exhibition archive

Past Exhibitions

2025

  • Artwoven by Hand: The Work of Peg McDade (1937-2025)

    June 19–November 30, 2025
    The Everhart Museum is honored to celebrate the life and legacy of Peg McDade, a master fiber artist, devoted educator, and treasured friend. Born in Scranton, Peg devoted her life to the tactile beauty of weaving, felting, and dyeing, infusing every creation with heart and craftsmanship.

    Her first solo exhibition was held here at the Everhart in 1982, a pivotal moment in a lifelong connection. A mentor to many, Peg shared her talents generously through programs with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, inspiring generations with her warmth, wisdom, and artistry.
    Generously supported by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
    The Sovereign Rests, Peg McDade (1937-2025), Handwoven Sculptural Tapestry; Gossamer, Mylar, 1999–2001 (On loan from and commissioned by Pat Atkins from the Collection at Patsel’s Restaurant)

  • Sharon Cosgrove: Ethereal Transformations

    September 17–November 23, 2025
    The Everhart Museum is pleased to present the work of Wilkes-Barre-based artist and Wilkes University Art Professor Emerita Sharon Cosgrove. Cosgrove’s 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.  Cosgrove’s ethereal works shift the viewer’s perception by not only inviting the viewer into her world, but also sharing in the infinite possibilities of time, stillness, and balance. Her work resides in the shadows between the canvases’ concrete images and the viewer’s perception.

    Cosgrove is one of Northeastern PA’s most accomplished and respected artists, her work having been exhibited extensively nationally and internationally.
    Two Flames Many Moons, Sharon Cosgrove, Oil on Linen, 2025

  • In the Shadows of the Night: Halloween Season at the Everhart

    October 1–November 9, 2025
    In conjunction with the VAMPA Vampire and Paranormal Museum in Doyestown, PA, the Everhart is celebrating the season of jack o’lanterns, bats, ghosts and goblins with a special exhibition of objects from VAMPA’s collection. There are numerous legends, myths, oral histories, and folklore throughout the world about the presence of vampires and the paranormal, and what better way to scare up the season than with items that delve into the mysteries surrounding the idea of vampires, spirits, and their connections throughout history? The exhibition will feature sculptures, paintings, and other items that focus the shadow world beyond our own.
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    A New Path to the Waterfall

    March 26–October 5, 2025
    A New Path to the Waterfall, a joint exhibition of work by Samuelle Green and John Bromberg, explores the convergence of nature and technology. Featuring Bromberg’s large-scale Bridge to Nowhere sculpture meeting Green’s immersive cavernous paper installation, this exhibition also serves as the last exhibition of Bromberg’s eclectic art career.

    These seasoned Northeastern Pennsylvania artists bring their personal talents and philosophical views to the universal question of the growing tension between the natural world and technology. Green’s internationally-renowned paper installations mimic natural elements like wasp nests, fungi, and mold, that grow with the rooms’ contours and architecture, claiming the surfaces in the same way the natural environment eventually reclaims everything in its path. Meanwhile, Bromberg’s sculpture, while seemingly strong, represents impermanence under Mother Nature’s control.

    This exhibition is supported by Lackawanna County Arts & Culture.
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    Turtles, and Bunnies, and Mice, Oh My!: The Picture Book Art of Lindsay Barrett George

    June 6–September 21, 2025
    Lindsay Barrett George’s beloved children’s books, a mainstay in elementary schools and homes throughout Pennsylvania and nationwide for decades, reflect her deep interest in animals and connect children with the nature, capturing their imaginations through enthralling stories and stellar illustrations.

    Her work is instantly recognizable to many and has received critical acclaim and prestigious awards, including recognition by the Library of Congress.

    This exhibition celebrates her work by showcasing original illustrations alongside life-size depictions of her memorable characters, immersing children and adults alike in the magic of the natural world.
    Generously supported by PNC Bank
    Around the Pond; Who's Been Here? Illustration for Pages 10&11, Lindsay Barrett George, Gouache, 1998

  • Found Objects, New Worlds: The Assemblage Art of Dr. Mel Wolk

    May 1–September 25, 2025

    Found Objects, New Worlds: The Assemblage Art of Dr. Mel Wolk     offers whimsical takes on life, love, sports, and politics through colorful sculptures. By combining unexpected materials into abstract creations, Wolk’s art delivers insightful and playful commentary on the human experience and shows the possibilities of what can be created with discarded items.
    Orange Reefer, Dr. Mel Wolk, Mixed Media, N.D.

