome all writers, poets, artists, and photographers
to share their work with us for possible publication with us.
AS WE GO FORWARDIAN TOWARD THE FUTURE
As our 11th season begins, we hope to continue supporting, encouraging, and loving
well as enhancing our abilities to offer an outlet for the many talented individuals and
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 to 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
ENTER YOUR FILM FOR OUR ANNUAL FORWARDIAN FILM FESTIVAL

Accepting submissions
TBA

Read about our 2011 Festival

Read about our September 23rd screening of
"The Valley of the Dolls."

Cast your Ballot for what film will be shared during our
2012 Film Lovers' Gathering.

Accepting Ballots
TBA
The Shawnee Playhouse  
Presented
“Visions of Johanna”
Photograph provided by
The Shawnee Playhouse.
The Forwardian Exhibitions
The Forwardian Arts Society began offering the visual artists
among its membership an opportunity to present their
talents in a gallery offered to the fellowship located upstairs
at  The Sarah Street Grill in Stroudsburg, PA.

Our first exhibition was a group show titled, "Cover to
Cover." It was held from June until August 2011.

Our second and current exhibition is titled, "Forwardian
Solo" featuring the work of Kari Nespola. It began in August
and continued until October 31, 2011.

You'll be able to view photographs taken during the
receptions of these exhibitions at The Forwardian Arts
Society Gallery.

As 2012 approaches, The Forwardian Arts Society hopes to
hold more exhibitions for our membership. We would like
you to be a part of them. Find out how.
“Spring Tullips”
by James Chesnick
appears on
the front cover of
the current issue of
Forwardian.
Photograph provided by Bob
Walz and depicts a scene
from a film shown at the first
Forwardian Film Festival
titled, “Misty Mountain.”
ENTER YOUR WORK TO
THE FORWARDIAN ARTS SOCIETY
FOR FUTURE EXHIBITIONS

(Submission Deadline TBA)

CONTACT CHRISTY CONNOLLY
CURATOR OF
THE SARAH STREET GRILL GALLERY

For Gallery and Hanging Requirements.
The PoconoArts Community
Cultural Center
Held
An Arts Town Hall Meeting
You’ll find more photographs
in The PoconoArts Community
Cultural Center 2012 Gallery.
Photo by Amanda Proko
Taii by Kari Nespola
The ESU Art Department
Presents
“Storm Cycle”
the work of Thomas Mann
Until March 9th
You’ll find more photographs
in The ESU 2012 Gallery.
The Cheeky Monkey
Held
An Open Mic Poetry Night
You’ll find more photographs
in The Cheeky Monkey 2011
Gallery Part 1 and Part 2.
The Castle Inn Gallery
Presented
“Faces”
You’ll find more photographs
in The Visual Arts Part 2
Gallery.
The ESU Music Department
Presented
The 2011 Winter
Choral Concert
You’ll find more photographs
in The Music 2011 Gallery
Part 1 and Part 2.
The Monroe County Historical
Association
Presented
A 20th Annual Holiday Concert.
You’ll find more photographs
in The Music 2011 Gallery
Part 2.
School of Visual and
Performing Arts
Presented
A holiday performance.
You’ll find more photographs
in The Performing Arts 2011
Gallery.