River Art Works in Southwestern Pennsylvania



Soon to be Westmoreland County's First Art Retreat



River Art Works goal is to transform rural river town, with 383 citizens, named Smithton, PA into a beautiful, magnetic center of artistry. This outreach includes all possible art trades and related sciences bringing positivity to Smithton citizens as well as its’ visitors. The overarching goal is to form collaborations and stretch imaginations beyond the norm, providing artists with new avenues for income diversification, thereby allowing art to be their primary income.





River Art Works in Southwestern Pennsylvania



Soon to be Westmoreland County's First Art Retreat



River Art Works goal is to transform rural river town, with 383 citizens, named Smithton, PA into a beautiful, magnetic center of artistry. This outreach includes all possible art trades and related sciences bringing positivity to Smithton citizens as well as its’ visitors. The overarching goal is to form collaborations and stretch imaginations beyond the norm, providing artists with new avenues for income diversification, thereby allowing art to be their primary income.









RIVER ART WORKS



An art retreat to be located in the Southwestern corner of Pennsylvania. This art retreat will be not only a place for professional artists to master their skills, but to be given opportunity to broaden their outlook on possibility. In this way, the artist and related sciences can begin to transform their income potential.



Our Mission



A Collaboration Between a Broad Spectrum of Art Genres & Related Sciences



Recently a small underserved town in the southwestern corner of Pennsylvania has begun a cooperative project with a 501C3 nonprofit RIVER ART WORKS​. The goal is to transform the small community into an art retreat by transforming its’ largest and most prominent property as well as the abandoned theatre for a use that further promotes the arts, tourism, honors its’ history, and provides jobs.

RIVER ART WORKS mission plan is to create a collaborative art retreat that also transforms a population shrinking rural river town into a magnetic art energy that captivates and lures not only artists from around the world, but entices high disposable income demograph visitors. The art retreat is to feature art galleries, performance areas, sleeping quarters, commissary, theatre, meeting room, visitor’s center, and work areas. RIVER ART WORKS goal to share knowledge between professional artists and related sciences in order to broaden their concept and knowledge of creative financial opportunities. Time away from daily distractions will allow the artist to not only further develop their skills, focus their energy, but also use the retreat time to connect with other arts and sciences to collaboratively develop a means for a creative primary income. This also frees the artist to shape their own creative lives in a broader sense as well as contribute to social development.

RIVER ART WORKS'​ art retreat will serve ALL acclaimed professional art forms and sciences that relate to arts bringing a positive energy to town citizens as well as its’ visitors.


Under primary consideration as future home of RIVER ART WORKS

is Smithton, PA. Expediency of funding will be the determining factor. A grant application has been formally submitted requesting feasibility study funds to revitalize the town. The goal is to transform the town into a beautiful, functional,

town that well serve the arts.

River Art Works will need a core group of businesses to support the retreat. River Art Works’ Artist Group has planned three fundraisers for the summer /fall that will reach out to different market segments. (see below)


Smithton, PA, is a river town that has connected to the 333 mile Appalachian Bike Trail in its’ downtown area and has done its’ best to use both the river and trail to revive the town. It has the possibility to utilize the passenger trains that run through from DC to Chicago, the river, and its' close proximity to Interstate Routes 51, 70, 66, 76, and 119 for access. Smithton won a grant to build a boat launch which will make Smithton the finish line for river race activities as well as the beginning and end for general water activities. Various activities include seasonal celebrations, honoring of the Veterans, parades, festivals, and plans to create a museum honoring the local celebrity Shirley Jones (TV’s Partridge Family fame).
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Performing & Film



This segment will include:

  • Production
  • Directing
  • Producing
  • Acting
  • Set Design
  • Photography
  • Stage Performance
  • Music Production
  • Music Performance
  • and more


Written & Visual



This segment will include:

  • printing
  • publishing
  • writing
  • painting
  • sketching
  • fabric and paper arts
  • 3D illusion
  • and more


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Sculpture & Design



This segment will include:

  • Architectural
  • Space Usage
  • Sculptural
  • Carving
  • Fashion
  • and more


Laser & Digital



This segment will include:

  • Artistic Laser Development
  • Animee
  • Hologram
  • Animation
  • and more




Concentrating arts and entertainment within neighborhood centers, town centers, and regional urban cores will help bolster activity and define community character. These could be further supported by art communities and distinct destinations for entertainment that will draw individuals into Westmoreland.... boost resident engagement, increase its visitors and ultimately bolster the economy... utilize vacant warehouse and industrial buildings for active entertainment venues... partner with local arts organizations to establish new venues and events to showcase artists





- Reimaging Our Westmoreland of 2018 Strategy 2.2 -


EVENTS: keep art fun





WIN BIG: $5 Ticket Sales





UNTIL OCT 1,2019


NATIONAL RETAIL CHAINS have donated to make this prize an incredible start to your holiday shopping! To add to this River Art Works will be adding 10% of ticket sales (up to $300) in cash prize. Prize award will be based on the three number winning lottery prize dated SEPT 20, 2019. *

SUPPORTING RETAILERS INCLUDE: Walmart, Shop n Save, Target, Best Buy, Red Lobster, Olive Garden, AppleBees, LongHorn Steak House, and more soon to be announced.


*Prize must be claimed by Oct 10, 2019 or will be considered donated back to River Art Works.



Fabulous 70s Art Festival & Run





11am - 5pm SAT OCT 5, 2019

Relive the Fabulous POP ART ERA at this Smithton, PA Festival hosted by River Art Works. Join the fun of bending your own spoon ring, tye-dying a shirt, painting the hippie car, join the making of murals, beads, macrame, crepe paper flower making, and more! Great music, too! Entrance is Free as are many of the interactive events!

In conjunction with Smithton's Community Day... local food favorites served up by locals .

VIP ALL INCLUDED DAY ACTIVITY PASS-- $45 includes run entry, run T-Shirt, and all art activities, plus Tye-Dye T-Shirt or self made ring.

5K / 10K RUN- Starts at 9:15am in Smithton, Pa where Appalachian Trail crosses the Smithton Bridge

--for details see below--



5k / 10k TRAIL RUN






9:15am SAT, OCT 5, 2019


APPALACHIAN BIKE TRAIL RUN: Kickoff for the Fabulous 70s Art Festival.

The trail run begins where the trail crosses the Smithton, PA bridge.

Run is followed by awards and an optional light breakfast. This run proceeds the interactive art festival.


VIP ALL INCLUDED DAY ACTIVITY PASS-- $45

includes run entry, run T-Shirt, Tye-Dye T-Shirt or self made braclet, and all art activities

RUN ENTREE FEE: Adults: $27 Children under 12: $12 includes snacks and T-Shirt.

OPTIONAL LIGHT BREAKFAST: $7

Please enter exact amount at donate button, with a note: 5k10k2019



Prohibition Speakeasy Gala





6:30PM SAT, OCT 26 Bella Terra Winery, Hunker, PA

Know the password to enter or be halted by Tommy Guns! Guards armed with Tommy Guns, Zoot Suiters, Dance to the Swing Orchestra, Local Hooch, and Keystone Cops end the SpeakEasy fun!

  • Cocktail Reception
  • Silent Auction
  • Dinner Dance to the Swing Orchestra
  • Zoot Suiters entertain
  • Best Dressed Contest


We're here to serve you


Phone Number: 724-925-1909
Email: Jane@RiverArtWorks.org



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