  • Educating and Inspiring Generations: Women’s History Month

    March 8–April 13, 2025

    The theme for 2025’s National Women’s History Month is “Moving Forward Together. Women Educating and Inspiring Generations.” The Everhart Museum supports wholeheartedly the idea of education, inspiration, and working together to uplift generations–it is our main cause and mission. In support of the theme’s directions, the curatorial staff has organized a special exhibition highlighting works from our collection by women artists.
    Wilkes-Barre Skyline, Alice Welsh Jenkins (1910-1978), Gouache on board, 1957

  • Herbert Simon: Painter…Sculptor…Printmaker…Master

    November 21, 2024–March 30, 2025

    A retrospective of the life’s work of sculptor, printmaker, and painter Herbert Simon, this exhibition presents the wide breadth of the artist’s prolific and diverse output in all facets of his artistic quest.

    Born in Nashville, Tennessee, teaching and practicing throughout the United States, and finally settling in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Simon shifted from representationalism to pure abstraction, eventually settling on a place somewhere between the two. Having studied with leading figures of abstraction including Hans Hofmann, Robert Motherwell, and Phillip Guston in the mid-century, and highly inspired by the industrial landscape of Northeastern Pennsylvania and simple everyday objects later, Simon developed an approach encompassing both styles to satisfy his vision.
    Square and Triangle, Herbert Simon, aluminum

  • Black History Month Exhibition

    February 12–March 9, 2025

    In recognition of Black History Month, the Everhart Museum presents a month-long exhibition combining paintings and poetry that celebrate voices that have not only become central to the black experience in America, but that are also staples of the American experiment. Through paintings culled from the Everhart collection and selected poetry, the exhibition highlights the shared desire to be heard.
    Trumpet Player, Verna Hart, oil on canvas

2024

  • Northeastern Pennsylvania Coalfields: Preservation, Praise, Promise

    May 30, 2024–February 1, 2025
    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.

  • Through Darkness to Light: Photographs Along the Underground Railroad

    November 14, 2024–January 12, 2025

    Through Darkness to Light    , a traveling exhibition from ExhibitsUSA, a program of the Mid-America Arts Alliance, showcases the photography of Jeanine Michna-Bales, who has spent more than a decade meticulously researching “fugitive” slaves and the ways they escaped to freedom. While the unnumbered routes of the Underground Railroad encompassed countless square miles, the path Michna-Bales documented encompasses roughly 2,000 miles and is based off of actual sites, cities, and places that freedom-seekers passed through during their journey.
    Decision to Leave, Jeanine Michna-Bales, photograph print, lent by the artist

  • Glimpses of Asian Indian Culture: Paintings by Mona Pande

    October 23–November 8,2024

    Featuring paintings by Indian folk artist Mona Pande, Glimpses of Asian Indian Culture delves into the artistry of the Madhubani and Rajesthani styles.
    This limited-time exhibition coincides with a special community event on Saturday, October 26 encompassing food, lectures, demonstrations, music, and dance celebrating Indian traditions.
    Ganesha, Mona Pande, oil on canvas, lent by the artist

  • Jewish Art Exhibition

    July 18–October 20, 2024

    Festival in Nay Aug Park, the Everhart is hosting a special exhibition of work by Jewish artists and work inspired by Judaism. The exhibition, hosted in partnership with the Jewish Discovery Center, delves into traditional and modern aspects of Jewish cultures, as well as showcases secular works by Jewish artists.
    Old City Yeshiva, Brian Shapiro, oil on canvas, lent by the artist

  • Flowers, Forms, and Fluctuations: Abstract Photography by Bruce Checefsky

    May 16–August 4, 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.
    Purple Dahlia, Bruce Checefsky, photograph, lent by the artist

2023

  • Every Four Years: Looking Back, Look Forward

    November 16, 2023–June 2024
    This exhibition 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, Jacob Lawrence (1917–2000), serigraph, 1974

  • Wild Bees: Photographs by Paula Sharp and Ross Eatman

    June 15–October 29, 2023
    Wild Bees, a traveling exhibition of work by photojournalist and writer Paula Sharp and photographer Ross Eatman, features colorful high resolution photographs of bees of many varieties in their natural habitats exhibiting their natural behaviors. Beekeeping tools and wares from the Everhart collection are also included.

