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Winter 2003 ~ 2004

Education

Sharon Reiland, Education Chairman, is working to finalize the following classes for 2004:

January 10 – Woodcarving – Carol McDonald
February – No classes scheduled as of this date
March 27 – English Paper Piecing – Joan Wallace
April – Alpine Gardens – Patty Bauer
May – Beginner Acrylic – Pat Waddingham
June – Blacksmithing – Gary Cooper

Sharon Reiland, Education Chairman, is looking for instructors to teach leather working, yoga, jewelry making, woodcarving, calligraphy, or anything else of interest in the arts and artisan crafts.  The objective is to offer at least one class a month.  If you know of anyone that would be interested in teaching a class, please forward their name to Sharon Reiland at thereilandfarm@csonline.net or call her at 755-4019.

.Schedule of Events

Monthly Art Council Meeting
6:30 p.m.
4th Wednesday of Month
Tionesta Visitors Center
December Holiday Meeting 
6:30 p.m.
Wednesday ~ December 17, 2003
Kellygreen B&B
Spring Art Auction
7:00 p.m.
Saturday ~ March 20, 2004
West Hickory Community Center
Festival in the Forest 2004
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday ~ June 26, 2004
Forest County 4-H Center
Rt. 36 ~ Tionesta, PA

From: http://www.absolutearts.com/.

"Call for Artist: Seeking New Studio Artists" 2003-12-08 until 2003-12-31 Binney and Smith Gallery, Banana Factory Bethlehem, PA.

The Banana Factory, 25 W. Third St., Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is inviting artists to apply for studio space at the nonprofit arts center and gallery. The Banana Factory, which was established in 1998, offers a wealth of community outreach programs, arts-in-education programs and classes and workshops throughout the year. Its mission is to “kindle, support and celebrate the artistic, cultural and creative spirit of the Lehigh Valley.” The arts center was developed by ArtsQuest, one of Lehigh Valley’s leading art organizations. Its 27 studio artists come from throughout the region and represent a variety of mediums and styles.

Studio artist applications are available by visiting www.bananafactory.org or calling 610-332-1300.

Artists must submit 15-20 slides of recent work, a resume, an artist’s statement and other relevant support materials. The jurying criteria includes demonstration of a commitment to one’s career, proven ability in one’s chosen medium, creation of original work from start to finish and a willingness and ability to teach, as demonstrated by past experience.

The Banana Factory’s artist studios range in size from 145- to 633-square feet. Some spaces have natural lighting while others do not. Rent ranges from $100-$300 per month and includes all utilities and tenant parking. Leases are renewed annually.

For more information, contact the Banana Factory at 610-332-1300 or visit http://www.bananafactory.org.

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