PCAC at 63

The Pike County Arts and Crafts (PCAC) held an Artists’ Reception for their 63rd Annual Members Exhibit on Friday July 19th at the Milford Borough Hall located in Milford, PA. A huge variety of art along with a great number of crafted pieces filled the hall which overflowed with creativity and an abundance of conversations the work inspired. Outside the hall, music was provided by Walt Edwards while foods of all sorts were donated to the PCAC by local restaurants and eateries which enhanced the celebratory event making it a memorable one.

The work canvassed pieces ranging from watercolors to oils along with some photography and exquisitely made fabric pieces. The crafted items included several pottery pieces both decorative and functional along with jewelry created to adorn the body and allowing the inner beauty of the wearer to come forth. Although the work was as varied as varied can become due to the vast enormity of the exhibit, a certain interconnective flow could be sensed while experiencing the overall qualities of the exhibition which created a calming effect upon each individual who allowed themselves to be taken away by the beauty of the images and crafted pieces presented.

In addition to the work presented by members of the PCAC, Scholarships were awarded to recently graduated high school students who has demonstrated a great deal of talent in the arts and will pursue their artistic endeavors in an academic setting. The Olga Fino Scholarship was awarded to Emma Ricupero who graduated from Wallenpaupack High School and plans to attend the Pratt Institute majoring in Graphic Design and Illustration. One of her many ambitions is to pursue a career in the world of fashion illustration. The Georgiana Kiger Scholarship was awarded to Brigid Donlon who graduated from Delaware Valley High School and plans to attend Kutztown Univeristy majoring in Fine Arts and Photography with Art History as her Minor course of study. Among her many ambitions is to open her own studio. I wish them well on their endeavors as I’m sure the artistic community would benefit greatly by their creative contributions.

As mentioned earlier, music for the event was presented by Walt Edwards whose voice carried a similar flavor echoing those created by singer/songwriters such as James Taylor or Jim Croce. Mr. Edwards utilized a number of musical instruments during his solo performances which include two 6 string guitars, a 12 string guitar, and a long neck 5 string banjo. The performance he gave during the Artists’ Reception enhanced the gathering through its melodious aspects and the gentle nature of the selections he chose for the day. You can learn more about Walt Edwards by exploring his Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/pages/Walt-Edwards/375120275863833.

The Pike County Arts and Crafts (PCAC) was established in 1951 and was originally an off-shoot of the Milford, PA area’s Garden Club. Over it’s long history the organization has helped local artists of all ages to discover their talents and to exhibit their work. This prolonged dedication to the arts has proven to be a contributing factor in enhancing the image of Pike County as the arts community it is seen as in the present day. You can learn more about The Pike County Arts and Crafts (PCAC) and all they have to offer by Exploring their Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/PCACINC.

As always, my journey to Milford, PA proved to be a refreshing one as it’s artistic community remains a vibrant one as demonstrated through the PCAC Artists’ Reception. Milford is a town in which its citizens and business community never miss an opportunity to demonstrate their love and support of the arts and the endeavors it makes to create something new, exciting, and meaningful for the human soul to partake of. I look forward to my next visit to the area. The Pike County Arts and Crafts (PCAC) 63rd Annual Members Exhibit continues to be on display until July 28th. You’ll be able to find more photographs taken during the Artists’ Reception for the Pike County Arts and Crafts’ 63rd Annual Members Exhibit in The Milford Art District 2013 Gallery at www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151773881815421.1073741843.636000420&type=1.