Join us on Friday, June 12th from 5PM-7PM for the opening reception of "Variations on Theme: Light + Shadow, Form + Color" a joint exhibit featuring the works of Mary Kroptavich and Robert Bergstrasser.​

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This show will display in our Lombardo Gallery from June 12th - June 26th. 

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the artists.

Mary Kroptavich

Mary Kroptavich's journey into photography began as a personal passion, evolving into a creative outlet that balances her many roles in the Pittston community. As the owner of MPKPhotography, Mary captures the beauty in everyday moments, blending her artistic eye with her love for storytelling. What started as a hobby soon grew into a professional endeavor, where she now uses photography to document high school seniors, flowers, wildlife and the vibrant life of her community. For Mary, photography is not just about taking pictures but about freezing time, preserving memories, and showcasing the unique essence of every subject she photographs.
 

Robert "Bergie" Bergstrasser

Robert Bergstrasser is a sculptor and painter whose work spans more than five decades and is rooted in process, intuition, and discovery. Working in wood, stone, clay, ink, pencil and watercolor, he allows each piece to evolve organically, embracing imperfection as part of creation. Introduced to sculpture in 1963 by mentor Graydon Mayer at Kingston High School, Bergstrasser credits dyslexia with strengthening his creativity and visual awareness. Despite health challenges, he has returned to stone carving and life drawing with renewed passion. A self-described “process artist,” Bergstrasser continues to explore form through direct carving, life drawing, and an ever-evolving 
relationship with material and craft.