The inaugural Workhouse Juried Photography Competition will be on display in the upper gallery of Building W-16 at the Workhouse Art Center through August 22nd. Juror Ann Shumard, the Curator of Photographs at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., selected the finalists from a national field of entries. This show establishes the Workhouse as one of the premiere fine art photography venues in the region. There is no charge to view the show. Directions to the Workhouse are available here.An awards reception will be held Sunday, August 9th from 2 - 4 p.m. Ms Shumard has selected one work to receive a $500 Best in Show award and three others to receive $150 Equal Merit awards.
The photographers of the Workhouse Photographic Society are well represented among Ms. Shumard's selections. Lillis Werder, Kathy Strauss, Jen Chappell, Carol Simons Huddleston, Larry Rood, Wayne Guenther, Loma Mier, and E. E. McCollum all have pieces included. McCollum's photograph "Portoroz Boats #1" (above) was selected for the Best in Show award.
Other WPS members' works in the show include:
Wayne Guenther - Red Square
Loma Mier - Lost Memories
Jen Chappell -- Chicago Night View
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Kathy Strauss - Carnival
Lillis Werder - Feeding Pigeons in Venice
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Carol Simons Huddleston - Secluded Morning
Larry Rood - Archway - Arles
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