APRIL 2026
DearFellowForwardians,
Ihopeourwordsfindyouwellthisspring,andHappyVernalEquinoxtoyou.Astheworldblooms,we are excited to share a wealth of art-related opportunities and events in this month’s issue of The Forwardian Gazette. April has always been a special month for The Forwardian Arts Society, as it traditionallymarkedthestartofourseasonfromApriluntilouranniversarymonthinOctober.
While we do not have public events scheduled for the upcoming season, we are actively planning ambitious new initiatives for the coming months. These plans,designedtochampionandempowerthe creativecommunity,include:
The Forwardian Arts Magazine:Apremierpublicationshowcasingthediversetalentsofourcreative community,featuringoriginalliteratureandhigh-qualityvisualartandphotography.
The Forwardian Arts Network (FAN):Anewbroadcastinginitiativetoproducedynamicmultimedia content includingon-the-groundreporting,performancereviews,andartistinterviews fordistribution acrossdigitalplatforms
TheForwardianFilmFestival:Anendeavortocelebratelocalandinternationalfilmmakersbyhosting three distinct events: a local festival spanning specific counties in PA and NJ, a separate international festival,anda"BestivalofFilms"featuringtopregionalentriesfromotherfestivals
TheForwardianAwardians:Aninitiativetoformallyrecognizeexceptionalcreativeindividualsacross the Visual, Performing, and Literary arts. Winners will receive statues affectionately named “The Paulies”.
TheForwardianArtsCollective:Thisnewleadershipbody,mentionedinourMarchissue,iscurrently indevelopmenttoserveastheSociety’sstrategiccore
Thank you for your continued support of The Forwardian Gazette. We hope this issue has been both informative and inspirational. For more details on our mission, please visit our website: www.forwardianarts.org.LookforthenextissueinMay.
YourPal, Paul
Getting“Unreal”at
TheGalleryat530Main
TheGalleryat530MaininStroudsburg,PA,celebrated the successful launch of its "Unreal" exhibitionwitha well-attended Opening Reception on Saturday, March 14th. Showcasing the work of over 100 artists, the diverse collectionfosteredimaginativeandenthusiastic conversations among art lovers, who nearly filled the halls and exhibition rooms to capacity The evening's festiveatmospherewascomplementedbyaselectionof wineandrefreshments.
Locatedat530MainStreet,TheGalleryisdedicatedto exhibitingawiderangeofworkfromtalentedlocaland regional artists A dedicated Gallery Committee oversees its operations, with members including Jack andJillSwersie,JoniOye-Benintende,ElizabethTilley, Bob Moses, and Heather Lee They are supported by Sarah Collier, the Special Events Coordinator for the Sherman Theater, and Benedetto Marino, the official photographer. The venue is rented from The Sherman Theatre,whichrecentlycameunderthemanagementof thePoconoMountainVacationBureau
The “Unreal” Exhibition is open to the public until April 25th. Visitors can view the exhibition every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12:00 p.m.to4:00 p.m. Although the theme for the gallery's next exhibition and details for artist participation are forthcoming, the opening reception is scheduled for Saturday, May 6th, at 5:00 pm, with the exhibition running through June 27th For the latest details and updates on The Gallery at 530 Main,pleasevisittheir Facebook page at www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570946421461
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AFairyNiceTimeat
TheShawneeInnGolfResort
The Pocono Center for the Arts (PCFTA) held an Artist's Reception for its “Fairies, Nature, and Magic” Fine Art Exhibition attheShawneeInnGolfResortin Shawnee-on-Delaware, PA, on Saturday, March 21st
The event drew a sizable gathering of artists and art enthusiasts Attendees enjoyed anafternoonofwonder and magic, viewing colorful paintings and examining sculptedfairyabodes.
During the reception, Jody Singer, Executive Vice President for the Visual Arts Division of the PCFTA, offered welcoming greetings and announced the organization’s upcoming 2026 events These include: the Broadway at the Stroudsmoor: Spring Edition, scheduled for Sunday, April 12th, at TheStroudsmoor CountryInn'sTerraviewfacilityinStroudsburg,PA;and the“AVoiceForTheEarth”exhibition,withanArtists’ ReceptiononSaturday,April25th,atTheShawneeInn inShawnee-on-Delaware,PA
The afternoon concluded with a lively raffle featuring prizes donated by Stroudsburg-based businesses: The Potting Shed, Just Like Magic Bakery, Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop, and Stories Past Vintage and Consignment. These locations are part of a local excursion offering additional fairy items related tothe exhibit Excitement filled the room as winning ticket holdersclaimedtheirprizes
The “Fairies, Nature, and Magic” Fine Art Exhibition reception was an enjoyable way to spend a Spring afternoon. The exhibit, which also includes a Fairy Walk on the resort grounds, will remain open at the ShawneeInnGolfResortuntilFriday,March27th
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KevinEitzenbergerwholovesthewaytheArtselevatelifetounprecedentedcreativeheights, from deep soul-searching to universal expression. It weaves diverse elements into unique, personal statements that bridge cultures. By transforming the mundane into uplifting perspectives,theArtscapturebothbeautyandgrittohelpdefinewhowetrulyare.
