July 26 – August 26, 2008
The Warwick Museum of Art invites you to join us Saturday, July 26, 2008 from 7 - 9 pm for the opening and awards night of the “Why Go Green in RI?” photography show. This exciting exhibition consists of the photographic works documenting Rhode Island artists’ outlook about what being “Green” means to them. Join us for a night of fresh and unexpected perspectives about the world’s growing concern (or unconcern) for the environment and how it relates to the state of Rhode Island. There is no admission to the gallery, but a small donation to support the Museum is graciously accepted. The show “Why Go Green in RI? will run through Saturday August 26nd, 2008. The gallery is open Tuesday – Saturday, noon – 4 p.m.
Contributing photographers from Rhode Island have submitted their photography for this show juried and coordinated by Warwick Museum Interns Brittany Gomes, Dan Zielinski, and Laura Amador. In addition to the opening, the Warwick Museum of Art will host an array of events related to the show topic: Why Go Green in RI? These events will be raising awareness about the environment of Rhode Island and educate attendees on ways to be “Green”. Events will include lectures, films, and artwork in the gallery.
The Awards Reception and Show Opening on Saturday night will celebrate the contributing photographers to the show, including prizes awarded for First, Second, and Third place, as well as an Audience Favorite. A special prize will be awarded to the photographer whose method is most environmentally friendly. There will be something for everyone in this exhibit showcasing the distinctive imagery and creativity of gifted photographers on this environmental topic.
A Farewell to Polaroids
In conjunction with the new Why Go Green in RI? Exhibit, the Warwick Museum of Art is paying tribute to the Polaroid camera. Kodak has discontinued the Polaroid instant camera, and will no longer produce more instant film past 2009. This ground-breaking and popular camera allowed people to watch in fascination as their photos developed right before their eyes. To remember the Polaroid camera, Warwick Museum asks any visitors to bring their own old Polaroid photos to pin on our “Polaroid Wall.” The show runs from July 26 to August 26, 2008.
Please join us to celebrate the amazing images and congratulate the Rhode Island photographers.
About the Warwick Museum of Art:
As Warwick's largest non-profit arts organization and the area's cultural center since 1976, the Warwick Museum of Art continues to provide a performance and exhibition space for the most talented artists, writers and performers in Rhode Island and is host of a wide array of cultural and artistic activities including comedy, theater, music, poetry and literature as well as monthly visual arts exhibitions.
Contact:
Laura Atkinson –Executive Director
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lauraatkinson@warwickmuseum.org
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