Now in its second year, this juried exhibition is even more successful than we imagined. We received 184 entries by 61 artists. Our juror, Katherine Ware, curator of photography, New Mexico Museum of Art in Santa Fe, had the agonizing job of choosing her favorite pieces. She selected 21 images by 21 artists.
The show opened to a packed house! Every visitor was encouraged to submit a vote for their favorite piece and the image with the most votes received the “People’s Choice” award
Gallery assistant Paul Helphenstine kept up with the votes all evening long, but ballots kept coming in until the moment we had planned to announce the winner which was just at the end of the reception.
Gallery owner Regina Held announced the winner in front of a huge crowd while the runners-up, Robert Goldstein (image left) and Bruce Shortz (image right) dried their tears. They came really close to winning, but it was Rob Thalmann who took home the big prize!!!
Here is Rob with his winning piece, “Anthropomorphic Study # 1,” a silver photographic print, selenium toned with oil paint. This was the most abstract piece in the show. We are receiving rave reviews for the exhibition; a lot of visitors commented on the variety of pieces and the high quality of the overall show. We would love to know what YOU think about the show and which one your favorite pieces is and why! Below are a few more of the show’s highlights:
Robert Goldstein, “The Pottery Factory” – his piece even sold!
Stephen Cussen next to “Laced.” Stephen and his wife Maria definitely won the prize for best dressed (and cutest) couple!
Lisa Gunter printed her piece “Aversion to Light” on a transparency and displayed it on a light box.
Barry McCormick’s “Luna” was printed on canvas. His piece also found a home!
Gallery director Regina Held and her assistant Tanya Landin are slightly worn out and seriously slap-happy at the end of the reception. We also wrote and submitted this blog! Photography by Jeff Simpson.
Come and see this show – it runs until July 25!
The show opened to a packed house! Every visitor was encouraged to submit a vote for their favorite piece and the image with the most votes received the “People’s Choice” award
Gallery assistant Paul Helphenstine kept up with the votes all evening long, but ballots kept coming in until the moment we had planned to announce the winner which was just at the end of the reception.
Gallery owner Regina Held announced the winner in front of a huge crowd while the runners-up, Robert Goldstein (image left) and Bruce Shortz (image right) dried their tears. They came really close to winning, but it was Rob Thalmann who took home the big prize!!!
Here is Rob with his winning piece, “Anthropomorphic Study # 1,” a silver photographic print, selenium toned with oil paint. This was the most abstract piece in the show. We are receiving rave reviews for the exhibition; a lot of visitors commented on the variety of pieces and the high quality of the overall show. We would love to know what YOU think about the show and which one your favorite pieces is and why! Below are a few more of the show’s highlights:
Robert Goldstein, “The Pottery Factory” – his piece even sold!
Stephen Cussen next to “Laced.” Stephen and his wife Maria definitely won the prize for best dressed (and cutest) couple!
Lisa Gunter printed her piece “Aversion to Light” on a transparency and displayed it on a light box.
Barry McCormick’s “Luna” was printed on canvas. His piece also found a home!
Bill Tondreau and his piece "Los Volcanes"
Gail Diane Yovanovich’s work was selected last and this year. Good for you Diane! Here she is next to her piece “Goodbye Papa.”
Gail Diane Yovanovich’s work was selected last and this year. Good for you Diane! Here she is next to her piece “Goodbye Papa.”
Gallery director Regina Held and her assistant Tanya Landin are slightly worn out and seriously slap-happy at the end of the reception. We also wrote and submitted this blog! Photography by Jeff Simpson.
Come and see this show – it runs until July 25!
1 comment:
Regina (and Tanya),
A beautiful Photo NM show once again. Excellent blog post on the gallery talk. And a really sweet picture of you two gals. Paul
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