Original Little Golden Books artwork on display at Penn College in Williamsport Jan. 19-March 30
From a press release: An exhibition of America’s beloved Little Golden Books opens Wednesday, Jan. 19 at The Gallery at Penn College in Williamsport, offering viewers a range of discoveries, from exploring old favorites and appreciating their classic illustrations to learning about the publishing enterprise’s fascinating history. “Golden Legacy: Original Art from 75 Years of […]
Lackawanna County Winter Market hosts 54 vendors, music, art, and more in downtown Scranton Dec. 3-5
From a press release: Back for 2021, the Lackawanna County Winter Market weekend will be held this Friday, Dec. 3 through Sunday, Dec. 5 on Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton, featuring 54 vendors along North Washington Avenue, music by local musicians, and a host of other events. The Lackawanna County tree lighting will kick everything […]
Technological anxiety explored in photo exhibit at Penn College in Williamsport Oct. 21-Nov. 23
From a press release: Large photographs in a rich color palette evoking classic 17th century Dutch still life paintings offer an exploration into modern-day obsessions with technological gadgets in “Tech Vanitas,” on display in The Gallery at Penn College in Williamsport from Thursday, Oct. 21 through Tuesday, Nov. 23. The solo exhibition of Jeanette May’s […]
PHOTOS: Beautiful People, 2021 New York Comic Con Edition
After a strange year, it was an even stranger New York Comic Con on Oct. 7-10. Strange isn’t always a bad thing, though – I myself am strange and unusual. The Jacob K. Javits Center in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan wasn’t as crowded this time due to COVID-19 restrictions, so it was simultaneously weird and delightful […]
Interdisciplinary artist J. Morgan Puett speaks at Marywood University in Scranton on Oct. 20
From a press release: The Marywood University Art Department will present a lecture by award-winning interdisciplinary artist J. Morgan Puett as part of its Distinguished Visiting Artist Lecture Series on Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 4 p.m. The event will take place in the Comerford Theater, located in the Center for Natural and Health Sciences (206 […]
Hexagon Project celebrates 15 years of activist artwork with Scranton exhibit on Sept. 10
From a press release: If the years 2020 and 2021 have taught people anything, they have reminded everyone of the importance of community and the reassurance that, even when they cannot gather in person, they are able to experience the power of connection with others through technology. The Interdependence Hexagon Project, like so many nonprofits, […]
VIDEO: Everhart Museum acquires historic Scranton paintings by Dunmore artist John Willard Raught
From a press release: The Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science, and Art has unveiled five paintings by Impressionist landscape artist and Dunmore native John Willard Raught (1857-1931) that were recently acquired by the Scranton museum. These works, which were obtained from the estate of a regional collector, will be on view in the John […]