ART EXHIBITS
ONGOING
ARTHAUS AT THE MEZZ, MARRIOTT RENAISSANCE, 12 N. Seventh St., Allentown. 610-841-4866. People, Places & Plants Around Allentown/Lehigh Valley: Paintings by Gerald Simcoe. Reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 19. Through July 31.
ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES OF DREXEL UNIVERSITY, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia. 215-2991000. Extreme Deep: Mission to the Abyss: Explore newly discovered life forms, thermal vents, deep-sea research submersibles, and shipwrecks including the Titanic. Through July 24. ansp.org.
ALLENTOWN ART MUSEUM, 31 N. Fifth St., Allentown. 610-432-4333. Eclectic Collecting:
Curiosities from the Vault: From gemstones and seventeenth-century German tankards to ancient Pompeian oil jars, this exhibition celebrates wonderful and unusual artworks that don’t often make it on display. Through Sept. 18. allentownartmuseum.org.
ART SCHNECK OPTICAL COMPANY, 720 Harrison St., Emmaus. 610-9654066. Gina DeNave:
Through May 31.
ARTHAUS, 645 Hamilton St., Allentown. 610841-4866. Similar But Different: Michael Lebson celebrates the beauty of uniqueness within people, nature, technology and other vital themes of our time through paintings, mixed media, NFTs, and collaborations. Through May 1.
ARTSQUEST CENTER, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. 610-332-1300. Floating Blue: Thomas Pickarski exhibit centers on what is called “The Blue Hour” occurring during the last stages of twilight when the sunlight is indirect, casting a blue shade on to the frozen peaks in the artic regions. Through May 15. bananafactory.org.
BANANA FACTORY, 25 W. Third St., Bethlehem. 610-332-1300. Abecynnia:
Illustrations by William Harris for his upcoming novel that follows the story of two sisters as they embark on an intergalactic adventure to save their kingdom. Through May 22. My Mind is an Escape Room: Chronicles Kailey Atkinson’s experience with mental and physical illness, as well as body image struggles and societal issues through a body of mixed media collage work created from 2019 to the present. Through May 15. bananafactory.org.
BERKS HISTORY CENTER, 940 Centre Ave., Reading. 610-375-4375. A Snapshot in Time: The Photography Collection of Dr. William A. Haman: Showcase of Haman’s unique glass plate negatives and glass lantern slides, each developed into a crystal-clear image that offers a glimpse into the daily lives of diverse people in Berks County and beyond during the late 1800s. berkshistory.org.
BETHLEHEM TOWN HALL ROTUNDA GALLERY, 10 E. Church St., Bethlehem. . Bethlehem Area School District Student Art Exhibition:
Students from kindergarten through high school. Through May 12.
bfac-lv.com.
HAWK MOUNTAIN SANCTUARY, 1700 Hawk Mountain Road, Kempton. 610-756-6961. Youth Art Exhibit: The winners from the Youth Art Month Contest on display in the Visitor Center to celebrate Earth
Day and the spring season. Through May 22. http:/hawkmountain.org.
JEFFREY GROVE, 184 Main St., Emmaus. 610-9674600. Deborah Garlicki: Through May 31.
KALMBACH MEMORIAL PARK COMMUNITY CENTER, 200 Cotton St., Macungie. 610-965-1140. Jeanne Stock and Howard Ellsworth: Through May 31.
KEMERER MUSEUM OF DECORATIVE ARTS, 427 N. New St., Bethlehem. 180-0360. A Glimpse Through Glass: By looking at glass through the lens of art, culture, and community the exhibit explores the forms, functions, and social history of different types of glass. Through Aug. 28. historicbethlehem.org.
