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Past Exhibitions

Past exhibitions have highlighted innovations in form and technique by artists from around the world and throughout different time periods. 

Highlights

Gallery view of Quilts exhibition - tulip, flower basket, crazy quilt

Tulip, Flower Basket, Crazy Quilt

Gallery view - Airing of the Quilts, AIDS memorial quilt in background, %22Monkeywrench%22 in foreground

Gallery view - Airing of the Quilts, AIDS memorial quilt in background, "Monkeywrench" in foreground

Gallery view of Quilts exhibition - %22Dresden%22 in front (12 petals and yellow border)

Gallery view of Quilts exhibition - "Dresden" in front

flamingos
art gallery exhibit
art gallery exhibit
Gallery Opening America's Road

Gallery opening for America's Road: The Journey of Route 66, June, 2018. Photo by L Little

circle logo with green text %22Holly Wilson%22

On Turtle's Back logo with "Holly Wilson" in green letters at right side. Exhibition dates September 8 - October 11, 2022

wide gallery view of sculptures and sculptural wall installation

Wide Gallery View, On Turtle's Back by Holly Wilson

Long gallery view with photography on left side and sculptural installation to right. Metal installation sculpture on back wa

Long gallery view, On Turtle's Back by Holly Wilson

turtle logo on glass at the front of an art gallery

Pauly Friedman Art Gallery presents "On Turtle's Back: Holly Wilson"

Woman speaking to group of students in an art gallery
array of multiple colors of carved wax figurines in an art gallery
metal sculpture of two little girls in front of installation art made from crayons
group of college students and a female artist in an art gallery
dark colored metal sculpture in foreground of an art gallery
view of gallery with white paper panels hanging and colorful paintings in background left and installation pieces at right
View of model train with art in background

View of model train with art in background

postcard image of train on bridge over water. White exhibition logo on left

Oren B. Helbok

Reading & Northern No. 425
Peacock’s Lock Bridge, Reading, Pa.
7 October 2017

painting of three figures in front of a church cemetery and row of red houses against yellow breaker and coal train cars

Bob McCormick

After the Coal Rush

2018-19

Acrylic and minerals

oil painting with blue snow and dark blue locomotive against dark green mountain range

Sue Hand

Blown Away By Wind

2023

Oil on canvas

color photo of dark red train with v-shaped stripes on the face; coal breaker in background

Daniel Troy

Norfolk Southern Lehigh Valley Heritage Unit

2013

Photograph

black and white photo of rails narrowing into the distance with foliage on left and corrugated steel wall on right

Matthew Hinton

Rails near Old Forge

2023

Film Photography

black and white photo showing blurred backs of two men in foreground against clear face of steam engine in background

Eric Williams

A Reenactor Strikes a Pose at Steamtown

2017

Photograph

image of white text over paintings of American Indians and Teepees

Zachary Presley, Genuineness, 2015; archival digital print, 20 1/2 x 20 1/2 inches; Courtesy of
private collection.

image of art: painted disc with man's face, space ship, blue text

Hoka Skenandore, Heroes and Villains #8, 2016; acrylic on vinyl album, 12 x 12 inches; Courtesy of
the artist.

Gallery view of three textile sculptures in red, pink, and purple. Background paintings of women covered in textile and beads
White banner with Threads logo and dates at bottom. 7 strips of fire hose material mottled with paint.

White banner with Threads logo and dates at bottom. 7 strips of fire hose material mottled with paint.

Textile sculpture with beaded fabric in pink, green, and blue. Soft discs atop head to look like round flatbread.

Lahib Jaddo, "Bread Seller," 2021, mixed media

A woman and a girl dressed in purple, red, and light blue kimonos. A pink and blue fan in upper left corner.

Utagawa Kunisada (Japanese, 1786 – 1865), The Sacred Tree (Sakaki), 1853, ink on paper, 14 3/4 x 10 1/8 inches, Gift, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Bailey, 1957.68.4.4. Reading Public Museum, Reading, Pennsylvania.

photos of musicians: woman in yellow kimono and two men in black kimono

Masayo Ishigure (koto)

Kenneth Hutchinson (shamisen)

Travis Shaver (shakuhachi)

visitors looking at Japanese prints
visitors looking at case displaying wooden shoes, neck rest, and gold stacked meal box
Woman in dark sweater and man in dark shirt looking at Japanese art prints
3 women; one in white coat, two in dark coats looking at framed Japanese art prints
View of audience gathered around Gallery Director for public tour
kimono and obi on stands in foreground; woman with back to viewer talking with Gallery Director
man in black kimono plays instrument that looks like a wooden flute in an art gallery in front of a crowd
wide shot of crowd listening to music in art gallery
Lady in lavender kimono plays an instrument while sitting on the floor. Two men in black kimono and gray pants accompany her.
crowd gathered in front of gallery

We observed the Day of Remembrance in the hallway outside the gallery. University President Dan Myers welcomed attendees.

crowd gathered in front of gallery
woman in black flowered dress speaking
woman in dark dress talking next to presentation monitor that shows black and white pamphlet
male visitor looks through clear acrylic case at objects
visitors look at framed 19th century newspapers and ads
advertising objects
visitor looks at vintage posters
close up of advertising cards
Author/co-curator Dr. Black explains objects in display case to visitor
long view of small gallery with mural and display cases on right side
visitors look at trade cards and other antique advertisements
Gallery director Lalaine Little speaks with visitor next objects in clear case
Dr. Jennifer M. Black (blonde female in blue cardigan)
installation of antique sewing machine and trade advertisements for Singer
Gallery Installation View of black and white photography exhibit
Gallery Installation View of black and white photography exhibit
Gallery Installation View of black and white photography exhibit
Gallery Installation View of black and white photography exhibit
Gallery Installation View of black and white photography exhibit
Gallery Installation View of black and white photography exhibit
Gallery Installation View of black and white photography exhibit
Gallery Installation View of black and white photography exhibit
Gallery Installation View of black and white photography exhibit
Gallery Installation View of black and white photography exhibit
Gallery Installation View of black and white photography exhibit
black and white photo of older person standing in front of a brick building

