The Schulman Gallery 20th Anniversary Art Exhibition remains on display through Oct. 23 at the Nanticoke campus facility, which hosted an opening reception that evening with live piano music inside the gallery and a classical string trio performing on the patio. The show includes pieces in various media created by established and emerging artists from Northeastern Pennsylvania, Maryland and Arizona, several of whom hold national and international recognition. Luzerne County Community College described the free event as a celebration that drew together artists, students, community members and college leaders.
Luzerne County Community College established the Schulman Gallery in 2006 under the auspices of its foundation, with the grand opening held on Oct. 20 of that year and centered on an Old Masters Exhibition produced by its own art students. The venue resulted from a lead gift by the late Dr. Norman Schulman and his wife Roxanne Schulman, which represented the first naming opportunity for any facility on the campus, supplemented by contributions from faculty, staff, alumni and community members. College officials noted that the donation created a dedicated professional space for artistic and cultural activities.
Over the past two decades the gallery has presented exhibitions of work by local, regional and nationally recognized artists in addition to shows spotlighting LCCC students, faculty and alumni, according to the college. It has also served as a site for community organizations, regional high school visual arts competitions and juried exhibitions. Five of those exhibitions drew visits from foreign diplomats to the United States, the college reported.
“Twenty years ago, the Schulman Gallery opened its doors with a mission to promote cultural and artistic appreciation throughout our region,” said Robert Husty, curator of the Schulman Gallery at Luzerne County Community College. Husty added that the anniversary offered a chance to recognize the generosity that made the gallery possible. He pointed to the Schulmans’ commitment as having a lasting impact on the cultural life of both the college and the surrounding area.
Venues such as the Schulman Gallery form part of a broader arts ecosystem in Northeastern Pennsylvania that delivers measurable economic benefits. An economic impact analysis of the Scranton Cultural Center determined that it generates more than $6.3 million annually across the region while supporting roughly 110 jobs. Similar cultural programming helps sustain local creative activity and community engagement.
The exhibition is located on the second floor of Building 14, the Campus Center, at the college’s main campus in Nanticoke. Gallery hours generally run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, though they align with the academic calendar and exclude holidays. The college has invited the public to view the display at no charge throughout its run.
