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Shows and member exhibits

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'Rustic Charm'
Gary Sampson solo exhibit at Mechanics Bank
PictureOutbuilding, Anderson Marsh State Park, by Gary Sampson
The majority of the images in Gary Sampson’s solo show at Mechanics Bank, 700 Trancas, were taken in 2019 when he participated in John Dotta’s Smart Phone Photography online class at Napa Valley College. Sampson used an iPhone 7 plus, and all participants were given new apps and encouraged to go out and photograph.
“One of our exercises was to invoke time/memory,” recalled Sampson, NVPS member and current president. In keeping with the theme, rustic charm, “The small out buildings in this collection of images are from Anderson Marsh State Historic Park, Lake County. The studded Martini glass and rustic chairs were shot in Kelseyville, Lake County. The cabin, done in an artistic palate knife effect, was found in Fort Bragg. The trailer, ‘Duke,’ is parked next to ours -- a Springdale (‘Dale’). I have penned an essay ‘The Adventures of Duke and Dale.’
“The red barn in Pope Valley, ‘Vine Window’ at Distillery 209, Edgehill Winery and ‘Weeds,’ shot at Mare Island, were taken with a Nikon D5200. The three soft-thin prints were an experiment and printed by Bay Photo. Three of the large, black-framed images where matted and framed by Angel Ramirez at Ben Franklin Framing. The others were framed at home with the help of my wife, Vicki. The 11 x17 inch prints were printed at home on an Epson Inkjet XP-960 using glossy HP Premium Plus Photo Paper.”
Mechanics Bank, 700 Trancas St., lobby gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,  Monday through Friday. 

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Napa County Library's October virtual Remarkable Journeys featured Ron Rogers' photographic journey across Mainland China from Beijing to Shanghai.
The Zoom presentation in October 2020.

“Travel is always a visual treat," Rogers said of his visit to the vast and diverse country of China. Among the sights captured by his camera are the Forbidden City, the Great Wall and the Terra-Cotta Warriors.

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REO -- Lanny Johnson photo
​Napa Valley Museum Yountville Upcoming Exhibition 
CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
A group show by members of the Napa Valley Photographic Society planned for  the ​Napa Valley Museum's Spotlight Gallery has been cancelled as a result of covid-19 restrictions and the museum's closure.

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The high and the low of
​Geoff Hansen's photographic journey through Death Valley
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Napa County Library's virtual 'Remarkable Journeys' in August featured "Death Valley: The High and the Low," a presentation by photographer Geoffrey Hansen. 
Death Valley not only boasts the lowest point in North America but Mt. Whitney, a backdrop to the Alabama Hills, is also the highest point in the contiguous United States. 
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Geoff Hansen's 'Incredible Journey'
Two Weeks in a Car in Iceland
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​Napa County Library's Virtual Remarkable Journeys in July spotlighted an adventure undertaken in late September 2019 by Geoffrey Hansen and his wife who traveled to Iceland in what would turn out to be an unforgettable experience. Their images of otherworldly landscapes, thundering waterfalls, massive glaciers, and, thanks to incredible good fortune, the aurora borealis, were outstanding.
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Marissa Carlisle's studies of renewal at Senior Center
PictureRenewal -- Photos by Marissa
"Cycle of Life," a selection of photographic compositions on the cycle of life and renewal by NVPS member Marissa Carlisle, was on display in the Napa Senior Activity Center gallery and will be available to the public when the center reopens.
Carlisle has worked on the full collection of the compositions since last summer in the Rockies.
"The idea popped into my creative spaces whilst swimming in our rental public pool," she explained. "The graphic silhouettes of visuals as a ‘panoply of age’s of we humans, seemed irresistible. Subjects -- from newborn babies to folks in their wheelchairs -- represented a perfect medley along the spectrum. This collection was edited and created from a blend of original photographs placed with graphic renderings plus photo collage applications, guiding the theme to its fruition."  

To learn if the center at 1500 Jefferson St., is open to the public, call (707) 255-1800.

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Judd Howell featured artist at Napa Senior Center
PictureBrazos dragonfly -- Judd Howell
A selection of wildlife images by NVPS member Judd Howell were  on display in the Napa Senior Activity Center gallery through March 2020. The center, 1500 Jefferson St.,
For details, call (707) 255-1800.

