Allentown Chen Arts Group: Sad News for Allentown

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Sad News for Allentown

Many of you in the Chen Arts Group knew Bernadette Cozart and have heard of her unfortunate passing. She was a giving, talented woman who touched many in the city which she chose to call home and worked hard to improve.

This information was sent along for those of you who would like to pay your condolences at a memorial service for Bernie this Saturday, August 1:

Memorial Service for Bernadette "Bernie" Cozart

11 a.m. Saturday, August 1

Metropolitan Community Church

930 N. 4th Street #101 (Silkworks Building)

Allentown, PA

A potluck gathering to share memories and stories will follow.

Contact the church at 610-709-8800 for further information.

1 comment:

Angie Villa said...: Thanks for the info Sarah.

Bernadette was such a sweet heart, a talented and kind soul who touched many people's lives. I feel fortunate to have met her, and will always remember how she brought sunshine to our Chen Arts events. She will be greatly missed.; July 30, 2009 at 9:41 AM

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Manifesto

The Allentown Chen Arts Group was founded in April, 2008 and includes professional artists living and working in Allentown, as well as regional artists who are interested in exhibiting and selling their work in Allentown. The group includes visual artists, film makers, musicians, dancers, writers, and creative people of all ages who are interested in supporting and promoting the arts in Allentown.

Since the closing of Open Space Gallery on Hamilton Street, there has been little opportunity for artists to show and sell their work in Allentown. Since its evolution, The Allentown Chen Arts Group has successfully held group art shows, events, and activities to bring the community together, educate the public, and help revitalize downtown Allentown through the arts. Currently, the group consists of between 100-200 artists and supporters of the arts.

The group is called “Chen Arts” because we meet on the 4th Saturday night of each month for good food and conversation at the fabulous House of Chen restaurant on Hamilton St. in Allentown. We also meet for parties and events at artist’s studios/homes where we share slides or images of our work. We are hopeful that our group will help to promote a positive image of Allentown through the arts. Anyone is welcome to join CHARGE and be a part of a new and growing art scene in Allentown. If you are an artist or arts supporter interested in joining our group, please visit our blog at
http://www.chenarts.blogspot.com/ or e-mail us at chenarts.info@gmail.com