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Everyone is invited to join the Salt Spring Photography Club at Gallery 8 on Friday, May 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. for the opening reception of our annual Eclectic Visions photography show.
It’s an opportunity to celebrate local photographers’ work with a night of refreshments, appetizers (generously provided by Thrifty Foods and Country Grocer) and, of course, art!
Eclectic Visions runs during Gallery 8 hours (10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays) from May 15 at 10 a.m. to May 28 at 3 p.m.
Eclectic Visions showcases the diversity of club members’ photographic talent. It is a perfect reflection of its membership, which includes everyone from professional photographers to enthusiastic beginners. All of the artwork is available for purchase, and there will always be a photography club member present to answer your questions. Come down to see some incredible photos, ask the photographers about their work, and vote on your favourite image for the People’s Choice Award.
The group is thrilled to welcome another student photographer in this year’s show. Eighth grader Judah Lyons won “Best Junior/Youth Photo” at last year’s Salt Spring Fall Fair. Presented by the Salt Spring Photography Club, this prize comes with exhibition space in Eclectic Visions. Lyons has a passion for photographing animals and action sports. Make sure to check out his work at the show while you’re there.
Founded in 2009, the Salt Spring Photography Club is a group of people sharing ideas and technical knowledge about photography. They meet every month for an informational talk or video followed by a themed slide show and feedback session for members’ images. The club has members ranging from beginners to retired professionals who are united by a common love of photography.
This will be the ninth year that the owner of Gallery 8, Razali May, has hosted the club for an exhibition. His artistic eye for colour, balance and theme always produces a pleasing and professional show.
“It is my great pleasure to host this annual exhibition that celebrates the unique vision of each photographic artist,” said May. “The Salt Spring Photography Club has accurately named its show Eclectic Visions because it covers a wide-ranging collection of photographic subjects that often have little in common other than being great photographs in themselves. It is a chance for our community to enjoy fine photography from local artists.”
Gallery 8 is located in Grace Point Square.