2025
Let’sGoForwardianTogether
GreetingsandSalutationstoAllLoversoftheArts.
Wehopeourwordsfindyouwell Asyouknow,TheForwardianArtsSocietyisafellowshipofpeoplewholove the arts and that love inspires us to express that loveinmanyways Wehavespentagreatdealoftimecreating severalgroupsonFacebookinordertobuildaninfrastructurethatwillenableustopursueourgoalsandendeavors in a meaningful and tangible manner for the benefit of the creative community We still have alottodointhis regard,buttherejuvenatingpropertiesoflovehavecreatedarestlessdesiretodostuff.
You already know of our aspirations topublishaLiteraryandArtsMagazineinJanuary,holdanartexhibition sometimethisSummer,andpresentapaneldiscussionthatwouldincludeseveralartgroups.Wehavesetoursights on doing more things like holding festivals, presenting theater anddanceperformances,artlovergatherings,and more And,weknowwecandoallthisandeverythingwehaven’tthoughtofyetbecauseofyou
If you haven't done so already, we would like to encourage you to becomeamemberofTheForwardianArts Society because every voice is heard and every dream is pursued in our fellowship regardless how reasonable, sensible,ordoableitis.Wewanttolearnhowourfellowshipcanexpressitsloveoftheartsmorefullyfromyou. Wewanttogrowforwardbyembracingourwillingnesstoimaginetheunimaginableanddothethingsthatareborn withinourheartsfromyoubecausethatiswhatlovecompelsustodo Thisiswhoweare Thisiswhatwedo
WewouldalsoliketoinviteyoutojoinourFacebookGroupsifyouhaven’tdonesoalready Theywerecreatedso art lovers can explore their personal growth throughacreativeavenuetheywouldliketoexploremorefullyand enhance ourfellowshipbysharingtheirideasandexperienceswithus YourparticipationinourFacebookgroups wouldfurtherenhanceourabilitytolistentoandlearnfromyourideasonhowwecanbeafellowshipwholoves theartsmorefully.
Well, that’s enough for this issue of The Forwardian Gazette. We thank you for your desire to receive our newsletter If you haven’t done soalready,pleasecheckoutourwebsiteatwwwforwardianartsorgtolearnmore about The Forwardian Arts Society We look forward to sending you our next issue of The ForwardianGazette newsletterinJune Asalways,we’llkeepagoodthoughtforyouuntilthen
ExploringtheMultifacetedTones ofBlackCulture
The Create and Be Studio in Stroudsburg, PA celebrated 6 years of Black Culture in the Burg (aka Stroudsburg)SaturdayApril26th.Thevenuewasfilled to near capacity with attendees who explored the historyofhiphopthroughaliveinterviewwithspecial guest Floyd Simmons (aka90Degrees)whoisknown for his Big L mural in Harlem andasakeyfigurein streetartandhiphopdesignsinthe1990s.Theevening also presented live performances and visual art along with some tasty victuals provided by Nishi’s Vegan Creations who provided vegan baked goods and pastries Shelleez Delicacies who offered some Caribbeancuisine
Afteraperiodofbeingimmersedbytheofferingsof the venue and the sharing of enchanting conversation they inspired, the co-owner of The Create and Be Studio, SylviaThompson,tookthestagetoinitiatethe evening’s festivities She began by introducing the venue’sco-ownerCourtneyLaurenNatt,whoservedas sound technician for the evening Ms Thompsonthen introduced Associate Professor of Sociology of The Northampton Community College’s Monroe Campus, Andrew McIntosh, who conducted the interview with Mr Simmons(90°)
Theconversationprovedtobeanenrichingonefilled with thoughtful insightsalongwithnumerousamusing and meaningful anecdotes which provided a comprehensive understanding of the musical form of hip hop and all the many genres of the arts that it inspires. The intercourse also explored the nature of artistic expressionandhowaninspirationisconceived and made manifest through the creative process This led to a sense of wonderment for the audience that encouragedthemtofurtherexplorethedeepermeaning of art and the essence of their own individual and collectiveexistence.
