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BEST BET: New exhibits open Tuesday at the art galleries of Misericordia University in Dallas with three well-known area artists in the spotlight. ‘Nina Davidowitz & Skip Sensbach: Essence of Form’ offers recent suburban landscape paintings by Davidowitz and large, constructed sculptures exploring the relationship between various materials by Sensbach, both in the Pauly Friedman Gallery. Also on display: ‘Leigh Pawling: Botanical Impressions – An Installation of Contrasting Images’ in the adjacent MacDonald Gallery. A free opening reception will be held 5 to 8 p.m. on April 14. Gallery hours are 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. More information at 674-6250.

THIS WEEK: APRIL 6 to 12, 2012

Tiny Treasures, miniature art work in drawing and painting. Sue Hand’s Imagery, 35 Main St., Dallas. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. 675-5094.

The Independent Artist Collective, various genres by group members and Scranton High School students. Through April 27 with an opening reception 5 to 10 tonight. New Visions Studio & Gallery, 201 Vine St., Scranton. Noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. 878-3970.

Senior Exhibition, by Keystone College art students in painting, graphic design, sculpture, ceramics, photography, jewelry, blown glass, printmaking and book arts. Opens tonight with a reception 6 to 9. Through April 28 at both the Artists for Art Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave. and the Artworks Gallery, 503 Lackawanna Ave. in Scranton. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays. 969-1040.

Student Invitational Exhibit, works in various media by Marywood University students. Opens tonight with a reception 6 to 8:30 p.m. Runs through May 1 at Marquis Art Gallery, 515 Center St., Scranton. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. 344-3313.

The Civil War, a traveling exhibit. Back Mountain Memorial Library, 96 Huntsville Road, Dallas. 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. April 13 and 14. 675-1182.

Student Exhibition, by students in drawing, sculpture and mass communications. Monday through May 4 with a reception 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Widmann Gallery, Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 208-5900, ext. 5328.

New Season – New Works, a group show by apprentices and alumni of the Ani Art Academies Waichulis. Opens Thursday with a reception 6 to 10 p.m. Through April 30 at Mainstreet Galleries, 370 Pierce St., Kingston. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. 287-5589.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

Acrylics and Eggshells, with paintings by Bonnie Mattick and Pysanky eggshell jewelry by Marianne Lurie. Through April 13 at Something Special, 23 W. Walnut St., Kingston. 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays. 288-8386.

The Sketch Book Exhibit, works in pencil, ink, charcoal, colored pencil and markers by local artists and students. Through April 26 with a reception noon to 2 p.m. April 15. Schulman Gallery, Luzerne County Community College, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 740-0727.

Peter Hoffer: Out of the Block, recent prints and collages. Through May 5 with a Gallery Talk 3 p.m. April 18 and a reception 6 to 8 p.m. April 20. Suraci Gallery, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. 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. 348-6278.

Man on Earth, artwork created by cultural detritus, investigating man’s impact on the planet by artist Earl Lehman and his students. Through April 20 at the Lackawanna Environmental Institute, 10 Moffat Drive, Covington Township. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 842-1506.

Senior Exhibit, with works by majors in art education, art therapy, painting, sculpture, graphic design, illustration and photography. Through April 22 at the Mahady Gallery, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. 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. 348-6278.

Trio Manifesto, with photographs by Mark Maglioli, paintings by Bernadette Harrison and soldered glass jewelry and mirrors by Sue Obaza. Through April 28 at Marquis Art & Frame, 122 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. 823-0518.

William H. Evert: Watercolors, detailed wildlife, landscapes and seascapes by the Northeastern Pennsylvania artist. Through April 28 at the Monroe County Environmental Education Center, 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. most Saturdays. 629-3061.

Retrospective Exhibit, by noted ceramist William Tersteeg and 20 of his former students. Through April 29 at the Linder Gallery, Keystone College, La Plume. 945-8335.

Thursday Morning Painters, group exhibit including graphite renderings of local churches, miniature paintings, watercolor landscapes and florals. Through April 30 at Citizens Bank, Wyoming Avenue and Welles Street, Forty Fort. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays; 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. 288-7538.

Detroit Forsaken, photographs by Ryan Spencer detailing “echoes of the past” throughout Detroit. Through May 20 at the Sordoni Art Gallery, 150 S. River St., Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre. Noon to 4:30 p.m. daily. 408-4325.

The Wonderful Story of Planters Peanuts, photographs, documents and memorabilia about the landmark Wilkes-Barre business created in 1906 by immigrants Amedeo Obici and Mario Peruzzi. Through Oct. 27 at the Luzerne County Historical Society Museum, 69 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. 823-6244.

What Can Be Found Under the Ground in a Railroad Yard, a new permanent family-friendly and educational exhibit tracing the history of the railroad yard through archaeological objects from different periods of the railroad’s history. Opens April 21 at Steamtown National Historic Site, 300 Cliff St., Scranton. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 340-5200.

Earth Week Environmental Art Show, with environmentally themed student artworks and photography. Opens April 16 with a reception at 7 p.m. Through April 25 at the Weinberg Memorial Library, Linden and Monroe streets, University of Scranton. 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. 941-7520.

Ike Design Group, rustic and imaginative handcrafted works, including lighting, furniture and home accessories using reclaimed barn wood, tin, pallet wood and more. Opens April 27 with a reception 5 to 7 p.m. Through June 7 at the Lackawanna Environmental Institute, 10 Moffat Drive, Covington Township. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 842-1506.

Exceptional Art – Exceptional Artists, artwork created by individuals with disabilities. Speech-Language and Hearing Center, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. May 3 with a wine-and-cheese reception 5 to 8 p.m. 674-8255.