Exhibits Listings: March 14 to 20, 2014

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THIS WEEK: March 14 to 20, 2014

R & R + H: Image/Word, works by fiber artist Rose M. Wright along with illustrations by Hannah Rawe from the book “The Cat, the Sun and the Mirror” by Robert Anderson. Opens tonight with a reception 5 to 7 showcasing a reading from the book accompanied by music on the guzheng (a Chinese harp) and the theremin, an instrument played without touching it. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Through April 30: open during movie screenings. 570-996-1500.

Thomas Dougherty: Landscape and Figure Paintings, works in oil by the Dallas artist along with recent watercolors by Nanticoke artist John Clark. Opens Saturday with a reception 5 to 8 p.m. Pauly Friedman Art Gallery, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. Through April 15: 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.

Shadow Galaxy, an exhibit by artist Tom Sorresso who uses the medium of enamel spray paint “to create unexplored worlds and delve into the human imagination.” Artist’s Talk and reception 6 to 8 p.m. March 21. Widmann Gallery, Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. Through April 14: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 570-208-5900, ext. 5328.

Art Jam! An eclectic mix of oils, watercolors, photography and mixed media by local artists Margaret Elaine Engel, Alicia Lindgren, Kaitlyn Kishbaugh and Jane Kishbaugh. Something Special, 23 W. Walnut St., Kingston. Through March 21: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. 570-288-8386.

Recent Acquisitions, paintings, prints, sculpture and works on paper recently added to the museum’s collection. Mahady Gallery, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. Through March 23: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 570-348-6207.

All Aboard? An exhibit documenting America’s enforced segregation from the 1880s into the 1960s through Jim Crow laws providing separate but equal accommodations for black people. Steamtown National Historic Site, 300 Cliff St., Scranton. Through March 28: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. 570-340-5200.

Plane Space, a solo exhibit of paintings and sculptures, termed “abstract sonnets in time and space” by its creator artist Ryan Hnat. Also on exhibit: “Repose and Restoration: The Huber Breaker and Other Works by James Maria.” Artists for Art Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Through March 29: noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. 570-969-1040.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Samara: A Mid-Century Dream Home, original furniture, architectural fragments, rare archival materials, home-decor ephemera, video footage and reproductions of documents and architectural drawings telling the story of a young couple and the world-famous architect working together to build an American dream home. The Gallery at Penn College, Madigan Library, One College Drive, Williamsport. Through March 29: 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays; 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. 570-320-2445.

The Middle of Nowhere, photographs by Thomas Pickarski taken in Iceland, Greenland and New Zealand. CameraWork Gallery, 515 Center St., Scranton. Through March 30: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. 570-510-5028.

Scenes from the Top, photographs taken from remote vistas and vantage points of Carbon County by winter hiker Tom Storm. Monroe County Environmental Education Center, 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg. Through March 31: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. most Saturdays. 570-629-3061.

Suzanne Maria Rossetti Memorial Juried Art Exhibit, the 33rd annual event with artwork by local students in grades 7 to 12, sponsored by Joe and Sue Hand of Dallas. Schulman Gallery, Luzerne County Community College, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke. Through April 2: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 570-675-5094.

Photography by Jones & Jones, works by the husband-and-wife team of Ken and Carol Jones. Vintage Theater, 326 Spruce St., Scranton. Through April 7: noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. 570-507-9671.

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 30: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 570-674-8255.

A World Apart: The Legacy of George Gabin, paintings by the late artist, whose works have been described as “meticulous representation.” Sordoni Art Gallery, Stark Learning Center, 150 S. River St., Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre. Through May 11: noon to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. 570-408-4325.

D-Day 1944: Accept Nothing Less Than Full Victory, an exhibit on the planning, execution and aftermath of the Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944 with historic photographs and artifacts to commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day. Also: “WWII on the Homefront,” a community art exhibit with new works created by members of local historical societies, veterans associations and regional schools representing elements of life on the homefront. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton. Through June 16: 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.

WYSO: The Coal Connection, the art of Frank Wysochansky, whose paintings and sculptures document the life and work of anthracite coal miners and their families in the 20th century. Anthracite Heritage Museum, 22 Bald Mountain Road, McDade Park, Scranton. Through Oct. 31: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. 570-963-4804.

