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First Posted: 9/6/2013
THIS WEEK: Sept. 13 to 19, 2013
Theme Show Invitational Art Exhibit, the 16th annual event with 21 artists exhibiting six to 12 pieces showcasing a chosen subject, media and style. Artists include Sue Hand, Joyce Culver, Rita Eddy, Renee Giunta, Janice Hewett, Sharyn Johnson, Marcie Jones, Pam Laity, Rosemary Luksha and more. Sue Hand’s Imagery, 35 Main St., Dallas. 3 to 8 p.m. today; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. 675-5094.
Jessup Art Loop, the monthly Second Saturday Art Walk with exhibits, music and refreshments at 16 venues in downtown Jessup. Details at jessupartloop.info.
Crayons & Care II, artwork by the children of Litewska Hospital in Warsaw, Poland, with all sale proceeds donated to the hospital’s children’s art program. Opens Saturday with a reception 6 to 8 p.m. followed by a children’s story hour 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Schulman Gallery, Luzerne County Community College, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke. Through Oct. 17: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 740-0732.
Hexagon Project VII: Our Reality, Our Hope, Our Change, visual art in all media by students age 9 to 18 from around the world demonstrating interdependence and issues-based global activism. With a student reception at the Connell Gallery, 125 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Also showing at The Library Express, Steamtown Mall, 300 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Through Sept. 30: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at the Connell Gallery; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays at The Library Express. 877-1653 or 558-1670.
ONGOING EXHIBITS
Art Exhibit, oil paintings by Thomas Stapleton, ceramics by Barbara Shaffer and photography by Charles Shaffer. Marquis Art and Frame, 122 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 823-0518.
Nature and Pet Portraits, drawings, paintings and photographs by Diane Grant Czajkowski. Citizens Bank, 196 S. Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Through Sept. 25: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. 829-2468.
Art of Maria Ansilio, including animal and bird subjects in colored pencil and watercolors. Citizens Bank, 983 Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort. Through Sept. 26: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays; 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. 675-5094.
Seventy Years of Painting, landscape paintings by Carol Oldenburg and Earl Lehman. Artists for Art Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Through Sept. 28: noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. 969-1040.
Gates to Infinity, paintings by Colombian artist Pilar Jimenez consisting of parallel planes with textures and colors “that ruffle the canvas.” Artists for Art Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Through Sept. 28: noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. 969-1040.
Back Roads and Backyards, paintings and photography of local scenery and Monroe County landmarks by three generations of the Eckley family: Pat, Tara and Ava. Monroe County Environmental Education Center, 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg. Through Sept. 30: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. most Saturdays. 629-3061.
BIG THINGS, little people, works by artist and architect Brad Earl along with new paintings by Nina Davidowitz. Marquis Art and Frame, 515 Center St., Scranton. Through Oct. 1: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. 344-3313.
Quilt On, an exhibit of new works by Sabine Thomas depicting “The Airing of the Quilts” event in Tunkhannock. Something Special, 23 W. Walnut St., Kingston. Through Oct. 4: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. 288-8386.
Words as Images, works by six artists who use text to express visual images and ideas including Christina Galbiati of Hazleton. Gallery at Penn State Lehigh Valley, 2809 Saucon Valley Road, Center Valley. Through Oct. 11: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 610-285-5000.
The Art of Balliet, 40 compositions by realism artist Justin Balliet in charcoal, graphite and oils. Sordoni Art Gallery, Stark Learning Center, 150 S. River St., Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre. Through Oct. 20: noon to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. 408-4325.
Capturing Realism, the biennial exhibit of works by instructors, alumni and apprentices from the nationally renowned studios of the Ani Art Academies and modern master Anthony J. Waichulis. Pauly Friedman Art Gallery, Insalaco Hall, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. Through Oct. 31: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays; 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 674-6250.
