Sordoni Art Gallery

A different kind of classroom.

Our Mission

The mission of the Sordoni Art Gallery is to encourage an appreciation of the arts and an understanding of its role in society through direct engagement with art. Our main focus is to present high-quality exhibitions, related programming, and publications in a wide range of media, topics, cultures and time periods.

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John Paul Caponigro: Landscapes Within Landscapes

Mar 21, 2023 - May 13, 2023

A form of environmental art in virtual space, John Paul Caponigro’s works are about the nature of perception and perception of nature. Exhibited internationally, his works have been purchased by private and public collections including The Estee Lauder Collection, Princeton University, and The Smithsonian.

John Paul is a pioneer among visual artists working with digital media. He consults with the corporations that build the tools he uses including Adobe, Apple, Canon, Kodak, and Sony. A member of the Photoshop Hall of Fame, Epson’s Stylus Pros, and X-Rite’s Coloratti, his work is published widely in periodicals and books including Art News and The Ansel Adams Guide.

A highly sought-after lecturer (Apple, Google, TEDx), leads unique adventures in the wildest places on earth to help participants creatively make deeper connections with nature and themselves.

 

Featured EXHIBITION & Upcoming EVENTS

Future Exhibitions

With a facility that has the ability to be a traditional viewing space or a venue for experimental installations, there is always something interesting coming to the gallery.

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Support & Volunteer

Are you looking for a way to become part of the art community? Join a family of supporters or share your passion for the arts with your community by volunteering.

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About Sordoni Art Gallery

Learn more about how the gallery looks to engage in cross- and inter-disciplinary dialogue to support academic programming across the entire university.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE GALLERY

About The Gallery

Contacts

Heather Sincavage
Gallery Director
heather.sincavage@wilkes.edu
570-408-4325

Melissa Carestia
Assistant Gallery Director
melissa.carestia@wilkes.edu

Hours

  • Tuesday-Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Saturday: 12 - 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, Monday & University Holidays: Closed

Location

Karambelas Media & Communication Center
141 S. Main St.
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Arts in Education Northeast PA
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts

All Sordoni Art Gallery exhibitions and events are free and open to the public.

Nondiscrimination Policy Statement

Wilkes University is an equal opportunity institution. Patrons requesting accommodations or services at Wilkes University or Wilkes University-sponsored events in accordance with The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III: Public Accommodations are asked to contact University Events. It is recommended that requests be made at least five (5) business days prior to any event.

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