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First Posted: 2/28/2014 THIS WEEK: March 7 to 13, 2014
The Middle of Nowhere, photographs by Thomas Pickarski taken in Iceland, Greenland and New Zealand. Opens tonight with a reception 6 to 8:15. CameraWork Gallery, 515 Center St., Scranton. Through March 30: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. 570-510-5028.
Plane Space, a solo exhibit of paintings and sculptures, termed &#8220;abstract sonnets in time and space&#8221; by its creator artist Ryan Hnat. Also on exhibit: &#8220;Repose and Restoration: The Huber Breaker and Other Works by James Maria.&#8221; Opens tonight with a reception from 6 to 9 at Artists for Art Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Through March 29: noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. 570-969-1040.
First Friday Exhibit, mixed media by Allison LaRussa. The Vintage Theater, 326 Spruce St., Scranton. 6 to 9 tonight with a reception of live music and refreshments; noon to 6 p.m. Saturday. 570-507-9671. 
Scenes from the Top, photographs taken from remote vistas and vantage points of Carbon County by winter hiker Tom Storm. Opens Saturday with a reception 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monroe County Environmental Education Center, 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg. Through March 31: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. most Saturdays. 570-629-3061.
WYSO: The Coal Connection, the art of Frank Wysochansky, whose paintings and sculptures document the life and work of anthracite coal miners and their families in the 20th century. Opens Sunday with an illustrated talk by curator Steven J. Lichak at 2 p.m. Anthracite Heritage Museum, 22 Bald Mountain Road, McDade Park, Scranton. Through Oct. 31: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. 570-963-4804. 
Recent Acquisitions, paintings, prints, sculpture and works on paper recently added to the museum&#8217;s collection. Mahady Gallery, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. Opens Monday continuing through March 23: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 570-348-6207.
Shadow Galaxy, an exhibit by artist Tom Sorresso who uses the medium of enamel spray paint &#8220;to create unexplored worlds and delve into the human imagination.&#8221; Opens Monday with an Artist&#8217;s Talk and reception scheduled 6 to 8 p.m. March 21. Widmann Gallery, Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, King&#8217;s College, Wilkes-Barre. Through April 14: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 570-208-5900, ext. 5328.
ONGOING EXHIBITSFine Arts Faculty Showcase, works by 19 fine-arts professors including painting, sculpture, ceramics, glass pieces, installations, mixed media, graphic design and more. Linder Gallery Keystone College, La Plume. Through March 10. Hours vary: call 570-945-8335.
Women for the Arts, selections from the permanent collection honoring contributions women have made to the arts. Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall, Jefferson Avenue and Linden Street, University of Scranton. Through Monday: noon to 4 p.m. Sundays through Fridays. 570-941-4214.
Art Jam! An eclectic mix of oils, watercolors, photography and mixed media by local artists Margaret Elaine Engel, Alicia Lindgren, Kaitlyn Kishbaugh and Jane Kishbaugh. Something Special, 23 W. Walnut St., Kingston. Through March 21: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. 570-288-8386.
All Aboard? An exhibit documenting America&#8217;s enforced segregation from the 1880s into the 1960s through Jim Crow laws providing separate but equal accommodations for black people. Steamtown National Historic Site, 300 Cliff St., Scranton. Through March 28: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. 570-340-5200.
Frank Lloyd Wright&#8217;s Samara: A Mid-Century Dream Home, original furniture, architectural fragments, rare archival materials, home-decor ephemera, video footage and reproductions of documents and architectural drawings telling the story of a young couple and the world-famous architect working together to build an American dream home. The Gallery at Penn College, Madigan Library, One College Drive, Williamsport. Through March 29: 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays; 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. 570-320-2445.
Suzanne Maria Rossetti Memorial Juried Art Exhibit, the 33rd annual event with artwork by local students in grades 7 to 12, sponsored by Joe and Sue Hand of Dallas. Schulman Gallery, Luzerne County Community College, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke. Through April 2: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 570-675-5094.
Exceptional Art &#8212; Exceptional Artists, works by artists from Verve Vertu Center of the Deutsch Institute. Speech-Language Pathology Department, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. On display through April 30: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 570-674-8255.
A World Apart: The Legacy of George Gabin, paintings by the late artist, whose works have been described as &#8220;meticulous representation.&#8221; Sordoni Art Gallery, Stark Learning Center, 150 S. River St., Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre. Through May 11: noon to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. 570-408-4325.
D-Day 1944: Accept Nothing Less Than Full Victory, an exhibit on the planning, execution and aftermath of the Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944 with historic photographs and artifacts to commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day. Also: &#8220;WWII on the Homefront,&#8221; a community art exhibit with new works created by members of local historical societies, veterans associations and regional schools representing elements of life on the homefront. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton. Through June 16: noon to 4 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. 570-346-7186.
FUTURE
Thomas Dougherty: Landscape and Figure Paintings, works in oil by the Dallas artist along with recent watercolors by Nanticoke artist John Clark. Opens March 15 with a reception 5 to 8 p.m. Pauly Friedman Art Gallery, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. Through April 15: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays; 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 570-674-6250. 
Ever-Changing Light, recent landscape paintings by Collier B. Parker including pieces painted along the Lackawanna River and in Tuscany, Italy. Opens March 22 with a reception 6 to 8 p.m. at the Suraci Gallery, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. Through May 3: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 570-348-6207.
Crossing Disciplines: Text and Image in the Work of J.M. Dunn, works by the art history professor exploring the intersection that exists between visual images and written words. Included: abstractions based on works by Dante, Cervantes and El Greco. March 24 to April 11 with an exhibit lecture by the artist 5 p.m. April 4 in Brennan Hall, followed by a gallery reception. Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall, Jefferson Avenue and Linden Street, University of Scranton.
Student Exhibition, works by students in mass communication, sculpture and drawing classes. Opens April 18 with a reception scheduled 2 to 4 p.m. April 30. Widmann Gallery, Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, King&#8217;s College, Wilkes-Barre. Through May 23: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 570-208-5900, ext. 5328. 
Student Exhibition, including three-dimensional designs, drawings and paintings. April 27 to May 9 with a reception 6 to 8 p.m. on May 2. Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall, Jefferson Avenue and Linden Street, University of Scranton. Hours: noon to 4 p.m. Sundays through Fridays; 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. 570-941-4214.
Sharks! A multidisciplinary exhibit highlighting the power of sharks in nature and popular conception including photography of South Africa&#8217;s great white sharks, shark-related artworks and cultural artifacts. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton. July 5 to Sept. 8: noon to 4 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. 570-346-7186.
Sacred Symbols in Sequins, works by skilled Haitian flag makers that form mosaics of religious imagery of Europe and America as well as symbols brought from Africa centuries ago by captive slaves. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton. Sept. 26 to Dec. 29: noon to 4 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. 570-346-7186.

Exhibits Listings: March 7 to 13, 2014