Appalachian Arts News

Studio News

Appalachian Arts Studio is proud to announce that we have been selected to be part of the Pilot Project of the Pennsylvania Wilds Artisan Trail.

Area artists will have works on display and for sale in our 2,000 sqaure foot gallery. Our gallery continues to reflect the works of our staff artists as well as the works of chainsaw sculptures created by artists from all over the world. This will make your visit to our studio a delightful and refreshing art experience.


Rendezvous News

We are gearing up for our 10th anniversary in 2009. Keep watching for updates. The event will be held February 21 through the 28th, 2009.

Catch some of the higlights from last years event on the History Channel Juy 24th at 8:00 p.m. The Rendezvous was selected for their segment of small power tools in the use of art.

Educational News

Over 400 students from area schools in Elk, Cameron, Mckean and Potter County have enjoyed day long workshops offered at the Studio.

Appalachian Arts Studio has hosted art openings exhibiting Ridgway Area High School's students art works. An open house was enjoyed by community and students alike.


Area News

Appalachian Arts Studio has been afforded the opportunity to continue the "woodlins" project. This on-going project and placement of various sculptures thouout the Appalachian Region has been funded through grant programs including North West PA Great Outdoors, National Endolwment for the Arts and Lumber Heritage Region. All in partnership with Elk County Council on the Arts.8 to 10 New scuptures will be created to be on display at the new Heritage Park in St. Marys, PA.These sculptrues will be a welcome attidion to expanse collection of "woodlin" sculptures thoughout the region..

Woodlins trail maps are available at the Visitors Center, Appalachian Arts Studio and various locations throughout the county. See our general gallery for a peek at the woodlins.