Opening Reception & Holiday Party

Valley Photo Center Newsletter
December 2009
In This Issue Reception & Holiday Party Raffle Winner Nuvo Bank Upcoming Shows	Dear Friends and Photography Enthusiasts, The holidays are fast approaching, but we'll make everything just a little easier for you! Avoid the malls, forget electronics, and stop by the gallery for some easy holiday shopping! People love to receive artwork, and art lasts forever! It's never outdated! Before things get too crazy for you, please take some time out to stop by and share a moment with friends here at the Valley Photo Center. Our holiday party is Thurs Dec 10 6-8 pm, and we'd love to see all of you! Thank you all for your support during the past year. We certainly couldn't do it without you! Wishing you all the happiest of holidays and a splendid New Year! Sincerely, Christine Pratt Quick Links http://thevalleyphotocenter.yolasite.com/
Opening Reception & Holiday Party Please come join us as we celebrate another year of wonderful photography together on Thursday Dec 10, 2009 from 6-8 pm! This will be a splendid time with good friends, great images, music, laughter and hors d'oevres! What could be better? Our current exhibit will be up until Dec 23, 2009 : "Personal Journeys and more of Life's Great Mysteries" Winner of the $300.00 Best of Show Award will be announced at the reception. The Valley Photo Center is located at 1500 Main St Spfld, MA 01115 (2nd floor, Tower Square) Hours are Tue-Fri 11 am -2 pm during exhibits Phone number 413-781-1553 On street parking is free after 6 pm A Special Thanks to Les Campbell for his incredible exhibit on the making of the Quabbin Reservoir last month! Congratulations to our raffle winner Fred Stockton of Belchertown! Fred has won his choice of any of Les Campbell image hanging in the show! Yeah Fred! Don't forget! Treat yourself with a visit to Les Campbell's Sky Meadow Studio! Photo Gallery and Little Slide Theatre Fall 2009 Schedule Gallery opens at 1 pm Sundays beginning October 18, 2009 Free Slide Presentations at 4:00 p.m. on Sundays listed below All programs emphasize both the beauty and diversity of our world and are meant to be inspirational and uplifting. Two or more projectors are used to smoothly blend images, creating a feeling of motion while maintaining the wonderful clarity of detail and color intensity that can only be obtained through color slide projection. Seating is limited so early arrivals are suggested. Reservations will be accepted and held to 10 min before show time. December 13, 2009- "Quabbin - For the Joy of It" (40 minutes). Quabbin's history, wildlife and scenery are blended with musical selections creating a tone poem of exceptional beauty and spirituality. A special moment is provided by a reading of "Reservations," a Quabbin inspired poem by poet Candace Curran of Athol. The Gallery is located on Ballou Street, off Route 9 in Belchertown ½ mile east of Belchertown entrance to Windsor Dam ¼ mile west of Ware/Belchertown line (Swift River) Artwork loaned to Nuvo Bank now at VPC If you loaned your images to the community room at Nuvo Bank, they have all been returned to the Photo Center. Please contact Chris dkhorse@comcast.net or Gene g.elaford@verizon.net for assistance, or pick them up at the reception this Thurs eve! Upcoming Shows January 5 - Feb 5 : Lawrence Roy and Jessica Rosario Feb 16 - March 19 : Robert Aller, Frank Ward, and David Prifti March 30 - April 30 : Alfred and Lee Hutt May 11 - June 11 : Open Submission -- "Life in the Valley"

Les Campbell's Show ends next Friday

Quabbin - For the Joy of It

Images by Les Campbell

Oct 20-Nov 20, 2009

Gallery hours Tues-Fri 11-2 pm.

FINAL WEEKS! --Come witness the amazing transformation of the valley with the construction of the Quabbin Reservoir. Special before-and-after photographs of the valley highlight this exhibit. Historical photos from Mr. Campbell's extensive collection will transport you to a time before the building of the dam, when four towns thrived in this region.

Les Campbell's home and studio are nestled in this beautiful setting, where he has been photographing for more than 40 years. He includes some of his award winning nature and wildlife photography to compliment this exhibit.

Win a Les Campbell image!

Special Benefit Raffle during this exhibit -- the lucky winner may choose any nature image off the gallery walls.

Tickets are on sale during the entire exhibit, only $1 ea or $5 for 6 tickets.

Think easy Holiday shopping!

Images are available for purchase, and proceeds benefit

VPC and Friends of Quabbin.

