From the Juror: Emily Belz
I always feel honored when asked to look at the work of other artists and select, what I hope, is an exhibition of images that speaks on both an individual and collective level. In making my selections for RICPA’s 6th Annual Juried Member Exhibition, I first considered each piece on it’s own, and then how I could bring the works together to fill the gallery with connections and conversations—some perhaps more evident, others perhaps taking a longer look to parse out and appreciate. It’s pure joy for me to thread together and curate associations among images by different makers, on different themes, and using different techniques. The range among the works submitted was impressive, and the decisions, both considered and difficult. Please take a look, and as I often say to my students, “follow along with me and see what you discover.” Thank you to all the artists who submitted work for this call, and to David DeMelim for inviting me to be a part of the RICPA community.
– Emily Belz
About the Juror: Emily Belz, is an independent photographer and educator based in Lincoln, MA. Her photographs focus on domestic still lifes, telling stories through the traces, objects, and slants of light that have been left behind. Belz has exhibited her photographs widely in both solo and group exhibitions. She is represented by Gallery Kayafas in Boston.
Belz holds a BA in photography and art history from Hampshire College (1997); an MA in community-based art education from the Rhode Island School of Design (2009); and an MFA from the New Hampshire Institute of Art (2017). She teaches classes and workshops at the Griffin Museum of Photography (Winchester, MA) and the deCordova Museum (Lincoln, MA), and is on the faculty at Lasell University (Newton, MA). Belz works privately with artists as a mentor and specializes in reviewing and sequencing portfolios.
With 20+ years in the art world, Belz brings this experience to her role as a juror for photography competitions, and as a reviewer for regional portfolio reviews. She enjoys curating exhibitions in collaboration with emerging artists in the Boston area.
www.emilybelzphotography.com
Sixth Annual Juried Members’ Exhibition
Opening Reception: April 17th 5:00 – 8:00pm
On View: Thursday, April 17th – May 9th
The Sixth Annual Juried Members’ Exhibition
The RI Center for Photographic Arts, RICPA 118 N. Main St. Providence, RI 02903
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/
Questions: Contact gallery@riphotocenter.org To learn about other RICPA exhibits and programs, visit https://www.riphotocenter.org/.
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