LEHIGH UNIVERSITY MAIN ART GALLERY, ZOELLNER ARTS CENTER, 420 E. Packer Ave., Bethlehem. 610-758-3615. Young, Gifted and Black: Young, Gifted and Black: The Lumpkin-Boccuzzi Family Collection of Contemporary Art: Works in a variety of mediums by emerging artists of African descent, alongside works by established artists who have paved the way for the younger generation. The exhibit is accompanied by the book “Young, Gifted and Black: A New Generation of Artists,” featuring over 100 artworks from the Lumpkin-Boccuzzi Family Collection in all media that explore representation, race and the history of art. Through May 27. luag.lehigh. edu.
LEHIGH UNIVERSITY, DUBOIS GALLERY, MAGINNES HALL, 9 W. Packer Ave., Bethlehem. 610-758-6880. Gloria Naylor:
Other Places: The exhibition will feature primary source materials from the Naylor archive, as well as creative response and community engagement from a range of perspectives. Through May 27. Hear Me Roar: Women Photographers
Part I: A series of exhibitions focusing on individual women photographers represented in its collection in honor of the 50th anniversary of the first class of undergraduate women at Lehigh University. Through May 27. luag.lehigh. edu.
LEHIGH UNIVERSITY, FAIRCHILD-MARTINDALE STUDY GALLERY, 8 E. Packer Ave., Bethlehem. 610758-6880. Hear Me Roar: Women Photographers Part IV: A series of exhibitions focusing on individual women photographers represented in its collection in honor of the 50th anniversary of the first class of undergraduate women at Lehigh University. Through May 27. luag.lehigh. edu.
LEHIGH UNIVERSITY, SIEGEL GALLERY, IACOCCA HALL, 111 Research Drive, Bethlehem. 610-758-6880. Hear Me Roar: Women Photographers Part III: In honor of the 50th anniversary of the first class of undergraduate women at Lehigh, LUAG presents a series of exhibitions focusing on individual women photographers represented in its collection. Through May 27. luag.lehigh.edu.
LIBERTY BELL MUSEUM, ZION’S CHURCH, 622 W. Hamilton St., Allentown. 610-435-4232. Shepherds of Liberty: Chronicles the history of Zion Reformed/ UCC (Liberty Bell)‘s pastors. libertybellmuseum.org.
MICHENER ART MUSEUM, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown. 215-340-9800. Keith Harding: A Radiant Legacy: A private collection of more than 100 works, the show contains unique and notable pieces, including two rare Subway drawings, complete suites of many of the artist’s icon print series and Medusa Head (the largest print in the artist’s oeuvre). Through July 31. michenerartmuseum.org.
MORAVIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 214 E. Center St., Nazareth. 610-759-5070. Charting the Unknown:
Early Moravian Maps: Exhibition explores surveying techniques, the conflicts between indigenous communities and Europeans, and the Moravian contributions to surveying, early cartography, and town planning through
archival documents, historic maps, and objects from the collection of the Moravian Historical Society. Through Dec. 29. moravianhistory.org.
MUSSELMAN JEWELERS, 420 Main St., Bethlehem. 610-248-3460. Levity:
Collective works by Tina Cantelmi and Teri Haddad celebrates optimistic art and is representative of faith, hope, and conviviality. Through June 24.
NATIONAL CANAL MUSEUM, 2750 Hugh Moore Park, Easton. 610-9233548 x 224. Beyond Rosie & Rivets: Industrial Women of the D&L Corridor: Tells the stories of industrial women from our past & present. Through May 22. canals.org.
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF INDUSTRIAL HISTORY, 602 E. Second St., Bethlehem. 610-694-6644. The Works of a Mechanical Genius:
The Legacy of John Fritz: Explore the early decades of the Bethlehem Iron Company and examine John Fritz impact on work, technology, defense, and the rapid cultural changes experienced during the 20th Century. Through Oct. 15. nmih.org.
NEW HOPE ARTS CENTER, 2 Stockton Ave., New Hope. 215-862-9606. Members Salon Exhibition:
A multi-medium salon exhibition featuring over
140 artist members in oil, watercolor, photography, bronze, ceramics, mixed media, wood, more. Through May 1. newhopearts.org.
