Old City Yeshiva by Brian Shapiro

JEWISH ART: TRADITION & TRANSFORMATION

July 18–October 20, 2024

In celebration of the Jewish Food Festival in Nay Aug Park, the Everhart is hosting a special exhibition of work by Jewish artists and work inspired by Judaism. The exhibition delves into traditional and modern aspects of Jewish cultures, as well as showcases secular works by Jewish artists.

FLOWERS, FORMS, AND FLUCTUATIONS: ABSTRACT PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRUCE CHECEFSKY

May 16–August 29, 2024

Flowers, Forms, and Fluctuations showcases the work of Bruce Checefsky, a photographer and artist from Peckville, PA whose art involves utilizing a scanner to create distorted photographs. A unique take on natural beauty, this exhibition invites visitors to view flowers and plants in a new way.

NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA COALFIELDS: PRESERVATION, PRAISE, PROMISE

May 30–November 2024

In celebration of the reopening of Nay Aug Park’s Brooks Mine in 2023, Northeastern Pennsylvania Coalfields showcases the rich coal heritage of the region through art; coal mining tools and wares; and geological objects. The complicated relationship between the industry and the communities and areas that were impacted is explored.

EVERY FOUR YEARS: LOOKING BACK, LOOKING FORWARD

November 16–June 2024

Every Four Years: Looking Back, Looking Forward delves into the Everhart’s collection of prints and paintings that present political connections to tie into the upcoming presidential primary season. Also including ephemera such as political pins, posters, and flyers from past primary and presidential campaigns, this exhibition highlights the famous, the infamous, and the forgotten, along with eventual winners and losers in the race for the White House. Artists include Will Barnett, Jacob Lawrence, Audrey Flack, Alex Katz, and more.

The 1920s…The Migrants Cast Their Ballots
by Jacob Lawrence

Sponsored by John A. Farkas in loving memory of Nancy S. Farkas and John Anthony Farkas, Jr.