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THIS WEEK: Oct. 28 to Nov. 3, 2016
Day of the Dead: A Celebration of Life and Culture, a collaboration by the Wyoming Valley Art League and Langcliffe Presbyterian Church with an art exhibit, guest speakers, TEDtalk video screening, poetry readings and traditional ofrendas (altars) created by the community. Wyoming Valley Art League, Rear 130 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 1 and 2. Free. 570-288-1020.
ONGOING EXHIBITS
The Artist’s Garden, a solo show of original paintings by Maine artist Julia Einstein, inspired by a love of flowers and botanicals. Through Oct. 29 at Mainstreet Gallery, 370 Pierce St., Kingston. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. 570-287-5589.
The Evolution of Olivia Grace, various photographic portraits of a girl transforming into adolescence by Lori Ann Brunetti. Camerawork Gallery, 515 Center St., Scranton. Through Oct. 29 with hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. 570-344-3313.
Howard Hao Tran: Drawings and Sculptures, works ranging from figurative sculpture to abstract, two-dimensional pieces in a variety of mediums. Through Oct. 30 at the Widmann Gallery, Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, North Main and West Jackson streets, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 570-208-5900, ext. 5328.
Working with Nature’s Canvas, a show of painted, carved, wood-burned, woven, beaded and sculpted gourds by Claudia Hill and Susan Pekala. Through Oct. 31 at the Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg. Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. most Saturdays. 570-629-3061.
Group Exhibit, nautical and island-themed watercolors and photography by Stephen Parulski, photography by Grace Marie Amico and works by graphic designer Alan McLaughlin. Through Nov. 4 at Marquis Art and Frame, 122 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. 570-823-0518.
Paul Bracey: One Eye Photographs, an eclectic mix “from Scranton to the Milky Way with stops in between.” Something Special, 23 W. Walnut St., Kingston. Through Nov. 11 with hours 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. 570-288-8386.
Art the Vote, a group show of works themed around the American election process. The Exchange, 24 E. Main St., Bloomsburg. Through Nov. 12 with hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 570-317-2596.
Tower: Paintings by Dale Emmart, a collection of en-plein-air works including themes of landscape, atmosphere and industrialization. Through Nov. 18 at the Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall, Jefferson Avenue and Linden Street, Scranton. Hours: noon to 4 p.m. Sundays to Fridays; 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. 570-941-4214.
Portraying Women in Hindu Religion: Paintings by Mona Pande, vivid and colorful depictions of Indian culture using imagery of traditional Indian art along with the artist’s imagination. Circle Centre for the Arts, Wyoming Valley Art League, Rear 130 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Through Nov. 30 with hours noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays. 570-288-1020.
Glenburn Art Show and Sale, the 12th annual exhibit with works by local artists. Glenburn Township Building, 54 Waterford Road, Dalton. Through Dec. 8 with hours 9 a.m. to noon Mondays through Thursdays. 570-954-1489.
Scranton’s Historic Buildings, detailed renderings of the city’s landmarks by local artist Don Murray. Through Dec. 9 in the Heritage Room of the Weinberg Memorial Library, University of Scranton. Generally open 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays; noon to 8 p.m. Saturdays; noon to 11:30 p.m. Sundays (with some exceptions). 570-941-6341.
Hemingway and the Veneto, photographs of author Ernest Hemingway and the people, places and things that were dearest to him during World War I and his time in Venice and Veneto. Through Dec. 10 at the Pauly Friedman Art Gallery, Insalaco Hall, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. Hours: 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. 570-674-6250.
Geographies: Ying Li, landscapes and city scenes of New York, Colorado, Maine and Switzerland by the Beijing-born artist. Through Dec. 18 at the Sordoni Art Gallery, Stark Learning Center, 150 S. River St., Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre. Hours: noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. 570-408-4325.
Some Enchanted Land: The Paintings of John Willard Raught, local landscapes by the Dunmore native who received international recognition for his works. Through Dec. 31 at the Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton. Open noon to 4 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. 570-346-7186.
Wolves, Magic Mirrors & Spinning Wheels: The Anatomy of Fairy Tales, a multi-disciplinary exhibit highlighting the museum’s collection of contemporary art to illustrate how fairy and folk tales are archetypal stories inspiring and interpreting popular culture. Through Dec. 31 at the Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton. Open noon to 4 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Closed Christmas Day. 570-346-7186.
Railroad Photography of Daniel Troy, works capturing the industrial beauty of railroad equipment against the natural beauty of North American landscapes. Through Dec. 31 at Steamtown National Historic Site, 300 Cliff St., Scranton. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 570-340-5200.
Bringing the Giant to Its Knees: The History of the Giant’s Despair Hillclimb, exploring the 110-year history of the motor race and its participants through art, trophies, artifacts, programs and memorabilia. Through March 1 at the Luzerne County Historical Society Museum, 69 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Hours: noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. 570-823-6244.
FUTURE
Scranton Notorious, a collection of 100-year-old mug shots from the Scranton Police Department from the collection of Nick Petula. Opens Nov. 4 with a reception 6 to 8:15 p.m. Continues through Nov. 26 at Camerawork Gallery, 515 Center St., Scranton. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. 570-344-3313.
Reflections: Faces of Domestic Violence, an international touring exhibition held to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness month. Opens Nov. 4 with a reception 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Marquis Art and Frame, 515 Center St., Scranton. Continues through Dec. 10 with hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. 570-344-3313.
Pocono Area Landscapes, acrylic paintings of fields, ponds, lakes and flowers of the Pocono Mountains by George Miller. Opens Nov. 5 with a reception 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Continues through Nov. 30 at Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg. Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. most Saturdays. 570-629-3061.
Second Time Around: The Hubcap as Art, a traveling exhibition from Landfill Art, Inc., which calls attention to consumption in American culture and the millions of pounds of trash discarded daily. Opens Nov. 10 with a reception at 4 p.m. Also: a gallery talk “Repurposing and Fine Art: A Conversation with Ken Marquis,” 3 p.m. on Nov. 16. Mahady Gallery, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. The exhibit continues through Dec. 16 with hours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 570-348-6278.
The World as Classroom: Photos from Study Abroad, photos by faculty and students taken in Eastern Europe, the Peruvian Amazon and Greece as well as other exotic locations. Nov. 11 to Dec. 18 with a Meet the Artists reception 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 18. Widmann Gallery, Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, North Main and West Jackson streets, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 570-208-5900, ext. 5328.