NURTURE NATURE CENTER, 518 Northampton St., Easton. 610-253-4432. Climate Conversations:
A collaboration of eight mid-career female artists from the Midwest and East Coast strangers to each other until the formed a book discussion group over Zoom to wait out the pandemic and offer each other insight and support. Through June 30. nurturenaturecenter.org.
PENNYPACKER MILLS, 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville. 610-2879349. Stereographing America: A 3D History of Stereocards: Discover the evolution of 3-D devices from the original Wheatstone stereoscope, fly past the Brewster stereoscopic
design, and move on to the popular Holmes hand-held model to learn how modern 3-D technologies have become household commodities. Through Jan. 31. montcopa.org.
READING PUBLIC MUSEUM, 500 Museum Road, Reading. 610-371-5850. Dinosaur Explorer:
Examines how environmental, biological, and behavioral circumstances influenced dinosaur daily life, and asks: where do we see similarities in our world today? Through May 8. readingpublicmuseum.org.
RONALD K. DE LONG GALLERY, 2809 Saucon Valley Road, Center Valley. Penn State Lehigh Valley Student Art Exhibition: Drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, metalwork, sculpture, graphic design. Through May 7.
SIGAL MUSEUM, 342 Northampton St., Easton. 610-253-1222. ACE Small Works Show:
Showcases the diversity of the artist membership through small works of various media in many styles. Through June 18. Another American’s Autobiography: Selections from the Petrucci Family Foundation’s Collection of African American Art.: Selected works explore American patriotism and identity as it relates to the Black American experience and addresses the challenges of Black patriotism and the circumstances that complicate the relationship between Black Americans and this country. Through July 10. sigalmuseum.org.
SOUTH BETHLEHEM GREENWAY, Bethlehem. Thinking Through Drawing:
South Bethlehem Greenway: Think through the many forms and functions of drawing, exploring examples from the Lehigh University Museum collection and the community with works by Natalie Alper, Keith Haring, Jose Clemente Orozco, Yingyi Cao, Maurice Prendergast, George Segal, Anita Weschler, more. Self-guided tour begins at either South New Street, or Trone Street, walking the length of the Greenway. Through Aug. 31. luag.lehigh.edu.
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH FINE ARTS GALLERY, 330 Ferry St., Easton. 610-905-1767. Then There is the Woman:
Art by the women who are part of the Journey Home program, a reentry program for women inside and outside of the county jail. Through June 5.
STONY RUN WINERY, 150 Independent Road, Breinigsville. 610-398-7231. Exhibit:
Edith Roeder, Valarie Schramak and Betty Allender. Through June 4.
STOVER MILL GALLERY, 852 River Road, Erwinna. 215-766-3892. Side by Side:
A Celebration of Work from Our Studio: Emily and George Thompson highlight their different painting styles and techniques ranging from traditional to contemporary. Through May 1.
STUDIO B FINE ART GALLERY, 39A E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown. Reflection:
Exhibit challenging artists to present an aspect of the word that the Oxford English dictionary devotes six columns to defining. Through June 19. studiobbb.org.
THE BANANA FACTORY, 25 W. Third St., Bethlehem. 610-332-1300. Heroes:
A project of artworks, educational and public programming and outreach events that feature the experimental work of Bart Cooper. The installment invites viewers and attendees to examine heroes in popular culture. Toying the line between the real and fictional worlds, Cooper uses mixed media methods to create portraits of powerful black women, matching them up to suitable Marvel characters to highlight the connection between America’s favorite comic characters, and the country’s history of powerful, gritty, brave black women leaders. Through May 22. bananafactory.org.
THE GALLERY AT RAUCH BUSINESS CENTER, LEHIGH UNIVERSITY, 621 Taylor St., Bethlehem. 610758-6880. Hear Me Roar:
Women Photographers Part II: A series of exhibitions focusing on individual women photographers represented in its collection in honor of the 50th anniversary of the first class of undergraduate women at Lehigh. Through May 27. luag.lehigh.edu.