AbigailSantiagowhoistheownerandartistofBetweenTheBleedsArtStudio.Shelovesthe arts’ability toexploreandexpressalllevels ofexperience throughallmediums. “Icouldnot imagineorliveinaworldnotinspiredtocreate,andtransform.”
THEFORWARDIANARTSLISTINGS WHAT’SSTILLGOINGONINTHEARTS
UntilMarch27th
The Pocono Center for the Arts will present their “Fairies,Nature,andMagic”exhibitionatShawneeInn, Shawnee-on-Delaware,PA.ContactThePoconoCenter for the Arts at originsgallery1@gmailcom for more information
UntilMarch28th
TheMiddleSmithfieldCommunityandCulturalCenter in East Stroudsburg, PA will present their 2026 Women’s Show for Women’s History Month Contact Tricia Lippert at tricialippert@icloud.com for more information.
UntilMarch29th
The2026LehighValleyBookFestivalwilltakeplaceat various locationsfeaturingauthorsandillustratorswith new, front-list books, variousprograms,andeventsfor readers and writers. Contact The 2026 Lehigh Valley Book Festival at www.lvbookfest.com for more information
UntilMarch30th
The ArtsQuest Ceramics StudioinBethlehem,PAwill present their Wheel Throwing for Beginners to Advanced (Session A) Class. Please Contact The ArtsQuest Visual Arts programming Department at wwwartsquestorg/visual-artsformoreinformation
MondaysuntilApril6th
The Bethlehem Area Public Library Laros Room in Bethlehem, PA will hold a Watercolor Painting for Youth Class (ages 9-12) with Maison Allen. Contact The Bethlehem Area Public Library at info@artsquestorgformoreinformation
UntilApril11th
ArtSpace/Lima in Lima,OHwillhostthe38thAnnual Kewpee High School Art Invitational celebrating the creativity and talent of student artists from across the region Contact ArtSpace/Lima at wwwartspacelimacomformoreinformation
TuesdaysuntilApril14th
The Artist Garages at 520 Hamilton (Bay 1) in Allentown, PA will hold an Introduction to Figure DrawingClasswithErinCrimmins ContactTheArtist Garagesatinfo@artsquestorgformoreinformation
UntilApril19th
The Modern Fossils(MFA)GalleryinFrenchtown,NJ will present their “On The Run: Human Race vs. Nature”exhibition.ContactTheModernFossils(MFA) Galleryatwwwmodernfossilsnetformoreinformation
The Everyman Theatre in Baltimore, MD will present their production of “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” Contact The Everyman Theatre at wwweverymantheatreorgformoreinformation
UntilApril24th
The Northampton Community College (NCC) will present the work of their art and English students alongside selected pieces from the Billy Irelandofthe Cartoon Library and Museum at The Ohio State University.TheexhibitionwillbepresentedattheNCC Pocono Campus in Tannersville, PA in their Dunning Gallery located onthe2ndFlooroftheKeystoneHall Contact The Northampton Community College at wwwnorthamptoneduformoreinformation
UntilApril25th
The Gallery at 530 Main in Stroudsburg, PA will present their UnrealShow.ContactTheGalleryat530 Main at wwwfacebookcom/profilephp?id=61570946421461 formoreinformation
UntilApril26th
The New Hope Center for ArtsinNewHope,PAwill present their “Sculpture New Hope 2026" exhibition. Contact The New Hope Center for Arts at newhopeartsorg@gmailcomformoreinformation
UntilMay3rd
The American Shakespeare Center will present their production of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night Or What You Will” at The Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, VA. Contact The American Shakespeare Center at wwwamericanshakespearecentercom for more information
UntilMay10th
TheConnexionsGalleryinEaston,PAwillpresenttheir 2026 Spring Group Show. Contact The Connexions Gallery at wwwconnexionsgallerycom for more information
UntilMay17th
The American Shakespeare Center will present their production of “The Hound of the Baskervilles”atThe Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, VA. Contact The American Shakespeare Center at wwwamericanshakespearecentercom for more information
The Allentown Art Museum in Allentown, PA will presenttheirCloudsareLuminousExhibitionfeaturing the work of Ellen Berkenblit in their Scheller and Fowler Galleries and their Aftertouch Exhibition featuring the work of Amanda Valdez in their Rodale Gallery Contact The Allentown Art Museum at wwwallentownartmuseumorgformoreinformation
