A juried exhibition to explore people, places and inconvenient truths.
This call was conceived to draw attention to all those things we often choose to overlook, even though they are ever present. Be it People, Places, Things, or Technologies, we were interested in providing an incentive to look a little more closely all the world around us. Surrounded by our past accomplishments, and failures, who decides what is valued, and what is remembered?
Juried by Lou Jones, this exhibition is presented with the hope of reflecting on what we value, what we choose to remember, with a fair dose of humor and irony thrown in. Much of what is presented defies explanation. We hope your encounter with this exhibition leaves you with a more questions than answers, and motivates you to look a little closer, and be inspired to imagine a brighter future.
This exhibition opens on June 18th, 2026. The 86 photographs selected were drawn from a pool of over 800 images to assemble this exhibition and we would like to thank Lou Jones, for his efforts as juror. We would also like to thank everyone who submitted work for consideration, and we will be revisiting all the entries as we work to fill out our 2027 exhibition schedule.
The exhibition presents 86 images and includes work from: Darcy Alder, Eliot Allen, Christine Acebo, Karen Baker, Sharon Bibeault, David Blow, Dan Borden, Brigitte B Burckhardt, Ronald Butler, Sheila Ciminera, A. M. Clark, Vincent Coakley, Carrie Culp, Darlene DeVita, John Diephouse, Jean Duffy, Annette Dunkelman, Judith Ebenstein, Mark Elson, Shawn Escoffery, Daniel Fiore, Judy Freiwirth, Mark W Geiger, Daniel Gonzalez, John Grewer, Russell Hart, Joseph Heathoctt, Cary Horton, Therese Iknoian, Eric Jagusch, Julie Kelly, Thomas Kirkpatrick, Donald Kratt, Mark Levinson, Mike Lynch, J. Mac, Eileen McCarney Muldoon, Marianne McCoy, Daniel McManus, Todd Monjar, Cindy Murray, Paul Murray, Robert O’Keefe, Bora Pina, Wes Pope, Jeff Potter, Selia Qynn, Robin Radin, Rebecca Rothey, Diana Salomon, Kaya Sanan, Les Schmidt, Corina Simian, Ben Spiewak, Jim Spizzo, Richard P Stevens, Artist Talon, Matthew Temple, Brian R. Tolbert, Ernesto Urdaneta, Zoe Vassiliou, David Whitney, Grace Williams Winkler & Mark Yoder
Opening Reception: June 18th 5:00 – 8:00pm
On View: Thursday, June 18th, thru Friday, July 10th, 2026
Free and Open to the Public
The Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts, 118 N. Main St. Providence, RI
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About the Juror: Lou Jones
Lou Jones is a Boston-based photographer whose distinguished career spans more than five decades, evolving from high-profile commercial work to deeply personal, long-term documentary practice. Since 1973, he has operated a commercial studio in Boston, collaborating with Fortune 500 companies and international clients including Nike, Federal Express, and KLM, while also completing major assignments for National Geographic and Time/Life and covering 13 Olympic Games. His photography has taken him to 65 countries and 48 U.S. states and has been widely exhibited, including at the Smithsonian and the DeCordova Museum, and featured on the front page of The Boston Globe. His work is held in prominent public and private collections, including Harvard University, the Boston Athenaeum, the Fitchburg Art Museum, the Boston Public Library, and the University of Texas.
Jones’s publications include Final Exposure: Portraits from Death Row (1996 & 2002), Travel + Photography (2006), panAFRICAproject, Volume I (2020), and panAFRICAproject(2025), with a second volume of the panAFRICAproject recently released. A highly influential figure in the photography community, he has served on the boards of leading arts organizations, co-founded Boston University’s Center for Digital Imaging Arts, and conceived several prestigious photography awards. His recent honors include a 2024 Mass Cultural Council Grant and recognition as a Boston Memory Maker by the Old South Meeting House. A respected educator and lecturer, Jones remains actively engaged in his ongoing panAFRICAproject, most recently traveling to Uganda in 2024.
More about Lou in this Boston Globe article by Brian MacQuarrie
The exhibition catalog will be available for direct delivery to your home, office or studio.
Past exhibition catalogs are also available… Order one for your collection
Opening Reception: June 18th 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Exhibition: Thursday, June 18th, thru Friday, July 10th, 2026
The Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts, 118 N. Main St. Providence, RI
Located in the heart of Providence, RICPA was founded to inspire creative development and provide opportunities to engage with the community through exhibitions, education, publication, and mutual support.
RICPA exists to create a diverse and supportive community for individuals interested in learning or working in the Photographic Arts. We strive to provide an environment conducive to the free exchange of ideas in an open and cooperative space. Members should share a passion for creating, appreciating, or learning about all forms of photo-based media. We work to provide a platform for artistic expression, that fosters dialogue and drives innovation in the photographic arts.
The Gallery at the Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts is a member of Gallery Night Providence https://www.gallerynight.org/
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