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PAST SHOWS
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Priscilla Upton's '​Postcards from Amsterdam to Budapest'
PictureCanal -- Priscilla Upton
"Travel is a beacon for me and my camera. As I explore new realms, I am drawn to the light, to people living their lives and to scenes of overwhelming beauty. With travel comes the excitement of attempting to capture these images on the fly. Recently I had the opportunity to travel from Amsterdam to Budapest, a journey that took me through five countries via there rivers and a canal. Somethings the waterway was arrow and quiet with a forest, or field full of grazing sheep, or a steep ravine a stone’s throw from the balcony of my cabin. At times the rivers became wide bustling highways of commerce with cities with all their grandeur on either side beckoning us to explore. It was an intimate form of travel with live happening all around us as the rivers drew us on to surprises around each bend. With my exhibit I hope to bring you glimpses of the scenes that went gliding by. I call these ‘Postcards.’”

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 NVPS ANNUAL MEMBERS EXHIBIT 2019
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Betty Malmgren among presenters at Library's Heifer exhibit
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Elizabeth Bush's remarkable journey:
Napa County Library talk 2019
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MJ Schaer Gallery Show at The Eye Works
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An artists reception was held in July 2019 HE EYE WORKS, 1328 Pearl St. in Napa for "HOW I SEE - WHAT I SEE … 5ive  x  5ive The Collection" by MJ Schaer. The exhibit and sale of images ran through September.
Details:
  (707) 254-2020
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June gallery showing for Phil Venable
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​Images by Phil Venable were exhibited during June and July 2019 at Arata Fine Art Gallery 637 1st St, Benicia.  

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Napa Valley College UVC exhibit 2019 
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Among those attending the Feb. 27 reception for the 'Savoring the Moment' were Marilyn and Lorne Glaim of Calistoga, left; NVPS members and participating artists Marissa Carlisle, center; Elizabeth Bush, back to camera, and Rick De Bernardi, back, chatting with Upper Valley Campus interim director Lissa Gibbs, right.
PictureSt. Helena Star editor David Stoneberg puts his own camera to work at the Upper Valley Campus show. Conversing behind him are Nancy Hernandez, back to camera; George Bartolome, left; and NVPS founding member Priscilla Upton, center.
Despite heavy rainstorms, flooding and the threat of more rain to come, NVPS members and friends braved the weather and made their way to the Upper Valley Campus of Napa Valley College for a Feb. 27 artists reception hosted by the college with appetizers prepared by students in the cooking school. The show of images by 20 NVPS members, 'Savoring the Moment', runs through June 10 at the campus, 1088 College Ave., St. Helena, and is free and open to the public.                                            At show's end, participants are encouraged to pick up their images between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. from Tuesday June 11 through Thursday June 13. Details: 967-2901.

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MJ Schear photo collection
at Yountville Community Center Gallery
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Elizabeth Bush and three friends:
CIA at Copia's '4 For Art' show 
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Photographer Elizabeth Bush chats with a fan during the '4 For Art' show at the CIA at Copia in November and December.
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ANNUAL NVPS SHOW AT THE CIA AT COPIA
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Two visitors (center) attending the Oct. 5 opening reception discuss an image on canvas taken at Chateau Montelena. Ann Seronello and Nancy Hernandez, in back from left, view images on metal by Gary Sampson and Karen Noyes as, far right, Lee Seronello steps in for a closer look -- Carolyn Younger
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CHRIS SAUER RECOUNTS A 'REMARKABLE JOURNEY'
NVPS member Chris Sauer is giving a show and a talk about his travels in Southeast Asia with his son, Luke. His presentation will be held the Napa Library, Thursday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. as part of the Library's 'Remarkable Journeys' program.
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WAYNE LIPPS' SUMMER ADVENTURE ON TWO WHEELS
NVPS member Wayne Lipps has an exhibit of his photos at the Napa County Library coming up with an opening reception at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 19. It’s part of the library’s "Remarkable Journeys" program and highlights his 8,000 mile motorcycle ride! Details below.
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Terry Smith photo exhibit and reception at Senior Center
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NVPS shows 2017