UntilMay31st
The Centenary Stage Company in Hackettstown, NJ will hold their Young Performers’ Workshop (YPW) which offers a musical theatre program designed to meettheneedsofbeginningintermediateandadvanced performers ages 8 to 18 interested in working in the theatre Contact The Centenary Stage Company at wwwcentenarystagecoorgformoreinformation
TheArtsQuestCampusinBethlehem,PAareaccepting ArtsQuest Exhibition Proposal Submissions for the 2027 calendar year offering exhibition opportunities for artists across ArtsQuest galleries. Contact The ArtsQuestCampusatvisualarts@artsquestorgformore information
OPPORTUNITIESTOSHAREYOURTALENTS
Orange Coffee Art Music in Delaware WaterGap,PA will accept work for their Spring Up Exhibition on Monday,March30thfrom4pmto6pm.TheArtists’ Reception is scheduled forFriday,April3rdbeginning at 6pm The event includes a jazz performance and a $100prizeforBestinShow.ContactOrangeCoffeeArt Musicatart@orangecoffeeartmusic.comtoregisterand formoreinformation.
TheArtsQuestCampusinBethlehem,PAareaccepting applications for ArtsQuest Teaching Artists. The applicationdeadlineisMarch31stforthosewishing to teach in the fall. Note: Applications accepted year-round; reviewed quarterly with selected artists contacted for interviews Contact The ArtsQuest Campus at visualarts@artsquestorg for more information.
The2026AnnualScrantonFringeFestivalisaccepting Applications for performances to be presented during their upcoming event produced offering a dynamic range of genres, from theater and comedy to film, cabaret, dance, stand-up comedy, improv/sketch, puppetry, magic, musicals, immersive theater, circus, solo shows, and children’s programming The Application Deadline is Tuesday, March 31st. The festival will take place from October 1st to the 10th, 2026 and will be presented in a variety of venues throughout Scranton, PA. Contact The 2026 Annual Scranton FringeFestivalatwww.scrantonfringe.orgfor moreinformation
TheShawneePlayhouseinShawneeonDelaware,PAis acceptingsubmissionsof10minute,OneAct,andFull Length Plays for their Shawnee Original Playwrights Series (SOPS).Winnerswillhavetheirworkpresented on their stage The deadline is Friday, April 3rd Contact The Shawnee Playhouse at shawneeplayhouseexecdir@gmailcom for more information
The Modern Fossils(MFA)GalleryinFrenchtown,NJ isacceptingsubmissionsfortheir“UpsandDowns,Ins andOuts-AShowcaseofPerspectives”exhibition The Artists’ Reception willbeheldonSaturday,April25th beginning at 3pm and will continue to be on display untilJune7th.TheSubmissionDeadlineisSaturday, April 4th.ContactTheModernFossils(MFA)Gallery atwww.modernfossils.netformoreinformation.
TheGreyTowersHeritageAssociationinMilford,PAis acceptingapplicationsfortheir2ndAnnualArtatGrey Towers: A Celebration of Creativity and Heritage featuring an outdoor air art event The event is scheduledtobeheldonSaturday,April25thbeginning at 10pm Rain Date: Sunday, April 26th The Application Deadline is Sunday, April 5th. Contact The Grey Towers Heritage Association at www.greytowers.orgformoreinformation.
TheMillDistrictGeneralStoreandLocalArtGalleryin Amherst,MAisacceptingworkfromlocalwomenand non-binaryartists(within39milesofAmherst)fortheir 3rd Annual Femme Locale in western MA Exhibition titled, “The third time’s a charm!” The exhibitionwill be on display in their Front Window Gallery from Sunday,May3rduntilThursday,June25th TheArtists’ Reception isscheduledforSunday,May3rdbeginning at 5pm. The Application Deadline is Wednesday, April15th.ContactTheMillDistrictGeneralStoreand Local Art Galleryatwwwgeneralstorelocalgallerycom formoreinformation
The Resonator Gallery in Lincoln, NE is accepting submissions for their Red is a Shade of Pink Exhibition featuring artists who identify as Queer and reside in traditionally “red” states or conservative places. The Exhibition will take place from June 1st to June 30th. The Submission deadline is Thursday, April 30th. Contact Lindsey Weber of The Resonator Gallery at lindsey.s.weber@gmail.comformoreinformation.
