2006 Washington State High School Photo Exhibition

The Larson Gallery hosts high school shutterbugs for their own photography exhibition, a prelude to the 34th Annual National Photo Exhibition. For the third year Larson Gallery offered Washington State high school students their own juried competition—to promote interest in photography among them, by devoting the entire gallery to student work.

A total of $580 in cash awards has been awarded to 11 students and an additional 6 have received honorable mentions. Awards were announced at the opening reception on March 5.

Herb Blisard and Gordon King were jurors of this year’s exhibition. A photo instructor at Yakima Valley Community College and founder of the national photo competition, Blisard brings over 40 years of experience in motivating students to discover the world in front of their eyes. In addition, his own experience of being an active and contemporary photographer gives him invaluable insights to pass on to emerging young artists. King is a longtime staff photographer for the Yakima Herald-Republic and also serves as the photo coordinator for the Herald-Republic’s Unleashed section

The exhibit continues through March 18 at Larson Gallery on the Yakima Valley Community College campus, 16th Avenue and Nob Hill. For more information, call 509-574-4875.

Pt. Reyes by John Hallett Sun Country Estates Award

Earth Pong by Abby Anderson Honorable Mention

Hands by Elena Hansen Don & Dorothy Ballew Best of Show Award

Partnership

The partnership between Yakima Valley College and the Larson Gallery Guild creates an environment where ideas flourish.

The Larson Gallery Guild supports the mission of the Larson Gallery to foster curiosity and appreciation for the visual arts in our diverse community.

Your financial donations fund Larson Gallery Guild programming which includes staffing, publications and materials, special events, lectures, workshops, visiting artists, and jurors.

Yakima Valley College supports the Larson Gallery through the maintenance of the building, providing the director’s salary and benefits, technology, security, and work-study students.

Hours

During Exhibitions:
Tue – Fri 10 AM-5 PM
Sat 12 PM-5 PM
(Note: Schedule varies during opening reception days)

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Fostering curiosity and appreciation for the visual arts in our diverse community.

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Vision

Cultivating a Love of Art