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Phil Venable images in Rocklin exhibit
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'Locks' by NVPS member Phil Venable was part of a selection of his photos on display and for sale through November, 2017 at Rocklin Florist, 5885 Pacific St., Rocklin, northeast of Sacramento.
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'HOPE IN HONDURAS' PRESENTATION AND SHOW
AT THE NAPA SENIOR CENTER

PictureOn a Honduras mountain top -- Betty Malmgren photo
​NVPS member Betty Malmgren, a long-time local volunteer for Heifer International, was the featured photographer for October and November, 2017, at the Napa Senior Activity Center, 1500 Jefferson St.
At an opening reception  hosted by the Senior Center Betty showed images taken during a 2015 trip to Honduras to see Heifer International projects in remote parts of the country. 
Women’s empowerment projects and environmental concerns were also be among the topics addressed. Additional local Heifer volunteers, who traveled in other countries such as Nepal and Lithuania, had displays at the reception.
The show, 
thanks to ongoing efforts of George Bartolome, is hung in the center's entrance hallway where the images may be viewed at any time during business hours.

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OCTOBER SHOW AT JESSEL GALLERY:
"PHOTOGRAPHERS' FOTO FAVORITES"
PictureGary Sampson discusses his first place winner, 'Lady Guitar,' with fellow NVPS member Ann Seronello.
The October NVPS show at Jessel Gallery, “Photographers' Foto Favorites,” was spotlighted at an opening reception Oct. 6.
Among the award winners were: Gary
 Sampson, 'Lady Guitar,' first place; 
Irena Miles, 'Celebration Tree,' second place; 
Carol Mills, 'Sapphire Princess,' third place;
Rhoda Stewart, 'Farm Artifacts,' fourth place;
Nancy Hernandez, 'Take Two.' first honorable mention; 
Terry Smith, 'Omaha Koi,' second honorable mention; Nancy Hernandez, 'Senbazuru,' third honorable mention; Rebecca Maguire, 'Sunrise Landing.' fourth honorable mention.

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A FRESH LOOK AT NAPA VALLEY LANDMARKS
PictureDuring the opening of the Napa Valley Photographc Society's September show at Greene's, Rick De Bernardi, left, chats with Joe Sinclair (adjusting his shades) as Joe Orsini, center, Geoff Hansen and Kathy Hansen enjoy an image of a Napa Valley landmark.
Members of the Napa Valley Photographic Society, cameras in hand, were turned loose on the Valley this summer.
Their mission: to photograph Napa Valley landmarks.
Their challenge: to put an unusual spin on the familiar or the iconic.

The results are now displayed on the gallery walls for a month-long exhibit at of Greene's Cleaners, Lincoln Avenue at the Silverado Trail. Judges included Paul Hippauf, Paul Hipphauf Photography and Lightroom/ Photoshop tutor; Alonso Corona,
president, Greene’s Cleaners,
​ and Terry Smith.

PictureFirst Place: Uptown Sundown--Geoff Hansen
Seven ribbons were awarded. Winners included Geoff Hansen, first place for "Uptown Sundown;"
Marissa Carlisle, second-place award for "Old Adobe;"
George Bartolome, third place for "Veterans Home Memorial Chapel;"
Geoff Hansen, fourth place for "Milky Way Over Palms"

There were three honorable mention awards. These went to:
Gary Sampson for "Red Barn, Pope Valley;" 
Lanny Johnson, "Grape Crusher;"
Yu Ding, "Grape Crusher"

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HANSEN THE FEATURED ARTIST AT MAIN STREET OFFICE
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A new exhibit is up in the gallery of the downtown office of Vintage Wealth Advisors, 700 Main Street, Suite 305. The show, under the auspices of the Napa Valley Art Association, features the images of NVPS member, Geoff Hansen. The exhibition runs through December.

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'SCENES OF THE CITY' AT NAPA CITY HALL
PictureSome of the images on display at the Napa City Administration Building, First and School streets, reflecting recent events and changes in Napa.
The rotating photography exhibit at City Hall shows the images of Napa -- a city in transition with many projects in the works. The new Archer Hotel on First Street, for example, is transforming the landscape of the downtown area and is one of the changes taking place. 
The photography in the current exhibit was provided by local photographers, Marissa Carlisle, ​Nancy Hernandez, George ​Bartolome and Gene Piscia. 
​The photo exhibit changes every
four
months. Questions can be
directed to
Gene Piscia, 255-5342.

