SHOHOLA, PA — The Artists’ Market Community Center is opening in Shohola and offering art exhibits, classes and special events. Its mission is “bringing art to life in Sullivan County, NY and Pike County, PA.”

The official grand opening celebration is scheduled for May 2, from 4 to 6 p.m., with complimentary refreshments, live music and the artwork of more than 15 artists—from as close by as the Town of Shohola to as far away as Florida. The center is already up and running offering discussions groups, art lessons, special events and a “Hot to Be Happy” class that’s so popular an additional night was set up to accommodate the demand for seats.

Art classes include “Fundamentals of Drawing” with John Tomlinson, “Basics of Watercolor” with Michelle Schroeder and “Introduction to Pastels.” The first “Creative Differences” discussion group involves two panelists and a moderator, with the topic, “Does beauty or obscenity exist as an objective reality?”

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