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​Smartphone Photography The Next Step

I will be returning to Cedar Valley in West Bend, WI for an mobile phone workshop. First we'll take a look on now to use your smartphone camera to its best advantage. In the afternoon, we will get a chance to review and edit YOUR photos taken during the practice session. We'll explore the beautiful Cedar Valley grounds and get a chance to view and capture scenes like the one at the left. Date and Time of the workshop is July 22 2017 from 9 am to 3 pm. For more information and to register, all you gotta do ls click here

Ubuntu ArtSpace

Feature exhibit at Ubuntu ArtSpace in downtown Fond du Lac, WI
Reception is on May 19, 2017 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm
as part of the May Tour the Town Art Walk.

Personal Icons, Two Fish Gallery

Pleased to announce that my photo "The House In the Woods" has been accepted into the Personal Icons exhibit at Two Fish Gallery in Elkhart Lake, WI. The exhibit runs from Friday, April 21 through Sunday, June 11. Opening reception is on Friday, April 21 from 5-8 pm. After a long winter, it's nice to be back in the arts scene again!

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21st Annual Holiday Membership Exhibition 

My photo "Fair Time Again" is featured in the Holiday Membership Exhibition at the Plymouth Arts Center. I'm honored that the photo was chosen for a Merit Award. The Juror's comment on the photo are "Often digital artists fall into the trap of mimicking traditional visual arts media. This is a unique example of of an artist using the benefits of digital technology to create a new type of art". Thank you to Plymouth Arts Center and Juror, Greg Vadney for the kindness.

Holiday Art Show and Sale

I have two photos in the Holiday Art Show and Sale at Vagabond Studios/Gallery. The Vagabond Gallery is located at the new Art Lofts at 2402 Franklin Ave in Manitowoc, WI. I am featuring two photos taken in the City of Manitowoc. The gallery is open from 12pm to 6pm Thursday through Sunday. The holiday exhibit is now open and runs through January 2nd. The are lots of artists featured in this group show so be sure to stop in and check it out!

Lake's Edge Gallery

I will be returning to the Lake's Edge Gallery at Silver Lake College in December. "Perspectives: The Photography of Dale Van Minsel" will open on November 29 and run until January 15, 2017. The Lake's Edge Gallery is located inside of the Franciscan Center for Music Education and Performance at Silver Lake College, 2406 S. Alverno Road, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, 54220. Building hours are 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Closed weekends. Click here to read the press release from Silver Lake College.

December Feature at Lakeshore Art Supply

I will be the featured artist for the Month at Lakeshore Art Supplies in Sheboygan, WI The exhibit, "Come to the Fair" will be a collection of photos taken at the Manitowoc County Fair and the Wisconsin State Fair. .A reception is scheduled for December 10th from 10:30am to 12:00 pm. Lakeshore Art Supplies is located in downtown Sheboygan at 1109 N. 8th Street. 

Points of Departure, John Michael Kohler Arts Center

I have been selected as one of 53 artists worldwide to exhibit in the http://www.jmkac.org/exhibition/2016/points-of-departure/pod"Points of Departure" exhibit at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center in Sheboygan, WI. My photograph "Event Horizon was accepted into the exhibit. The exhibit is open now and runs through January 1, 2017.

New Views at Riverwalk Art Center

My upcoming exhibit, New Views, will be held at the Riverwalk Art Center in Fond du Lac, WI from October 17 to November 12. The exhibit will be featured as part of the October Tour the Town event. 

Wisconsin Regional Artists Program (WRAP) Exhibition

I have been invited to serve as both the main event guest speaker and judge for the 2016 Wisconsin Regional Artists Program exhibit held in Fond du Lac, WI . The presentation and gallery talk were held on August 27th at the Langdon Divers Gallery

mDAC 2016 Finalist

Honored to have "Tree of Life" selected as one of 100 finalists in the 2016 mDAC Summit Mobile Digital Art & Photography Exhibition. I am one of 34 finalists in the Mobile Photo Art category. The event will be held on August 12 to 14, 2016 in Palo Alto, CA. My photo was one of over 500 entries into this category. My photo will be displayed both in a conventional print exhibition as well as electronically using the new Electric Objects display technology. Click on the Mobile Photo Art iknk above to view all of the finalists. You can also view the finalists in the Mobile Painting category

Thelma Membership Exhibition

My photo "Tree of Life" has been accepted into the 2016 Membership Exhibition at the Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts in Fond du Lac, WI. The exhibit opens on August 18 and runs until November 12. Opening reception if August 18. Tree of Life is an 11 x 14 inch metal print.

