ANMPAS Show

We are proud to announce that all of our photographers at the Albuquerque Photographers Gallery will have one or more photos on display in the Annual New Mexico Photographic Art show. This is a juried show with an impressive collection of images by New Mexico photographers. The show opens to the public on Sunday, December 5th. Below is the information as it appears on the ANMPAS invitations. You are all invited!

"The second Annual New Mexico Photographic Art show is opening soon at the Fine Arts building at EXPONM! The talent that will be showcased at this one of a kind exhibit is not to be missed. Our gallery show will be open to the public from December 5, 2010 until December 28, 2010. The gallery is closed on Tuesdays, and will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas day. Gallery hours are 10 am to 5pm, and the Fine Arts Building can be accessed on the west side of the EXPONM grounds at the Copper/San Pedro gate. Anyone receiving this important notice is encouraged to forward it to everyone they know with a passion for fine art photography. Exeptional attendance at this month-long exhibit will ensure exceptional success to the many talented artists involved. We at ANMPAS are thrilled to be hosting this display, and look forward to showing all visitors the depth of talent that resides in New Mexico."

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Another New Photographer

This spring has seen a number of changes in the gallery membership and in the structure of the leadership.

First, let me introduce Gale Sutton, who is our newest member. She joined the gallery a week ago.

Here is what Gale has to say about herself.

Photography has always been a major part of my life. Self-taught, my passion for photography has steadily increased over the years. After two-plus decades as a jury psychologist, I turned to photography full time.

Photographs can connect us powerfully, viscerally to a place, a time, an event . . . . can spark curiosity, serenity, sorrow, awe, joy. I seek that connection in my photographs

of the textures and rhythms of our planet, brewing storms, infinite vistas, and the forgotten stories inherent in abandoned houses, cars, old buildings.

Please join us in welcoming her to the Albuquerque Photographer's Gallery. By the way, one of Gale's images is posted to the left.

Now, as to those leadership changes.

After many years as a gallery member and a year of working as the executive director, Urey Lemen has stepped down. He is still a member of APG, saying that he will leave the gallery in the near future. Hopefully, the near future will turn into the very long term future since Urey has always been a team player and a gentle force in the gallery.

I've replaced Urey as director. With that, I have given up my marketing post. Our newest members; Gale Sutton and Melissa Lea are the new marketing team.

-- Ray Laskowitz