PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT – OPENING AUGUST 9 @ 5:30 PM
SEEKING THE MAGIC LIGHT – PORTLAND CAMERA CLUB CELEBRATING 125 YEARS OF PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY
We are thrilled to host the Portland Camera Club here at Graves Library during the month of August, 2024. Please stop by and take some time with the exhibit located in the Business Center. The Library is located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport.
A bit of background:
One of the earliest camera clubs in the country, men as well as women were encouraged to join. Club members contributed to a lantern slide exchange program and held an Annual Exhibition each spring. Francis O. Libby joined as a young man and eventually became President of the Club. Other prominent past members whose images will be displayed include Leyland Whipple, Ethel Wight, Horace Latimer, Joseph Kahill, Eddie Richardson and David Kirkwood. In addition to the historical images, there will be prints by several current members, including Kevin Schochat, Susan Partridge, Mary Powers, and Linda and Mike Cullivan.
The show runs from August 5-31 with an opening reception on Friday, August 9 from 5:30-7:00 pm at the Library. PCC President Richard Sawyer will give a short presentation in the Library Community Room with stories about the early photographers. Highlights from the book written by the late David Kirkwood, Seeking the Magic Light—A Chronicle of the First 100 Years of the Portland Maine Camera Club, will also be included in the presentation. The exhibit is dedicated to Kirkwood.
About The Portland Camera Club
Founded in May 24, 1899 the Portland Camera Club is one of the oldest camera clubs in the United States. The club welcomes anyone interested in photography, regardless of experience. Programs include education through classes, workshops, photo outings and guest speakers as well as competitions. PCC is a charter member of the Photographic Society of America and the New England Camera Club Council. Find out more about meetings and programs on our website PortlandCameraClub.org or on Facebook (PortlandCameraClubMaine).
Media Contact: Mary-Lou Boucouvalas, Library Director, Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport (207) 967-2778.
Photo Credit: Curving Way – F.O. Libby