Summer Digital Arts Program

I have been selected as one of four instructors for the Teen Summer Digital Arts Program. This is a Collaborative Project of the Manitowoc Public Library and Rahr-West Art Museum. The program is made possible by a grant from the Ruth St. John & John Dunham West Foundation
This is a 12-week Digital Arts Program being offered for the first time in 2016 and features training in Photography, Film, Music, and Drawing. The program begins on June 21 and ends with an artist reception on August 30.

Gallery Representation

Very happy to announce that I have been honored with Gallery Representation at Two Fish Gallery in Elkhart Lake, WI for the Sheboygan Area and
Ubuntu Art Space for the Fond du Lac area. Both of these galleries stock several pieces of my work and can order other framed or unframed photographs from me.

71st Art Annual

Happy to announce that I will be returning to the Neville Public Museum in Green Bay WI for the 71st Art Annual. This juried exhibit draws on artists from 24 counties of Northeastern Wisconsin and the 14 counties of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Entries were comprised of more than 130 submissions by over 50 artists. "Go Do Good" was selected to be included in the exhibit. The Art Annual opens on May 14 and closes on July 3, 2016

Ubuntu Art Space, Fond du Lac, WI

I've been invited to display several pieces of my work as part of the grand opening at Ubuntu Art Space in Fond du Lac, WI. This new gallery is located in downtown Fond du Lac, at 52 E Division St, inside of the DANLANN Building. right around the corner from the THELMA Sadoff Center for the Arts. Gallery owner Sue Hoehnen will be having a grand opening as part of the monthly Tour the Town Art Walk on April 15th from 5 to 8 pm.

Altered States at Two Fish Gallery

Totem was selected to be included in the "Altered States" exhibit at Two Fish Gallery inn Elkhart Lake. Totem was selected as part of the exhibit because, in the words of the gallery, the concept was to:

Show a piece representing a shift in your work and explain what initiated the change. Show the change. Tell your story.

Totem represented a shift from casual picture taking to the beginning of my gallery success and was the best choice to be shown here. 
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Altered States opens with a reception on Friday, April 22, 2016, 5-8 pm, and runs through Sunday, June 5.
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Painting With Light: Many Ways - Plymouth Arts Center

I'm very pleased to announce that I have been selected as one of six Wisconsin photographers to exhibit at the "Painting With Light: Many Ways" invitational exhibit at the Plymouth Arts Center in Plymouth, WI. The exhibit opens on March 18, 2016 with a reception from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. The exhibit is open until May 13, 2016. For more information, visit Plymouth Arts Center.

​Kohler Co. 2015 Associate Photo Contest Results Published

I, along with local artists Dale Knaak and Peg Haubert had an opportunity to judge the 2015 Kohler Associate photo contest. We gathered at the Kohler Company on a cold January evening to review over 1,000 photos submitted by Kohler Associates worldwide and pick our favorites. I'm pleased to announce that the results have been published in the latest issue of Kohler People magazine. This magazine was sent to Kohler Associate worldwide, but you can sneak a peek by going to the Kohler People website. Hope you can check it out! There were many amazing submissions and the three of worked together to make some great selections!

20th Annual Holiday Membership Exhibition at Plymouth Arts Center

I'm pleased to announce that I'll be returning to the Plymouth Arts Center for the 20th Annual Holiday Membership Exhibition. "Above and Beyond" has been accepted into the exhibit that runs from December 4, 2015 to January 22, 2016. This photo was taken in downtown Sheboygan at the Above and Beyond Children's Museum on one of the coldest afternoons in February of 2015. Opening reception for the Plymouth Membership Exhibition will on Friday December 4 from 4:30 to 8:00 pm.

