August 10, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Robyn Truslow
410-535-0291
Calvert Library continues to support the edification of the community in a myriad of ways. Performances, workshops, exhibits, classes, Storytimes, and of course, books in every format are the expected ways we expect to see the library make offerings for our enlightenment. In addition to the traditional, Calvert Library is proffering art for our consumption. No we are not talking about cupcake wars, though the library has been known to host these. We are talking about local artists’ works on display in both Calvert Library Prince Frederick and Twin Beaches Branch. Though the display space is small at Twin Beaches, they currently have nearly a dozen works by photographer John Young livening up their computer center.
Young is relatively new to the field of photography, only taking it up in earnest in 2006. He claims the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay is his inspiration and certainly his photography is inspired. When describing his process, he makes it sound like quite a science, “take multiple shots, multiple changes to ISO, aperture, shutter speed, etc…review, edit, enhance, highlight, obscure.” But clearly, he has an artist’s eye for choosing the scene to begin with.
At Calvert Library Prince Frederick, Gary Jameson’s work is sprinkled throughout and provides a thought-provoking view of Southern Maryland scenes in minimalist acrylic. Jameson’s art has been influenced and inspired by America’s industrial past and environmental present. Jameson has a BFA degree from the University of Illinios, a MFA from Northern Illinois University and is an alumnus of the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture in Maine. In addition to practicing his art, he also teaches at the College of Southern Maryland and is an Artist-in-Residence at the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts.
Calvert Library welcomes artists to show for two months at a time in their Prince Frederick location and one month at Twin Beaches Branch. For more information, call the Calvert Library Prince Frederick at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 or check the website at calvert.lib.md.us.
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Attached photo is Oil Slick on the Bay by Gary Jameson as it hangs in Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
Robyn Truslow
Public Relations Coordinator
Calvert Library
850 Costley Way
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Phone 410-535-0291
Fax 410-535-3022
Calvert Library…your destination for imagination, information and inspiration!
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