Astheinterviewconcluded,Ms Thompsonretookthe stage to share her appreciation to Associate Professor McIntosh and Mr Simmons (90°) for sharing their words with theaudience ShethenintroducedSeththe
Drummer and Michelle Rescigno whose mixture of familiarsongsandlesserknownpiecescreatedagentle sensation among the denizens oftheroom.Theywere followedbysongstressRozsewhowasaccompaniedby GuitaristMaximilly Theircollaborationcreatedamood that was enjoyable and whose selections touched the heartofeachlistener
Maximillyremainedonthestageattheconclusionof Rozse’s set and he entertained the gathering with a mixture of hip hop stylings and guitar riffs. He was followed by Singer-songwriter Bekah Elaine whose brief time on the stagecreatedarichresonatingchord within the souls oftheaudience Shewasfollowedby Mac Vill whose thought-provoking music with powerful messages mesmerized his audience as they traveled through the envisionary transformations his presenceandwordsinspired.
MacVillwasfollowedbyNiaTheSongPoetwhose congenial style and delightful countenance brought a healingsmiletoeveryheartwhoheardher Itwasafter her performance that Ms Thompson returned to the stage to, once again, share her appreciation to the evening’s attendees and to allwhosharedtheirtalents during their performances. She then conveyed some closing thoughts relating to the event’s theme before bringingtheownerofTribeMeditations,Kengela,who providedthegatheringwithameditationtolightentheir paths as they continue the many life journeys they wouldencounterafterbeingtouchedbytheexperiences theyembracedthroughouttheevening.
Thiswasfollowedbyatimefordanceandcelebration whichwasaccompaniedbythereflectiveconversations the event inspired It was also atimetorevisittheart thatadornedthewallstothestudio Theywerecreated by Natt and Sylvia (Co-owners of Create and Be Studio), Marcus Natt, Tehya, Ink Stain Ty, Rah the Artist, Floyd Simmons(90°),andMichaelChiume,Jr. The memories of the festivities made theirwaytothe hearts of the company as they bade Adieu to one another Itwasawonderfuleventandwasanenriching onetoattend
TheCreateandBeStudioislocatedat8N6thStreet in Stroudsburg, PA. The studio is ownedbyCourtney Lauren Natt who is asocialentrepreneur,andcreative mentor, showcasing visionary artwork and Sylvia Thompson who is a photographer, and serves as host for the events they present The venue offers Music Showcases, Art Exhibitions, KaraokeandDanceParty Experiences,andmore.
Ms.NattandMs.Thompsonalsoserveasdirectorsof The Culture Connects Arts Foundation which aims to celebrate and promote diversity through the arts by fostering cultural understanding, supporting mental health safe spaces, and empowering Black, Latin,and BIPOC communities through creative expression, art exhibitions,andcommunityevents.Youcanlearnmore about The Create and Be Studio and The Culture
ConnectsArtsFoundationbyexploringtheirwebsiteat wwwcreateandbestudiocomformoreinformation Textandphotographsforthisarticlewereprovidedby Paul Adam Smeltz (aka Paparazzi Paul) of The ForwardianArtsSociety.www.forwardianarts.org
Linkstovideo: SeththeDrummerandMichelleRescigno
https://photos.app.goo.gl/szoPcor3WpdS893n6 Rozse
https://photos.app.goo.gl/aXH3RRJou1jDhLyx5 Maximilly
https://photos.app.goo.gl/xrjJzf7yzakMBjGt6 MacVill
https://photos.app.goo.gl/5CDUbZtqG2e7LksCA NiaTheSongPoet
https://photos.app.goo.gl/3XNhqoHSzoxmvhK3A SylviaThompson’sclosingthoughts andKengelaofTribeMeditations
https://photos.app.goo.gl/BH1HYazr7NstNtQg7
WhatTheForwardianis HappeningintheArts
ThursdayMay1st-TheMiddleSmithfieldCommunity and Cultural Center in East Stroudsburg,PAwillhold an Artist’s Reception for their “His Creations” Exhibition featuring the work of Trudell Olsen beginning at 4pm Theexhibitionwillcontinuetobe ondisplayuntilMay31st.PleasecontactTheMiddle Smithfield Community and Cultural Center at 570-223-8920formoreinformation.