Photos from the "Altered Images" Reception in Fond du Lac

Everyone had a great time at the Langdon Divers Gallery in Fond du Lac on Thursday, September 3 as we opened my solo show, "Altered Images". We also celebrated my birthday in stye, surrounded by friends and artists. My wife, Diane, surprised me with a birthday cake. Below are photo highlights from the evening.
Photos by Diane Van Minsel

"Altered Images" opens on September 2 in Fond du Lac

I have a new solo exhibit coming to Fond du Lac in September. The exhibit will open on September 2 at the Langdon Divers Gallery inside of the Fond du Lac Public Library. Check out the press release for this upcoming exhibit! Stop by on September 3 from 6 to 8 pm for an artist reception and birthday celebration!
Poster designed by Terri Tangney Fleming​.

iPhoneography Workshop

15 iPhoneography workshop participants spent the morning at Cedar Valley in West Bend learning how to take better photos with their mobile phones. The weather was perfect and everyone had a good time.

My photography is featured on aphotoseries.com

My photo series "County Fair" has been been selected to be featured on aphotoseries.com. The images in the series were captured at the 2013 and 2014 Manitowoc County Fair as well as the 2014 Wisconsin State Fair. 
aphotoseries.com is made possible through the Frank Juarez Gallery in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. 

Victory Garden Exhibit at Two Fish Gallery

Two of my photos, "Green World" and "Cherry Blossom" have been accepted into the "Victory Garden" exhibit at Two Fish Gallery in Elkhart Lake, WI. The exhibit opens with an artist reception on June 26 from 5 to 8 pm.

mDAC 2015

My photo, "Contemplation", has been selected as one of the top 200 entries (out of 1200 entries) in the Mobile Photo Art category for the mDAC 2015 Summit, August 7 to 11 in Palo Alto, California. The photo will be will be displayed throughout the conference weekend.

Best of ArtSplash - Photos from the Reception Held on May 17, 2015

Best of ArtSplash 2014
Exhibit Opens on May 17, 2015 at the Rahr-West Art Museum

The Best of Artsplash: Remix - A New Look at Ordinary Things
Opening Reception, Sunday May 17 2015, 1:00 pm
Exhibit runs from May 17 to June 7, 2015

I'm honored to have received the "Best of ArtSplash 2014" award! The grand prize for this award is a solo show at the Rahr-West Art Museum, located at 610 N 8th St in Manitowoc, WI. The museum is part of the Joseph Vilas, Jr. House, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum is also ranked as one of America's Best Small Town Museums by Travel and Leisure Magazine.

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Vintage Exhibit at Two Fish Gallery

Two of my photos, "Afternoon Drive" and "Diner" have been accepted into the "Vintage" exhibit at Two Fish Gallery in Elkhart Lake, WI. The exhibit opens with an artist reception on May 15 from 5 to 8 pm.

iPhoneography Workshop at St. Norbert's Abbey, De Pere, WI

It was a perfect day to work with 9 participants at the iPhoneography workshop at St. Norbert's Abbey n De Pere. Everyone (including myself) had a great time! Below are photos from the day.

2015 Alive in the Arts Exhibition

Three of my photos have been accepted into the 2015 "Alive In the Arts" juried exhibition at the Plymouth Art Center. The exhibit begins with a reception on June 5 from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. Alive In the Arts is open until August 7. The exhibit was juried by Laura Bryan-Fiser, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions at the Paine Art Center in Oshkosh

8th Annual SVA Juried Membership Show

"Mysteries of the Pyramid" has been selected to be included in the 8th Annual Sheboygan Visual Artists Juried Membership Show. Reception is Friday, April 24 beginning at 6:00 pm. The show was juried by Graeme Reid, Director of Collections and Exhibitions at the Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA) in West Bend, WI

County Fair is on Smithsonian.com

My photograph, County Fair, taken at the 2013 Manitowoc County Fair receives national attention on the pages of Smithsonian.com. County Fair was included among the 2015 Photo Content entries.