    For more information on this exhibition and the artists’ work, click here.
    Wilkes Mining Bee on Cow Vetch, Paula Sharp, photograph, lent by the artist

  • Women in Art

    March 2, 2023–October 29, 2023
    Women in Artshowcases the exceptional artistic legacy of female artists in Northeastern Pennsylvania and beyond, as well as exemplary works depicting women. Bringing together a diverse group of artists, each with their unique style, voice, and vision, the exhibition is a testament to the power of women in art, both as creators and as subjects.

    Through painting, sculpture, watercolor, and mixed media, these artists exemplify and portray the many facets of womanhood, from strength and beauty to resilience and vulnerability.Featured artists include Hope Horn, Priscilla Longshore Garrett, Margaret Oettinger, and more.
    𝘕𝘢𝘺 𝘈𝘶𝘨 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨, Margaret Oettinger (1897–1967), oil on canvas, ca. 1949, Gift of Mrs. David Porter, 68.16

2022

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    Changing Frequencies: Works by Jon Carsman

    November 18, 2022–March 17, 2024
    Featuring selections from the Everhart’s collection, this show highlights Wilkes-Barre, PA native Jon Carsman’s (1944–1987) distinctive silkscreens as well as his acrylic, pen, and watercolor works. Much of his catalog includes pieces inspired by the natural landscape and architecture of Northeastern Pennsylvania, encapsulated in vivid work often described as “super realism” or “new realism.” Carsman became widely renowned, exhibiting alongside fellow silkscreen artist Andy Warhol and Abstract Expressionist Hans Hofmann.
    August Morn, Jon Carsman (1944–1987), Silkscreen, n.d., Gift of Mr. Theodore V. Fowler, 80.3.9

  • Women in Art

    March 2, 2022–October 29, 2023
    Women in Artshowcases the exceptional artistic legacy of female artists in Northeastern Pennsylvania and beyond, as well as exemplary works depicting women. Bringing together a diverse group of artists, each with their unique style, voice, and vision, the exhibition is a testament to the power of women in art, both as creators and as subjects.

    Through painting, sculpture, watercolor, and mixed media, these artists exemplify and portray the many facets of womanhood, from strength and beauty to resilience and vulnerability.Featured artists include Hope Horn, Priscilla Longshore Garrett, Margaret Oettinger, and more.
    𝘕𝘢𝘺 𝘈𝘶𝘨 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨, Margaret Oettinger (1897–1967), oil on canvas, ca. 1949, Gift of Mrs. David Porter, 68.16

  • In Full Bloom: Flowers of the Everhart

    August 6, 2022–December 31, 2023
    In Full Bloom: Flowers of the Everhart showcases the essence of flowers as captured in painting, drawing, 3D art, and photography. The exhibition draws from the Museum’s rich collections to celebrate flowers’ ephemeral beauty and efforts to preserve it through diverse artistic methods and styles across cultures and time. Artists featured in this exhibition include Jon Carsman, Evelyn Metzger, Margaret Oettinger, and more.
    Flower Girl, Evelyn Metzger (1911-2007), acrylic on masonite, 1963, Gift of Artist, 65.37

  • The Reader: Paintings by Travis Prince

    October 1–December 31, 2022
    Merging painting and literature, The Reader: Paintings by Travis Prince presents viewers with images of African Americans reading works by African Americans. Depictions of books by authors such as Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Frederick Douglass being read by people in everyday contexts invite viewers to contemplate the social and political issues of race throughout America’s history into the present.
    Included in the series “The Reader” are 11 works by Travis Prince, which are presented in this exhibition alongside readable copies of the books portrayed within. It is the hope of the artist that The Reader sparks meaningful conversations on ways to fill gaps in our knowledge and conceive of new strategies to forge an inclusive and harmonious future. 
    Chancellor Williams, Travis Prince, oil on canvas, 2016, lent by the artist

  • Meaningful Objects: Art and Artifacts from the Homes of the Everhart’s Board and Staff

    February 18–June 5, 2022
    Meaningful Objects showcases beautiful, eclectic, and interesting objects from board and staff members that hold special sentimental value. Each piece, whether a practical everyday object or a work of art, is joined by a narrative text illuminating why it occupies a special place in the owner’s heart and mind. Through this exhibition, the community may better understand the people who drive the Everhart’s mission and what matters to them.