What a show! 70 artist’s work was selected for the Ojai Museum’s first art central exhibit; diversity on Ojai’s terms. I didn’t win any judges awards, but I did learn a lot. First, photography, in context to other art forms outside of the photographic world, needs to incorporate some other media to be considered ‘art’. All of the photos were relegated to the entrance of the show. This was neither a rub or a bonus, just simply a fact. Second, in this type of show, my work was overpriced. Also a good thing to know. Really the true award was simply to be chosen to participate in the event, and to exhibit my craft in another venue.
In other news however, I was voted Best Photographer in Ojai this year!!! Actually, the official note is that I tied with fellow light hunter Attaslina Dews, but I was put on line one as my vote was discounted (due to my affiliation with the local paper) and so was tied. Regardless, very cool. Now I can put the coveted “Best of” ribbon on all of my ads for this year. Yahoo!!! Thanks for all of your support everybody!