Exhibits

THIS WEEK’S OPENINGS

Brian Wood, 28 works by the multimedia artist from New York City including paintings, drawings, prints and photographs. Through March 14 with a reception tonight, 5 to 7. Sordoni Art Gallery, 150 S. River St., Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre. Open daily, noon to 4:30 p.m. 408-4325.

African-American History in Pennsylvania, the works of African-American anthracite-coal sculptor C. Edgar Patience. Opens Monday and continues through Feb. 28 at the Anthracite Heritage Museum, McDade Park, off Keyser Avenue, Scranton. Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 963-4804.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

Art of Bonnie Quinney, still lifes, landscapes, florals and maritime scenes done in watercolor. Through Saturday at Citizens Bank, Wyoming Avenue and Welles Street, Forty Fort. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. 288-7538.

A History of Santa Claus, close to 100 images of the Jolly Old Elf from the collection of Richard Smith and Lissa Bryan Smith. Through Saturday at the Luzerne County Historical Society Museum, 69 S. Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m. $3, $1 children. 823-6344.

Pennsylvania Hands, Sally Wiener Grotta’s narrative portraits of artisans who are keeping alive traditional functional skills such as glassblowing, spinning, pottery, weaving, blacksmithing and quilting. Through Feb. 28 with a presentation by the artist Feb. 7 at 3 p.m. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Open during movie screenings. 996-1500.

Northeast Pennsylvania Scholastic Art Awards. Through Feb. 10 at the Mahady Gallery, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. Monday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. 348-6278.

Paintings and Prints of Mexico, two exhibits highlighting the beauty and intrigue of Mexico: “Mexico in Color,” the colorful landscape paintings of Elma Pratt and “La Tinta Grita – The Ink Shouts: ASARO – Revolutionary Mexican Prints,” the rebellious artistry of the Assembly of Revolutionary Artists of Oaxaca (ASARO). Through Feb. 27 at the Pauly Friedman Gallery, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. 674-6250.

Mix n’ Match, 16 paintings by local artist Jody Hadsall in various mediums. Through February at the F.M. Kirby Center, 17 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 826-1100.

Geography and the Space Between, a group exhibit by artists Lorraine Petyo Elias, Skip Sensbach and David Hage including paintings, mixed media and sculpture. Through March 6 at Marquis Art & Frame, 122 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 823-0518.

18th Anniversary Show, various mediums in a juried show by members of the North Mountain Art League including paintings, photography, ceramics, mixed media, fiber art and sculptures. Through March 14 at Artspace Gallery, 221 Center St., Bloomsburg. Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 8 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 784-0737.

When Life Is Still, contemporary still-life paintings of the Northeast by 14 artists and several poets. Through April 2 at the Blue Heron Gallery, 121 Main St., Wyalusing. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and occasional Saturdays. 746-4922.

FUTURE EXHIBITS

The Art of the Brick, 30 whimsical creations by New-York artist Nathan Sawaya using LEGO building blocks as an art medium. Accompanied by a related student exhibit “Brick Creations.” Feb. 5 to May 2 at the Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Thursday, Friday and Monday, noon to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. $5. 346-7186.

Ashcan Humanists: John Sloan and Jerome Myers, paintings by the two early 20th-century New York City artists who were among the first to depict realistic scenes of New York showing their shared humanist ideals and love of the city. Opens Feb. 5 with a gallery lecture by Ken Ratner, guest curator and collector from New York City in Brennan Hall at 5 p.m. followed by a public reception at 6 p.m. Continues through March 12 at the Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall, Linden Street and Jefferson Avenue, University of Scranton. Sunday through Friday, noon to 4 p.m.; evening hours Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m. 941-4214.

Parallels, a group exhibit by painter Renee Emanuel, photographer Nicole Sawicki and watercolorist Bill Teitsworth. Opens Feb. 5 with a reception 6 to 9 p.m. Continues through Feb. 26 at ArtWorks Gallery & Studio, 503 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 207-1815.

Mostly Mondays, paintings by Joan Johnson and Barbara Kapalski. Opens Feb. 5 with a reception 4 to 6 p.m. Continues through April 30 at the Wyoming County Courthouse Gallery, 1 Courthouse Square, Tunkhannock. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 836-3200.

The Dynamic Duo, a variety of Narnia-themed pop-up books and other acrylic paintings by young artists Chad Dymond and Ryan Frania. Through Feb. 12 at the Widmann Gallery, Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 208-5957.

Whimsical Minis, watercolors by Angela DeMuro. Opens Feb. 13 with a reception noon to 2 p.m. Continues through March 12 at Outrageous, 63 N. Main St., Shavertown. Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 696-6856.

Art Walk. Stroll downtown Bloomsburg to visit galleries, meet the artists and enjoy refreshments and live music. Feb. 18, 4 to 8 p.m. 784-2522.

Paintings, Pots and Pillows, works by Margaret Elaine Engel and Jane Kishbaugh including still lifes and nature paintings in oil and watercolor. Feb. 20 through April 2 at Something Special, 23 W. Walnut St., Kingston. Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 288-8386.

Portraits of Our Environment: A Scale of Perspectives, works by local photographer Bill Tarutis. Feb. 22 to April 2 at the Widmann Gallery, Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 208-5957.

American Indian Artifacts Exhibit, Members of the Pennsylvania Indian Artifact Collectors Association exhibit tools, weapons and trade items and discuss the history and original use of the pieces. Also: flint-knapping demonstrations and an atlatl (spear-throwing) exhibition. Bring your artifacts for identification. Susquehanna Riverlands, Route 11 and Salem Boulevard, Berwick. Feb. 27, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 759-1792.

Images of the Dust Bowl and the Depression, photographs by Dorothea Lange who worked as a photojournalist documenting the Depression during the 1930s for the U.S. government. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. March 3 at 7 p.m. 996-1500.

Mixed Media Exhibit, with raku pottery by Jeff Krankoskie and hand-pulled prints and mixed media by Deborah K. Rhodes. March 18 to April 11 at Artspace Gallery, 221 Center St., Bloomsburg. Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 8 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 784-0737.

Ancient Bronzes of the Asian Grasslands, more than 80 masterpieces of Eurasian steppe art including bronze belt buckles, plaques, pendants, ornaments and weapons with creative animal motifs illustrating how the ancient nomadic cultures of Mongolia and Central Asia used the animal world as a source of symbols to indicate tribe, social rank and connection to the spirit world. May 21 to Sept. 6 at the Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Thursday, Friday and Monday, noon to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. $5. 346-7186.

For Every Season: Folk Art in Daily Life and Celebration, including fraktur (decorated manuscripts), bride boxes, dower chests, carved and painted signs, embroidered mourning art, folk paintings and more, illustrating the diverse ethnic groups in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. Sept. 24 to Dec. 31 at the Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Thursday, Friday and Monday, noon to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. $5. 346-7186.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Views of the Valley Photo Contest, sponsored by the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority. Open to amateur and professional photographers to submit images taken within the boundaries of the Lackawanna Heritage Valley which includes all of Lackawanna County and designated municipalities in Luzerne, Wayne and Susquehanna counties. Rules and regulations at lhva.org. Deadline: June 1, 2010.