Scranton (January 31, 2007) - The deadline for applications for the 2007 PA Route 6 Artisan Trail for participants in Wyoming, Lackawanna, Wayne, Pike, and Susquehanna counties has been extended to Friday, February 9, 2007. There are listings in three categories: (1) artists, artisans, galleries, museums and stores; (2) festivals and events; and (3) lodging and hospitality establishments.

For artists, artisans, galleries, museums, or retail stores, the listing fee is $125. However, a paid membership in the county’s officially designated Convention and Visitor Bureau entitles the participant to a 10% discount ($112.50 listing fee). Arts, crafts, and products that reflect the region’s culture and heritage are encouraged to apply. Entries will be juried to verify the authenticity and quality of the product(s).

Festivals, gallery tours, and open studio events are eligible for a free listing if they include at least one paid Artisan Trail participant. Lodging and hospitality establishments that partner with artists and artisans along the PA Route 6 corridor with receive a one-line listing in the brochure. The listing fee is $50. Partnerships could include exhibiting local artwork in your establishment; hosting artist workshops or demonstrations; or offering special rates or packages for visits tied to an arts/artisan experience, etc.

The Pennsylvania Route 6 Artisan Trail is a premiere driving destination exploring arts, crafts, heritage, and folk-life in Pennsylvania. Route 6 runs over 400 miles across the northern tier of Pennsylvania from New York State to Ohio. In Northeastern Pennsylvania, the PA Route 6 Artisan Trail will be managed by the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority (LHVA) under the direction of Colleen Carter, Director of Public Education. LHVA will develop tour and lodging packages that feature artists, artisans, and cultural experiences in the “hub” communities of Tunkhannock, Factoryville, Clarks Summit, Scranton, Carbondale, Honesdale, Hawley, and Milford.

“Art lovers, history buffs, and collectors will find Northeastern Pennsylvania a treasure trove of fascinating, diverse, and delightful attractions,” said Carter. “From quilt shows in the Endless Mountains, to First Fridays Gallery Tours in Scranton, to world-class music festivals in the Pocono Mountains, this area is alive with the arts. For fifteen years, LHVA has promoted the region’s historic, cultural, economic, and natural resources. The Route 6 Artisan Trail project is a natural extension of that work.”

To submit a listing in the 2007 PA Route 6 Artisan Trail brochure, download the submission forms and artist/artisan survey online at www.bcrac.org by clicking on the “New Center” tab. Email digital images (high resolution, 300 dpi) and text (75 words plus location and hours) to jen@bcrac.org. Mail payment (checks payable to BCRAC), the completed submission form and survey to: Jennifer L. Swain, Bradford County Regional Arts Council, 601 Main Street, Towanda, PA 18848. All materials must be received by Friday, February 9 to be included in the brochure.

For information about the submission, contact Jennifer Swain at (570) 265-7455 or jen@bcrac.org. For information about the PA Route 6 Artisan Trail/East, contact Colleen Carter, Director of Public Education at LHVA, at (570) 963-6730 x8211 or ccarter@LHVA.org.

DOCUMENTATION:
Artisan Trail Invitation Letter
Submission Form for Lodging Establishments
Submission Form for Galleries, Museums & Retail Stores