September 8, 2014Andrew Leibenguth

TAMAQUA’S FIRST “ARTIST IN RESIDENCE”; JEFFREY COLLINS

Artist in Residency, Workshop in Elks Lodge, Residency on Mauch Chunk Street, Tamaqua (14)In June 2014, Jeffrey M. Collins, 38, of Columbus Ohio, was chosen as the first Tamaqua Artist in Residence (TAIR).
The mission of TAIR is to collaborate with artists to culturally enrich the town of Tamaqua. TAIR provides an artist with a studio space to facilitate the creation and display of his or her art.
This mission is an extension of the goals of the Tamaqua Area Community Partnership (TACP) and Faces of the World Inc.; which aims to develop an arts district for the enrichment of the Tamaqua community.

Artist in Residency, Workshop in Elks Lodge, Residency on Mauch Chunk Street, Tamaqua (179)Collins currently resides in the 2nd floor of the old Tiki Bar, 20 West Mauch Chunk Street. The Tamaqua Area Community Partnership purchased the building for $23,000 in October 2013. Since then, the building has gone through major internal and external renovations. The first floor, still under construction, is anticipated to serve as an art gallery.
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Artist in Residency, Workshop in Elks Lodge, Residency on Mauch Chunk Street, Tamaqua (98)Collins has spent the last few months creating his artworks in the third floor of the Elks Lodge on West Broad Street.
A canvas painter for over 15 years, he has developed a singular style completely his own. Drawing his influences from past and present, Collins latest works utilize the combination of acrylic mediums and yarn. Collins added that he mixes the acrylic paint with additives and fillers to give it a desired texture.

Artist in Residency, Workshop in Elks Lodge, Residency on Mauch Chunk Street, Tamaqua (118)Collins will feature his work, titled “Jeffrey Collins Elk Paintings”, at the Tamaqua Community Arts Center, 125 Pine Street, starting Saturday, September 13, 2014 from 6 PM to 9 PM. The evening will include reception with refreshments and snacks. His works will remain on display at the center until Sunday, September 28, 2014.
Click HERE for more information about TAIR.
For more information about Collins, visit his website at www.JeffreyCollins.us.

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