ART EXHIBITS

OPENING

Waking Up: A collection of art by 22 two local artists interpreting the theme of “Waking Up” in their own ways. Opening reception,

5-7 p.m. June 17. Through Aug.

28. Gallery840, 840 Hamilton St., Allentown. 484-866-2972. gallery840.net

The American Spirit: Public Art from the Great Depression:

Artwork that was produced under the Public Works of Art Project (PWAP), a New Deal relief program that brought employment to artists during the Great Depression. The goal of the PWAP was not only to give artists an opportunity to earn money, but also to furnish and beautify public spaces with artwork and to raise public morale during the greatest economic depression in American history. Opens June 19. Through Sept. 6. Reading Public Musuem, 500 Museum Road, Reading. 610-371-5850. readingpublicmuseum.org

ONGOING

ARTHAUS, 645 Hamilton St., Allentown. 610-841-4866. Contemplation & Play: Work of Allentown artists Michelle Neifert and Egidio Galgano. Artists’ reception, 5-8 p.m. June 17. Through July 10.

ALLENTOWN ART MUSEUM, 31 N. Fifth Street, Allentown. 610-432-4333. Roots: Sources for American Art and Design: Looks at what happens when a cultural group’s artistic work collides with mainstream art and raises important questions about inspiration, appropriation, and identity. Through Sept. 12. Sleep Tight! Bedcovers and Hangings from Around the World: Brings together textile masterpieces such as embroidered suzanis from Central Asia, hand-painted Japanese futon covers, and Pennsylvania-German quilts, some of which have never been shown at the Museum before. Through Sept. 12. allentownartmuseum.org.

BETHLEHEM TOWN HALL ROTUNDA GALLERY, 10 E. Church St., Bethlehem. . Terry L. Wolfson: Figurative fabric images set in urban and natural environments combining texture and design elements. Through June 25. bfac-lv.com.

BOYERTOWN MUSEUM OF HISTORIC VEHICLES, 85 S. Walnut St., Boyertown. 610367-2090. A Rosie Outlook: WWII & the Girls with a Star-Spangled Heart: Boyertown built WWII vehicles as well as a Rosie the Riveter Rose Garden planted in front of the Hafer Building, information on Pennsylvania/local involvement in the war, Army-Navy awards, vehicle development and production, more. boyertownmuseum.org.

DA VINCI SCIENCE CENTER, 3145 Hamilton Boulevard Bypass, Allentown. 484-6641002. Expedition: Dinosaur, Rise of the Mammals: Experience jaw-dropping, life-sized animatronic dinosaurs nd step into the shoes of the explorers and scientists who study them. Through Sept. 6. davincisciencecenter.org.

DR. JEFFREY GROVE, 184 Main St., Emmaus. 610-967-4600. Jill Stanley: Paintings. Through June 30.

GALLERY ON FOURTH, 401 Northampton St., Easton. 610-905-4627. The Rite of Spring: Work of nationally and internationally acclaimed artists Paul Harryn (paintings), Jeff Dietrich (ceramics) and PaulJean Plaza (architectural prints). Closing reception, 6-9 p.m. July 17. galleryonfourth.org.

KEMERER MUSEUM OF DECORATIVE ARTS, 427 N.

New St., Allentown. Art at Home: Artwork on loan from private collections and spotlights of the local artists who loaned their time and talents in support of HBMS’mission. Advance tickets required. Through Jan. 29. historicbethlehem.org.

LAURA’S CUSTOM FRAMING & FINE ART, 1328 Chestnut

St., Emmaus. 610-928-8622. Valarie Schramak: Through June 30.

LEHIGH VALLEY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS, Bethlehem. Virtual Senior Student Art Exhibit: The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts culminating event for senior art majors, showcasing their strongest artwork created over the duration of their fouryear artistic education at Charter Arts. The exhibit link is available on the school’s website Through June 30. CharterArts.org.

MERCER MUSEUM, 84 S. Pine St., Doylestown. 215-345-0210. Magnificent Measures! The Hausman-Hill Collection of Calculating Instruments: Companion exhibit to “Measurement Rules” features rare examples of early colonial and 19th-century American measuring implements drawn from the private collection of Bucks County residents Kathryn Hausman and Jim Hill. Timed-entry slots; advance tickets recommended. Through Sept. 5. Measurement Rules: Family-friendly traveling interactive exhibit explores the meaning of size, height, length, weight and volume through a variety of hands-on activities like giant tape measures, treadmill odometers, balance scales and more. Timed-entry slots; advance tickets recommended. Through Sept. 5. mercermuseum.org.

