Call for artists to address environmental crisis

STROUDSBURG — The Earth Speaks II, a juried exhibit in the ARTSPACE Gallery, arises from a deepening concern for the environmental crisis currently affecting the planet.

"Art has always been a powerful vehicle for raising consciousness, and this exhibit will bring to light our growing awareness of a crisis we can no longer ignore," says a statement from the Pocono Arts Council in Stroudsburg.

The Earth Speaks II is a regional open call for work that focuses the attention of the viewing public on the gravity of the issue. The deadline for entries is Jan. 31.

Artists from Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey are invited to participate, along with artists from Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia.

Awards totaling $1,100 are available in a variety of mediums, including 2-D, 3D, photography and printmaking. Students are encouraged to enter.

The juror for this year's exhibition is Yvonne Love. Further information on Love can be found by visiting www.yvonnelove.com.

For more information about Earth Speaks II or to download an application form, visit poconoarts.org.