Mission is to "Celebrate the artist in each of us through fine art instruction, gallery exhibitions, that immerse people with developmental disabilities into a larger arts community that provide them diverse opportunities for fulfilling lives."
ArtWorks Gallery & Studio is an art gallery & studio located at 236 Penn Avenue in downtown Scranton, in the heart of the cities renovation and restoration area. It is supported by Beacon Specialized Living. ArtWorks includes a modern exhibition space, an open-plan art studio, and a multipurpose room. We’re dedicated to serving people with disabilities. We assist in the exploration of their creative potential and expand their horizons. Check out our retail area! We have a variety of creations for sale.
ArtWorks Day Option
Our mission is to "Celebrate the artist in each of us through fine art instruction and gallery exhibitions. ArtWorks strives to immerse people with Autism and developmental disabilities into a larger arts community and provide them diverse opportunities to lead fulfilling lives."
ArtWorks Gallery & Studio opened its doors at 236 Penn Ave in downtown Scranton in September 2019. It is supported by Beacon Specialized Living. ArtWorks includes a modern exhibition space and fully equipped fine arts studios for painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, and screen printing. We are dedicated to serving people with disabilities and assist in the exploration of their creative potential. We have a variety of creations for sale made by artists from the program. Join us every First Friday of the month to enjoy our opening receptions of new exhibitions.
“Day Option” at ArtWorks Gallery and Studio is an alternative to traditional day services, such as the opportunity for paid employment. At ArtWorks, day option participants are able to study fine art including drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and many various mediums. Beacon Specialized Living additionally has vocational day program choices which our consumers are able to add a skill-based day option component in the arts to their week. Our participants choose how frequently they wish to attend based on interest and offered classes. Many of our participants attend multiple times a week. They receive professional instruction based on traditional fine art practices. We offer a variety of techniques and mediums. Each participant encouraged to exercise autonomy in selecting favorite mediums, subject matter, and style…in effect, ultimately a form of “independent study.” Participants work side by side with our instructors in preparation and training for community-based exhibitions. Once a participant has concluded a piece of artwork, our instructors guide each individual through the process of professional practices such as determining pricing, writing artist statements, and professionally exhibiting their work. Individuals showcase not only at our gallery, but throughout the Northeastern PA area.
ArtWorks is one of the major venues in the Scranton area during “Frist Friday.” An increasingly popular concept across the county is the “Community Art Walk.” In Scranton, the first Friday of every month, galleries and other businesses such as bars and restaurants, gift and floral shops invite artists to mount displays of their paintings, photos, or other artwork. They then open their businesses on Friday evening (6-9pm is the standard in Scranton), and invite the public to come enjoy the exhibition. This event immerses our individuals into the larger arts community. Our instructors are as enthusiastic about the arts as are our incoming participants. Accommodating each and every individual in order to follow our mission. ArtWorks’ goal for the day option program is to provide choices, confidence, and skill building.
During the past few years, ArtWorks Gallery & Studio has developed expansion programs to provide services to individuals in Susquehanna County and Wyoming County. The Montrose and Tunkhannock artists have exhibited their work at the EMCA Gallery in Tunkhannock, Dietrich Theatre in Tunkhannock, ArtWorks Gallery & Studio in Scranton, and at the Susquehanna County Courthouse, among many other opportunities our students have received.
ArtWorks Day Option
Our mission is to "Celebrate the artist in each of us through fine art instruction and gallery exhibitions. ArtWorks strives to immerse people with Autism and developmental disabilities into a larger arts community and provide them diverse opportunities to lead fulfilling lives."
ArtWorks Gallery & Studio opened its doors at 236 Penn Ave in downtown Scranton in September 2019. It is supported by Beacon Specialized Living. ArtWorks includes a modern exhibition space and fully equipped fine arts studios for painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, and screen printing. We are dedicated to serving people with disabilities and assist in the exploration of their creative potential. We have a variety of creations for sale made by artists from the program. Join us every First Friday of the month to enjoy our opening receptions of new exhibitions.
“Day Option” at ArtWorks Gallery and Studio is an alternative to traditional day services, such as the opportunity for paid employment. At ArtWorks, day option participants are able to study fine art including drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and many various mediums. Beacon Specialized Living additionally has vocational day program choices which our consumers are able to add a skill-based day option component in the arts to their week. Our participants choose how frequently they wish to attend based on interest and offered classes. Many of our participants attend multiple times a week. They receive professional instruction based on traditional fine art practices. We offer a variety of techniques and mediums. Each participant encouraged to exercise autonomy in selecting favorite mediums, subject matter, and style…in effect, ultimately a form of “independent study.” Participants work side by side with our instructors in preparation and training for community-based exhibitions. Once a participant has concluded a piece of artwork, our instructors guide each individual through the process of professional practices such as determining pricing, writing artist statements, and professionally exhibiting their work. Individuals showcase not only at our gallery, but throughout the Northeastern PA area.
ArtWorks is one of the major venues in the Scranton area during “Frist Friday.” An increasingly popular concept across the county is the “Community Art Walk.” In Scranton, the first Friday of every month, galleries and other businesses such as bars and restaurants, gift and floral shops invite artists to mount displays of their paintings, photos, or other artwork. They then open their businesses on Friday evening (6-9pm is the standard in Scranton), and invite the public to come enjoy the exhibition. This event immerses our individuals into the larger arts community. Our instructors are as enthusiastic about the arts as are our incoming participants. Accommodating each and every individual in order to follow our mission. ArtWorks’ goal for the day option program is to provide choices, confidence, and skill building.
During the past few years, ArtWorks Gallery & Studio has developed expansion programs to provide services to individuals in Susquehanna County and Wyoming County. The Montrose and Tunkhannock artists have exhibited their work at the EMCA Gallery in Tunkhannock, Dietrich Theatre in Tunkhannock, ArtWorks Gallery & Studio in Scranton, and at the Susquehanna County Courthouse, among many other opportunities our students have received.
ArtWorks Gallery & Studio was conceived and supported by the management and staff of Beacon Specialized Living. It is designed to be a creative outlet and learning space for artists and students representing a wide variety of artistic styles and mediums, with a guiding principle of full inclusion of persons with disabilities into the larger arts community.
Our TeamJeff Kuratnick MFA, Program Manager
Morgan Maceyko DPP, Art Instructor Nadia Lippirini DPP, Art Instructor Emily McKeel DPP, Art Instructor Alana Kautz DPP, Art Instructor Sunday Olaniyi DPP, Art Instructor Raquel Cruz DPP, Art Instructor |
AwardsPAR's 2013 "Everday Images" Award Spotlights Scranton Artist Ethan Gerber
Fine Arts Fiesta Scholastic Arts Award Reader's Choice Awards |
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