Wildlife Art, scenes from the great outdoors in oils and acrylics by Noxen artist Charles J. Kovalick. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Through Nov. 15: open during movie screenings. 996-1500.
Luzerne County in the Civil War. Luzerne County Historical Society Museum, 69 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Through Dec. 21: noon to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays. 823-6244.
Sidewalk Surfing: The Art & Culture of Skateboarding, a multi-disciplinary exhibit on the historical roots of skateboarding including artifacts and artwork on the cultural importance of the sport. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton. Through Dec. 30: noon to 4 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. 346-7186.
Exceptional Art — Exceptional Artists, works by artists from Verve Vertu Center of the Deutsch Institute. Speech-Language Pathology Department, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. On display through April 2014: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 674-8255.
FUTURE EXHIBITS
Third Friday Art Walk, with exhibits, music and refreshments at 17 venues in downtown Wilkes-Barre. 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 20. 288-1020.
Works from the Studio: A Collaborative Exhibition, eclectic works done in the studio of Virginia Sosik in various media. Artists include Karen Clifford, Regina Donovan, Heidi Fedor, Peggy Gladys, Celeste Gilmartin and many more. Opens Sept. 20 with a reception 5 to 7 p.m. Lackawanna Environmental Institute, 10 Moffat Drive, Moscow. Through Nov. 1: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 842-1506.
Third Friday Exhibit, with a show of members’ art work. Wyoming Valley Art League, 130 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 20. Refreshments served. 288-1020.
Emerging Artists Exhibition, the 11th invitational coordinated by local artist Sue Hand, including works by area high school students. Opens Sept. 20 with a reception 6 to 8 p.m. at the Widmann Gallery, Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. Through Oct. 25: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 208-5900, ext. 5328.
Art Show and Sale, the ninth annual event with works by regional artists including Joanne Benson. Opens Sept. 29 with a reception 3 to 5 p.m. at the Glenburn Township Building, 54 Waterford Road, Dalton. Through Dec. 12: 9 a.m. to noon Mondays through Thursdays. 563-1177.
Airing of the Quilts, a collection of quilts of the Civil War Era using fabrics of the time including indigos and shirtings. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Oct. 1 to Nov. 15. Open during movie screenings. 996-1500.
Annual Art Exhibit of works by the Martin’s Creek Artists. United Methodist Church, 64 State St., Nicholson. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 12. Refreshments served. 942-6995.
Third Friday Art Walk, with exhibits, music and refreshments at 17 venues in downtown Wilkes-Barre. 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 18. 288-1020.
Northeastern Biennial Twenty Thirteen, the 7th juried exhibition of works by area artists shown in four Lackawanna County venues. Oct. 19 to Nov. 13 at the Mahady Gallery of Marywood University, the Hope Horn Gallery of the University of Scranton, the AFA Gallery and ArtWorks Gallery, both in downtown Scranton. 348-6211.
Third Friday Art Walk, with exhibits, music and refreshments at 17 venues in downtown Wilkes-Barre. 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 15. 288-1020.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Call for Entries, for the 24th annual Apple ‘n Cheese Fine Art and Photography Show on Oct. 5 and 6 in East Canton with $2000 in cash prizes. Open to amateurs and professionals with categories for adults, teens and children. Deadline: Sept. 14. Applications available at paapplecheese.com or 673-3137.
Call for Entries, for the ninth annual Glenburn Township Art Show and Sale. All two-dimensional media considered. Deliver by Sept. 26 for Sept. 29 opening. Call 954-1489 for entry form and details.
Call for Entries, for the annual Fall Art Expo Oct. 12 and 13 at the Forksville Fairgrounds in Sullivan County offering $1200 in cash prizes. Pieces accepted through Sept. 30. 928-8927. Information and applications at http://sullivanarts.org.
World War II Combat Veterans are invited to have a free portrait taken by local photographer Steve Lewis, who is seeking to capture the spirit of veterans for a future exhibit. Information at 592-2938.