September 2026
Before announcing our autumn events, the members of DuBois Area Council on the Arts (D.A.C.O.T.A.), would like to thank everyone who participated in Poetry Night last month! On August 3rd, Deja Brew Coffeehouse was filled with poets and readers who shared their favorite poems and evoked meaningful emotions in the crowd, from tears to laughter. Thank you to Deja Brew, Julie Stewart and her staff, for hosting the event, and to Wapiti Ridge Wine Cellars for offering wine tasting. We were thrilled with the success of Poetry Night and look forward the next one. Details will be announced soon!
The Autumn Art in the Windows of 2026 exhibit runs from September 11th through 30th. D.A.C.O.T.A. members and guest artists are displaying their artwork in storefronts in downtown DuBois along West Long Avenue, North Brady Street, and East Scribner Avenue. The September show features an open theme. Participating artists include Sherry Adams, Grace Bergin, Cindi Delinsky, Viviana Forrest, Marianne Fyda, Paul Seymour, Paige Tomkinson, Nina Turkin, Craig and Mary Kay Marshall, and Sara Zilhaver. Artwork is on display at Shenkel’s Pharmacy, Lisa Gabler’s Farmers Insurance, Joe’s Tux Shop, and Junk Dealer’s Daughter on West Long Avenue; Brady Street Florist, Luigi’s Restaurante, Deja Brew Coffeehouse, Raven’s Moon Oracle, Two Birch Trees Winery, and Merle Norman Boutique Studio on Nort Brady Sreer; and Tiffany’s Stitchery on E Scribner Avenue. Thank you to all participating artists and businesses!
While you’re in downtown, we also invite you to check out the current library show, which features artwork by Sherry Adams. Sherry is originally from Michigan and an interior designer by training. Since retirement she has focused on her artwork. Her passion for social issues and civic duty is an important driving force in her life, and, in turn, it fuels her creativity, leading her to produce pieces that are though-provoking, spirited and whimsical. She works in acrylics, mixed media, collage, printing and mosaics. She has had multiple solo and group shows at the DuBois Public Library and other downtown venues. Her artwork will be displayed at the library until the end of the September.
D.A.C.O.T.A.’s 9th Art Collective and Gala will be held on the evening of October 30th at several downtown businesses. We are still finalizing the details, but please save time that Friday night to stop by to enjoy the artwork, meet D.A.C.O.T.A. members, and learn more about what else we offer the community. More details about the Gala will be announced soon on our website, DuboisAreaCouncilontheArts.com, social media, and in our next newsletter and blog post.
In the meantime, we hope you enjoy the September Art in the Windows and the Art at the Library exhibits. We look forward to seeing you at the Gala on October 30th!
Thank you for your continued support of the arts in DuBois!