Néni, 1971

Luis C. Garza

silver gelatin fiber print

black and white photo of an elderly couple

Raza Gothic, 1974

Luis C. Garza

silver gelatin fiber print

18.25 x 15.50 inches (framed)

man with cane sitting against textured stone wall holding a magazine

Awake!, 1974

Luis C. Garza

silver gelatin fiber print

man with cane sleeping on a decorated park bench

Sueño, 1972 Luis C. Garza

silver gelatin fiber print

15.50 x 18.25 inches (framed)

dark-skinned man in white shirt and pants sitting on a chair in a room with tv and windows behind him

Black n’ White Blues, 1971

Luis C. Garza

silver gelatin fiber print

exterior shot of small child peeking from above the windowsill of a building

Hide n’ Seek, 1971

Luis C. Garza

silver gelatin fiber print

people gather around instructor

photo by Jason Ardan, Citizens' Voice

person sitting behind candle

photo by Jason Ardan, Citizens Voice

Screenshot of newspaper page from Citizens' Voice

Screenshot of newspaper page from Citizens' Voice

Screenshot of newspaper page from Citizens' Voice
people sitting at table

photo by University Relations

painted ostrich egg

Decorated egg with university emblem. Collection of Misericordia University archive

people sitting at a table in an empty gallery
people sitting at a table in an empty gallery
person standing at a table with people sitting at a table
people sitting at a table in an empty gallery
people sitting at a table in an empty gallery
people sitting at a table in an empty gallery
The image displays a gallery wall featuring various framed artworks and photographs, with the title %22Windows of Mercy%22 prominently displayed above the collection.
A vintage-style metal box and an old brick sit on a white shelf, with a black and white photograph hanging on the wall in the background.
A group of people seated in a room, listening to a presentation on a large screen at the front of the space, which appears to be a museum or gallery setting with various artwork and displays visible in the background.
The image shows several people standing in an art gallery, examining the framed artworks displayed on the walls, which are titled %22Windows of Mercy%22.
A gallery wall displaying various framed artworks and photographs, with the text %22WINDOWS OF MERCY%22 prominently displayed above the collection.
Yellow daruma doll artwork

Kristine Aono, Daruma of Resilience, 2019 - 2021; photocopied documents, paper sticky notes, paint, Aqua Resin, EPS foam, wood base, 60 x 48 x 45 inches (84 x 49 x 48 inches on exhibition pedestal, not pictured); Courtesy of the artist, photograph by Chris Barclay.

A black and white image of a folding screen or room divider, with a wooden structure and intricate patterns or text covering the surface.

Tom Nakashima, Barrier Against the Wind (verso), 2019; acrylic paint, newspaper collage, mixed media on Byôbu folding screen, 24 x 60 1/2 x 11 1/ inches; Courtesy of the artist.

The image depicts an art gallery or exhibition space with various artworks and installations on display. The foreground shows several people standing and walking around the gallery, while the background features hanging sculptures or installations made of what appears to be dried plant material or fiber.
The image depicts a large, sculptural installation made of what appears to be wooden or paper elements, resembling a tree or forest, situated in an indoor gallery space with people viewing and interacting with the artwork.
A group of people standing around a display featuring a large framed artwork in an art gallery or museum setting.
A large, yellow, egg-shaped sculpture with a face and geometric patterns stands on a pedestal in a crowded art gallery, surrounded by people examining the artwork.
The image depicts a crowded art gallery or exhibition space, with people gathered around various displays and artworks. The foreground shows a group of people standing and conversing, while the background features tall, wooden structures that appear to be part of the exhibition setup.
The image depicts an art gallery or exhibition space with a large, tree-like sculpture made of what appears to be paper or fabric in the center, surrounded by various artworks and visitors exploring the space.
A group of people standing in an art gallery, examining various artworks displayed on the walls and pedestals.
The image displays a collection of framed artworks or photographs arranged on a wall, featuring various celestial and space-themed designs and imagery.
A wall display featuring various framed artworks, including a black and white photograph, a text-based piece, and a smaller framed image.
Three framed black and white photographs depicting various scenes, likely from a historical or cultural context, are displayed on a plain white wall.
A large, ornate golden gong hangs on the wall in a gallery-like space, with various artworks and displays visible in the background.
The image shows a wall display with various framed artworks and informational text panels.
The image shows a display case containing two small, abstract sculptural objects - a flat, map-like shape and a three-dimensional, geometric structure. The background appears to be a white wall with framed artwork or documents displayed.
The image displays a white wall with several framed artworks or photographs arranged in a row, with a series of black spotlights mounted above them.
A wall display featuring various framed photographs and artworks, including a black and white image of hands, a portrait of a person in red clothing, and several other images.
The image shows a pile of green stones or pebbles on a wooden floor, with a small glass bottle and a wooden object in the background.
The image depicts a group of people standing in an art gallery, examining various artworks displayed on the walls and in glass cases.
A gallery-like space with a white wall displaying various framed artworks, accompanied by lighting fixtures and a wooden floor.
The image depicts an art gallery setting with several people standing and examining the framed artwork displayed on the walls. The foreground shows a person standing in front of a podium, while the background features various abstract and colorful paintings hung on the walls.
A group of people, some wearing National Parks t-shirts, are gathered in a hallway with framed artwork on the walls.