Pauly Friedman Art Gallery

The new Pauly Friedman Art Gallery occupies more than 2,700 square feet of space on the first floor of Misericordia's newly opened Insalaco Hall, a technologically-smart learning environment that was opened to the academic community in March 2009. The multipurpose gallery will be used for performing arts as well as visual arts, and will have a portable stage that can be used for small musical performances and poetry readings, according to Dona Posatko, gallery assistant and curator.

The gallery also features a surround sound system, motorized blackout shades, three types of track lighting, and a bamboo floor. A custom-designed storage area will double as a small theater for short creative film movies produced and directed by Misericordia students.

"Pauly Friedman was unique,’’ said Michael A. MacDowell, president of Misericordia University. “Her dedication to and her support of worthy causes in our Valley and in places of need throughout the world served as an inspiration to all of us. We are indeed fortunate that she was particularly involved with Misericordia. She was in the forefront of many of the service and artistic efforts that are such an important part of this university."

 

The gallery staff will work closely with Misericordia faculty to provide an academic component to exhibits bringing in installations that coincide with course material that the students are studying

Upcoming Exhibits:

January 21 2012 - March 4 2012 

Hopper/Homer/Molnar Exhibit
Edward Hopper: Early Impressions
A collection of some of Hopper's early works in charcoal, pen and ink, pencil, and graphite.
Winslow Homer (b.1836-d.1910): Woodcut Prints
In the MacDonald Art Gallery - Michael Molnar: Recent Paintings

Opening Reception on Saturday January 21, 5-8pm
The Pauly Friedman Art Gallery

March 17 2012 - March 31 2012

Misericordia University Student Art Exhibition: Mixed Media
In the MacDonald Gallery - Misericordia University Fine Arts Faculty

Opening Reception on Saturday, March 17, 2012, From 2-5pm

 

April 10 2012 - April 29 2012

Nina Davidowitz & Skip Sensbach: Essence of Form
Recent Paintings, Clay and Wood
In the MacDonald Gallery - Botanical Impressions: An Installation of Contrasting Images by Leigh Pawling

Opening Reception - Saturday, April 14, 2012, From 5-8pm

 

May 6 2012 - June 29 2012

The History & Impact of Nursing Education in Luzerne County - from 1893 to 2012

Opening Reception - Sunday, May 6, 2012, from 1-4pm

 

July 14 2012 - September 22, 2012

Igor Khazanov: Beyond The Status Quo
Featuring recent paintings and ceramics

In the MacDonald Gallery - Brother Kenneth Chapman - Paintings

Opening Reception - Saturday, July 14, 2012, from 5-8pm
Gallery Talks at 6:00 PM by Igor Khazanov, Anthony Waichulis, and Carmen Latona

 

October 13 2012 - December 9, 2012

George Mummert and Michael Tymon: Bronze Sculpture
In the MacDonald Gallery - Elizabeth Fulton: Casein Paintings and Giclee Prints
Opening Reception - Saturday, October 13, 2012, from 5-8pm

 

 

 Gallery Hours:

Monday - CLOSED

Tuesday-Thursday : 10 am- 8pm

Fridays: 10am-5pm

Sat. - Sun. : 1pm-5pm                   

Gallery is open for some holidays and closed for campus holidays. To verify times, call the gallery at (570) 674-6250.