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First Posted: 7/25/2014 Artists of the Arts thru Abilities Studio, a component of Commonwealth Health&#8217;s Day Development Program, Kingston, were on hand at the recent Celebration of Abilities sponsored by the Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Mental Health and Developmental Services held at the Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. Original works of art by each of the artists were presented as recognition gifts to several members of the Wyoming County community who were honored for various community and employment achievements. Honorees included the Dietrich Theater, Kara Phinney, Quinn Murphy, Karriane Ray, Diane Hegedty, H.A.N.D.S. of Wyoming County, Pauline Lawson, Fireplace Restaurant and Compass Group. At the Dietrich, from left, first row: Erica Rogler, director, Dietrich Theater, and artists of Arts thru Abilities, Miranda Kropa, Jolene Chimento, Mary Helen Kolessar, Diane Mariette, Nicole LaFratte and Jolene Price. Second row: artists Erik Berlew and James Barbario and Margaret Mould-Cooney, art director, Arts thru Abilities Studio. Tom Grey also completed a work of art for the celebration.

Artists participate in Celebration of Abilities