The TAIR (Tamaqua Artist in Residence) program is supported by the following groups.
Tamaqua Community Arts Center: http://www.tacp.info/arts-center/
A center that is open to everyone and can serve as a performance venue, art studio, instructional workshop and other similar creative uses. The Tamaqua Community Arts Center is a project of the Tamaqua Area Community Partnership. The mission of the Tamaqua Community Arts Center provides sustainable inclusive educational opportunities and a safe place to participate, appreciate, create, and learn about the performing and fine arts.
TACP (Tamaqua Area Community Partnership) : http://www.tacp.info/
“The Tamaqua Area Community Partnership is a non-profit charitable organization that was expressly created to improve the quality of life in the Tamaqua Area; and to do so by being a conduit and a catalyst and a place for ideas and energy to go to accomplish improvements that will make a real difference in the lives of people who live here.” — Micah Gursky
Faces of the World Inc.: www.facesoftheworld.net
Stephen Bennett is a portrait painter and the President and founder of the Nonprofit corporation Faces of the World Inc. located in Tamaqua.
“Faces of the World Inc. is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization run by a voluntary board of directors Faces of the World's goal is to preserve and celebrate the diversity of the world's people through art education, cultural exchange and embracing tolerance. Over the past 8 years, Faces of the World has teamed up with volunteers/interpreters to teach Portrait Workshops to over 8,000 children throughout the world and United States. These Workshops teach students to celebrate their unique and valuable culture—instilling pride, self worth and acceptance of others. Their hope is to inspire a new generation to become curious and accepting towards the amazing cultural diversity of the world as well as themselves.”
Stonehedge Gardens: http://www.stonehedgegardens.org
Stonehedge Gardens, Inc is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization run by a voluntary board of directors.
Our ethos focuses on creating environmental sustainability. The gardens are open year-round for public enjoyment from noon to 8 pm free of charge. At present, the gift shop is open Friday / Saturday / Sunday from 12:00pm - 6:00pm. We are located three miles south of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania and clearly sign-posted off RT. 309, making the gardens easily accessible from the Poconos, the Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia and other states.
Tamaqua Community Arts Center: http://www.tacp.info/arts-center/
A center that is open to everyone and can serve as a performance venue, art studio, instructional workshop and other similar creative uses. The Tamaqua Community Arts Center is a project of the Tamaqua Area Community Partnership. The mission of the Tamaqua Community Arts Center provides sustainable inclusive educational opportunities and a safe place to participate, appreciate, create, and learn about the performing and fine arts.
TACP (Tamaqua Area Community Partnership) : http://www.tacp.info/
“The Tamaqua Area Community Partnership is a non-profit charitable organization that was expressly created to improve the quality of life in the Tamaqua Area; and to do so by being a conduit and a catalyst and a place for ideas and energy to go to accomplish improvements that will make a real difference in the lives of people who live here.” — Micah Gursky
Faces of the World Inc.: www.facesoftheworld.net
Stephen Bennett is a portrait painter and the President and founder of the Nonprofit corporation Faces of the World Inc. located in Tamaqua.
“Faces of the World Inc. is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization run by a voluntary board of directors Faces of the World's goal is to preserve and celebrate the diversity of the world's people through art education, cultural exchange and embracing tolerance. Over the past 8 years, Faces of the World has teamed up with volunteers/interpreters to teach Portrait Workshops to over 8,000 children throughout the world and United States. These Workshops teach students to celebrate their unique and valuable culture—instilling pride, self worth and acceptance of others. Their hope is to inspire a new generation to become curious and accepting towards the amazing cultural diversity of the world as well as themselves.”
Stonehedge Gardens: http://www.stonehedgegardens.org
Stonehedge Gardens, Inc is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization run by a voluntary board of directors.
Our ethos focuses on creating environmental sustainability. The gardens are open year-round for public enjoyment from noon to 8 pm free of charge. At present, the gift shop is open Friday / Saturday / Sunday from 12:00pm - 6:00pm. We are located three miles south of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania and clearly sign-posted off RT. 309, making the gardens easily accessible from the Poconos, the Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia and other states.