SVA Group Exhibit at Blue Harbor Resort

Three of my photos taken in Sheboygan; RIverbend, North Pier and Above & Beyond, are featured in the Latest Sheboygan Visual Artists group exhibition at Latitude 43 Restaurant. The restaurant is part of the Blue Harbor Resort complex on Sheboygan's South Pier

Kohler Co. 2015 Associate Photo Contest

I'm pleased to have been selected as one of the judges for the 2015 Kohler Co Associate Photo Contest. There were lots of photos to review but they took great care of us so the time went fast. I am very pleased with the photos that we selected.

- With Dale Knaak and Peg Haubert

Photo by Mary Bolich, Kohler Co

Photo by Mary Bolich, Kohler Co

Artdose Magazine Juried Photography Exhibition

Thanks to Frank Juarez and the staff of Artdose Art Guide for selecting me as one of three jurors for the January Photography Juried Exhibition. I, along with Pat Ryan and Ray Moody had a great time selecting images to be included in the magazine. Congratulations to all of the winners!

Duckwalk featured at Plymouth Arts Center

Duckwalk has been included in the annual Holiday Membership Exhibition at the Plymouth Arts Center in Plymouth Wisconsin. The exhibit runs from December 5, 2014 to January 23, 2015. This will be Duckwalk's second exhibit after a successful premiere in Fond du Lac, WI earlier this year.

Welcome readers of "The Current"

Thank you to editor Rodney Schroeter and the staff of "The Current" for selecting me to be featured in the December 2014 issue of the Plymouth, WI based newspaper. Rodney caught up with me at a recent artist reception at Glas Coffeehouse in Sheboygan. Rodney interviewed me and was able to take my random thoughts, stories and frequent Star Wars quotes and turn them into a great story! Copies of "The Current" are available for free throughout Sheboygan county or can be viewed online.

Photo featured in Photophores exhibit in Paris France

I'm very pleased to announce that I am one of 58 artists worldwide that has been accepted to participate in Photophores Mobile Photographic Creation. This curatorship was presented on December 4th and 5th, 2014, at L’Institut National d’Histoire de l’Art, (Paris), during the international symposium “Arts and Mobiles” of university research group IRCAV-Paris 3 “Mobile Phone and Creation".

Photo Featured on Record Cover

My photo, Eclipse, has been featured on the latest release from Milwaukee Marimba player Michael Neumeyer. Click here for information about the digital album.

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Take Me With You Exhibition

I'm pleased to announce that "County Fair" has been accepted into the "Take Me With You" exhibit at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center in Sheboygan, WI. This is my first showing at the JMKAC! The exhibit opens today and runs through January 18, 2015.

Artist Reception at Glas Coffeehouse

Glas Coffeehouse

My solo exhibit at Glas Coffeehouse opens on Tuesday, November 4 and runs through Saturday December 6, 2014. I will be premiering several new photos at this show so be sure to stop in if you are in the Sheboygan Wisconsin area. Glas Coffeehouse can be found at 924 N. 14th St. Suite A.

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Wisconsin Visual Artists Member Show

The 2014 Wisconsin Visual Artists Member Show will be held at the Langdon Divers Gallery located inside the Fond du Lac Public Library. The show will be open from September 3 to October 1. An artist reception will be held on Friday, September 19 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The reception will be held along with the September Tour the Town Art Walk so there will be plenty to see! I will have two photographs in the show.

iPhoneography at Cedar Valley

I had a great time this past weekend teaching 13 participants how to take and edit photos with their iPhone. The weather was perfect and Cedar Valley in West Bend, WI provided a beautiful spot to take photos.

UPDATE: The next iPhoneography seminar at Cedar Valley has been scheduled for August 22, 2015 from 9 am to 12 pm.
Check with the folks at Cedar Valley for more information!


Exhibitions

ArtSplash 2014

My ArtSplash 2014 exhibit is now ready to view in downtown Manitowoc, WI. This year, the exhibit can be found in the store front at 909 Washington Street (right next to Warren's Restaurant). The exhibit features six photos of carnivals/fairs. Five were taken at the Manitowoc County Fair and one was taken at Bay Beach in Green Bay.

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FRUITS & NUTS: Who's in the Garden?

