Dawn Watson, of West Pittston, points to the wire fibers on her 3D piece entitled ‘Lost Swamp’ during the 2024 opening of Art e Fekts Gallery, Pittston. The theme was Strange and Unusual. 
                                 Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

Dawn Watson, of West Pittston, points to the wire fibers on her 3D piece entitled ‘Lost Swamp’ during the 2024 opening of Art e Fekts Gallery, Pittston. The theme was Strange and Unusual.

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<p>At just 15-years-old, Emmy Connor had two of her strange and unusual art pieces, Bearded Vluture, left, and Deet, right, on display at Art e Fekts’ first art show of 2024.</p>
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At just 15-years-old, Emmy Connor had two of her strange and unusual art pieces, Bearded Vluture, left, and Deet, right, on display at Art e Fekts’ first art show of 2024.

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<p>‘Liberation,’ a creation of master knitter Peggy Burke, was an art piece entered at Art e Fekts’ Strange and Unusual theme art show.</p>
                                 <p>Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch</p>

‘Liberation,’ a creation of master knitter Peggy Burke, was an art piece entered at Art e Fekts’ Strange and Unusual theme art show.

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<p>Cara Wengen, Art e Fekts assistant director, right, addresses the crowd gathered at the end of the first art showing of 2024. Friday night’s theme was Strange and Unusual.</p>
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Cara Wengen, Art e Fekts assistant director, right, addresses the crowd gathered at the end of the first art showing of 2024. Friday night’s theme was Strange and Unusual.

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<p>These three artists were winners of Art e Fekts’ Strange and Unusual themed show. Matt McKeever, Best in Show, left, John Naro, Most Creative, center, Jesse Clemente, Best Use of Color, took home the honors.</p>
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These three artists were winners of Art e Fekts’ Strange and Unusual themed show. Matt McKeever, Best in Show, left, John Naro, Most Creative, center, Jesse Clemente, Best Use of Color, took home the honors.

Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

PITTSTON – Art e Fekts Gallery held the first art show of 2024 entitled “Strange and Unusual” on Friday, May 10. Artists Matt McKeever (Best in Show), John Naro (Most Creative), and Jesse Clemente (Best Use of Color) took home top honors of the evening.