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ARTIST-BLACKSMITH’S ASSOCIATION
OF NORTH AMERICA (ABANA)
47 Walnut St., Ste. 200, Johnstown, PA 15901
814-254-4817 | abana.org
ABANA is headquartered in Johnstown
with thousands of members located
across the globe. They are a community
of blacksmiths, artisans, and enthusiasts
dedicated to preserving and advancing
blacksmithing as both a profession and
a hobby. As a 501(c)3 non-profit, they
provide educational opportunities for
people new to the craft and certification
for blacksmiths and instructors via the
ABANA National Curriculum. Central
to their mission is increasing awareness
of the historical significance and
modern evolution of the art and craft
of blacksmithing through community
events, exhibitions, educational grants,
and more.
Artistry from Scratch
ARTISTRY FROM SCRATCH UNIQUE ARTISAN GOODS
129 West High St., Ebensburg, PA 15931
814-626-9722 | artistryfromscratch.com
Artistry from Scratch is an artistic
consignment shop that also offers
workshops. The store features handcrafted items created by artisans from
all over Pennsylvania. Some items you’ll
find include ceramics, jewelry, plants,
plant stands/hangers, original artwork,
apparel, and whatever else local crafters
come up with. The store’s selection
rotates seasonally and is the perfect
spot to shop for locally-made decor.
Various artistic events are also hosted
in this space and can be viewed on their
website’s calendar of events.
THE SOUTHERN ALLEGHENIES
MUSEUM OF ART
Artist-Blacksmith’s Association of North America
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
450 Schoolhouse Rd., Johnstown, PA 15904
814-269-7234 | sama-art.org
The Southern Alleghenies Museum of
Art (SAMA) is a community art museum
founded in 1976. SAMA successfully
operates the nation’s longest-running
museum satellite system with five
museum facilities in the southwestern
Pennsylvania cities of Altoona, Bedford,
Johnstown, Ligonier and Loretto.
The Museum maintains a permanent
collection of more than 7,500 works of
local, regional, national and international
artists. SAMA’s five museums offer awardwinning education programs, special
events, and approximately thirty to forty
exhibitions annually.
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