Friday May 2nd -OrangeinDelawareWaterGap,PA will hold an Artist's Reception for their Art of Fiber Exhibition beginning at 6pm featuring theworkSara Bauerwhoisthecreatorofapodcastaboutthefiberarts and other post-apocalyptic skills titled, “Yarns at Yin Hoo.” Music by: The ArtBaileyTrio.Theexhibition will continue to be on display until May 31st. Admission: Free. Please contact Orange at wwworangecoffeeartmusiccomformoreinformation
Friday May 2nd -TheMilfordTheaterinMilford,PA will present their production of “Into The Woods” by James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim beginning at 8pm.The production will continue to be performed until May 11th Admission fee: $35 Contact The Milford Theater at wwwthemilfordtheatercom for moreinformation
Saturday May 3rd - The Gallery at 530 Main in Stroudsburg, PA will hold an Artists’ Reception for their Spring Show beginning at 5pm. The exhibition will continue to be on display until June 28th. Admission: Free. Please contact The Gallery at 530 Main at wwwfacebookcom/profilephp?id=61570946421461 formoreinformation
Saturday May 3rd - The Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg,PAwillpresentSuperstar-SalivaTribute beginningat8pm(Doorsopenat7pm)intheirSherman ShowcaseFacility Admission:$15 PleaseContactThe ShermanTheateratwwwshermantheatercomformore information
SundayMay4th-TheUpfrontExhibitionSpaceinPort Jervis, NY will hold an Art Battle beginning at 1pm. Please contact The Upfront Exhibition Space at wwwfacebookcom/UpFrontExhibitionSpace for more information
SundayMay4th-TheShermanTheaterinStroudsburg, PA will present Eddie Griffin Live beginning at 8pm (Doors open at 6:30pm) in their main facility. Admission: $3950 to $6950 Please Contact The ShermanTheateratwwwshermantheatercomformore information
Wednesday May 7th - ArtsQuest’s Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas in Bethlehem, PA will present the film “Björk: Cornucopia” (2025) as directed by Ísold Uggadóttir beginning at 7:30pm as part of their on stage, on screen concert film series Admission fee: $15 Please contact ArtsQuest at wwwsteelstacksorg formoreinformation.
Sunday May 4th-TheEasternMonroePublicLibrary in Stroudsburg, PA will present a film titled, “Yellow Rose” beginning at 2pm as part of their Sunday Film Series Admission: Free Please contact The Eastern Monroe PublicLibraryatwwwmonroeplorgformore information.
Thursday May 8th - The Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, PA will present Maggie Baugh: Entertainers HeartTourbeginningat8pm(Doorsopen at 7pm) in their Sherman Showcase Facility Admission: $15 Please Contact TheShermanTheater atwww.shermantheater.comformoreinformation.
Friday May 9th - The New Hope ArtsCenterinNew Hope, PA will hold an Artists’ Reception for their NakedinNewHopebeginningat6pm.TheExhibition willcontinuetobeondisplayuntilJune15th.Please contact The New Hope Arts Center www.newhopearts.orgformoreinformation.
