‘Arts in the Park' along the Delaware

Celebrating local art, music, poetry and dance BARRYVILLE, N.Y. — The second annual Barryville “Arts in the Park” event will soon be here and has expanded to include more opportunities to enjoy the work of local artists and performers. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., rain or shine, at the Gazebo Park at the intersection of Routes 97 and 55 in Barryville, N.Y., just across the Delaware from Shohola. The free event will feature the works of 20 of the area’s best artists, many from the Barryville Area Arts Association, some of whom will perform their craft on site. Visitors can experience an expanded selection of photography, pottery, metal art, fine woodworking, rustic furniture, fiber art, slate art, sculpture, silver jewelry, sign art, paintings and mixed media. There will also be entertainment throughout the day, including music by Peter Kolesar and Carmelle and Yolanda. New this year will be poetry by BAAA members and a special guest performance of traditional Middle Eastern Dance by the world-renowned Sabah. “We are building on the success of last year’s show, with even more artists and performers displaying their talents,” said Pat Shearer, who co-founded Arts in the Park with Ron Coldon in 2008. “The Barryville Area Arts Association has provided an incredible wealth of talent to draw from,” Shearer added. “We’ve been amazed at the concentration of artists within a several-mile radius of Barryville. We look upon this day as not only one to share our art, but also to celebrate the joy of living in the Upper Delaware Valley.” “Come spend the day enjoying our artists, eateries, and of course, the beautiful Delaware River!” said Shearer. For more information contact Shearer at 845-557-9952.