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The Friedman Art Gallery

The art gallery is open to the public. Gallery hours: weekdays, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., except during holiday breaks. The gallery is located in the Nesbitt Academic Commons.

The Friedman Art Gallery, gifted to Penn State Wilkes-Barre by Sidney and Pauline Friedman, 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.

Current Exhibit

Johar Manzar Solo Exhibit: Living Landscapes and More

February 2–February 27, 2026

Upcoming Exhibits

Penn State Wilkes-Barre Student Art Exhibit

March 2–April 29, 2026

Penn State Wilkes-Barre Student Art of the Past

May 1–August 25, 2026

Exhibit Archives

See previous Friedman Gallery exhibits.

The Friedman Art Gallery

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Friedman Art Gallery

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

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To submit an exhibit proposal, contact Jonathan Pineno.

Friedman Art Gallery News

A painting of the dawn by Johar Manzar

Penn State Wilkes-Barre Friedman Art Gallery to host exhibit by Johar Manzar

Artist Terri Yacovelli creating encaustic wax artwork.

Encaustic art exhibit coming to Penn State Wilkes-Barre's Friedman Art Gallery

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Penn State Wilkes-Barre art gallery features student work

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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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