Story and images submitted by Dan Tomkins, North Branch Art Trail.
Mark your calendar and start planning your route — the Wyoming County Arts & Artists Tour (WyCAAT) is back for its fourth year, bringing three full days of creativity, exploration, and community spirit to Wyoming County. From Friday, May 1 through Sunday, May 3, 10am–4pm daily, the North Branch Art Trail invites you to discover 40+ local artists showcased at 20 unique venues across the county.
This self-guided adventure winds through all five Wyoming County boroughs — Laceyville, Meshoppen, Tunkhannock, Factoryville, and Nicholson — as you follow scenic Route 6 (and a bit beyond). Each stop offers something different: artist studios, galleries, cultural attractions, historic sites, and local businesses transformed into vibrant creative spaces. You’ll meet artists working in oil, watercolor, pottery, stained glass, sculpture, books, and dozens of other mediums. Gather your friends, grab a tour booklet, and hit the road for a weekend overflowing with color, craftsmanship, and discovery.
Participating Artists
This year’s lineup includes: Walter D. Ball, Laura Boner, Eric Brocious, Nannette M. Burti, Rachel Caudell, Amy Denmon, Charlotte Dickinson, Karen J. Erbe, Astrid Glodek, L.P. Howard III, Susan Jayne, Rebecca Kameroski, Kathi Harter Keefe, Joe Kluck, Debra Lee, Elizabeth Leslie, Mike Mignone, Lance Montross, Ashley Noble, Sue Palackas, Terry Proctor, Vincent Quattrocchi, Anna Roe, Barb Sick, Bonnie Simpson, Samantha Sklareski, Brandon Guy Smith, Susan M. Snook, Alice J. Strauss, Victoria Switzer, Michelle Thomas, Krista Truesdale, Maureen Van Nostrand, Jeremy Werkheiser, Ali Woods Wilson, and Joan Yeager.
Tour Venues
You’ll find tour stops at: The Art Center at Keystone College, Belhana by the River, Creekside Gardens, the Dietrich Theater, Ewe Belong Here Yarn Company, Greenwood’s Furniture, J.R’s Hallmark, Kitson Gallery, Laceyville Hardware, The Local Emporium Co., Memory Lane Antiques & Collectibles, Monzie’s Floral Design, the Nicholson Tourism Center at the Historic DL&W Railroad Station, The Oldest House, The Pub at Shadowbrook, RiverBend Tattoo & Art Gallery, the Sue Palackas Contemporary Artist Studio, Swalebrook Studio, Tunkhannock Public Library, and the Wyoming County Courthouse.
Special Art Tour Activities
Tour Headquarters: Stop by the Dietrich Theater any day of the tour for guidance, information, and friendly support from the North Branch Art Trail team.
WyCAAT ’26 Group Exhibit: A curated preview of the tour’s artists, on display March 23–May 30 at the Dietrich Theater Art Galleries. Open during regular theater hours plus 10am–4pm all tour weekend. Most artwork is available for purchase.
WyCAAT ’26 K–12 Student Art Show: Celebrate the next generation of Wyoming County artists. This exhibit, coordinated by local art teachers, runs April 21–June 2 at the Wyoming County Courthouse Art Gallery. Open during courthouse hours plus 10am–4pm all tour weekend.
New for 2026: WyCAAT ’26 Special Activities Day on Friday, May 1: For the first time, WyCAAT is offering a full slate of hands-on classes, demonstrations, readings, tours, and workshops at select stops. Activities take place at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm unless otherwise noted. Friday’s Special Activities Include:
• Color Wheel Class with Debra Lee – Tour Stop 101 11am, 1pm, 3pm – Learn to mix colors and create your own color wheel.
• Still Life Painting Demo with L.P. Howard III – Tour Stop 102 11am, 1pm, 3pm – Watch a still life painting come to life, brushstroke by brushstroke.
• Macramé Fruit & Veggie Basket Class with Elizabeth Leslie – Tour Stop 105 11am – Create a decorative and functional macramé hanging basket.
• County Courthouse Tour with the Wyoming County Commissioners – Tour Stop 109 11am, 1pm, 3pm – Explore both public and behind-the-scenes areas of the historic courthouse.
• Children’s Book Reading with Alice J. Strauss – Tour Stop 111 11am, 1pm, 3pm – Enjoy a lively reading of What if Ants Wore Orange Pants?
• Leather Crafting Workshop with Bonnie Simpson – Tour Stop 113 1pm, 3pm – Craft your own custom leather keychain with PoCo Leatherworks.
• Metalworking Demo with Jeremy Werkheiser – Tour Stop 115 11am, 1pm, 3pm – A dynamic “Forged in Blacksmithing” demonstration.
• Calligraphy Workshop with Mary Sadauckas – Tour Stop 115 1pm, 3pm – Learn the graceful strokes of calligraphy and create take-home bookmarks or weathergrams.
• Art Amid Adversity Discussion with Victoria Switzer – Tour Stop 116 11am, 3pm – A thoughtful discussion and slideshow on women artists who inspire her work.
• A Painting from Start to Finish with Walter D. Ball – Tour Stop 120 1pm, 3pm – Watch a blank canvas transform into a finished painting.
WyCAAT 2026 Dining Guide
Fuel your tour with great local food. From west to east, enjoy stops at: Mark’s Valley View Restaurant, The Wiser Choice, Kristi’s Kountry Kitchen, The Fireplace Restaurant, Todd + Rachel’s, T&C Grille/Bakery 420, The Pub at Shadowbrook, Kelly’s Creekside Inn, Creekside Café, Nicholson Diner, and Germana’s Pizzeria.
The Wyoming County Arts & Artists Tour is produced by the North Branch Art Trail. Visit WyCAAT.com for updates. Questions? Contact the producers at 570-551-4443 or northbrancharttrail@gmail.com.