FridayMay9th-TheShermanTheaterinStroudsburg, PA will present their Independent Artist Showcase beginningat8pm(Doorsopenat7pm).Admission:$15 in their main facility along with Mark Gagnon: Pro Comic beginning at 8pm(Doorsopenat7pm)intheir Sherman Showcase Facility Admission: $20 Please Contact The Sherman Theater at wwwshermantheatercomformoreinformation
Saturday May 10th -ThePoconoHeritageLandTrust inEastStroudsburg,PAwillholdanArtist’sReception for their Floral Bouquet Exhibitionfeaturingthework of Eric Goins beginning at 12pm Please contact The Pocono Heritage Land Trustatwwwphltorgformore information
Saturday May 10th - The Baum School of Art in Allentown,PAwillholdaPremierePartyfortheir40th Annual Art Auctionbeginningat6pm Thefeeforthe tickets are $50 each The bidding for the auction is online and takes placefromMay10thbeginningat 6:30pmthroughMay17thclosingat10:00pm
Whyyoushouldparticipate:
The Baum School of Art's 40th Annual Art Auction will be held online from Saturday, May 10, 2025–Saturday,May17,2025 Aswecelebratethe40th anniversary of our auction, we also celebrate our 5th year online! We are eagerly anticipating this year's eventandareexcitedtosharethebeautifulartworkwe will have up for bid, not only with you, but with collectorsacrosstheregion,state,andcountry!
Please contact Lauren Faurl at 610-433-0032 or lauren@baumschool.orgformoreinformation.
Saturday May 10th - Orange in Delaware WaterGap, PA will present Paris De Nuit featuring Parisian Vocalist Francine RousselandPianistPatrickPoladian beginning at 6pm Admission: $2250 Pleasecontact Orange at wwworangecoffeeartmusiccom for more information.
Saturday May 10th - The Shawnee Playhouse in ShawneeonDelaware,PAwillpresenttheirproduction of “Boeing Boeing” by Marc Camoletti. The production will continue to be presenteduntilMay 25th. Tickets are $25.00 each for adults, $20.00 each forseniors,and$16.00eachforchildrenseventeenand under Please contact The Shawnee Playhouse at wwwshawneeplayhouseorgformoreinformation
Saturday May 10th - The Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, PA will present Arch Enemy North American Blood Dynasty 2025 Tour beginning at 6:30pm (Doors open at 5:30pm) Admission: $35 in their main facility along with the FrankViele/Ozzi's Angels Benefit Concert in their Sherman Showcase Facility Admission: $20 PleaseContactTheSherman Theater at www.shermantheater.com for more information.
MondayMay12th-ArtsQuest’sFrankBankoAlehouse Cinemas inBethlehem,PAwillpresentthefilm“Janis Ian: Breaking Silence” (2024) as directed by Varda Bar-Kar beginning at7:15pmaspartoftheironstage, on screen concert film series. Admission fee: $14. Please contact ArtsQuest at www.steelstacks.org for moreinformation
Monday May 12th -ThePoconoCinemaandCultural Center in East Stroudsburg, PA will present PopCorn Poetry hosted by The Carlton and BriannaBookerat 7pm. AdmissionFee:Free.PleasecontactThePocono CinemaandCulturalCenteratwww.poconocinema.org formoreinformation
Friday May16th-TheEasternMonroePublicLibrary inStroudsburg,PAwillpresentTheHomegrownString Band performing as a Post Modern Traditional Old Time String Band beginning at 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm)aspartoftheirBookhouseSeries.Admission: Free PleasecontactTheEasternMonroePublicLibrary atwwwmonroeplorgformoreinformation
Saturday May 17th - The Pocono Center for the Arts will hold an Artists’ Community Day beginning at 12pm in Snydersville, PA. All artists working in all artistic mediums and all years of experience are welcome andencouragedtoattend RSVPisrequired by April 26th upon which the directions to the location will be emailed to you Please contact The Pocono Center for the Arts at www.poconocenterforthearts.org or (after RSVP Date) originsgallery1@gmail.comformoreinformation.
SaturdayMay17th-TheGreyTowersHistoricSitein Milford,PAwillhostTheSylvaniaGilbertandSullivan Society presentation offering a selection of Victorian-era dramatist W. S. Gilbert’s and composer Arthur Sullivan’s operatic works that’ll include “The Pirates of Penzance,” “H.M.S. Pinafore,” and “The Mikado” beginning at 3pm at their Pool Pavilion Admission Fee: $15 to $30 Please contact The Grey Towers Historic Site at wwwgreytowersorg for more information.
