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Today, we received the rest of the Scranton Lace archival materials from The Lackawanna Historical Society. We are so excited to have the entire collection together. Our Archive Coordinator, Delayne is diving right in!
Today, we received the rest of the Scranton Lace archival materials from The Lackawanna Historical Society. We are so excited to have the entire collection together. Our Archive Coordinator, Delayne is diving right in!
Opening Reception: Friday, June 6th, 5-7 PM
Waverly Small Works Gallery
Free and open to the public
Music and light refreshments
Renée Emanuel, a native of Northeast Pennsylvania, earned her MFA in Painting from Marywood University. Her vibrant works—created in acrylic, watercolor, and casein—reflect a deep connection to the natural world and to still life compositions that suggest an intimate, interior landscape. Renée has received numerous accolades, including recognition in The Best of America: Watercolor Artists and Artisans, and is a signature member of both the National Society of Painters in Casein and Acrylic and the Pennsylvania Watercolor Society. Her artwork has been featured in the publications Watercolor Expressions and The Best of Acrylic Painting, and highlighted in Country Living Magazine in an article titled “Cherished Objects.” She has received honors in The Best of Pennsylvania Artists and Artisans and was featured in the “Small Works, North America” exhibition in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Renée has exhibited in numerous group shows, including City Light at the Melberger Art Center in Scranton, PA, and An Intimate Landscape at the Butternut Gallery in Montrose, PA. Her work has also been selected for the Art of the Land and Flocks and Feathers exhibitions at the Everhart Museum in Scranton. In 2025, she was invited to serve on the jury of selection for the National Society of Painters in Casein and Acrylic.
For six years, Renée served as co-director of ArtWorks Gallery and Studio alongside her husband, artist Bill Teitsworth. Together with director Gloria Lance and coordinator Nicole Sawicki, they developed the gallery’s physical space, educational programming, and exhibition calendar. Now a full-time artist, Renée teaches year-round watercolor and acrylic classes at their studio in Moscow, Pennsylvania, and co-leads plein-air workshops in Rockland, Maine with Bill. Due to the growing popularity of these programs, they have been invited to lead additional workshops in western Pennsylvania and Florida.
The Gallery is open for viewing Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, or by appointment.
Opening Reception: Friday, June 6th, 5-7 PM
Waverly Small Works Gallery
Free and open to the public
Music and light refreshments
Renée Emanuel, a native of Northeast Pennsylvania, earned her MFA in Painting from Marywood University. Her vibrant works—created in acrylic, watercolor, and casein—reflect a deep connection to the natural world and to still life compositions that suggest an intimate, interior landscape. Renée has received numerous accolades, including recognition in The Best of America: Watercolor Artists and Artisans, and is a signature member of both the National Society of Painters in Casein and Acrylic and the Pennsylvania Watercolor Society. Her artwork has been featured in the publications Watercolor Expressions and The Best of Acrylic Painting, and highlighted in Country Living Magazine in an article titled “Cherished Objects.” She has received honors in The Best of Pennsylvania Artists and Artisans and was featured in the “Small Works, North America” exhibition in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Renée has exhibited in numerous group shows, including City Light at the Melberger Art Center in Scranton, PA, and An Intimate Landscape at the Butternut Gallery in Montrose, PA. Her work has also been selected for the Art of the Land and Flocks and Feathers exhibitions at the Everhart Museum in Scranton. In 2025, she was invited to serve on the jury of selection for the National Society of Painters in Casein and Acrylic.
For six years, Renée served as co-director of ArtWorks Gallery and Studio alongside her husband, artist Bill Teitsworth. Together with director Gloria Lance and coordinator Nicole Sawicki, they developed the gallery’s physical space, educational programming, and exhibition calendar. Now a full-time artist, Renée teaches year-round watercolor and acrylic classes at their studio in Moscow, Pennsylvania, and co-leads plein-air workshops in Rockland, Maine with Bill. Due to the growing popularity of these programs, they have been invited to lead additional workshops in western Pennsylvania and Florida.
The Gallery is open for viewing Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, or by appointment.
Last Friday, our Destination Freedom Program Coordinator, Adriane Heine, delivered an outstanding lecture at Abington Heights Middle School. Well done, Adriane! To learn more about the Destination Freedom Program, please contact the Comm at (570) 586-8191.
Last Friday, our Destination Freedom Program Coordinator, Adriane Heine, delivered an outstanding lecture at Abington Heights Middle School. Well done, Adriane! To learn more about the Destination Freedom Program, please contact the Comm at (570) 586-8191.
More Bunny Breakfast fun!🐰🐣
Thank you to all who came out to our 2025 Bunny Breakfast! We are having a blast! Thank you to our sponsors, Greg, Brook, Daniel, and Christopher Rosetti, Bailey’s Cafe, and Mr. Handyman!
Thank you to all who came out to our 2025 Bunny Breakfast! We are having a blast! Thank you to our sponsors, Greg, Brook, Daniel, and Christopher Rosetti, Bailey’s Cafe, and Mr. Handyman!
We had so much fun in today’s Sensory Shenanigans Class with Nora!
Night one in the books! We have an incredible weekend ahead. We hope you can join us! You can purchase weekend passes at nepafilmfestival.com.
Night one in the books! We have an incredible weekend ahead. We hope you can join us! You can purchase weekend passes at nepafilmfestival.com.
Know before you go to the film fest!
Parking is FREE at The Comm and on the streets.
Presale tickets on our website and tickets can be purchased at the door in main lobby. https://nepafilmfestival.com/
Sat/Sun drink refreshments, wine, beer served after 2pm. Food trucks will be there.
Need directions to The Comm? Go to the website to find out > https://www.waverlycomm.org/visit/
Know before you go to the film fest!
Parking is FREE at The Comm and on the streets.
Presale tickets on our website and tickets can be purchased at the door in main lobby. https://nepafilmfestival.com/
Sat/Sun drink refreshments, wine, beer served after 2pm. Food trucks will be there.
Need directions to The Comm? Go to the website to find out > https://www.waverlycomm.org/visit/
We are hiring summer tennis instructors! 🎾
Please contact Executive Director, Michelle Hamilton at (570) 586-8191 for more information.
We are hiring summer tennis instructors! 🎾
Please contact Executive Director, Michelle Hamilton at (570) 586-8191 for more information.
Thank you to Fidelity Bank for your generous support of our EITC programs! Your contribution allows us to further enhance our Destination Freedom and Artist-In-Residence programs, and we are truly grateful for your partnership.
Thank you to Fidelity Bank for your generous support of our EITC programs! Your contribution allows us to further enhance our Destination Freedom and Artist-In-Residence programs, and we are truly grateful for your partnership.
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