VPC May 2010 Newsletter

Valley Photo Center Newsletter
May 2010
In This Issue Reception Friday May 14 Open Submission Show Ending Fri April 30! Donate Now! Quick Links www.valleyphotocenter.com	Dear Friends, As our exhibit season winds down to make way for warmer summer days, it is a pleasure to look back over a fabulous year. We were honored to have some really exceptional photographers gracing our walls during the past 10 months. Many thanks to all who came by to enjoy the images, and many thanks to all our volunteers who made it happen. We look forward to seeing you in May for the Open Submission Show and tribute to Keith Sikes on May 14, and may the next ten years be even bigger and better! Sincerely, Christine Pratt
SAVE THE DATE! FRIDAY MAY 14 6-8PM On May 14, 2010 the Valley Photo Center of Springfield will host a special reception in honor of Mr. Keith Sikes and present him with the Valley Photo Center Distinguished Service Award for his service and commitment to photography in Western Massachusetts. It's hard to believe that 10 years have gone by already since the first Valley Portfolio made headlines across western Massachusetts. The enormity of that undertaking and the resulting continuance of a gallery space for photographic artists was the brainchild of Mr. Keith Sikes, whose vision and dedication launched what is now known as the Valley Photo Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the photographic arts. Please come help us celebrate our 10th Anniversary and honor Keith Sikes on Friday May 14, 2010 from 6-8 pm. The reception is free and open to the public. The Valley Photo Center is located at 1500 Main Street Springfield, MA on the second floor. We also would like to introduce you to our new Director/Curator team, husband and wife Michael Doran and Eileen Foley of Springfield. Please be sure to join this special event! Theme: "Life in the Valley" Reception: Friday May 14 from 6-8 pm 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 April 30: 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 drop in by April 30 at the Valley Photo Center during gallery hours Tues-Fri 11am-2pm. Be sure to see "Photography & Scultpure: A Marriage" by Alfred and Lee Hutt! Drop-off in person Sat May 1 from 10 am - 12 pm Pick-up Sat June 19 from 10 am - 12 pm Submission forms are also available at drop-off locations or on our website at www.valleyphotocenter.com Looking forward to seeing you on our walls! Currently on Exhibit : Ends Friday! Photography and Sculpture : A Marriage Work by Alfred and Lee Hutt Exhibit runs March 30 - April 30, 2010 Gallery Hours are Tues-Fri 11am - 2 pm Last chance to see this wonderful exhibit by this talented husband and wife team. Many thanks to all who attended a very special opening reception! Your contribution counts! The ValleyPhotoCenter is celebrating it's 10th ANNIVERSARY! And we couldn't have done it without you! The Valley Photo Center offers something for everyone, and your donations go straight to our educational programs, guest speakers, and gallery shows. We'd like to make this coming year extra-special and are already in the planning stages for a super exhibit season of 2010-2011. Our committees are working on school programs, lectures, workshops, and fabulous exhibits. But we really need your help! Please send in your donation today, and help us continue to bring quality photography to the Pioneer Valley & make the next ten years bigger and better! $ 25 Basic $ 50 Silver $ 100 Platinum Donations may be sent to: Valley Photo Center or donate online with PayPal 1500 Main Street at www.valleyphotocenter.com Springfield, MA 01115