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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The One Rose: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Rose O’Neill

Sordoni Art Gallery 50th Anniversary Exhibition
Aug. 25 - Oct. 8

Rose O’Neill, an American illustrator of the early 20th century, was a woman of many accomplishments. She was the first woman illustrator for Puck magazine, the leading men’s magazine of the late-19th century, entertaining its readers with considerable satire and political commentary; creator of the Kewpie Doll, the subject of a major merchandising campaign, which made her fortune; activist for women’s suffrage; and accomplished artist and sculptor of “Sweet Monsters” featured in exhibitions in Paris (1921) and New York (1922). The One Rose: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Rose O’Neill exhibition celebrates the life and career of Wilkes-Barre born artist at the Sordoni Art Gallery, located just streets away from where the artist was born.

Featured Exhibitions & 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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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.

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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-Sunday: 12 - 5 p.m.
  • Monday & University Holidays: Closed

Location

Karambelas Media & Communication Center
141 S. Main St.
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

Free visitor parking is available.

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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