Eagles Mere

Friends of the Arts

Eagles Mere, PA

A 10‑week summer arts season in the Endless Mountains

Our Mission: Present professional musical programs and other high‑quality cultural events for the community of Eagles Mere, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding area.

Founded in 1975 by volunteers who didn’t want Eagles Mere’s artistic life to fade with the closing of its old inns and hotels, Eagles Mere Friends of the Arts (EMFA) has grown from two classical concerts into a full summer arts season. Each year, for roughly ten weeks, the lights come on at the David A. DeWire Center and on the Village Green, turning this tiny mountaintop town into a seasonal community arts center for Sullivan County and the Endless Mountains. Visit Eagles Mere Friends of the Arts website

From a July evening concert on the Village Green to a packed play at the DeWire Center or a hands‑on art class in the afternoon, Eagles Mere Friends of the Arts makes summer in this Endless Mountains lake community as rich in culture as it is in scenery.

Flagship programs:

Summer Concert Series: Seasons typically open around July 4th with the Repasz Band from Williamsport, an Eagles Mere tradition, and continue with touring artists and returning favorites throughout July and August. Learn more here

Theatre on the DeWire Stage: For locals and seasonal residents who love theatre but aren’t traveling to larger cities, these professional‑quality productions bring big‑city talent to a small mountain town. Learn more here

Endless Arts Classes: Visual and performing arts classes fall under EMFA’s Endless Arts program committee. Learn more here

Brain/Food: Ideas, Films, and Conversations: A weekly series of lectures, book discussions, and film screenings at the DeWire Center. These events invite residents and visitors to share food and ideas, extending the arts beyond the stage and studio into conversations about culture, history, and community. Learn more here

Community impact:

Over nearly fifty years, Eagles Mere Friends of the Arts has:

  • Turned the David A. DeWire Center into a seasonal arts hub for music, theatre, classes, and community gatherings.

  • Hosted seasons with nearly forty events, more than half of them free, ensuring that cost is not a barrier to participation.

  • Built an environment where visitors can “look at art, purchase art, do art, and attend performance art” all within walking distance in a small mountain village.​

  • Supported and showcased local teaching artists, helping to grow the “creator economy” in Eagles Mere and Sullivan County.