Shows and member exhibits
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'In Our Backyard' series
on exhibit at Napa's Senior activity center
Great Blue Heron selecting nesting material -- Carolyn Younger photos
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Cedar Waxwings sharing a fig
NVPS member Carolyn Younger is the featured photographer in the main hall of the Napa Senior Activity Center, 1500 Jefferson St., this month. The exhibit , 'In Our Backyard,' features images taken along the Napa River, on Thompson Avenue in the Carneros district, in Napa’s Old Town and in the restored American Canyon wetlands.
The Senior Activity Center, is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
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NVPS shows 2017
NVPS Exhibit Committee chair, Terry Smith is working on member exhibits for 2017 and would like feedback from the membership.
So far, she says, there are plans for exhibits at Greene's Cleaners, Inc. and Jessel Gallery, which have both agreed to host club shows again in 2017. The show at Greene's is tentatively scheduled for September and Jessel's for October.
Members with ideas for possible themes, even themes from past exhibits, are encouraged to contact Terry at tlshappell@yahoo.com
So far, she says, there are plans for exhibits at Greene's Cleaners, Inc. and Jessel Gallery, which have both agreed to host club shows again in 2017. The show at Greene's is tentatively scheduled for September and Jessel's for October.
Members with ideas for possible themes, even themes from past exhibits, are encouraged to contact Terry at tlshappell@yahoo.com
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showing off the valley's flora and fauna
NVPS 2016 exhibit in the Greene's 'gallery'
Linda 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
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.
There were also awards.
Award 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.
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
Enchanted 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
The 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.
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
"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.
Jurors Included NVPS boardmember Lanny Johnson, as well as Laurie Corona, local business owner and Paul Hippauf, Paul Hippauf Photography.
'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.
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.
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
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.
Debbie Ames photo
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
Pam 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.
Constance 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
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.
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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Chalk artist
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.)
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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