SaturdayMay17th-TheSplendoraJazzSoiréewillbe held at The Forest Hall Studios in Milford, PA beginning at6pmfeaturingover80paintingsandLive jazz by a six-piece band Admission fee: $25 Please contact wwwSplendoraSoireecom for more information.
Saturday May 17th - TheUpfrontExhibitionSpacein PortJervis,NYwillpresentTheBrianKastan3Groove Quartet beginning at 7pm aspartoftheirGroovePort Series PleasecontactTheUpfrontExhibitionSpaceat www.facebook.com/UpFrontExhibitionSpace for more information.
Saturday May 17th - The Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, PA will present Grierfest Comedy beginningat8pm(Doorsopenat7pm)intheirSherman ShowcaseFacility Admission:$15 PleaseContactThe ShermanTheateratwww.shermantheater.comformore information.
May17thandMay18th-TheFusiaCenterfortheArts will present “Turning Pages” as part of their 14th Annual Fusia DanceFest at The Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, PA. Please contact The Fusia Center for theArtsatwww.fusiadance.orgformoreinformation.
Sunday May 18th - Angels of Light Work will hold their 3rd Annual Fundraiser Tea and Fashion Show: 1920's Meets 2020's inTheHallattheHistoricCastle Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA beginning at 2pm featuringanassortmentofteas,fingersandwiches,and desserts along with a fashion show by Aura Fabrics. Admission fee: $35 per person, $280 per Table of 8. Please contact Angles of Light Work at wwwangelsoflightworkcomformoreinformation
Wednesday May 21st - The Eastern Monroe Public Library in Stroudsburg, PA will present a film titled, “Philomena”beginningat2pmaspartoftheirMatinee Film Series. Admission: Free. Please contact The Eastern Monroe Public Library at wwwmonroeplorg formoreinformation
Thursday May 22th - The Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, PA will present Joywave: Here To Perform...Spring2025beginningat8pm(Doorsopenat 7pm) in their Sherman Showcase Facility.Admission: $29. Please Contact The Sherman Theater at www.shermantheater.comformoreinformation.
Friday May 23rd - The Antoine Dutot Museum and Gallery in Delaware Water Gap, PA will hold an Artist’s Reception for their Landscapes Exhibition featuringtheworkofJeanBenfantebeginningat7pm. Admission: Free The Exhibition will be on display until June 8th Please contact The Antoine Dutot Museum and Gallery at wwwdutotmuseumorg for moreinformation
Friday May 23rd - The Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg,PAwillpresentWheatusbeginningat8pm (Doors open at 7pm) Admission: $26 in their main Facility along with The Six One Five Collective beginningat7pm(Doorsopenat6pm)intheirSherman ShowcaseFacility.Admission:$18.PleaseContactThe ShermanTheateratwww.shermantheater.comformore information
Saturday May 24th - The Cape May Stage in Cape May,NJwillpresentaward-winningcabaretstarCarole J. Bufford beginning at 7pm as part of their 2025 Broadway Series. Please contact TheCapeMayStage atwwwcapemaystageorgformoreinformation
Saturday May 24th - The Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg,PAwillpresentMaydayParadebeginning at 7pm (Doors open at 6pm) Admission: $40 in their main facility along with Wu Tang Clan Night With Special Guest Stann Smith beginning at 8pm (Doors open at 7pm) in their Sherman Showcase Facility Admission: $15 Please Contact TheShermanTheater atwww.shermantheater.comformoreinformation.
Friday May 30th - The Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg,PAwillpresentThePinkRoombeginning at8pm(Doorsopenat7pm)intheirShermanShowcase Facility. Admission: $15.PleaseContactTheSherman Theater at www.shermantheater.com for more information.
