Castling Faces Emerge

The Castle Inn Gallery in Delaware Water Gap, PA held an Artist’s Reception on Saturday November 19th for their Exhibition titled, “Faces.” The exhibition features the works of Donna A. McCartney who was debuting her talents at the gallery. The reception was well attended by art lovers who were treated to a pre thanksgiving feast of etchings and sculpture destined to satisfy the creative appetite of anyone who experienced the work.

The work was arranged in an order which allowed attendees to flow freely from one object to another while enabling them to take pause long enough to contemplate the style and intricacies of each piece. There was much to contemplate and admire as each face presented in the individual pieces reached out with their expressions until it was mirrored within those who gazed upon it. This encouraged the viewer to reflect upon the feelings they were feeling during this exchange and allowed them to be acknowledged in a more profound way.

The conversation mimicked the arrangement of the work as topics flowed freely throughout the entire Castle Inn which is made up of a variety of shops. These include Ms. McCartney own (DM) Custom Framing and Art Studio in which she offers a variety of frames and workshops. She has become well known for helping artists frame and show their work throughout her 15 year residency in the Monroe County area and it was an enjoyable experience to experience her creative endeavors revealed for the very first time during the reception. You’ll be able to learn more about Ms. McCartney, her art, and all her studio has to offer by contacting her at dm-studios@hotmail.com.

Wine and appetizers were provided by The Zen Safari Ethnic Art Center which is one of the shops found within The Castle Inn offering items found in various parts of the world including Australia and Haiti.The modest variety of foods and the properties of the beverages enhanced the relaxed atmosphere of the evening. You’ll be able to learn more about The Zen Safari Ethnic Art Center and all it has to offer by contacting them at zensafari@gmail.com. You’ll be able to find more photographs taken during the reception in The Visual Arts Gallery Part 2 at www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150316388700421.390846.636000420&type=3&l=559eabb691.

The Castle Inn in Delaware Water Gap, PA was built in 1906 and was the last of the great hotels to be built in area. It housed an ice cream parlor, a mosaic floor, bowling alleys, a pool, and a billiard parlor. Performances were presented which included those given by Opera legend Enrico Caruso, Marching Band Leader John Phillip Sousa, and Big Band Leader Fred Waring along with the Pennsylvanians. This all came to an abrupt end when fire touched the Inn in the 1970s and it laid dormant until 2005 when it was purchased by Theresa Veltri and Frank Paccione who continues their endeavors to bring the Inn back as an asset to the community and all who visit it.

The Exhibition continues in The Castle Inn Gallery located in Delaware Water Gap, PA until January 21st. Jose and Maggie Sanatmaria serves as the Gallery’s Directors. More information about the exhibition as well as The Castle Inn can be gained by explore their website at www.castleinndwg.com.