Of Cabbages and Kings

"The time has come," the Walrus said,
"To talk of many things:
Of shoes—and ships—and sealing-wax—
Of cabbages—and kings—
And why the sea is boiling hot—
And whether pigs have wings."

From the poem "The Walrus and the Carpenter"
which appears in the book “Through the Looking-Glass” by Lewis Carroll

On Saturday March 10th, Art Lovers Gathered at The Starbucks in Stroudsburg, PA to share ideas, hopes, and aspirations of what a fellowship for people who love the arts can seek to bring about during 2012. The Forwardian Arts Society invited members of the artistic community to dream with them as they sought to manifest its mission to encourage, support, and love the arts through the creation and continuation of many projects, programs, and events accessible to all who would like to partake of them. These included festivals, concerts, workshops, publications, exhibitions, and helping other art related groups bring their love for the arts into fruition.

The gathering itself may have seem a small one to those who entered the coffeehouse especially when compared to the excited conversations inspired by the enormous topics that were discussed. But, if anyone decided to intently overhear the voices of the five who participated in the gathering, they would have been reminded of the words of Lao-Tzu who wrote in the Tao Te Ching, “A tree that fills a man’s embrace grows from a seedling.” A marvelous seedling was planted in the hearts of all who shared the conversation. It now waits to begin it’s journey to become a tree to fulfill others with its embrace.

This nurturing journey can be enhanced by those who would like to share their talents and insights as we endeavor to bring our tree of dreams into the forest of reality. Many of you will soon be learning more details of what was discussed during our gathering and discover a multitude of  opportunities to participate so your gifts can be opened and appreciated. I hope you’ll join us as I know everything we do will be something truly wonderful because of you. You’ll find more photographs taken of the gathering in The Forwardian Arts Society 2012 Gallery at www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150731816120421.459040.636000420&type=1.

#The Forwardian Arts Society is a fellowship for people who love the arts seeking to enhance the creative community by encouraging those interested in the arts to go forward toward their dreams, by supporting those groups and individuals who are pursuing their talents, and by loving them and all they do along the way. Our past and current endeavors include presenting Festivals exploring a wide variety of themes, publishing an online Literary and Arts Magazine showcasing the words and images designed to enhance the lives of all who view it, and Exhibitions presenting the works of numerous creative individuals both within and outside the mainstream artistic community. The Forwardian Arts Society also shares information of individuals and non Forwardian Arts Society groups through it listings of art related events, opportunities, and workshops posted its website and presents reviews and articles along with photographs of art related endeavors they either attend or participate in. Please Explore The Forwardian Arts Society Website at www.theforwardianartssociety.com to learn more information about all they have to offer the creative community.