Sullivan County Council on the Arts Activities

Sullivan County Council on the Arts - Supporting the arts, culture and heritage of Sullivan County, Pennsylvania

Volunteers Needed

Our expanded activities are putting an increasing strain on the small circle who take an active part in our labor-intensive productions, such as the Roving Historical Theater and the various student art competitions.

We are constantly looking for volunteers to help in every aspect of our work.

You don't need expertise in any area, just a willingness to put in a few hours, especially as the time draws near for an activity. If you would be willing to lend a hand, please let us know.

Simple Gifts Concert

Simple Gifts is two simply gifted women who play a dozen instruments. They cover the ethnic traditions of Appalachia, Ireland, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe and much more.

They performed at St. Basil's Hall, Dushore, on August 13, 2009, as the final event in the celebration of Dushore's 150th anniversary.

Founding member Linda Littleton, a former Principal Second Violin in the Nittany Valley Symphony, also plays hammered dulcimer, bowed psaltery, five-string banjo, and recorders.

Karen Hirshon, her partner, toured nationally with the bluegrass band Whetstone Run and helped found the American old-time group, Rustical Quality String Band.

Following their concert, Simple Gifts led a workshop on the playing of spoons, a traditional Appalachian “instrument.”

This led into a jam with local musicians of all ages.

Spoons and jam – who could ask for more?

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Sir Sullivan Stanzalot, the SCCA mascot, guards the artwork of contestants at the Art Expo at the Forksville Fairgrounds.

Roving Historical Theater productions, examining the history of Sullivan County in dramatic form, featuring major characters in the county's development, with period music and dance
Classes in the fine and practical arts; we have presented courses in oil painting, pastels, clay sculpture, acting, crocheting, photography, and wreathmaking among many others
Awards for children's clothesline art at the annual Kiwanis Winterfest and dogsled races; children receive cash prizes in a number of categories
Entertainment for residents of the Dar-Way and Highlands care centers; over the years, we have celebrated Christmas, Valentine's Day and the Spring Equinox
Juried Youth Art Exhibit
Annual purchase of a Choice of Show artwork by a Sullivan County High School student, to be placed on permanent display at the school
Art Expo during the Fall Festival in October, at the Forksville Fairgrounds, with juried prizes and a People's Choice Award
Membership Potluck Dinner, with music, dancing, a report on activities, sale items, and a heck of a good time with friends and neighbors
Artisans Holiday Sale, a chance for the community to buy one-of-a-kind art and craft gifts by local artisans

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