The Pocono State Craft Festival is accepting submissions from artisans representing contemporary and traditional crafts, fine art, artisanal food and personalcarefortheirUpcomingfestivaltakingplaceat theQuietValleyLivingHistoricalFarminStroudsburg, PA on August 22nd and 23rd, 2026 TheApplication Deadline is Friday, June 5th. Contact The Pocono StateCraftFestivalatpoconocraftshow@gmailcomfor moreinformation.
TheGoddessartsMagazineisseekingimagesandwords fortheir“MyVoice,MyStory”projectofferingaspace for artists of all genders to connect their personal experiences of systemic violence, abuse ofpower,and structural injustice through their artistic work while sharing the stories they feel ready to tell The Submission Deadline is Monday, June15th Contact The Goddessarts Magazine at www.goddessartsmag.comformoreinformation.
WHATTHEFORWARDIANISGOINGONINTHEARTS
Thursday,March26th
The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA will hold their weekly Jazz Jam featuring Bill Washer and Friends Contact The Deer head Inn at wwwdeerheadinncomformoreinformation
The2026LehighValleyBookFestivalwilltakeplaceat various locationsfeaturingauthorsandillustratorswith new, front-list books, variousprograms,andeventsfor readers and writers The festival will continue until Sunday,March29th.ContactThe2026LehighValley Book Festival at wwwlvbookfestcom for more information.
Friday,March27th
The East Stroudsburg High School South in East Stroudsburg, PA will present theirproductionofDolly Parton’s 9 to 5 as directed by Gillian Turner in their Clement Wiedenmeyer Auditorium The production will continue to be performed until March 29th. Contact Gillian Turner at gillian-turner@esasd.net for moreinformation.
The ArtsQuest's MusikfestCaféinBethlehem,PAwill present EagleMania: The World's Greatest Eagles Tribute Band Contact TheArtsQuest'sMusikfestCafé atinfo@artsquest.orgformoreinformation. The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA will present Shepard and Main.ContactTheDeerheadInn atwwwdeerheadinncomformoreinformation
Saturday,March28th
TheAllentownArtMuseuminAllentown,PAwillhost a Dynamic Conversation in their Scheller and Fowler Galleries titled, “Materials in Focus” with Ellen
Berkenblit beginning at 1pm in conjunction with her exhibition titled, “The Clouds are Luminous.” The Exhibition willcontinueto beondisplayuntilMay 17th Contact The Allentown Art Museum at wwwallentownartmuseumorg for reservations and moreinformation
The Create and Be Studios in Stroudsburg, PA will presenttheir7thAnnualBlackCultureintheBurg2026 exhibition celebrating Black identity, culture, joy, resistance, and creative excellence in the Poconos Contact The Create and Be Studios at cbartculture@gmail.comformoreinformation.
TheMilfordTheaterinMilford,PAwillpresentClassic Stones Live beginning at 8pm. Contact The Milford Theater at wwwthemilfordtheatercom for more information
The New Hope Center for ArtsinNewHope,PAwill hold an Artists’ Reception for their “Sculpture New Hope 2026" exhibition beginning at 6pm. The Exhibition willcontinuetobeondisplayuntilApril 26th. Contact The New Hope Center for Arts at newhopeartsorg@gmailcomformoreinformation
The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA will present The Alan Broadbent Trio. Contact The Deer head Inn at www.deerheadinn.com for more information
Sunday,March29th
The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA will presentTheHotTakesTrio.ContactTheDeerheadInn atwww.deerheadinn.comformoreinformation.
TheMilfordTheaterinMilford,PAwillpresentthefilm “The Adventures of Robin Hood” (1938) hosted by John DiLeo beginning at 2pm. Contact The Milford Theater at www.themilfordtheater.com for more information
WednesdayApril1st
The Madelon Powers Gallery located in the Fine and Performing Arts Building on the campus of East Stroudsburg University of PA will host an Artists’ Reception for The Artist’s “Guild Deep Currents” Exhibition beginning at 4pm The exhibition will feature the 2D and 3D traditional, digital, animation, photography,andVideo/filmworksofstudents Contact The Madelon Powers Gallery at esuarts@esu.edu for moreinformation.
The Centenary Stage Company will present a Staged Reading of “Big Money” by Lauren Ferebee at The Sitnik Theatre in Hackettstown, NJ beginning at7pm as part oftheirWomenPlaywrightSeries ContactThe Centenary Stage Company at www.centenarystageco.orgformoreinformation.
