If you are a practicing artist or artisan, join the Carbon County Art League quarterly business meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at the Palmerton Area Library, 402 Delaware Ave. in Palmerton.

Author Judith W. Umlas will be the gathering’s guest speaker to discuss her work as an author.

Umlas has written for numerous publications, including: Working Woman magazine, the New York Times, and the Chicago Tribune. Her books have been featured in Ladies Home Journal, Forbes, Huffington Post, Mondo Brasil, and Better Homes & Gardens.

Bring a friend interested in the arts who might consider becoming a CCAL member, or send us an email: info@carboncountyart.com. Those interested may also apply online at carboncountyart.wixsite.com/carbon-county-art/membership