9th Annual Photography Exhibit

"Methodist Church"
by Ben Johnson
2007 Purchase Prize Photograph

July 26 to October 18, 2008
1 pm to 4 pm Friday through Sunday
Village of Elsah Museum
26 LaSalle Street
Free

“Colors and Contrasts in Elsah” is the theme of The Village of Elsah Museum’s 2008 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 9th annual exhibit and the sixth year for which there will be a first place purchase prize 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. Pfeifer also 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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www.elsah.org  
The entire town is designated a historic district and the town of Elsah has put together a virtual tour for interested readers.