Wild Mustangs, photos taken on the Outer Banks of North Carolina by Coralea Scranta of Tunkhannock. Opens March 21 with a reception 5 to 7 p.m. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Through March 31: Open during movie screenings. 570-996-1500.

Ever-Changing Light, recent landscape paintings by Collier B. Parker including pieces painted along the Lackawanna River and in Tuscany, Italy. Opens March 22 with a reception 6 to 8 p.m. at the Suraci Gallery, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. Through May 3: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 570-348-6207.

Crossing Disciplines: Text and Image in the Work of J.M. Dunn, works by the art history professor exploring the intersection that exists between visual images and written words. Included: abstractions based on works by Dante, Cervantes and El Greco. March 24 to April 11 with an exhibit lecture by the artist 5 p.m. April 4 in Brennan Hall, followed by a gallery reception. Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall, Jefferson Avenue and Linden Street, University of Scranton.

STRETCH Creativity Conference, a day of inspiring presentations by top designers and illustrators Denise Bosler, Drew Friedman and Floyd Cooper. Latour Room, Nazareth Student Center, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 28. $50, $25; $10 students. Reservations: 570-340-6060.

Nature’s Treasures, watercolors and mixed media of the natural world by Linda Kreckel, Joan Rohn and Joan Sayer. Opens April 5 with a reception 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Monroe County Environmental Education Center, 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg. Through April 30: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. most Saturdays. Closed April 18 and 19. 570-629-3061.

ArtCycled: A Recycled Art Exhibit, artwork made from traditional art supplies, recyclables and trash. Entries welcome until March 22. Opens April 11 with a reception 6 to 8 p.m. Schulman Gallery, Luzerne County Community College, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke. Through April 22: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 570-740-0732.

Senior Art Exhibition, works by more than 60 undergraduate art students. Opens April 12 with a reception 2 to 4 p.m. Mahady Gallery, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. Through April 27: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 570-348-6207.

Student Exhibition, works by students in mass communication, sculpture and drawing classes. Opens April 18 with a reception scheduled 2 to 4 p.m. April 30. Widmann Gallery, Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. Through May 23: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 570-208-5900, ext. 5328.

Student Exhibition, including three-dimensional designs, drawings and paintings. April 27 to May 9 with a reception 6 to 8 p.m. on May 2. Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall, Jefferson Avenue and Linden Street, University of Scranton. Hours: noon to 4 p.m. Sundays through Fridays; 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. 570-941-4214.

Backyard Pocono Wildlife, photography of the natural world by Nancy Hopping including eagles, foxes, bobcats, bears and wildflowers. Opens May 3 with a reception 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Monroe County Environmental Education Center, 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg. Through June 2: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. most Saturdays. Closed May 24 and 26. 570-629-3061.

Graduate Exhibition, a group show by Master of Arts candidates Ahdab Bazerbay (painting) and Justin Hayden and Danielle M. Zito (art education). Opens May 3 with a reception 5 to 7 p.m. Mahady Gallery, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. Through June 13: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 570-348-6207.

Lillian Ventrelli: Watercolors and Acrylics, works depicting the natural world of the Pocono Mountains. Opens June 7 with a reception 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Monroe County Environmental Education Center, 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg. Through June 30: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. most Saturdays. Closed June 13. 570-629-3061.

Sharks! A multidisciplinary exhibit highlighting the power of sharks in nature and popular conception including photography of South Africa’s great white sharks, shark-related artworks and cultural artifacts. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton. July 5 to Sept. 8: 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.

Sacred Symbols in Sequins, works by skilled Haitian flag makers that form mosaics of religious imagery of Europe and America as well as symbols brought from Africa centuries ago by captive slaves. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton. Sept. 26 to Dec. 29: 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.

Congressional Art Competition, for high school students from the 10th, 11th or 17th congressional districts. Entries accepted at the WVIA Studios in Pittston 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from March 31 to April 2. Art must be matted but does not have to be framed. Winning artwork will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol for an entire year. More information at wvia.org/education.