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Virtual Inclusion Workshop Set For May 7

Virtual Inclusion Workshop Set For May 7

On Friday, May 7, the Lackawanna County Arts & Culture Department will sponsor Art, Access and Ability: Creating Opportunities for People with Diverse Abilities, a free virtual lunch time panel from Noon – 1 pm.

The goal of the panel is to discuss how the arts and culture sector can be more inclusive to persons with disabilities. The topic of artists with disabilities, who work in our community, will also be examined.

The panel will be moderated by Keith Williams, Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator for the Center for Independent Living. Panelists include: Joseph Salva, Executive Director for Individual Abilities in Motion (I Am); Amy Pindar, Co-Founder of the Inclusion Festival; Gwen Harleman, Art Director of The Deutsche Institute – Verve Vertu Studio; Cathy Roccia-Meier, Chairperson of Pennsylvania’s Special Education Advisory Panel; and Rachel Lucille Woodworth of LittleStarRun.

Interested parties can register for the zoom panel and watch it live on the Lackawanna County Arts & Culture Department’s Facebook page. ECTV, Comcast Channel 19, will also be airing the panel live.

For more information contact the Lackawanna County Arts & Culture Department at [email protected] or call 570.496.1725.

“Beautify” The Government Center

Lackawanna County is seeking art work by Lackawanna artists for the “Beautify the Building!
Area artists are invited to submit images of artwork celebrating Lackawanna County. The program’s goal is to showcase local artwork throughout the Government Center located at 123 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton.
Selected artists will receive a $150 for the use of their image(s). Works in all mediums will be considered; however sculptures or other three dimensional forms must be in the format of a photograph.
Lackawanna County will cover the cost of printing images in varying sizes. Artworks must be original, and the artists retain all intellectual property rights.
Applications may be found at www.lackawannacounty.org and the submission deadline is May 15.

Artworks should be uplifting, positive and reflect one or more of the following themes relating to Lackawanna County:

• Community life in Lackawanna County (people, places, streetscapes, homes, heritage, food, health & fitness, diversity and inclusion)

• Memorializing COVID-19 (honoring those who have passed, front line workers, symbols of hope and resilience, and positive messages)

• Civic Duty (patriotism, voting (non-partisan) celebrating veterans, and volunteering)

• Environment (Lackawanna landscapes, flora & fauna, animals, outdoor recreation, and recycling)

• Arts & Culture (celebrating arts & culture activities, events and programs, organizations, and artists of all disciplines, history, and heritage)

• Older Adults, Children and Youth, Persons with Disabilities, Mental Health, Diversity and Inclusion

For more information, contact Maureen McGuigan, Lackawanna County Deputy Director of Arts and Culture, at 570.963.6590 or [email protected].

Beautify the Building! Artist Application Form

Virtual Santa Trolley

Santa Claus will still be coming to town this year… just electronically.

The Electric City Trolley Station and Museum will be offering A Virtual Visit with Santa from the North Pole, an interactive virtual holiday children’s show on the Trolley in an effort to provide a safe environment for the public.

The dates of A Virtual Visit with Santa from the North Pole are: November 27, 28, and 29 and December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20. Five rides a day will be available at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:45 pm, 2 pm and 3:15 pm. Due to COVID-19, there will be limited seating on each ride. Reservations must be prepaid and masks are required.

The pricing structure is as follows: excursion only – adults $12; seniors (62+) $11; and children (3-17) $10. There is a $2 additional charge for touring the museum. Children two & under free.

Contact the Trolley Museum at 570-963-6590 for further information and/or to make a reservation.

Arts & Culture Creative Grants Available

Arts & Culture Creative Grants Available

The Lackawanna County Arts and Culture Department is offering individual artists, non-profit organizations and municipalities the opportunity to apply for a Lackawanna County Arts and Culture COVID-19 Creative Community Grant for a variety of projects that provide the community with positive arts experiences.

The activities can fall into the following categories: virtual projects, “real world” projects that follow CDC, State and County health guidelines, beautification/public art projects, or projects that promote health and safety in a creative way (signage, barriers, stickers, etc.).

Non-profits or municipalities may apply for a collaborative grant with a minimum of three partners. Churches may apply for public and non-religious activities only.

Applicants may apply for a grant in the following grant amounts: individual artists may apply for funding up to $5,000; projects with two collaborative partners the level is up to $10,000; and projects with three or more collaborative partners have a ceiling of $20,000.

The online application portal will open on August 20 on the Lackawanna County website and deadline for submission is September 15.

For more information contact, Maureen McGuigan, Deputy Director of Arts and Culture, at 570.963.6590, ext. 102 or email [email protected].

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