Chicory has been accepted into the "FRUITS AND NUTS: Who's in the Garden” Group Exhibition at Two Fish Gallery, 244 East Rhine Street, Elkhart Lake, WI 53020. The exhibit runs from June 13 to July 31, 2014 with an opening reception from 5 to 8 pm on June 13.

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Lake's Edge Gallery

I am exhibiting several photographs in a solo show at the Lake's Edge Gallery in Manitowoc WI. The Lake's Edge Gallery is located in the new Franciscan Center for Music Education and Performance at Silver Lake College. The gallery space has recently been made available to host 4 solo shows per year. I'm honored to be selected as the second artist to exhibit in this beautiful new space! The show is now open and runs until August 15, 2014.

Photos from the Membership Exhibition at Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts

Photos from the iPhoneography Reception at the Trout Museum of Art
Photos by Diane Van Minsel

2014 Inaugural Membership Exhibition

"County Fair" has been selected to be part of the 2014 Inaugural Membership Exhibition at the Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts in Fond du Lac WI. The exhibit opens on May 8 with a reception from 5 to 8 pm. and runs until June 22, 2014. Check out the Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts exhibit page for exhibit hours.

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iPhoneography: A New Look at Familiar Things

I have been invited to be the first exhibiting artist at the brand new Regional Artist Gallery at The Trout Museum of Art, The Fox Cities Building for the Arts in Appleton WI. This exhibit, titled iPhoneography: A New Look at Familiar Things will be open from March 21 to June 8. An artist reception is planned for Saturday. April 19 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. An iPhoneography class will also be offered on April 19. More information on the class can be found on Trout Museum of Art website.
Below are several photos from the exhibit. Photos courtesy of Chris Dorn, Trout Museum of Art.  

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Forward 2014: A Survey of Wisconsin Art Now

I'm very pleased to announce that my photo, County Fair has been selected as one of 60 works chosen for the Forward 2014: A Survey of Wisconsin Art Now biennial juried exhibition at the Charles Allis Museum of Art,
1801 N. Prospect Avenue in Milwaukee WI. Forward 2014: A Survey of Wisconsin Art Now is an exhibition of 60 artworks selected from over 400 entries representing Wisconsin Art now.The exhibit opens on Friday, March 7 with a reception from 6:00 to 8:30 and runs until June 29, 2014.

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Photography for artdose Magazine

I will be photographing several upcoming artist receptions for the artdose Art Guide publication. Artdose is published 4 times per year and highlights art-related events happening in the Sheboygan area. Look for me at "Off the Earth" reception on January 31 at the Plymouth Arts center. I will also be spotted at the LJ Douglas and Gary Justis reception on March 8 at the Frank Juarez Gallery. You never know where I'll be seen next...

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Plymouth Arts Center Holiday Membership Exhibition

I will have one photo featured in the 2013 Holiday Membership Exhibition at the Plymouth Arts Center in Plymouth WI. The exhibit begins on December 6 and runs until January 24, 2014. I was selected to receive a merit award for my photo submission, County Fair.

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CarolineStreet ArtBook

Three of my photographs, Green World, Moving Earth and Snow Covered Pines were selected to be published in the Fall/Winter issue of CarolineStreet ArtBook. My entries begin on page 18 of the book. I'm honored to be featured in this Internationally distributed arts publication! You can purchase a print copy of ArtBook or view a digital copy by visiting the CarolineStreet ArtBook website.

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Alternate Visions Exhibit opens at University of Wisconsin Sheboygan

My solo show, Alternate Visions, will be opening on November 1 at the University of Wisconsin Sheboygan Fine Arts Gallery. The exhibit will be open from November 1 to December 13, 2013. An artist reception is planned for 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday November 1. The University of Wisconsin Sheboygan is located at One University Drive, Sheboygan, WI. Newspaper articles highlighting this exhibit can be found in the October 31 issue of the Sheboygan Press and Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter.

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Photos from the Opening Reception of Alternate Visions.

Friends of Mariners Trail 2014 Calendar

My photo, Of Eagle's Wing, has been selected to be included in the 2014 Friends of Mariners Trail calendar. The photo is based on an original Sculpture by Carl Vanderheyden that can be found on the Lake Michigan shoreline in Manitowoc WI. The photo will be featured during the month of February. Learn more about Mariners Trail here. The calendar is a fundraiser for Friends of Mariners Trail and is on sale in the Manitowoc/Two Rivers area.

