OPENING THIS WEEK
John Levandoski, a show of photographs by the Courtdale artist. Opens tonight with a reception 5 to 8. Continues through Aug. 7 at One Point Design, 101 Pittston Ave., Scranton. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 207-5139.
On the Surface, a show of photographs by Bernd Reinhardt and Giancarlo Mori, two European artists living in Los Angeles. Opens tonight with a reception 6 to 8:30. Continues through Aug. 4 at CameraWork Gallery, 515 Center St., Scranton. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 510-5028.
Natural Construct, photographs by Amy Ahearn-Gray and Michael Nathaniel Meyer. Opens tonight with a reception 6 to 9. Continues through Aug. 1 at the Artists for Art Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Thursday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.969-1040.
ONGOING EXHIBITS
Roses, Mary and Time, fine and unusual clocks by Rick Stanley and everlasting wreaths and arrangements by Mary Stanley. Through July 12 at Artspace Gallery, 221 Center St., Bloomsburg. Thursday through Saturday, noon to 8 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 784-0737.
Nature VII, a juried exhibit by the Northeast Photography Club. Through July 13 at the Alliance Community Center, 360 South Keyser Ave., Taylor. For appointment hours, call 562-1600, extension 244.
The Wise River, photographs by Montana artist Glenn Bodish. Through July 13 at Paper Kite Press Studio & Gallery, 443 Main St., Kingston. Open Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment. 328-8658.
Student Exhibit, 200 works by commercial art students including ceramics, photography, sculpture, paintings and digital arts. Through July 16 at the Schulman Gallery, Luzerne County Community College, 1333 South Prospect St., Nanticoke. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 740-0319.
Ancient Microworlds, innovative photographs of fossil specimens by Giraud Foster and Norman Barker – magnified over 30 times their true size -- exhibiting unique and aesthetically beautiful patterns, gemstones and colors. Through Sept. 7 at the Everhart Museum, Nay Aug Park, Scranton. The exhibit is celebrated with a Community Day of fossil-rubbing, exhibit tours, hands-on activities and demonstrations on July 19, 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Thursday and Friday, noon to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. $5, $3 students and seniors, $2 children. 346-7186.
One Image Two Views, an exhibit of watercolors by artists Tim Weaver and John Clark focusing on the interpretation of a series of subjects painted in contrasting styles. Opens Through July 24 at Something Special, 23 West Walnut St., Kingston. Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 288-8386.
Transformations 2008: Icons and Imagery, an internationally traveling exhibit of 32 contemporary quilts from nine countries using the idea of an icon as a starting point for the design. Through July 27 at the Everhart Museum, Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Monday, Thursday and Friday, noon to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. $5, $3 students and seniors, $2 children. 346-7186.
Artists in the Snow, an exhibit by Lake Carey painters Kittie Roemer, Jane Shoemaker, Doris Williams and Terry Proctor. Through July 27 at the Wyoming County Courthouse Gallery, 1 Courthouse Square, Tunkhannock. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 836-3200.
The Hyland Dairy, photographs, equipment, mementos and ephemera from the 1952-1991 dairy in the Heights section of Wilkes-Barre operated by Polish immigrants Michael and Antonina Kobylski. Through July 30 at the Luzerne County Historical Society Museum, 69 South Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Tuesday through Friday, noon to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 823-6244.
Art Work of Norma J. Lines, including florals and portraits done in oils and watercolors. Through July 31 at the Sense and Serendipity Gallery, 218 Center St., Dushore. Wednesday, 9 a.m. to noon, Thursday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 928-7025.
Artwork of Sue Hand, paintings and riverscapes by the Dallas artist. Through July 31 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. 675-5094.
Ghosts of Tunkhannock, a photography exhibit of bygone days in Tunkhannock. Through July 31 at the Dietrich Theater, 60 East Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Open during movie screenings. 996-1500.
Pennsylvania Seasons: Commonwealth Images and Poetry, an exhibit of works from the book of photographs and poetry compiled and edited by Esther B. Davidowitz. Through Aug. 7 at the Melberger Arts Center, 123 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 499-5202.
Ornamental Impressions, student art from the Howard Gardner School inspired by the exhibit “Ancient Microworlds.” Included: paper marbling and mono-print rubbings to reflect fossil patterns. Through Sept. 7 at the Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Monday, Thursday and Friday, noon to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. $5, $3 students and seniors, $2 children. 346-7186.
Hard Coal Mining in Northeastern Pennsylvania: A Look Back, a collection of historical photographs. Through Oct. 4 at the Sordoni Art Gallery, 150 South River St., Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre. Open daily, noon to 4:30 p.m. 408-4325.
Tools That Built Scranton, 1900s-era tools from the collection of the Lackawanna Historical Society. Through December 31 at the William J. Nealon Federal Courthouse, 235 North Washington Avenue, Scranton. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. 344-3841.
FUTURE EXHIBITS
Something Old, Something New, art works by Marylou Steinberg, Scarlett Cussell and Sabine Thomas. Opens July 17 with a reception 5 to 8 p.m. Continues through Sept. 5 at Marquis Art & Frame, 122 South Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 823-0518.
Third Friday Art Walk, self-guided tour of Wilkes-Barre and Kingston galleries offering a variety of art exhibits, studio tours, spoken word, historical exhibits, entertainment and refreshments. Hop on the trolley for a free ride to the galleries. July 17, Aug. 21, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20 and Dec. 18, 5 to 8 p.m. Arts Walk maps available at participating venues. 823-0518 or wordpainting.com.
Guiding Light, an exhibit of large and extraordinary glass sculptures by Tunkhannock artist Christopher Ries. Opens Aug. 22 with a champagne reception 5 to 7 p.m. including a gallery talk. Continues through Oct. 25 in the Pauly Friedman Art Gallery, Insalaco Hall, 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.
Day of the Dead, Mexican folk art, cultural artifacts and contemporary art celebrating the rich culture of Central and South America. Sept. 25 to Dec. 31 at the Everhart Museum, Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Monday, Thursday and Friday, noon to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. $5, $3 students and seniors, $2 children. 346-7186.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Seeking Art Donations for the second annual Free Art Exhibit. Any artists who would like to share their art and give back to the community are invited to bring one to three pieces to the Paper Kite Press Studio & Gallery, 443 Main St., Kingston, on Aug. 16, noon to 5 p.m. All art will be displayed during the month of August and be given to art lovers for free. Information at 328-8658.
