First Friday wrap up

It was a great night for art and music on Aug. 1 as First Friday took over downtown Scranton. Featuring 25 venues and eight musical performers, August’s First Friday showed that the arts and culture are alive and well in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Keep the momentum going and if you’re an interested artist or venue be […]

Celebrate Jazz Fest in Downtown Scranton

Artists needed for youth camp

The Lackawanna County Department of Recreation is partnering with United Neighborhood Centers on a one-week camp at McDade Park August 4-8. Lackawanna County Deputy Director of Arts and Culture Maureen McGuigan is currently seeking artists of all disciplines who would be willing to lead an one-hour workshop for children and adolescents. The hours would be […]

First Friday wrap up

This month’s First Friday event falling on the Fourth of July holiday made for a less-than-average number of venues but it didn’t stop art lovers in the Greater Scranton area from coming out to take part in Northeastern Pennsylvania’s best monthly art event. The reliable AFA Gallery had a great turnout for the exhibit “Love […]

Celebrate Independence Day with First Friday

First Friday wrap-up

The June First Friday event in downtown Scranton celebrated people who have overcome cancer with artwork created and inspired by survivors. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church hosted “Spaces for the Spirit: In Celebration of Cancer Survivors,” a photography exhibit by John Levandoski, as well as a photo display of cancer survivors by Ray Carlier. They also […]

Times-Tribune highlights June First Friday

The Times-Tribune published an article today highlighting the unique theme of the June 6 First Friday art walk. The theme of the June First Friday event is “Celebrating Cancer Survivors” and the artwork at several participating venues was either inspired or created by cancer survivors. At St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, in particular, there will be […]

Celebrating Cancer Survivors – First Friday, June 6

First Friday wrap-up

The May 2 First Friday was another huge success for the downtown Scranton arts community. Each venue was crowded with visitors enjoying the art, music and food. Visitors came downtown for the art and stayed for the great restaurants and shopping. With 26 participating gallery spaces this month, the event continues to grow. The June […]

Come Celebrate the Arts in Downtown Scranton – Friday May 2nd