SaturdayMay31st-TheConnexionsGalleryinEaston, PAwillholdanArtists’ReceptionfortheirFlowersfor Alice Exhibition and Celebration of Life of Alice Kwiatkowski(May13th,1969-November11th,2024) beginning at 4pm.Theexhibitionwillcontinuetobe on display until June 21st Admission: Free Please contact The Connexions Gallery at wwwconnexionsgallerycomformoreinformation
Saturday May 31st - The Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg,PAwillpresentFloydianTripbeginningat 8pm (Doors open at 7pm). Admission: $28 to $48 in theirmainfacilityalongwithLiveOnbeginningat8pm (Doors open at 7pm) in their Sherman Showcase Facility Admission: $15 PleaseContactTheSherman Theater at wwwshermantheatercom for more information
Saturday May 31st - The Milford Theater in Milford, PAwillpresentWalkin'AfterMidnight:APatsyCline Tributebeginningat8pmAdmissionfee:$35 Contact TheMilfordTheateratwwwthemilfordtheatercomfor moreinformation
ONGOING
The ARTery Gallery in Milford, PA will present their 2025 Members’ Choice Invitational Art Exhibit until May 5th. Please contact The ARTery Gallery at wwwarterygallerymilfordcomformoreinformation
The Forest Hall Studios in Milford, PA will present their Dreamscapes: The Art of Joe Splendora Exhibit until May5th.PleasecontactTheForestHallStudios atwww.foresthallmilford.comformoreinformation.
ARTHAUS in Allentown, PA will presentTheStirner collection which can be viewed and purchased until May17th.PleasecontactARTHAUSat610-841-4866 formoreinformation.
The Upfront Exhibition Space in Port Jervis, NYwill present their SpringShowcaseuntilMay25th Please contact The Upfront Exhibition Space at wwwfacebookcom/UpFrontExhibitionSpace for more information
The Pocono Center for the Arts will present their “A Voice For The Earth” Exhibition at The Castle Innin DelawareWaterGap,PAuntilJune6th Pleasecontact The Pocono Center for the Arts at wwwPoconoCenterForTheArtsorg for more information.
TheGalleryatChantRealtorsinLordsValley,PAwill present their Inspired Artistically Exhibition featuring theworkofMartyCarruntilJune27th Pleasecontact The Gallery Curator at mamajoan@ptdnet for more information
OPPORTUNITIES
The Everhart MuseumofNaturalHistory,Scienceand Art in Scranton, PA will host the Artistic Discovery Contest for the PA 8th District as part of the nation-wide Congressional Art Competition for high schoolstudents Thecompetitionwilltakeplaceuntil SundayMay4th PleasecontactTheEverhartMuseum of Natural History, Science and Art at www.everhart-museum.orgformoreinformation.
The Connexions Gallery in Easton, PA will be accepting submissions for their Flowers for Alice Exhibition and Celebration of Life of Alice Kwiatkowski(May13th,1969-November11th,2024) on Sunday May 11th between 12 and 4pm. The exhibition is flower themed. There are no size limitations,orlimitsonthenumberofpiecessubmitted withinreason Aportionoftheproceedsfromthisshow willbesetasideforafundthatwillbecreatedinAlice's honor. The commission willbe30%totheartist,30% to the gallery, and 40% to the fund..The exhibition runs from May 25th until June 21st. The Artists’ Reception will be held on Saturday May 31st beginning at 4pm. Please contact The Connexions Gallery at wwwconnexionsgallerycom for more information
The Upfront Exhibition Space in Port Jervis, NYwill hold a class titled, “Preparing Your Art For AShow” beginningat6pmonFridayMay23rd Pleasecontact The Upfront Exhibition Space at www.facebook.com/UpFrontExhibitionSpace for more information.
The Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm in Stroudsburg, PA will hold their 2nd Annual Plein Air/Studio Art on the Farm Paintout until July 11th. RegistrationwillbeheldbyappointmentuntilJune 15th. An artists’ reception and silent auction will be held on Saturday July 19th beginning at 12pm A non-refundable registration fee of $35 is required by SaturdayJune15thwithchecksmadepayabletoQuiet ValleyLivingHistoricalFarm.PleasecontactTheQuiet Valley Living Historical Farm at www.quietvalley.org formoreinformation.
