SCRANTON — The Artists of Bogart Court officially opened their boutique shops with a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, Oct. 14 behind the Renaissance at 500 Lackawanna Avenue. The public was invited to meet the artists, shop in the boutique stores and surrounding businesses, and experience the atmosphere that the Bogart Court Arts District has to offer.
The shops offer photography, fine art, jewelry, sculpture and more. The opening event featured music and light refreshments and on the next day, the shops opened with a variety of family and children’s activities.
Artists Kari Johnson, AOS Metals; Trinka Ravaioli, of Clarks Summit, Grapevine Design and Trinka Studios; Trinity Studio and Gallery; Jennifer Blewitt, of South Abington Townhsip, Jennifer Blewitt Photography; Maryclaire Jordan and Noreen Blewitt were recently named winners of the Kickstart Art Challenge, a multi-phase competition that resulted in prizes, including free tenancy at Bogart Court for six months with a lease of up to a year.
Bogart Art Shops permanent hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays.
For more information, contact Kari Johnson at kari@aosmetals.com.
