Exhibits

THIS WEEK: SEPT. 3 to 9, 2010

Recent Works of Joel Shambe, paintings with a sense of narrative by the local artist. Through Sept. 17 with an artist’s discussion tonight, 6 to 8. Widmann Gallery, Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, between North Franklin and North Main streets, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 208-5900, ext. 5328.

Sculpture Yanashot: Biomorphic Forms, carved stone sculptures by Denis A. Yanashot, exploring human and plant forms in realistic and abstract works. Opens tonight with a reception 6 to 9. Continues through Sept. 25 at the Artists for Art Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Thursdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. 969-1040.

Moscow Ballet Presents: An exhibition of seven original oil paintings and limited-edition canvas prints by contemporary Russian artists from the St. Petersburg Academy of the Arts, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the “Father of Russian Ballet” Marius Petipa. Opens Saturday with a reception 7 to 10 p.m. with a performance by Moscow Ballet soloist Svetlana Todinova along with beer and wine tasting and gourmet pastries by Truly Scrumptious and Bistro on the Ave. Continues through Oct. 6 at Vgogh Gallery, 381 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 504-6627.

Gallery Talks with Sue Hand, a walking tour of the Dallas artist’s exhibit of Northeastern Pennsylvania landscapes at John Heinz Institute, 150 Mundy St., Wilkes-Barre. Sunday at 7 p.m. 675-5084.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

In Stitches, quilts from the museum’s textile collection representing two centuries of design traditions in American quilts. Through Sunday at the Allentown Art Museum, 31 N. Fifth St., Allentown. Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 610-432-4333.

Myths, Religion & Ritual, Indian sculptures from the Koblenzer Collection. Through Sunday at the Allentown Art Museum, 31 N. Fifth St., Allentown. Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 610-432-4333.

Ancient Bronzes of the Asian Grasslands, 80-plus masterpieces of Eurasian steppe art. Through Memorial Day 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.

Migration, works illustrating the journey of families from Bhutan to Nepal and eventually to Northeastern Pennsylvania. Through Memorial Day 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. 346-7186.

The Maslow Collection: Context and Content, A Year of Collecting – 1991, contemporary art from the significant collection of Richard and Marilyn Maslow. With a reception and Gallery Talk by curator Robert Schweitzer Sept. 10, 6 to 8 p.m. Continues through Oct. 3 at the Sordoni Gallery, Stark Learning Center, 150 S. River St., Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre. Open daily from noon to 4:30 p.m. 408-4325.

Free Photographic Services, a show by Fraser Stables, resulting from photographs taken in early August when the public was invited to have objects and persons of their choice photographed for free. Through Sept. 12 at the Paper Kite Press Studio & Gallery, 443 Main St., Kingston. Open Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. 328-8658.

Helen Suzman: Fighter for Human Rights, a traveling exhibit on the apartheid opponent with 29 hanging panels of photographs, personal letters and political speeches. Through Oct. 25 with a Gallery Lecture by Fran Buntman of George Washington University Sept. 15 at 5:30 p.m. Weinberg Memorial Library, Linden Street and Monroe Avenue, University of Scranton. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 8 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 11:30 p.m. 941-4000.

A Vision of Rhythm – Recent Landscapes and Townscapes, by Wyalusing artist Brian Keeler, illustrating the mountains and historic towns along the Susquehanna River, in Northeastern Pennsylvania and New York’s Finger Lakes. Through Sept. 24 at the Pauly Friedman Art Gallery, Insalaco Hall, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. 674-6250.

The Susquehanna: Mirror of Our History, an exhibit providing a glimpse of life along the river. Also: “Childhood Treasures: Fun & Games,” toys from the 1840s through the 1950s. Through fall at the Luzerne County Historical Society Museum, 69 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. 823-6244.

Working Pictures: The Pennsylvania Series, a show by Connecticut photographer Carl Weese, who exhibits his scenes of eastern Pennsylvania captured during various area trips. Through Sept. 28 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.

