This Week, Oct. 11 to 17
ONGOING EXHIBITS
Translations In Perceptions, an exhibition of recent paintings by Robert R. Husty. Geisinger Health Plans Insurance Store, 2266 Wilkes-Barre Township Marketplace, Wilkes-Barre Township. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday through Oct. 31.
Rodin: Portraits of a Lifetime-Selections from the Iris & B Gerald Cantor Collections. The Pauly Friedman Art Gallery at Misericordia University will join major art galleries around the world in celebrating the centenary of the death of the French sculptor, Auguste Rodin. Twenty works of art will be on display, comprising 17 bronze works by Rodin and three portraits of him by his contemporaries. Through Dec. 9, with an opening reception 5-7 p.m. Sept. 9. 301 Lake St., Dallas Township. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. 570-674-6400.
‘Back to the Beginning,’ an exhibit, celebrating the 50-year history of Luzerne County Communty College. Schulman Gallery on the campus in Nanticoke.
The Recent Works of Yael Govseyeff Kahanov, features a collection of glass on copper sculpture, woodcut prints and engravings. Mainstreet Galleries, 370 Pierce St., Kingston. Open through Oct. 31. 570-287-5589.
“This Momentous and Tragic Day”: Hurricane Agnes at 45, open through December at the Luzerne County Historical Society Museum, 69 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. This exhibit looks back at the devastating flood that affected the lives of many Valley residents. Using photographs, documents and objects associated with the storm and its aftermath, the exhibittion explores what happened, how we recovered and asks, “Could it happen again?” Hours will be noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Info, 570-823-6244.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Call for Artists at Fall Art Expo, for the annual juried expo, coming Oct. 14-15 at the Forksville Fairgrounds, Rt. 154, Forksville. Artists can send photos of their work by mail or email. There is no fee for jurying, but there will be a $20 entry fee for up to three pieces upon acceptance. At least $1200 in cash prizes will be awarded. Major categories are 2-D, photography, 3-D, but anything an artist can produce is accepted. email info@sullicanarts.org or call 570-928-8927 for an application.
