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This field of flags in Conyngham is one of the images exhibited by John Levandoski at One Point Design in Scranton through Aug. 7.

OPENING THIS WEEK

Snow in August, colorful paintings of Kevin P. Snow. Opens Saturday with a reception 6 to 9 p.m. with acoustic entertainment by Jacob Vanko. Through Aug. 14 at Vgogh Gallery, 281 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 287-5544.

Breathing Space, recent collages by Zoja Forsburg. Opens Thursday with a reception Aug. 7, 6 to 9 p.m. preceded by an Artist’s Talk at 5:30 p.m. Artists for Art Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Thursday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. 969-1040.
ONGOING EXHIBITS

On the Surface, photographs by Bernd Reinhardt and Giancarlo Mori, European artists living in Los Angeles. Through Tuesday at CameraWork Gallery, 515 Center St., Scranton. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 510-5028.

Pennsylvania Seasons: Commonwealth Images and Poetry, works from the book of photographs and poetry compiled by Esther B. Davidowitz. Through Aug. 7 at the Melberger Arts Center, 123 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 499-5202.

John Levandoski, photographs by the Courtdale artist. Through Aug. 7 at One Point Design, 101 Pittston Ave., Scranton. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 207-5139.

Daily News from Berlin during June 2009, art by Steffi Schairer, who has been sending work from Berlin each day. Included: wooden postcards and paintings in oil and acrylic. Through Aug. 16 at Paper Kite Press Studio & Gallery, 443 Main St., Kingston. Open Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. and by appointment. 328-8658.

En Plein Air Exhibit, works by the Pennsylvania En Plein Air Society founded by Dallas artist Sue Hand. Through Aug. 27 at the Schulman Gallery, Luzerne County Community College, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 675-5094.

The Sea and Non, paintings by Jean Gonska-Swisher and Liz Bignell. Through Aug. 28 at Something Special, 23 W. Walnut St., Kingston. Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 288-8386.

Pennsylvania Hands, narrative portraits by Sally Wiener Grotta of artisans keeping alive traditional skills such as weaving and blacksmithing. Through Aug. 30 at the Electric City Trolley Museum, 300 Cliff St., Scranton. Open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 963-6590.

Something Old, Something New, art works by Marylou Steinberg, Scarlett Cussell and Sabine Thomas. Through Sept. 5 at Marquis Art & Frame, 122 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 823-0518.

Ancient Microworlds, innovative photographs of fossil specimens by Giraud Foster and Norman Barker, magnified more than 30 times their true size. Through Sept. 7 at the Everhart Museum, Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Hours: Monday, Thursday and Friday, noon to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. $5, $3 students and seniors, $2 children. 346-7186.

Ornamental Impressions, student art from the Howard Gardner School inspired by the exhibit “Ancient Microworlds.” Through Sept. 7 at the Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Monday, Thursday and Friday, noon to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. $5, $3 students and seniors, $2 children. 346-7186.

Hard Coal Mining in Northeastern Pennsylvania: A Look Back, historical photographs. Through Oct. 4 at the Sordoni Art Gallery, 150 S. River St., Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre. Open daily, noon to 4:30 p.m. 408-4325.

Tools That Built Scranton, 1900s-era tools from the Lackawanna Historical Society. Through Dec. 31 at the William J. Nealon Federal Courthouse, 235 N. Washington Avenue, Scranton. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. 344-3841.
ANNOUNCEMENTS

This Year the Art is TWICE as Free! Art donations are being accepted for the second annual Free Art Exhibit. Any artists who would like to share their art are invited to bring one to three pieces to the Paper Kite Press Studio & Gallery, 443 Main St., Kingston, on Aug. 16, noon to 5 p.m. All art will be displayed in an August exhibit and be given to art-lovers for free. Information at 328-8658.