Peace, Love, and Music
August 15–December 1, 2024
In celebration of the 55th anniversary of the Woodstock Music Festival, Peace, Love, and Music is a retrospective on the sights and sounds of the 1960s, touching upon both the popular culture and the political and social aspects that shaped the country during this era.
Showcased in this exhibition are posters, records, art, photography, including a collection from seminal San Francisco chronicler of the Haight-Ashbury scene Herb Greene, and signed guitars from members of some legendary bands that performed at Woodstock including Mountain, the Grateful Dead, and Santana, among others.
Guitar signed by Carlos Santana
Guitar signed by members of Mountain
I Think Continually of Those Who Were Truly Great by Ben Shahn (1898–1969)
Ben Shahn Exhibition
Ongoing
An exhibition of work by Ben Shahn, best known for social realism reflecting his left-wing political views, is now on view in the Works on Paper gallery thanks to a generous donation from Ken Marquis. The included works revolve around figures of the Civil Rights movement.
This gallery highlights selections from the rich collection of ink sketches, charcoal drawings, engravings, etches, photographs, and more in the Everhart’s holdings, which is comprised of hundreds of works.
This gallery is sponsored by John A. Farkas in loving memory of Nancy S. Farkas and John Anthony Farkas, Jr.
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.
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.
