September 27th and 28th

Arts Community of Easton Hosts it's 11th Annual Arts Tour- September 27 & 28

Once again Easton's artists, gallery owners and places of business featuring fine art and artisan crafts invite you to make them your Arts Destination for the weekend. Celebrating it's 11th year, the tour features an ACE member exhibition at the State Theatre Gallery, complete with closing reception and an opportunity to meet and chat further with many of the artists participating in this years tour.   
Volunteers needed...

"The Arts are vital to the economic renewal of any small city. They provide culture, beauty and vibrance to the fabric of city life. No matter where you are in Easton, from eateries and coffee shops to businesses and offices, the arts are everywhere." says, Alice Kwiatkowski, ACE Board Secretary. "The Annual Arts Tour gives artists and shop owners the opportunity to meet new Arts Enthusiasts as well as greet old friends. It provides an opportunity for those seeking out the arts to experience and appreciate the many artists that are a part of our city."
 
For the artists, it is an invaluable opportunity to gain exposure and make a connection with art lovers in the intimate setting of their private studios. Collectors of fine are typically as interested in the life of the artist as they are in the art itself. The opportunity to meet with artists on a personal level to hear about their process and inspiration can foster a connection that is as meaningful to a collector as the merits and beauty of the piece itself. Easton is home to many artists who's work is collected and exhibited on a national and international level. The hope of the Arts Tour is to foster an appreciation of what is avialable locally and to help cultivate future collectors of the many tallented artists in Easton.
 
ACE invites all artists and art galleries in the downtown area to participate as well as those in the surrounding area. The exhibition at the State Theatre Gallery gives regional artists who are members of ACE but do not have studios in Easton the opportunity to have their work displayed during the Arts Tour. This annual event helps demonstrate the benefit of arts to the public and last year's tour boasts over 200 persons in attendance. In addition, proceeds from the tour will go towards the ACE Scholarship fund which will be awarding it's First Scholarship for the Visual Arts during this years Arts Awards Dinner in December.
 
Maps can be purchased for $5 at Connexions Art Gallery, 213 Northampton Street and at the State Theatre on tour days. The tour will begin noon-5PM Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28, with a closing reception at the State Theatre from 3:30- 5PM on Sunday.
 
Some of the highlights on the tour include: "Movin on Up" the closing weekend of the inaugural show at Ken Jones Jr Fine Art, Easton's newest art gallery- Exhibitions at Lafayette College's Grossman Gallery- "Building Steam", an exhibition featuring emerging New York Artists and at the Williams Center for the Arts- "There to Here, Then and Now: Favorites from 25 years at the Williams Center". 
 
Other attractions on the tour include: Kristen Barnes- "The Tuition Show" and Lorna Baker-"Photography of Coney Island" at the Quadrant Book Mart, Angie Snyder Lande and Amy Sue Greenleaf," Two Artists, Two Visions at Connexions Art Gallery, Jackie Lima at the Studio and Gallery of Isadore LaDuca as well as the open studio's of Bill Iacovone of Easton Clay Works, Ken Kewley, Marta Whistler and Charles Klabunde among many others.
 
With over 140 members comprised of artists, artisans, musicians, business owners and patrons, ACE recognizes that a thriving community of artists is essential to the accomplishing its goals, thus fosters artists in education and professional development and provides a venue for networking with peers, schools, arts organizations, and local governemnt. For more information about ACE, please contact us at 610.250.7627.

If you are interested in participating, contact:
Anthony at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it - or stop by Connexions, 213 Northampton Street, Easton
Ken Jones Jr. at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it - or stop by Ken Jones Jr. Fine Art,  526 Northampton Street, Easton