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'For the love of photography'
on exhibit at Napa's Senior activity center

PictureBeauty at Sikh wedding--Carol Mills
​NVPS member Carol Mills is the featured photographer in the main hall of the Napa Senior Activity Center, 1500 Jefferson St., through September. The exhibit features images captured during Carol's travels to India, and across the U.S. from Alaska to Arizona and the Hawaiian Islands. "Photography," she says, is "the perfect means for artistic expression, allowing me to mix my desire to be creative along with a penchant for the technical."
The Senior Activity Center, is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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showing off the valley's flora and fauna
NVPS 2016 exhibit in the Greene's 'gallery'

PictureLinda Johnson, foreground, and May Imfeld admire a collection of images during the opening of the 'Flora and Fauna of Napa Valley' exhibit at Greene's on the Silverado Trail--Carolyn Younger photos

​Intriguing images, good food and a congenial crowd greeted latecomers to the November 9 opening reception of the NVPS members show in the gallery at Greene's Cleaners on Silverado Trail. The show, "Flora and Fauna of Napa Valley," featured a range of critters, from an elegant lizard to two fancy-dress chickens showing off their plumage, and flora that included lichen, iris, roses and camellias.
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PictureAward winner George Bertalotto, back left, admires a collection of images as another award winner Nancy Hernandez, left, converses with Lidia Bertalotto at the opening of the November NVPS members show at Greene's.
Judging this year's array of images was Cheryl Bautista who has called Napa home for the last three years. She was bitten by the photography bug at a young age and in more recent years, has focused on landscapes and traveled to nearly every corner of California, the Grand Canyon, and has even given her a deeper appreciation of her own island roots, letting her enjoy every trip back to Hawaii through a photographer’s eye.
Among her award-winner choices were first place, George Bartolome for "Lychen;" second place, Lanny Johnson, 'Hidden Gems;' third place, George Bertolotto, 'Girl on a Riverbank;' fourth place, Rhoda Stewart, 'Winter Vineyard;' Nancy Hernandez, first honorable mention, 'Mirage;' and second honorable mention, 'Iris;' third honorable mention, George Bartolome, 'Eyesome;' and tied for the People's Choice award were Angela Johnson, 'Tulip Poplar,' and Terry Smith, 'Tomato Thief.'

The show continues through the end of November. Greene's photo gallery is open to the public Mondays through Fridays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. except on Thanksgiving day.

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Phil venable photo earns award

PictureEnchanted Forest--Phil Venable


​Congratulations to NVPS member Phil Venable's whose image, 
Enchanted Forest, was awarded third place at the Rocklin Fine Arts member show in early October. The recently sold photograph, released in September, is 18x24 inches and printed on metal.

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Napa's City Hall celebrates 'flora'

... photographically speaking

PictureThe gallery at Napa City Hall, School St.
Gene Piscia and his intrepid team of NVPS photographers -- George Bartolome, Nancy Hernandez and Marissa Carlisle -- recently installed the next in their series of themed exhibits on the north wall of the Napa City Hall lobby, 955 School St. between First and Second streets. 
The group got started several years ago when Gene was invited to brighten the walls of the main entrance. He, in turn, asked the trio to join him and in the years since they have mounted a new exhibit quarterly. Some past themes have featured the county's Literacy Program as well as Wildlife Rescue, People & Places, and Napa Entrepreneurs and Chefs. The current collection has a "Floral" theme.
City Hall is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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past group shows

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'hEART, hUMOR AND bEAUTY'
​October Annual Show 
AT Jessel Gallery


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 "Heart, Humor and Beauty, was the theme of this year's month-long juried show in October at Jessel Gallery on Atlas Peak Road.
Jurors Included NVPS boardmember Lanny Johnson,  as well as Laurie Corona, local business owner and Paul Hippauf, Paul Hippauf Photography.

