The Newburyport Art Association and NAA Photography Interest Group (PhIG) present Through My Lens, a vibrant exhibition of photographic excellence. The exhibition features nearly 200 photos by 40 local photographers. This distinguished group of artists have come together in celebration of the endless possibilities of photography, all exploring exciting themes and techniques in their work. The exhibiting artists include:
Bonnie Lake
Ted Leigh
Steve Levin
Gary Linder
Dawn McDonald
Skip Montello
Jim Morrocco
Shlomo Nezer
Greg Nikas
Michael ODonnell
Kelly Page
Robert Pecchia
Jenny Pivor
Will Putnam
Judy Robinson-Cox
Tom Robinson-Cox
Paul Roycroft
Judy Schneider
Philip Schwartz
Bob Watts
John Abisamra
Thom Adorney
Judy Miller Bailey
Pamela Baker
Barry Berman
Amy Conly
Susan Irene Correia
Linda Dahlberg
Samuel Davis
Susan Duane
Karen Fitzgerald
Karen Futral
Barbara Gaskin
Renee Giffroy
Law Hamilton
Pat Kennedy-Corlin
Diane Koziel
Jonathan Kreisky
Peter Kreisky
Bill Ladas
The group has also invited James Eves (of Cape Ann Giclee in Gloucester, MA) — who boasts an extensive background in classical fine art, printing, and digital imaging — to jury the artwork for awards. At the Opening Reception, the following awards were given:
Abstract: Judy Miller Bailey - Blush
Architecture: Tom Robinson-Cox - Beam Me Up
Land/Seascape: Skip Montello - Mono Lake
Landscape: Judy Schneider - Follow Me
Seascape: Robert Pecchia - Tranquility
Open (all other): Pat Kennedy-Corlin - Out Like a Light
People: Bill Ladas - After Work
Still Life/Floral: Samuel Davis - Floral Fluidity
Street: Barbara Gaskin - Contemplation
Wildlife/Birds: Jonathan Kreisky - Lusty Sunset Swan
Wildlife/“not Birds”: Dawn McDonald - A Vibrant Home
And three additional honorable mentions were awarded:
Digital Composition: Jenny Pivor - Flying Free
Digital FX: Thom Adorney - We are all made of clay
Series: Jim Morrocco - I Am Man - I Am Strong / I Am Woman - I Am Strong
All 40 exhibiting artists are members of the NAA Photography Interest Group (PhIG), the largest of the Featured Interest Groups at the NAA with approximately 120 members. The group is comprised of photographers from all walks of life — some younger and some older, some extremely accomplished and others just starting out. All members share the same focus: an intense love of the art and practice of photography with a keen interest in sharing it.
Reception (free and open to the public): Saturday, July 16th (5-7pm)
The NAA Galleries will also remain open for extended hours (5-7pm) on Friday, July 22nd.
These are both excellent opportunities to meet these talented artists!