Thursday,April2nd
The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA will hold their weekly Jazz Jam featuring Bill Washer and Friends. Contact The Deer head Inn at www.deerheadinn.comformoreinformation.
TheGapTheaterinWindGap,PAwillpresentthefilm “ARiverRunsThroughIt(1992)”beginningat7:30pm. ContactTheGapTheateratwww.thegaptheatre.comfor moreinformation.
Friday,April3rd
Orange Coffee Art Music in Delaware WaterGap,PA will hold an Artists’ Reception for their Spring Up Exhibition beginning at 6pm on Monday, March 30th from 4pm to 6pm. The event includes a jazz performance. Contact Orange Coffee Art Music at art@orangecoffeeartmusic.comformoreinformation.
The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA will present The Sizzlin’ Jazz Apples Contact The Deer head Inn at www.deerheadinn.com for more information.
The ArtsQuest's MusikfestCaféinBethlehem,PAwill present Mamma Mania! The American Tribute to ABBA Contact The ArtsQuest's Musikfest Café at info@artsquestorgformoreinformation
Saturday,April4th
The Office/Gallery at Chant Realtors in Lords Valley, PA will hold an Artist’s Reception beginning at 5pm featuring theworkofGuyD'Alessandrowhoseloveof nature has inspired him to paint The Exhibition will continue to be on display until May 31st. Contact Gallery Curator Joan Polishook at mamajoan@ptdnet formoreinformation
The ArtsQuest's MusikfestCaféinBethlehem,PAwill present The British Invasion Years: A '60s Musical Revolution ContactTheArtsQuest'sMusikfestCaféat info@artsquestorgformoreinformation
The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA will presentMinasofferingBossaNovaClassics Originals. Contact The Deer head Inn at www.deerheadinn.com formoreinformation
Wednesday,April8th
The Nazareth Center for the ArtsinNazareth,PAwill holdanOpenMicNightbeginningat7pm.ContactThe Nazareth Center for the Arts at www.nazaretharts.org formoreinformation.
The Centenary Stage Company will present a Staged Readingof“Breeders”byMeganCampisiatTheSitnik Theatre in Hackettstown,NJbeginning at7pmaspart of their Women Playwright Series. Contact The Centenary Stage Company at www.centenarystageco.orgformoreinformation.
Thursday,April,9th
The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA will hold their weekly Jazz Jam featuring Bill Washer and Friends. Contact The Deer head Inn at www.deerheadinn.comformoreinformation.
TheGapTheaterinWindGap,PAwillpresentthefilm “Fellini’s Satyricon (1969)” beginning at 7:30pm ContactTheGapTheateratwwwthegaptheatrecomfor moreinformation.
The Centenary Stage Company will present their productionof“TheNiceties”byEleanorBurgessatThe KutzTheatreinHackettstown,NJbeginning at7pmas part of their Professional Theatre Series The Production will continue until April 19th. Contact The Centenary Stage Company at www.centenarystageco.orgformoreinformation.
The American Shakespeare Center will present their production of Hannah Cowley’s “A Bold Stroke for a Husband” at The Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, VA. The Production will continue to be performed until May 2nd. Contact The American Shakespeare Center at wwwamericanshakespearecentercom for moreinformation
Friday,April10th
The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA will presentTheOrleansKids.ContactTheDeerheadInnat wwwdeerheadinncomformoreinformation
The ArtsQuest's MusikfestCaféinBethlehem,PAwill present Pink Talking Fish: A Fusion of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Phish. Contact The ArtsQuest's Musikfest Café at info@artsquest.org for more information
Saturday,April11th
The Shawnee Playhouse in Shawnee on Delaware,PA will present their production of “On Golden Pond” as part of their 48th Season The production will continue to be performed until April 19th. Contact TheShawneePlayhouseatwww.ShawneePlayhouse.org formoreinformation.
The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA will present The Martin Wind’s Gravity Trio: September with special guest Glenn Zaleski. Contact The Deer head Inn at www.deerheadinn.com for more information
The Nazareth Center for the ArtsinNazareth,PAwill present Lou Antonucci’s You, Me, and Harry: Celebrating the Music of Harry Chapin. Contact The Nazareth Center for the Arts at wwwnazarethartsorg formoreinformation
The Milford Theater in Milford, PA will present The Linda Ronstadt Experience beginning at 8pm Contact The Milford Theateratwwwthemilfordtheatercomfor moreinformation
Sunday,April12th
The Pocono Center for the Arts will present their Broadway at the Stroudsmoor: Spring Edition at The Stroudsmoor Country Inn in Stroudsburg, PA in their Terraview facility beginning at 4pm offering an inspiring afternoon featuring five phenomenal Broadway performers Contact The Pocono Center for the Arts at wwwpoconocenterfortheartsorg for more information
The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA will present Co-op Bop performingasetfromtheirdiverse library andasecondsetofferingnewmaterial.Contact The Deer head Inn at www.deerheadinn.com formore information
TheMilfordTheaterinMilford,PAwillpresentthefilm “CoverGirl(1944)”hostedbyJohnDiLeobeginningat 4pm. Contact The Milford Theater at www.themilfordtheater.comformoreinformation.
