To celebrate the opening of the exhibition Sharon Cosgrove: Ethereal Transformations, which presents the work of the Wilkes-Barre-based artist and Wilkes University Art Professor Emerita, the Everhart is hosting a free public opening reception. The evening includes remarks by Cosgrove and an assortment of light fare. No registration is required. Cosgrove is one of Northeastern PA’s most accomplished and respected artists, her work having been exhibited extensively nationally and internationally. Her images force the viewer into focusing on the moment, something lost in the modern world where focus seems lost to the constant barrage of the what’s next.

Join artist Brian Tresca for a creative workshop celebrating the beauty of birds in nature. The session begins with a short presentation on John James Audubon, the famed naturalist and artist who inspired the Audubon Society. Participants will learn about Audubon’s artistic style and his influence on both art and conversation. Following the presentation, Brian will guide participants in creating their own bird-inspired artwork to take home. Acrylic paint on canvas will be encouraged, but additional materials such as pastels, pencils, and watercolors will also be available for individual exploration. For more info, and to register, click here.

Welcome autumn with the Everhart Museum at the fourth annual Rakin’ in the Fun Community Day on Saturday, October 4! We’re celebrating everything fall with a day of free admission from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and a variety of free festive activities and entertainment from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Taking place inside the Museum and outside on the grounds of beautiful Nay Aug Park, Rakin’ in the Fun will feature arts and crafts, science demonstrations, live music, and much more! For more information, click here.

The Everhart Express will be rolling into Brooklyn on Sunday, October 12. We’re excited to offer Expressers a special Museum & Garden Pass, which provides combined entry to both the Brooklyn Museum and Brooklyn Botanic Garden on the same day! It’s a convenient way to experience both of these world-class attractions during the crisp fall season. As an added bonus, the Brooklyn Museum recently announced that their Monet and Venice exhibition will be opening that very weekend. The cost includes the bus trip to Brooklyn and tip for the driver, admission to Brooklyn Museum and Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and admission to the special ticketed exhibition Monet and Venice. This exhibition, New York’s largest museum show dedicated to Monet in over 25 years, features more than 100 artworks, books, and ephemera. For more information, and to register, click here.