Under 32" in length $190

Over 32" in length $240

The Valley Photo Center is located at: 1500 Main Street

Tower Square, 2nd floor

Springfield, MA 01115

413-781-1553

Open Submission Show

Open Submission Show

Nov 24-Dec 24, 2009.

Reception -- Thurs Dec 10 6-8pm

"Personal Journeys and more of

Life's Great Mysteries"

Journey:

1. trip somewhere: a trip or expedition from one place to another

2. process of development: a gradual passing from one state to another regarded as more advanced, e.g. from innocence to mature awareness
:a spiritual journey

:b emotional state

What type of journey makes your art so personal? Celebrate your individuality as an artist by showcasing your unique and highly personal vision. Share with us the journey that has brought you here.

Remember - we will have a $300 BEST of SHOW award!

First 2 submissions are $25/2, then just $10 each for additional images.

You may submit at the following drop-off locations until November 18:

IN-A-FLASH PHOTO Breckwood Blvd Springfield, MA

HUNT'S PHOTO AND VIDEO Rte 9 Hadley, MA

GICLEE OF NEW ENGLAND Main St Palmer, MA

Or until Fri Nov 20 at the Valley Photo Center open Tues-Fri 11am-2pm.

Looking forward to seeing you on our walls!

Les Campbell"s PhotoExhibit

Valley Photo Center Newsletter
Mid October 2009
In This Issue Reception Thursday Oct 22 Bus to NYC Open Submission	Quick Links www.thevalleyphotocenter.yolasite.com
Opening Reception Oct 22nd! Quabbin - For the Joy of It with Les Campbell Come witness the amazing transformation of the valley with the construction of the Quabbin Reservoir. Special before-and-after photographs of the valley highlight this exhibit. Historical photos from Mr. Campbell's extensive collection will transport you to a time before the building of the dam, when four towns thrived in this region. Les Campbell's home and studio are nestled in this beautiful setting, where he has been photographing for more than 40 years. He includes some of his award winning nature and wildlife photography to compliment this exhibit. Win a Les Campbell image! Special Benefit Raffle during this exhibit -- the lucky winner may choose any nature image off the gallery walls. Tickets will be on sale during the entire exhibit, only $1 ea or $5 for 6 tickets. The exhibit will run from Oct 20-Nov 20. Gallery hours are Tues-Fri from 11-2 pm. Special opening reception on Thurs Oct 22 : Free Public Reception starts at 5:30, hors d'oevres 6-7 pm. The Valley Photo Center is located at: 1500 Main Street Tower Square, 2nd floor Springfield, MA 01115 413-781-1553 This event is sponsored by Country Bank, Springfield Marriott Hotel, and WGBY Join us on our trip to New York City! --Seats still available The Valley Photo Center is pleased to sponsor another bus trip to New York City for the PhotoPlus Expo to be held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center on Saturday, October 24. The bus will leave the Springfield area at 6:45am, make a stop at Times Square to drop people off for sightseeing, and arrive at the Javits Center approximately 9:45am. The expo opens at 10:00am. Feel free to attend the expo or spend the day sight seeing, shopping, or museum hopping in the city. The bus will leave at 6:00pm from the Javits Center with an expected return time to Springfield at approximately 9:00pm. Cost for the bus trip is $45.00. Seating is limited to the first 47 people. Send in your payment to Valley Photo Center, 1500 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01115 or stop by the gallery during exhibit hours to make payment and reserve your place(s) on the bus. Please include the names of all the passengers and a contact email address and/or telephone number with your payment. For more information, please email Dave@IAFPhoto.com Tell your friends and neighbors! This trip is open to everyone. Don't hesitate, send your payment now! Valley Photo Center 1500 Main Street Springfield, MA 01115 413-781-1553 http://www.photoplusexpo.com/ppe/index.jsp Open Submission Show An invitation to all photographers to join us in our Open Submission Show to run from Nov 24-Dec 24, 2009. "Personal Journeys and more of Life's Great Mysteries" Journey: 1. trip somewhere: a trip or expedition from one place to another 2. process of development: a gradual passing from one state to another regarded as more advanced, e.g. from innocence to mature awareness :a spiritual journey :b emotional state What type of journey makes your art so personal? Celebrate your individuality as an artist by showcasing your unique and highly personal vision. Share with us the journey that has brought you here. Remember - we will have a $300 BEST of SHOW award! First 2 submissions are $25/2, then just $10 each for additional images. Looking forward to seeing you on our walls!

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