Monday,April13th
The Pocono Cinema and Cultural Center in East Stroudsburg,PAwillpresentPopCornPoetry hostedby The Carlton and Brianna Booker at 7pm. ContactThe Pocono Cinema and Cultural Center at poetlaureatecommittee@poconocinema.org for more information
Wednesday,April15th
The Centenary Stage Company will present a Staged Reading of “Not It!” by Kathleen Coudle-KingatThe Sitnik Theatre in Hackettstown, NJ beginning at7pm as part oftheirWomenPlaywrightSeries.ContactThe Centenary Stage Company at wwwcentenarystagecoorgformoreinformation
Thursday,April16th
The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA will hold their weekly Jazz Jam featuring Bill Washer and Friends. Contact The Deer head Inn at wwwdeerheadinncomformoreinformation
Friday,April17th
The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA will present The Michael Stephans Quartet. Contact The Deer head Inn at www.deerheadinn.com for more information
Saturday,April18th
The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA will present The Bill Warfield’s Hell’s Kitchen Funk Orchestra. Contact The Deer head Inn at www.deerheadinn.comformoreinformation.
The Grey Towers Heritage Association will hold a LunchandLearneventtitled,“TheMusicandStoriesof
Pennsylvania’s Past” featuring Dave Matsinko, MusicianandEducatorbeginningat11amatThe Good ShepherdEpiscopalChurchinMilford,PA.ContactThe Grey Towers Heritage Association at wwwgreytowersorgformoreinformation
The Upfront Exhibition Space in Port Jervis, NY will hold an Artist’s Reception for their Spring Show beginning at 1pm. Contact The Upfront Exhibition Space at gordon31jersey@gmail.com for more information.
Saturday,April19th
The Pocono Liars Club will hold their Writers' Conference at The Eastern Monroe County (Hughes) LibraryinStroudsburg,PAbeginningat9amfeaturinga day full of presentations and workshops. Contact The Pocono Liars Clubatwww.poconoliars.comtoregister andformoreinformation.
The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA will present The Chelsea Reed Quintet. Contact The Deer head Inn at www.deerheadinn.com for more information.
Tuesday,April21st
ArtSpace/Lima in Lima, OH will present Lunch with the Laureate featuring Laurin Wolfe beginning at 6:30pm Contact ArtSpace/Lima at wwwartspacelimacomformoreinformation
Thursday,April23rd
The ArtsQuest's MusikfestCaféinBethlehem,PAwill present FEMMESOFROCK.ContactTheArtsQuest's Musikfest Café at info@artsquestorg for more information
The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA will hold their weekly Jazz Jam featuring Bill Washer and Friends. Contact The Deer head Inn at www.deerheadinn.comformoreinformation.
NEXTstage Repertory will present their musical production of “Little Women” Based on the novel by LouisaMayAlcottwithbookbyAllanKnee,Lyricsby Mindi Dickstein, and Music by JasonHowlandatThe Stinik Theatre in Hackettstown, NJ beginning at7pm as part of their Professional Theatre Series The ProductionwillcontinueuntilMay3rd.ContactThe Centenary Stage Company at wwwcentenarystagecoorgformoreinformation
Friday,April24th
TheGreaterLehighValleyFilmmakerFestivalwilltake place attheFrankBankoAlehouseCinemaslocatedin the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacksinBethlehem,PA. The festival will include a Student Showcase with Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, a screening of "Checkpoint Zoo" with Director/Writer/Producer and Lehigh University alum Joshua Zeman, and a screening of “Life, Animated” Directed by Roger Ross Williams followed by a Question and Answer session with the Oscar-Winning Filmmaker and Easton Native The film festival will continueuntilApril26th.ContactTheGreaterLehigh Valley Filmmaker Festival at www.artsquest.org/festivals/more-festivals-and-experien ces/greater-lehigh-valley-filmmaker-festival for more information.
The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA will present The Nancy Reed Quartet Contact The Deer head Inn at wwwdeerheadinncom for more information.
