Kraken To Be Unleashed at the Wyoming County Arts & Artists Tour

by Jeremy Werkheiser

Mark your calendars because from May 2nd to  4th, the Wyoming County Arts & Artists Tour is back, and Metal Relic is bringing the heat (and the tentacles).

Hosted as part of the North Branch Art Trail, this self-guided tour showcases artists from all across Wyoming County, PA. You’ll have the chance to explore studios, discover new creatives, and connect with the incredible talent growing right here in our community.

This year, you’ll find me set up at JR’s Hallmark in Tunkhannock, where the full-size Kraken Sculpture will be on display. This monstrous build won 1st place in the Pennsylvania SkillsUSA Welding Sculpture Competition and is headed to Nationals in June—but first, it’s making a stop right here at home.

What to Expect at the Metal Relic Stop:

  • Live Q&A and conversation with the artist (yup, that’s me)

  • Behind-the-scenes stories from over 500+ hours of metalwork

  • The Deep Sleep - The Kraken sculpture!

  • Metal works available for purchase

  • Info on custom commissions and future builds

Whether you’re here for the art, the story, or just want to see what happens when steel meets imagination—come see the Kraken up close.

🗓 Dates & Times:
Friday, May 2nd – Sunday, May 4th
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM each day

📍 Location:
JR’s Hallmark Shop
512 Towne Plz Ste 116, Tunkhannock, PA 18657

💸 Cost:
Free and open to the public

The Wyoming County Arts & Artists Tour is a great way to spend a day, support local creators, and discover what happens when creativity takes shape in metal. Swing through, say hi, and bring your curiosity. I’ll bring the monster.

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