Emmaus Wildlife Arts Festival

Join Us For The Lehigh Valley's First Wildlife Art Festival
- Conserving Our Natural Resources Through The Arts-
Saturday, September 12, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Rain or Shine)
A collaboration between the Wildlands Conservancy, Museum of Indian Culture and the Emmaus Arts Commission will showcase Emmaus’ rich heritage while highlighting the Lehigh Valley’s award-winning nature and wildlife artists, environmental groups and animal preservation officers.

This inaugural event will be held on Saturday, September 12, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (rain or shine) and coincides with several other events in Emmaus for Heritage Days. A free trolley will transport visitors to and from other Emmaus historical locations including Emmaus Moravian Church, Emmaus Historical Society, Shelter House, God’s Acre Cemetery, 1803 House, Knauss Homestead and Wildlands Conservancy.

Visitors will see works from truly accomplished craftsmen and fine artisans who will certainly create a wonderful experience for you and your family. World and nationally renowned artists include Tom Ahern, Val Bertoia and Dan Christi. Many participating artists will be selling their unique and original work in metal, acrylic, oil, watercolor and landscape photography.
Supporting events include demonstrations on tomahawk and atlatl (stick) throwing, primitive pottery and firemaking, bead loom work, quill working, sweet grass basketry, and wildlife carving. Special displays include artifacts, American Indian culture, and live animal encounters with owls, skunk, turtles and snakes. There will be many activities for young and old. Face painting, guided trail hikes, and fly fishing instruction will assure a great day for families, children and wildlife art collectors.

“The combination of the traditions of environmental stewardship, Indian culture and art in Emmaus,” said Emmaus Arts Commission President Bob Boehmer, “make the Wildlife Art Festival a unique and compelling venue in the Lehigh Valley.”

This event is free to the public. For more information please visit the Emmaus Arts Commission Web site at www.emmausarts.org.

Busy in Emmaus

The Emmaus Arts Commission is busy planning several events for the September and October months. All of our events are open to the public. The events for 2009 are:

• 1st Annual Wildlife Art Festival - September 12th - The Emmaus Arts Commission in coordination with the Poole Wildlife Sanctuary and the Museum of Indian Culture invite you to enjoy old time Emmaus. Wander through the Wildlife Sanctuary while experiencing authentic Indian crafts and fabulous wildlife art at a juried show sponsored by the Emmaus Arts Commission.
• Student Horror Film Festival - 5th annual event begins October 8th and is open to any middle school and high school student.
• Boos and Brews - 2nd Annual Halloween party with a twist. Sample several micro-breweries and dance the night away with or without a costume.

For more information on these events go to www.emmausarts.org.