Saturday,April25th
The Grey Towers Heritage Association inMilford,PA will present their 2nd Annual Art at Grey Towers: A Celebration of Creativity and Heritage featuring an outdoorairarteventofferingaglimpseintotheartists’ technique while they showcase their craft. The artists will also be selling some of their works beginning at 10am. Rain Date: Sunday, April 26th. Contact The Grey Towers Heritage Association at wwwgreytowersorgformoreinformation
The Pocono Center for the Arts will hold an Artists’ Receptionfortheir“AVoiceForTheEarth”exhibition at Shawnee Inn, Shawnee-on-Delaware, PA beginning at3pm Theexhibitionwillcontinuetobeondisplay until TBA. Contact ThePoconoCenterfortheArtsat originsgallery1@gmailcomformoreinformation
The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA will present The GriffinWoodardSextet.ContactTheDeer head Inn at www.deerheadinn.com for more information
The Modern Fossils(MFA)GalleryinFrenchtown,NJ will hold an Artists’ Reception for their “Ups and Downs, Ins and Outs - A Showcase of Perspectives” exhibitionbeginningat3pmfeaturinglivemusic,wine, andtastytreats.Theexhibitionwillcontinuetobeon display until June 7th. Contact The Modern Fossils (MFA) Gallery at wwwmodernfossilsnet for more information
The ArtsQuest's MusikfestCaféinBethlehem,PAwill present THE SEVEN WONDERS: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute Contact The ArtsQuest's Musikfest Café at info@artsquestorgformoreinformation
TheAllentownArtMuseuminAllentown,PAwillhost an Artist’s Talk in their Rodale Gallery with Amanda Valdez beginning at 1pm in conjunction with her exhibition titled, “Aftertouch” The Exhibition will continue to be on display until May 17th Contact The Allentown Art Museum at wwwallentownartmuseumorgformoreinformation
Sunday,April26th
The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA will present The Tim Lyddon Trio Contact TheDeerhead Innatwwwdeerheadinncomformoreinformation
Monday,April27th
The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA will presentTheWaterGapJazzOrchestradirectedbyMatt Vashlishan featuring an 18 piece ensemble of local professionals performing original and arranged music from all eras Contact The Deer head Inn at wwwdeerheadinncomformoreinformation
Thursday,April30th
The Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, PA will present Pigeons Playing Ping Pong with special guests Space Baconbeginningat7pm ContactTheShermanTheater atwwwshermantheatercomformoreinformation
The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA will hold their weekly Jazz Jam featuring Bill Washer and Friends. Contact The Deer head Inn at www.deerheadinn.comformoreinformation. formoreinformation
EDUCATIONINTHEARTS
Saturday,April4th
TheScrantonPhotographyGroupwillholdaDuskand Night Landscape class led by Kathleen Fritch at the Factoryville area park in Scranton, PA beginning at 10am Contact The Scranton Photography Group at wwwscrantonphotographygroupcom for more information.
Saturday,April11th
The Scranton Photography Group will hold a Smartphone Photography Class led by KathleenFritch atMulberryStScranton,PAbeginningat10am Contact The Scranton Photography Group at www.scrantonphotographygroup.com for more information.
