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I'm in a photography show with 11 other photographers. It's my first show in
about five years. I'm going to show informal portraits that I made with my
big Fuji rangefinder camera.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Curator Rob Rudick 301.270.2323
DEL RAY DOZEN INVITATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW
PRESENTED BY THE DEL RAY ARTISANS
Alexandria, VA. 9/12/03 - Excitement is building at the Del Ray Artisans
(DRA) gallery in anticipation of the upcoming "Del Ray Dozen Invitational
Photography Show". This first all-photography show to be held at Del Ray
Artisans will feature the work of twelve photographers-making the requisite
dozen.
DRA, a non-profit organization of fine and functional artists, has grown
from its inception in 1992 to include a large cadre of
photographers. Gallery Coordinator, Karen Schmitz, realizing the potential
for a powerful show suggested to Rob Rudick, well-known regional
photographer, that he curate a photography exhibit.
The opening reception will be Friday, October 3rd, 2003 from 7:00 PM to
10:00 PM at the DRA gallery space located in the Nicholas A. Colasanto
Center at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue in Alexandria, Virginia. The reception
will include a raffle of photography pieces created by "the Dozen". The
opening reception is free and open to the public.
Participating photographers are Dave Bair, Kathryn Brown, Van Burgess, Jen
Chappell, Paige Ireland, Marlin G. Lord, Dave Nicholson, Tom Nyerges,
Vivian Raveling, Rob Rudick, Lauren Supina, and David Talmage. They will
be presenting a cornucopia of works with subjects ranging from portraits,
landscapes, architectural details and international locations to flowers
and boldly colorful abstracts of neon. Different approaches to photography
will include ilfochrome prints, digital photographs, macro photographs,
negative images and manipulated Polaroids; along with traditional color and
black and white photography. Additionally, Paige Ireland will be
showcasing her unique picture frames constructed from salvaged wood. The
exhibition will run through October 26th, and is free and open to the
public.
Gallery Hours are Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM and Sundays, Noon - 4:00
PM. For more information, contact Rob Rudick at 301.270.2323. The Del Ray
Artisans Gallery may be reached at 703.838.4827. Web Site:
www.radiodelray.com/artisans
The Del Ray Artisans is as 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to
opening doors and bringing art into the community. Since its inception it
has promoted revitalization of the Del Ray neighborhood and provided
opportunities for artistic expression for many local, professional and
emerging artist.
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