The Friedman Art Gallery regularly displays the work of students and local artists, as well as private art collections. The Gallery strives to promote and encourage professional and amateur artists from the Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus and surrounding communities, while giving visitors to the campus the opportunity to view fresh and innovative artwork in a wide range of media. Artists are encouraged to submit proposals for future Friedman Art Gallery displays.
2023-2024 Exhibits
Arts at Hayfield Summer Arts Festival
Sunday, Aug. 27, 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. (Rain or shine)
Event is free to Penn State students with PSU IDs.
11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
The Andrea Doria: Dive to an Era exhibit opens at the Summer Festival with two presentations from internationally acclaimed scuba diver, Gary Gentile, who will share his experiences diving to shipwreck site as well as an extensive collection of items recovered from the Andrea Doria.
See the full schedule of the day's events.
Andrea Doria: Dive to an Era
Sunday, Aug. 27-Thursday, Nov. 30
Gary Gentile, internationally acclaimed scuba diver shares an extensive collection of items recovered from the Andrea Doria shipwreck.
5th Annual High School Art Exhibit
Tuesday, Dec. 5 - Wednesday, Jan. 31
The creative works of more than 100 local high school artists will be showcased.
Celebration of Arts
Thursday, Dec. 7, 12:15 p.m.-1 p.m.
Join us for a concert by the Wyoming Valley Chamber Strings in historic Hayfield House. An artists' reception will take place following the concert.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre Student Art Exhibit
Artwork from students will be on display. Deadline for students to submit their work is Monday, Jan. 29.
Exhibit Archives
See a list of exhibits previously hosted by the Friedman Art Gallery.