Upcoming Events

Kids Art Club Registration

Registration August 25th– September 8th

The North East Arts Council is excited to announce that registration for this year’s Kids’ Art Club is OPEN. Kids’ Art Club meets monthly, for one hour, from September through May. Children will explore art methods, techniques, and create finished projects.Sign-ups can be completed by downloading and filling out the Registration Form and submitting it to Jody at NEACprogram@outlook.com. (If you have trouble on your smartphone, download and fill out the form on a laptop or PC instead).

KIDS ART CLUB REGISTRATION FORM

You can also print the form and mail to:
North East Arts Council
P.O. Box 662
25 Vine St.
North East, PA 16428The club is divided into 2 sections by grade, both meeting on the 2nd Monday of each month:

1st through 4th grade will meet from 4:30p.m. to 5:30p.m. and will be taught by local artist, Daryl Kidder. These classes will be art appropriate for the younger children and will focus on famous artist techniques and activities related to those techniques. Class limit: 15

5th through 12th grade will meet from 6 p.m. to 7p.m. The 5th through 12th grade class will be taught again by Noelle Stephenson, and will focus on art techniques which will include sculpture, acrylic painting, watercolor, and mixed media. Class limit: 20

Registrants will be accepted on a first-come/first-served basis. Kids’ Art Club is free to participate, however, we ask that students who sign up honor their commitment to make the club by making attendance a priority.

Please email NEACprogram@outlook.com or call/text Jody with questions at (814) 860-1756. Please register by 9/5 (additional spaces may be available after this time, please inquire).

Kid’s Art Club is made possible by NEAC membership fund and a grant from the North East Community Foundation

Leaf Block Printing Workshop

In this energetic, hands-on workshop, you will learn to use basic block printing techniques to make artful prints on fabric items to keep. We will learn about fabric ink, printing tools, and color layering. Wear print friendly clothes! We will print from actual leaves on a 100% cotton flour sack towel and a canvas tote bag. Participants may also print on a cotton apron for an extra $4. They all make great gifts. Learn simple block printing techniques to create two towels, a bag, or an apron.

Instructor: Kristen Muench, Artist
This is an adult class limited to 8 participants. Light snacks will be provided. BYOB

Cost: $23 for NEAC members, $28 non-members
All materials supplied. Upcharge for additional materials if desired.
Preregistration is required for this event.
REGISTER HERE

Please note: No refunds for cancellations made 48 hours before class as we need to ensure we are compensating our instructors for their materials and preparations.

Yoga with Deb Phillips

Stay tuned for upcoming dates

2026 Amateur Photography Contest

Here are the winners from this year’s Amateur Photography Contest!

Nature

1^st Place – “The Color of Rocks” by Obie Poasa
2^nd Place – “Plant life” by Liz Keppler
3^rd Place – “Pretty as a Flower” by Jennifer Guzman
Honorable Mention – “Early Spring” by Deb Phillips
Honorable Mention – “Northern Lights” by Casey Keller

Weird

1^st Place – “Cat in the Clouds” By Pegger Campbell
2^nd Place – “Frosty Falls Face” By Vanessa Mazza
3^rd Place – “Nightmare Before Sunset” By Cindy MacTaggart Rodgers
Honorable Mention – “Smile” by Douglas Bailey
Honorable Mention – “I See What You’re Doing” by Richard Timer

People

1^st Place – “Girl in Black” – Obie Poasa
2^nd Place – “A Splash of Color” – Makenna Phillips
3^rd Place – “What a Good Joke” – Kris Hallenburg
Honorable Mention – “Dancing with the Snow” – Kalen Timer
Honorable Mention – “I’m Flying” – Richard Timer

Other

1^st Place – “Slovakian Soldiers in the Sewers” by Jody Timer
2^nd Place – “Balls Out” by Kimberly Satterthwaite
3^rd Place – “Big Foot Track” – by Kalen Timer
Honorable Mention – “No Trespassing” by Vanessa Mazza
Honorable Mention – “Jersey City” by Dennis Battersby

North East

1^st Place – “Springtime in the Vineyard” by Cindy MacTaggart Rodgers
2^nd Place – “The Grape Vineyard in Bloom” by Maggie Smith
3^rd Place – “20 Mile After the Storm” by Kalen Timer
Honorable Mention – “Grape Pies” by Vanessa Mazza
Honorable Mention – “Duties and Smiles by Makenna Phillips

Animals

1^st Place – “I’m Tired of Swimming” – Jody Timer
2^nd Place – “Mr. Cicada’s Dat at the Beach” – Cindy Rodgers
3^rd Place – “Cow in Corsica” – Anthony Adams
Honorable Mention- “Cat in a Bag” by Peggy Campbell
Honorable Mention – “Come Here Bug” by Michael Satterthwaite

Black and White

1^st Place – “Lonely Cowboy” – Obie Poasa
2^nd Place – “Tiger” – Olivia Pike
3^rd Place – “The Ice King” – Kalen Timer
Honorable Mention – “Sea Gull Party” – Jody Timer
Honorable Mention – “Astoria Tower” – Jody Timer

Save the Date(s):

725 Day – North East Chamber of Commerce – July 27
Art in the Park – Gibson Park Open Market – August 15

Clear Cut Stained Glass Studios Stained Glass Classes

In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the copper foil (or Tiffany) method from the ground up, guided by live instruction from Ken & Casandra of Clear Cut Stained Glass Studio every step of the way. From safety procedures to mastering cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, and finishing touches, you’ll make a beautiful sun catcher to take home the same day! No experience required, all materials included.

Stay tuned for more dates!

North East Arts Council

Bringing the arts to North East, PA for over 20 years.