MICHENER ART MUSEUM,

138 S. Pine St., Doylestown. 215-340-9800. Through the Lens: Modern Photography in the Delaware Valley: Explores nearly 70 years of artistic experimentations with photographic processes and subject matter by artists in the Delaware Valley region. Through Aug. 15. michenerartmuseum.org.

MUSEUM OF INDIAN CULTURE, 2825 Fish Hatchery Road, Allentown. 610-797-2121.

The Great Native American Toolkit: Tells the story of North America’s first peoples and their ability to survive and thrive using similar tools made from regional resources featuring prehistoric stone tools and pottery used by the ancient Mississippian (Mound Builder) cultures, Northeastern Woodland (Lenape / Delaware / Iroquois), Southwestern cultures (Anasazi / Pueblo), and ancient bone fishing tools carved by Alaskan Natives. Through Dec. 31. Women Warriors: Resilience, Leadership and Activism: Native American exhibit celebrates the formidable women who have fought fearlessly in battle, undertook dangerous journeys, and who continue to serve as committed leaders. Through Oct. 1. museumofindianculture.org.

NAZARETH CENTER FOR

THE ARTS, 30 Belvidere St., Nazareth. Plein Air Nazareth: Paintings by members of the Lehigh Art Alliance. Through July 3. nazaretharts.org.

PENNYPACKER MILLS, 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville.

610-287-9349. Greetings from Schwenksville: Images from the collection of Pennypacker Mills, showing Schwenksville and the surrounding area at the turn-of-the-twentieth century when it was considered a resort town. Advanced reservations required. Through Jan. 28. montcopa.org.

READING PUBLIC MUSEUM, 500 Museum Road, Reading. 610-371-5850. Brick City:

A celebration of iconic buildings from cities around the world recreated in Lego bricks by artist Warren Elsmore and his team. Through Sept. 6. In Nature’s Studio: Exploring Pennsylvania’s Waterways: Drawn from the permanent collection, the selections explore the Hudson River School and the emergence of the first uniquely American artistic movement; Impressionism and Tonalism at the turn of the century; and Modern trends in interpreting the landscape. Through Sept. 6. Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage and Screen: The exhibit, drawn from the collection of the Kent State University Museum, includes a range of costumes and fashions that were instrumental in shaping some of the most memorable characters Hepburn portrayed over her long career. Through Jan. 9. readingpublicmuseum.org.

READING RAILROAD HERITAGE MUSEUM, 500 S. Third St., Hamburg. 610-562-5513. The Unseen Engineers of the Reading Railroad: Vintage maps and drawings of stations and structures, some recently acquired from the Smithsonian, drafted by the innovative Engineering Department of the Reading Railroad. readingrailroad. org.

SCOTTS MILLS GALLERY, 3510

Scotts Lane, Philadelphia. 215-680-0922. On Balance:

Kutztown University professors and faculty emeriti artwork featuring sculptures, mobiles, paintings, drawings, videos and photo montages of seven artists that provoke ideas about balance. Through Aug. 13. scottsmills.com.

STUDIO B FINE ART GALLERY, 39A E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown. 484-332-2757. Birds:

Juried fine art exhibit in all media inspired by the National Audubon Society’s statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Through June 20. studiobbb.org.

THE ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia. 215-299-1000. Gideon Mendel: Drowning World: A unique photographic exploration of the impact of flooding on communities around the world due to climate. Advanced times tickets. Through Oct. 17. ansp.org.

THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE, 222 N. 20th St., Philadelphia. 215-448-1200. Crayola IDEAworks: The Creativity Exhibition: State-of-the-art digital interactives and exhibits that provide a personalized adventure guided by RFID wristbands. Through July 18. fi.edu.

WHARTON ESHERICK MUSEUM, virtual, Paoli. 610-6445822. Wood And..: The 27th Annual Juried Woodworking Exhibition: Virtual exhibition of 26 artworks that reflect a broad array of approaches to combining materials in exciting ways. They represent vastly different perspectives, creative visions, and fields, ranging from furniture to sculpture to design. Through Sept. 12. whartonesherickmuseum.org.