The Story of Christmas in Classic Art includes ten classic prints, from the angel’s announcement to Mary that she would give birth (“The Annunciation” by Fra Angelico, c. 1440), through the trip back home and hiding the Baby from the murderous King Herod (“Rest on Flight Through Egypt” by Orazio Gentileschi, 1626).

Creation Stories from Around the World, includes artistic representations of ten different creation stories associated with major, obscure, and extinct religions. 

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Greg is compelled to capture the beauty of nature on canvas.  His work focuses on local landscapes and idyllic country scenes.

It all started with a highly unusual hobby: taking selfies in abandoned buidings.  But it's grown into "Elegance in Abandonment" a body of work that has taken Christine all across the world.  It includes photos as well as poetry.

Don't miss this chance to meet Christine and see her work up close. 

Susan represents and reinvents the natural beauty all around us. Her work on display includes canvas originals, matted prints, and Holiday cards.

Jane specializes in creating art with alcohol ink on ceramic tile.  You’ve got to see it to believe it!

Mef makes magic with beads and thread.

Nan Siegmund creates unique aluminum wire sculpture earrings and beaded jewelry.

Gene has been creating artwork in various mediums for the past forty years.  He specializes in still life and landscapes using acrylics.  Don't miss your chance to say "hi" to him at our December 4th reception.

BAAA sponsors many of the shows produced for the AMCC YouTube Channel. 

Our most popular series, now in it's third season, is "The Art of Gardening".  Check that out : HERE 

Additionally, we have sponsored the series, "Art Journaling with Mef Gannon" HERE

"Understanding History Through Art" HERE 

"There Are No Small Parts with John DiLeo" HERE 

"Poets and painters constitute a special class of their own, like the circus people".  This quote, spoken affectionately by writer Gerald Brenan, is the inspiration for a "Celebration of Kindred Spirits" for National Poetry Month. 

Premiered live on YouTube April 4 and available for your viewing pleasure HERE

Participating poets include Norma Bernstock, Nancy Dymond, Sally Quinn Hendee, Anna Gossett Johnson, Lisa Locurto, Mort Malkin, Johnny Robinson, Nick Roes, and Nicole Slevin.

Participating artists include Judith Cramer, Mef Gannon, Laurny de Leeuw, Nancy Dymond, Sally Quinn Hendee, Rena Hotinger, Lisa Locurto, Claudine Luchsinger, Ari Mir-Pontier, Dixie Rich, Jodi Winship Roth, and Elva Zingaro.

"A Celebration of Kindred Spirits: Painters and Poets" is sponsored by the Barryville Area Arts Association, and made possible by grants from the Richard L. Snyder Fund, administered through the Greater Pike Community Foundation, and through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.