"Vanishing Florida" a photographic exhibition presented by members of
Photo Salon at the Armory Art Center, in West Palm Beach opens on Friday, October 9, 2009 with a reception from 6:00 pm to 8:00pm. This exhibition of works, selected by Charles Stainback, the William and Sarah Ross Soter Curator of Photography at the Norton Museum of Art, will be open until October 28, 2009.
Members of
Photo Salon have frequently captured images that explored the beauty and charm, the people, places and things they’ve found most interesting in South Florida. Sixteen members responded to a suggestion to create an exhibition that would highlight the changes taking place in our state. From the beaches to high rises, from urban areas to the countryside, the project was intended to present images that were quickly disappearing from view.
The photographs produced by this shared vision led to
"Vanishing Florida", a tribute to the eroding beaches and failing seawalls, vintage buildings and architecture, endangered wildlife, small towns, and native Floridians who have long called this state home.
Photo Salon was founded by Marie Marzi, a nationally published photojournalist who teaches at the Armory. It is modeled on New York Photo Salon. Membership is open to all interested photographers. Members share and critique each others' work, and learn from each others' experience.
Since its inception in 2007, this dedicated group has met every other Thursday night, summer and winter at the Armory Art Center. It attracts a varied and interesting group of photographers, ranging from professionals to emerging artists.
This show is made possible by the generous donations we have received from our community.
Our web site,
www.vanishingflorida.net contains detailed information on upcoming venues, photographers, artist’s statements, photographs, our sponsors and
Photo Salon.
"Vanishing Florida" is a traveling exhibition.
After opening at The Armory Art Center, The Salon’s Vanishing Florida exhibition is currently scheduled to be shown at four other venues in Palm Beach County:
Northern Trust Bank, North Palm Beach, November 3, 2009 - November 30, 2009
American Orchid Society, Delray Beach, December 6, 2009 - January 2, 2010
Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth Campus, June 30 2009 - August 30, 2010
South Palm Beach Town Hall, November 1, 2010 - January 7, 2011