Mondays,April13th
The Everyman Theatre in Baltimore, MD will hold a class titled, “Unlocking Shakespeare” led by Resident Company Member Deborah Hazlett beginning at 7pm using movement, voice, andactingexercisestounlock and understand the text and to make specific acting choices. Memorization prior to class is required. The class will take place Mondays until June 8th (NO CLASS ON MAY 25th). Contact The Everyman Theatre at education@everymantheatreorg for more information
Saturday,April18th
The Scranton PhotographyGroupwillholdaBeginner Photography Class led by Kathleen FritchatMulberry St in Scranton PA beginning at 10am Please contact The Scranton Photography Group at wwwscrantonphotographygroupcom for more information
The EarthArtStudiosPAinTannersville,PAwillhold a workshop titled, "Birds of Nature: John Audubon” hosted by Brian Tresca featuring a short presentation focused on John Audubon's life and painting style. Contact The Earth Art Studios PA at wwwfacebookcom/EarthArtmadewithlove for more information
The Everyman Theatre in Baltimore, MD will hold a Class titled, “Fractured Fairytales” (Grades K - 2) beginningat10amandledbyTarshaiPetersonoffering an opportunity for students to enter a new fairytale world from fantastical kingdoms to enchanted forests and a Class in Puppetry (Grades 3 - 5) beginning at 10am and led by Raecine Sinletary offering an opportunity for students to design and buildtheirown unique puppets along with a Young Actors Ensemble
Class (Grades 6 - 8) beginning at 12noon offering an opportunity for students to explore actors’ craft culminating in a showcase to share with family and friends. The classes will take place Saturdays until June 6th. Contact The Everyman Theatre at education@everymantheatreorgformoreinformation
Sunday,April19th
The Allentown Art Groupwillholda“DrawingPlants and Flowers” workshop led by Thomas Nieman in South Whitehall Township beginning at 10am. Please contact The Allentown Art Group at art@allentownartgroupcomformoreinformation
TheForwardianGazette(ForwardianArtsSociety'smonthlynewsletter)isacceptingfreelistings forupcomingart-relatedactivitiestobeincludedintheMay2026Issue
Categoriesinclude:
● Events:Concerts,Festivals,Exhibitions
● Opportunities:Auditions,Competitions
● Educational:Classes,Workshops
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TheForwardianArtsLoversClubsareaspecializednetworkforcreatorsandenthusiasts focusingonspecificartisticdisciplines:
TheForwardianVisualArtsLoversClub:
A vibrant community for creators and enthusiasts in painting, illustration, and sculpture, established to create,connect,andcelebratethevisualartsbyoffering a space to showcase work, grow networks, and providing key benefits like gallery connections, art shipping, exhibition transport, and diverse community events.
TheForwardianHocusFocusPhotoClub:
AcompanionofTheForwardianVisualArtsloversClub and welcomes photographers who would like to share theiroriginalworks
TheForwardianLitLoversClub:
A vibrant community for writers and readers, aiming to enrich everyone's literary experience byofferingaspace to share work, grow networks, and celebratetheliterary arts through publication opportunities, literary competitions, workshops, author readings, and book clubs.
TheForwardianPerformingArtsLoversClub:
A vibrant community for theater, music, and dance enthusiasts,designedtoconnect,create,andcelebratethe stage by providingbenefitsthatincludestageproduction opportunities,arrangedperformanceaccessandtransport, anddiversecommunityevents.
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Acreativecommunitythatconnectsartenthusiastswith The Forwardian Arts Society Our purpose is to keep members informed through publications like The Forwardian Gazette and The Forwardian Arts Magazine, foster engagement byacceptingliteraryand visualartssubmissions,andwelcomingvolunteers,and toexpandourservicebypursuingfuturepublishingand broadcastinggoals
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Serves as a supplement to our publications to provide up-to-date listings of events, participation opportunities, andeducationalexperiences.
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Champions the rights and success of all creators, empowering the creative community to thrive equitably through fierce advocacy, essential legal support, and promotingindustrytransparencyandfairtreatment
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A collaborative hub uniting artists, organizations, and venues to enrich the arts community. It fosters cooperation and powerful outcomes by enhancing planning, boosting promotion, and exploring financial resourcesforimpactfulpublicprojects
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The Forwardian Membership Showcase is a central hub for members to promote their creativeworktothenetwork,featuringaccomplishmentsand mediatoreachwideraudiences.
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TheForwardianArtsSocietyisexcitedtoannounceanartandphotographycompetitiontoselect thecoverimagesfortheMayissueofTheForwardianGazette.Seizethisopportunitytoshowcase yourtalentandhaveyourworkseenbyourreaders!
FirstPlace Winner:Yourartworkwillbeprominently featured onthenewsletter'sfrontcover, andyouwillalsobeinvitedtoparticipateasajudgefortheJuneCovertoCoverCompetition.
SecondPlaceWinner:Yourartworkwillbefeaturedonthenewsletter'sbackcover.
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WearethrilledtoannouncethewinnersoftheAprilIssue's"CovertoCover Competition"!
● FrontCover:"Medea"byCarlosEnriqueGozaloAra.
● BackCover:“Eternal”byMarynaGradnova.
This month's selections were made by our guest judge,KatM.Hamilton,afineartistandillustrator who owns Harikoa Art Supply, served as this month's guest judge. Her mixed-media work is characterized by an intuitive approach and is a joyful, symbolic celebration of life’s unpredictable nature, curiosity, and chance. Mentored by Joan Elizabeth Meyer, she has exhibited at prestigious venues, including the National Arts Club and M.A.D.SArtGallery.Herpainting,"InDreamland," wasfeaturedonthefrontcoveroftheMarchIssue of The Forwardian Gazette. More of her work is availableonherwebsite:www.katmfineart.com.
Thankyoutoallthetalentedindividualswhosharedtheirpassionandtheir workwithTheForwardianGazette.
