The Waverly Community House, Art of the Abingtons Launches Inaugural Artist Studio Tour Mark your calendar for a vibrant weekend of art and creativity! Art of the Abingtons is proud to present its first-ever Artist Studio Tour on Saturday, August 16, and Sunday, August 17, from 10 AM to 4 PM each day. This self-guided tour invites you into the working studios of local artists across the greater Abington area—including Dalton, Waverly, and Clarks Summit. Visitors will enjoy an intimate look at where creativity happens and engage directly with artists as they share their work, inspiration, and process. Mediums include painting, ceramics, jewelry, printmaking, and more. Participating artists include: Cara Colombo, Lisa Cunningham, Peter Hoffer, Joe Kluck, Josiah Lewis, Kristie Miller McMahon, Christine Medley, Bill Tersteeg, and Dr. Mel Wolk. To kick off the tour, join us for an Opening Reception and Group Exhibition on Friday, August 15 from 6–8 PM at The Gathering Place in Clarks Summit. The exhibit will feature selected works from each artist and remain on view through September 9th. Come meet the artists, explore their studios, and experience the creative heart of the Abingtons! Programs, maps, and more information are available at ArtofTheAbingtons.com. For questions, contact info@artoftheabingtons.com.
Artworks To Host “Purely Pastel”Art Exhibit Join us at ArtWorks Gallery and Studio on First Friday, November 4th, from 5-9 pm for Purely Pastel, an exhibition of recent works by Lisa Cunningham and Joe Kluck. LISA CUNNINGHAM is an artist based in Northeastern Pennsylvania who creates two-dimensional works of art using soft pastels as her desired medium. About her work, the artist states, “It is my intention to create work that allows us to stay connected with the places we see and experience every day. Architecture in our environment, throughout our cities and rural landscapes, incorporates history, culture, and purpose for each of us.” A classically trained, representational artist with degrees in fine art and education, Cunningham finds inspiration through travel and the simple things that exist in everyday life. Cunningham’s work is represented by Patricia Hutton Galleries (PA), Sheldon Fine Art (FL), and Cooper & Smith (CT). JOE KLUCK is an artist based in Northeastern Pennsylvania who creates two-dimensional works of art using soft pastels as his desired medium. Kluck’s accolades include earning Master Pastelist status from the Pastel Society of America and Master Circle Status from the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS). Throughout his career, he has concentrated his studio practice on depicting subject matter, including but not limited to automobiles, landscapes, still life imagery, and favorite past times. In addition to his work as a Pastelist, Kluck has specialized in hand-carved gold leaf signage, teaching through visual art, and working as a Cartoon Artist, where his 1980’s “Onionhead” series was featured in newspapers across the U.S., South Africa, and the Phillippines.