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69th Art Annual Juried Exhibition

My photo, The Old Church has been accepted into the 69th Art Annual Juried Exhibition at the Neville Public Museum, Green Bay, WI The exhibit runs from September 14, 2013 to January 5, 2014.

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Photography Exhibit - Gallery 224

Four of my photos, Wormhole, Space Station, Flame Sky, and Eastern Spiral Arm have been accepted into the upcoming photography exhibition at Gallery 224 in Port Washington, WI. The exhibit runs from July 12 to September 1. It's great to have another opportunity to exhibit in this beautiful gallery on the shore of Lake Michigan!
The reception also received newspaper coverage in the July 18 edition of the Ozaukee Press. You can view a scan of the article here.

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The Artist Next Door

I've been selected for a feature article in the Fond du Lac Reporter as part of the "Artist Next Door" series. The profile consists of a video and a written article. My video profile was published on Thursday, April 11 and a feature article was featured in the Sunday, April 14 issue of the Reporter.

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Art Expo New York

My photo, Sunrise, will be featured in the World Water Image Collection 2013 slideshow, part of Art Expo New York.
The expo will be held from March 21 to 24 at Pier 92 in NYC
Click here to view a list of all participants accepted to the exhibit. (I am #83)
EkoArts has created an online slideshow that features all of the photographs in the World Water Image Collection.

More information about the World Water Image Collection can be found in this article from Globo.com. The collection will be shown at Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil until March 31.
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Here you will find a video shot live at the Brazil exhibit on March 31 by Christian Meyn. My photo can be seen at the 1 minute and 12 second mark

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Manitowoc/Two Rivers Visitor's Guide

My photo of the Manitowoc Shoreline at sunset has been included in the Manitowoc/Two Rivers 2013 Official Visitor's Guide. Click here to view a PDF of the publication. The photo was taken on March 17, 2012 with an iPhone. The photo can be found at the top of page 46.

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Photos from artist reception at Frank Juarez Gallery (Photos by Pat Ryan)

Fox Cities Magazine

My photo, "The Old Church" has been selected for the front cover of the January 2013 issue of Fox Cities Magazine. This is their annual Spring Arts Guide issue. The cover and inside photo is being used to promote the "Views and Visions: Alternate Realities" exhibit at Frank Juarez Gallery.
Click here to view a PDF of the January issue of Fox Cities Magazine.

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Return to Italy!

After a successful exhibit at the Social Culture Café group exhibit at Internazionale a Ferrara over the weekend of October 5 to 7, I've pleased to be invited by Giancarlo Beltrame to participate in the Dante's Comedy on Mobile Art video project. The project consists of three videos; Paradise, Hell and Purgatory. Photos for the videos have been contributed by 100 artists worldwide. My contribution, The Old Church, can be found in the Purgatory video at about the 4 minute, 10 second mark. The photo credits are at the end of the video and begin at about the 13 minute mark. The credits are displayed in alphabetical order by first name and list the name of all 100 artists involved in the project. The three videos are shown in the cave of Villa Scopoli in Verona, Italy, from October 14 to 21, as part of   the event Bosco Divino. The exhibit was inspired by Dante Alighieri and his Comedy. Giancarlo reports that more than 2,500 people visited the event during it's opening day.

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Internazionale a Ferrara

October 5: Here’s a photo from Internazionale a Ferrara, showing my photo on exhibit in Ferrara, Italy this weekend. You can spot my photo at the top of the fifth row.
Nice way to start the morning. 

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International Exhibit

"Totem" has been accepted as part of the Social Culture Café group exhibit at Internazionale a Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy. The event runs from October 5 to October 7, 2012.Internazionale is a weekly journal that publishes the best articles from journals / newspapers from all over the world. This festival is a weekend symposium in Ferrara for journalists from around the globe. The Social Culture Café group is co-founded by Centro Studi Dante Bighi, a group of Italian Architects from Ferrara. Thanks to Marie Colbe Zamora and Roberto Murgia, the exhibit curator for supplying the above information on this unique event.

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