EXETER — The New Hampshire Center for Photography (previously, the NH Society of Photographic Artists) is hosting its 25th annual exhibit and sale Jan. 4 to Jan. 26 at the Exeter Town Hall Gallery, 10 Front St.
The exhibit will be open on from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Many of the participating photographers will be available to answer questions about their work during the opening reception from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4.
Fifty-two fine art photographers, displaying over 100 original works, have combined their styles and techniques to create a unique representation of old as well as new methods in the field.
Black and white gelatin silver prints, conventional color prints, historically inspired hand-made contact prints, as well as “state of the art” digital images printed on archival papers are among the many photographic methods traditionally exhibited.
This year’s featured image is an archival pigment print by Frank Conahan titled, “Gloucester Dory.”
“Each year, we invite our 150-plus members to take part in the exhibition. These photographers, located throughout New Hampshire, are the ‘best of the best,’ and each year they exhibit their work here in Exeter,” said NH Center for Photography President Ian Raymond.
“When speaking with the photographers, you will find that there is always a very interesting story behind each image and there are often various techniques and materials used to create the photograph,” he said.
The name of the organization was changed from “The NH Society of Photographic Artists” to the “NH Center for Photography” earlier this year, after a majority of the membership voted in support of the change.
It was done to broaden the scope of the organization, to better fit their mission statement of education and outreach, and to encompass a wider range of programs.
The group focuses on the education and artistic development of its members and the community by providing exhibitions, publications and educational events.
For more information, visit www.nhcp.org. The Exeter Town Hall Gallery is handicap accessible via an elevator inside the side door, adjacent to the parking area. Admission is free.