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Student viewing artwork in the Friedman Art Gallery

The Friedman Art Gallery

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.

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The Nesbitt Academic Commons, home of the Friedman Art Gallery

Friedman Art Gallery

 located in the
Nesbitt Academic Commons

Gallery Hours:
Weekdays, 9:00 am–4:00 pm
(except during holiday breaks)

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Director:
Jonathan Pineno
218 Hayfield House
570-675-9159
[email protected]

To submit a Friedman Art Gallery exhibit proposal, contact Jonathan Pineno.

Friedman Art Gallery News

Art in the Natural World opening slide

Friedman Art Gallery opens new virtual exhibit

Screenshot from virtual art exhibit

Friedman Art Gallery hosting virtual high school art exhibit

Jellyfish (painted by MaryLou Kolojeski)

Friedman Gallery announces MaryLou Kolojeski exhibit

Jonathan Pineno (Friedman Art Gallery director) and Megan Mac Gregor (librarian) standing in front of the Nesbitt Library's 3D printer; two of the small green widgets are sitting on top.

Creativity + 3D printer = solution for art gallery

double headed wanyago mask

Friedman Gallery presents 'From the Heart of Africa — Masks, Fetishes and More'

Art History Students

Friedman Art Gallery highlights students' artwork

Arts at Hayfield News

Autumn Resauit working on a project

In all things, communication is key

Scholarship award winners and committee members (l to r): Mary Reddy (scholarship committee), Ethan Krzysik, Jonathan Pineno (president, Arts at Hayfield), Asher Smart, Karen Winters (scholarship committee)

Irene Thomas Scholarship Awards

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Map of Pennsylvania showing Penn State’s 24 locations with Penn State Wilkes-Barre highlighted.

Penn State Wilkes‑Barre

Located on a scenic estate just 13 miles from Wilkes-Barre, Penn State Wilkes-Barre offers four-year baccalaureate degree programs, two-year associate degree programs, and a wide range of professional develop­ment oppor­tunities. Our small classes encourage close inter­action with professors who are committed to helping you be successful.
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