The Maslow Collection: Context and Content, works of contemporary art from the collection of Richard and Marilyn Maslow. Through Oct. 3 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.

New Scapes, works by Bloomsburg watercolorist Joan Lentczner. Through Oct. 3 at Artspace Gallery, 221 Center St., Bloomsburg. Thursday through Saturday, noon to 8 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 784-0737.

Photographs of Eckley Miners Village, by VISTA volunteer Christopher Deemer, who has been living at the historic site since 2009. Through Oct. 31 at Sharpe House, Eckley Miners Village, off Route 940, 10 miles east of Hazleton. Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 636-2070.

Bright Earth – Focus on the Landscape, works by more than 20 regional artists. Through Nov. 27 at the Blue Heron Gallery, 20 Main St., Wyalusing. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 746-4922 or wyalusingartgallery.com.

Just Married: 70 Years of Weddings in Coal Country, 1880-1950, wedding dresses, artifacts and images from regional and the museum’s own collections. Anthracite Heritage Museum, 22 Bald Mountain Road, McDade Park, Scranton. Through Dec. 31. Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 963-4804.

FUTURE EXHIBITS

Multiple Perspectives, ceramic sculptures of Anne Currier. Sept. 10 to Oct. 10 with a Meet-the-Artist Reception Oct. 8, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Also: a day-long workshop with the artist Oct. 9 at 9:30 a.m. in the Clay Studio ($50; $75 after Oct. 1). Suraci 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.

Variations: Photographs by Carl Backlund, images of Manhattan’s grand architecture by the abstract urban artist. Opens Sept. 12 with a Gallery Lecture and reception scheduled for Oct. 1 at 5 p.m. Continues through Oct. 8 at the Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall, University of Scranton. Sunday through Friday, noon to 4 p.m. with evening hours Wednesday 6 to 8 p.m. 941-4214.

Encounter with Taiwan, a series celebrating Asian culture with a film and photo exhibit. Moskovitz Theater, DeNaples Campus Center, 900 Mulberry St., University of Scranton. Sept. 13, 17 and 22 at 6 p.m. Free. 941-6312.

Collecting in the ’80s, a panel discussion to discuss the dynamics of collecting art with Robert Schweitzer, curator of the Maslow Collection, along with Richard Maslow, his consultant Tony Sorce and gallerists Michael Walls and Pat Caporaso. Mahady Gallery, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. Sept. 19 at 2 p.m. Free but limited seating. 348-6278.

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.

Everhart SPARC: Raising Awareness About Water in the Ecosystem, the results of a year-long project by local students to illustrate the interconnectedness of water and resources to the health of animals, plants and soil. 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. 346-7186.

Studio and Gallery Tour, a free, self-guided walking and driving tour to more than 25 galleries in the Jim Thorpe area. Sept. 25 and Oct. 2, 1 to 7 p.m.; Sept. 26 and Oct. 3, noon to 5 p.m. Map and information at carboncountyartists.com.

Airing of the Quilts Exhibit, lively and colorful quilts by award-winning Tunkhannock quilter Betty Ball. Oct. 1 to Nov. 12 at the Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Open during movie screenings. 996-1500.

Gallery Talk with Sue Hand, a walking tour of the Dallas artist’s exhibit of Northeastern Pennsylvania landscapes at John Heinz Institute, 150 Mundy St., Wilkes-Barre. Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. 675-5084.

Collectors and Collecting in Northeastern Pennsylvania, a panel discussion with local art collectors discussing their particular interests and processes in expanding their collections. Included: Robert Schweitzer, curator of the Maslow Collection along with Richard Maslow, his consultant Tony Sorce and gallerists Michael Walls and Pat Caporaso. Mahady Gallery, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. Free but limited seating. 348-6278.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Call for Entries for the sixth annual Glenburn Township Art Show and Sale scheduled for Oct. 3. Two-dimensional artwork and paintings in all media along with photography will be accepted. Information and entry forms at 954-1489.