DMC Art Program hosting Texas Photographic Society 32: The International Competition, this fall’s exhibit in Cain Art Gallery
Opening reception scheduled this Friday, Sept. 20, with juried exhibit featuring 49 selected photographs
Article by Melinda Eddleman
Each photographer sees the world differently, and the shots they capture through their lens can reflect their own unique perspective. For this fall’s exhibit in the Del Mar College (DMC) Cain Art Gallery, the Art Program will host the show, Texas Photographic Society 32: The International Competition, beginning this Friday, Sept. 20, with an opening reception that features 49 photographs selected by juror María Beatriz H. Carrión, Assistant Curator of Photographs at the Amon Carter Museum of Art. In Fort Worth.
A great photographer can not only capture a moment in time, but also tell a story through color, lighting and composition. We’re looking forward to showcasing the vision of the photographers in this exhibition.
The opening reception runs 6 to 8 p.m. in the Cain Art Gallery, which located in the Fine Arts Center on the College’s Heritage Campus, 101 Baldwin Blvd. (78404), get online directions and campus ma0. Besides presenting great photography, the event includes a cash bar and complimentary catered food. This event is free and open to the public.
For more information about the opening reception and exhibit, contact the DMC Art Program at 361-698-1216 or art@delmar.edu.
In addition to curating the exhibit, Carrión chose first-, second- and third-place award winners as well as five honorable mentions from the photographs selected for the final show.
Regarding her selection process, Carrión says, “My goal was to highlight as many approaches and subject matter as possible. This year’s winning images embody photography’s ability to capture a moment in time, tell stories and transport us to new places.”
Participating photographers, including the winners, are Nina Weinberg Doran (first place), Michael Potts (second place), Patty Robertson (third place), Kipp Baker, Becky Bales, Brandin Barón, Dan Burkholder, Beth Callahan, George Craig, Greg Davis, Rajan Dosaj, Cecelia Feld, Vincent Ferrari, Cynthia Fleury, Justin Fondrie, Ariana Gomez, Dmitriy Gushchin, Travis Hallmark, Michael Hart, Nancy Hines, Roger Hord, Marie Ketring, Steve Knight, Cindy Konits, Donald Kratt, Alison Lake, Jane Lindsay, Erin Mahoney, Ed Malcik, Michael Mallory, Michael McFadden, Alan Mevis, ChengLun Na, Sharon Navage, Martha Peters, Allison Plass, Byron Rogers, Edward L. Rubin, Ricky Sanders, Lance Shields, Denis Sivack, John Skees, Sharon Socol, Beckwith Thompson, Bill Walterman and Carolina Yáñez.
Texas Photographic Society 32: The International Competition runs through Nov. 22. And is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. until noon.
Note: The photo featured in the banner is “Her Evening Walk” by photographer Ariana Gomez. Titles and photographers of the other photos are available by clicking on the graphic for a pop-up box.
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