About
After the Covid daze, Old Carter Barn's dynamic duo, Douglas Carter Beane (five-time TONY-nominated playwright) and Lewis Flinn (Broadway composer), reached out to Dan Tompkins of the North Branch Art Trail to see if their freshly renovated barn could be transformed into a concert space. Their goal? To showcase local talent and create a place where audiences would actually listen.
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While the barn quickly became a go-to wedding venue (check out www.oldcarterbarn.com for all the details), juggling over 40 events a season turned out to be more than Beane and Flinn bargained for! But after three years of trial, error, and a whole lot of learning, they’re excited to re-introduce Summer Sessions as a program of the "Old Carter Barn Arts Initiative" – a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to bringing the arts to Northeastern Pennsylvania!
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Mission
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"Old Carter Barn Arts Initiative" is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the arts through community programs, cultural events, and educational initiatives. Our activities include hosting art workshops, exhibitions, and performances; providing arts education for all ages; preserving and restoring artistic heritage; and collaborating with local artists and educators to foster creative expression. We aim to enhance public engagement with the arts and make artistic opportunities accessible to our community.
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Summer Sessions is a program of Old Carter Barn Arts Initiative and all proceeds go towards paying for the artists and expenses of the concerts.
JOIN US!
We need all the help we can get! If you are interested in volunteering at the concerts, helping with set up, ticket taking, and straightening up, please reach out to info@SummerSessionsPA.com?
Would you like to play at future concerts? Please email lewis@SummerSessionsPA.com
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Suggestions and friendly comments?
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SUMMER SESSIONS HOTLINE:
347-918-7838
