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First Posted: 10/22/2013

What does an artist do on vacation? Create art. According to Steve and Amy Colley, that is exactly what happened on their vacation to Cape May last summer. It was their first vacation without their college aged boys and Amy had time to read and Steve had time to sketch. Now “My Summer Sketchbook….Capturing the Moment” by Steve Colley is on exhibit at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock through December . A meet the artist reception, which will be open to the public, will be held on Friday, Nov. 1 from 6 to 8 p.m.

This exhibit comes to the Dietrich Theater in the 10th year that the Colleys have taught children and adults at the Wyoming County Cultural Center at the Dietrich Theater. The exhibit has been created in the same spirit as the Colleys’ philosophy of teaching art. They believe that everyone’s art expression is individual and they encourage experimentation with each medium.

Because their classes fulfill state standards, many home-schooled children receive art credits by taking the Colleys’ classes at the Dietrich Theater.

Steve and Amy have both taught Foundation of Painting and Drawing courses and 2D and 3D Design at Marywood University, where Steve currently teaches 3D. Steve has also taught at Keystone College and the University of Scranton.

Noted for their work with students with special needs, they have received grants from Tri-County Human Services, P&G, Lackawanna County, and the Jesuit Community, to work with special needs children. Steve has also worked with Kids at Risk at Keystone College.

For information about “My Summer Sketchbook…Capturing the Moment” call (570) 996-1500. The exhibit is open and free to all during movie hours and by appointment.