Tenth Annual
Village of Elsah Museum
Photography Exhibit
"Discovering Elsah"

"Peek Holes" by Carolyn Schlueter, 2009 Purchase Prize taken in the valley
"Bluff Beauty" by Rebecca Matejka McVay, 2009 Purchase Prize taken in the bluff area

July 25 to October 17, 2009
1 pm to 4 pm Friday through Sunday
Village of Elsah Museum
26 LaSalle Street
Free

“Discovering Elsah” is the theme of The Village of Elsah Museum’s 2009 Annual Photography Exhibit. The purpose of the annual exhibit is to celebrate and foster an appreciation of the beauty and unique qualities of Elsah and the immediate area in every season.  Each year the Museum chooses a theme designed to bring out a different aspect of Elsah’s surroundings. According to Jane Pfeiffer, director of the Museum, the exhibit renews an appreciation of Elsah and adds an additional reason to visit the Museum.

This is the 10th annual exhibit and the eigth year for which there will are first place purchase prizes with Janice Nesser-Chu, a working photographer/artist and photography professor judging the work. Pfeifer commented that the juried prize and experienced judge has brought more and more professionals submitting their work and raising the quality of photographs displayed each year. As in previous years, the photographers may sell their displayed photographs to the public. The two first place purchase prizes recognize two different locations within Elsah's corporate limits. One prize will be for a photograph taken in the valley area and one on the bluffs. Pfeifer has commented that the work submitted by the photographers often brings attention to overlooked aspects of the community.

The exhibit is held at The Village of Elsah Museum, 26 LaSalle Street, and is open to the public 1 pm to 4 pm, Fridays through Sundays. Visitor to the exhibit will also find other exhibits covering the varied architectural styles found throughout the town, Principia College, nearby New Piasa Chautauqua, and tools and other implements used by past residents.

Photograph submission information

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The entire town is designated a historic district and the town of Elsah has put together a virtual tour for interested readers.