Picture'Sky Ablaze' --Tim Byer
This year at the annual members show first, second, third and fourth place awards as well as honorable mentions were selected by local photographer, author and retired Napa dentist, Dr. Adrian Fenderson.
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Award winners included: First place, Tim Byer, "Sky Ablaze;" second place, Tim Byer, "Beached;" third place, Joseph Sinclair, "Streamside;" and fourth place, Connie Reid, "Coastal Sunrise."
In addition, Irena Miles' "Tiffany Dome," and Elizabeth Bush's "Sam's Place," each earned first honorable mention. Second honorable mentions went to Joseph Sinclair, "Woman in the Tree," and Jessel Miller's, "Let Bubba Do the Driving." Natalie Syverson's, "I Will Grow With You," earned third honorable mention.

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Faces and places of Napa, Stockton
NVPS Photo exhibit opening

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Seated at left, Mary Elizabeth Eberhardt-Sandstrom, Bank of Stockton vice president and director of community banking, chats with Napa branch staff members, Deana Stutting, center, and Lucia Morasci, right, during the opening reception. Eberhardt-Sandstrom, a member of the bank's founding family, came from Stockton to attend the event.
Conversation was lively and the hors d'oeuvres and wine plentiful at the Nov. 12 artist reception for the Napa Valley Photographic Society exhibit, "People and Places of Bank of Stockton." Held at the bank's recently opened branch on Second Street, the opening was attended by more than 70 guests. The bank staff was especially enthusiastic and generous with their time, said NVPS exhibit chair Terry Smith, noting that they sent personal invitations to bank dignitaries and hand delivered printed invitations to local business people, clients and city administrators. The exhibit's theme includes the sights and sites of both Stockton and Napa as well as photographs of bank staff and clients of the bank's Napa branch. Athough new to Napa, the bank has been a fixture in Stockton since 1867. The exhibit ran through Nov. 30.

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​annual show at jessel gallery

Early attendees at the the Oct. 2 artists reception for the annual NVPS members show at Jessel Gallery, "Reality Meets Imagination," included, from left, gallery owner Jessel Miller, Elizabeth Bush, exhibit chair Terry Smith, back to camera, talking with David Reichel, Carol Mills, Mark Mattioli, Lorenzo Mills, partially hidden next to Marissa Carlisle, and Pam Venable. In all, 85 visitors attended the opening of the juried show.
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who was who at open studios

NVPS members Debbie Ames, Pam McCoy and Constance Reid were among the 71 artists taking part in this year's Napa Valley Open Studios the last two weekends in September.​
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Ames' photographs and jewelry designs were at Studio 35 on the Napa Valley College Upper Valley campus, 1088 College Ave. off Pope St. in St. Helena.  Her website is  www.DebbieAmesPhotography.com

PicturePam McCoy photo


McCoy's photographs were displayed at Studio 15 in the Wine Train Commissary Building, 801 8th St., Napa. To see more of McCoy's photographs visit www.PamMcCoyPhotography.com.

PictureConstance Reid photos

​Reid exhibited her work at Studio 10, 437 Adams St., between Pine and Laurel streets in Old Town Napa. More of Reid's fine art photography can be viewed at www.constancereid.com.





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opening night at greene's

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A Calistoga contingent, Don Palmer and Linda Williamson, discuss photography with a new NVPS member, Michael Gan.
The back halls of Greene's Cleaners were alive with conversation Sept. 1 when more than 62 visitors arrived to view the opening night exhibit of photographs, "Taken With A _____ (iPhone, GoPro, Critter Cam, Drone, etc.)," enjoyed food and drink, and took advantage of a chance to talk with fellow photographers. 
Exhibit Chair Terry Smith organized the event with help from NVPS members and others: Suzanne and Bob Conner, Carolyn Younger, Kathryne Bandrowski, Betty Malmgren, Marissa Carlisle and Nick Orndorff. Before the show Betty, Carolyn and Phil Venable acted as mentors for first-time exhibitors.
For those who didn't have a chance to enter this first of three exhibits, another opportunity is coming in October. The club's annual show was held the folowing month at Jessel Gallery. The theme of the juried exhibit was "Reality Meets Imagination." 
The Greene's photo gallery is open to the public Mondays through Fridays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Are you having a gallery showing or exhibition of your work? This space is reserved for you. 
Contact Carolyn Younger.

(Editors note: When participating in individual or gallery shows or exhibitions please forward the details to NVPS publicity chair Terry Smith. The information will be circulated to local media for placement on their calendars. Also consider extending an invitation to Smith to take photos to include with the press release. Additional contact information: 326-6891.)

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