Once again it is time for one of the more popular shows around here, the annual photography show. Some years there has been a theme, some years (like this one) there has not, but one thing that has been consistent in recent years is the format. Photographs must be printed at 13" x 19" (can be vertical or horizontal), which fits glass they hang behind. But subject, style, black and white or color- the rest its wide open. The show was organized by committee chairs Michael and Beverly Miller.
The decision was made in advance to limit the show to 50 pieces, which still fills both the front and back galleries. The side gallery/Lounge displays several woodcut prints by Paul Bonelli.
Around the halfway point in the reception David Levy was introduced. The significance is that he, along with longtime member Bonnie Smith, were the exhibition jurors. David, who will be featured in another show later this year, was present tonight and spent time talking about the difficulty of cutting the number of pieces down to 50 (as a lot more good things had come in) and in reaching a consensus with Bonnie on work selection and awards. But reach it they did, as we were given the list tonight.
2019 Award winners
Merit Award Color
Lightsout
Carl Rothchild
Merit Award Black and White
GWB
Steven Kushner
Merit Award Black and White
Carousel Sunrise
Amanda Kuscera
Merit Award Color
Space Invaders
Kristopher Schoenleber
Honorable Mention Color
Smile
Edward Deverell
Honorable Mention Black and White
Wisdom of the Ages
Susan Dugan
Best in Color
Labor Day
Joanie Mansfield
Best in Black and White
Two Furry Friends
Jody Huss
The 2019 Annual Photography Exhibition will remain on display during gallery hours through October 18, 2019. All works are for sale, at a mere $99 each, an excellent price for quality fine art. Admission (and looking) is free.