The 26th Annual Black Bear Film Festival is now accepting films for their festivalwhichwilltakeplace throughoutthetownofMilford,PAfromOctober17th until October 19th. TheSubmissiondeadlineisJune 18th.PleasecontactThe26thAnnualBlackBearFilm Festival at wwwblackbearfilmcom for more information
Note: The informationwepublishisdeemedaccurate However,werecommendcontactingthevenuepriorto attendingasunforeseenchangesmayoccur.
Another Note: Youcanfindextensionstoourlistings oradditionalinformationoneventsnotincludedinour newsletter due to being created after our deadline on ourFacebookGroupat: www.facebook.com/groups/whattheforwardianishappen ing
Theseinclude:
The Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA who presents avarietyofmusicalperformancesandspecial eventsthroughoutthemonthofMay.
The Mahoning Drive-in TheaterinLehighton,PAwill presentavarietyoffilmsandspecialeventsthroughout themonthofMay
TheGapTheatreinWindGap,PAwillpresentavariety offilmsandeventsthroughoutthemonthofMay.
We invite you to share information about your upcoming Art Related events, educational opportunities, opportunities to participate, etc in the May issue of The Forwardian Gazette for free. The newsletter is published monthly. The submission deadline is Thursday May 15th, 2025. You’llfindour submission guideline on our website at wwwforwardianartsorg
BECOMEAFORWARDIAN
Becoming aForwardianArtLoverisFreeandopento any individual who loves the arts and wishes to be a part of The Forwardian Arts Society’s Fellowship. Among other things,you’llreceiveourpublicationsin youremailforfree You’llfindmoreinformationat wwwforwardianartsorg
JOINOURGROUPS
TheForwardianGroupsservesasameanstocreatean infrastructuretoreinforceTheForwardianArtsSociety mission as an Umbrella Organization to encourage, support, and love the arts. Groups such as The Forwardian Hocus Focus Photo Club,TheForwardian Lit Lovers Club, The Forwardian Lovers of the Performing Arts, and The Forwardian Lovers of the Visual Arts encompasses creative genres to provide opportunities for the membership of each group the abilitytofocusonthepropagationofeveryaspectofan artistic discipline. Groups such as The Forwardian Dreamers and Doers, The Forwardian Financiers, The ForwardianConsortium,TheForwardianAdvocatesfor the Arts, and The Forwardian Publications provideits membership an ability to create and pursue opportunities to serve the creative community as a whole. You’ll be able to find links to our Facebook Groupsat
www.forwardianarts.org.
THEJUNECOVERTOCOVER COMPETITION
The Forwardian Arts Society will hold an art and photographycompetitiontodeterminewhatimagewill appearonthefrontandbackcoversoftheJuneissueof TheForwardianGazette.Thefirstplacewinnerwillbe presented on the newsletter's front cover while the second place winner will be presented on the back cover There is a three photo limit andmustbetitled Allentriesmustbepostedinthediscussionareaofthe Facebook event invitation to be considered by May 15th,2025. www.facebook.com/events/1005357304645360
AI summary
The "May 2025 Forwardian Gazette" is a newsletter from The Forwardian Arts Society promoting arts and culture events in the region.
Key points:
● Forwardian Arts Society: It highlights the society's goals, encourages membership, and promotes its Facebook groups They aim to publish a literary and arts magazine, hold an art exhibition, and host various events.
● Black Culture Event: An article details the "Black Culture in the Burg" event at The Create and Be Studio, featuring an interview, performances, and art.
● Arts Events Listings: The Gazette lists numerous upcoming art exhibitions, theatrical productions, concerts, film screenings, and other events happening throughout May 2025 in various locations.
● Opportunities: It mentions opportunities for artists like submissions for exhibitions, art competitions, and classes.
● Participation: The newsletter encourages participation in the Forwardian Arts Society, its groups, and an upcoming photo competition for the June cover of the Gazette.
● Ongoing Exhibits: Several ongoing art exhibits are listed, and the document indicates that more event information can be found on their Facebook group.
