About Our Association

The past successes of our exhibition have been made possible by the dedicated hard work of the Photo, Art and Poetry Committee, its volunteers, the participating merchants, the Artists and you, the Patrons of the Arts.

Our mission has been simple. To celebrate the God-given talents of children, amateurs and professionals in the areas of photography, art, poetry and music. To celebrate local talent and enjoy their contributions to the arts in a celebratory, high-energy atmosphere set in a relaxing, Soho-like setting.

I'd like to thank the artists in all categories for sharing their talents with us and for the pleasure they bring to our community and the world. To St. Catherine of Bologna, the Patron Saint of Artists for her contributions, and to you the Patrons of Art for your appreciation and recognition of the work displayed at our exhibition.

Please take your time, enjoy the ambiance, the food, the live music, the live poetry readings, the live artist demonstrations, the silent auction and of course the photography, art and poetry, especially of our young artists. Perhaps you'll take a piece of this celebration home with you in the form of a purchase (we now accept all major credit cards), by visiting our sales and information table (be sure to ask to view an artist's portfolio of their Art/Photography on disc), or by merely discussing a piece of work with a friend or the artist. My hope is that something you see at our exhibition will evoke a special feeling that lifts your spirits.

I celebrate the Light that You Are!

Thank you and enjoy! – David J. Nocera, Exhibition Coordinator

Become a Patron of the Arts!

While admission to the exhibtion is free, your five-dollar (or higher) donation will get you your choice of a magnet (c'mon, who can't use an extra refigerator magnet?) or one of four custom buttons, each representing your favorite category of the arts – photo, art, poetry or music!