Sign for North Avenue attorneys, one of my submissions.
Plainfield photographers show their stuff tomorrow when the Library's Third Annual Photography Contest exhibit opens. The opening features a reception with light refreshments from 1:00 - 3:00 PM, with presentation of awards at 2:00 PM in the Library's Anne Louise Davis Gallery.
"We are thrilled with the number and quality of this year's submissions," says Library Director Joe Da Rold. "The contest is really catching on and this year we have submissions from 23 photographers, the most to date."
Da Rold notes the judges were also excited that this year's theme -- 'Storefronts and Shopping Scenes' -- inspired photographers to go off the beaten path and explore Plainfield's many neighborhood shopping and business experiences as well as those from the downtown shopping district. In all, nearly 90 photos were submitted this year.
The Plainfield Public Library is unusual among New Jersey libraries for its fine and extensive collection of photographs documenting the community and its everyday life from the chartering of the city in 1869 up to recent decades.
But Da Rold realized that times had changed and the best way to continue to build a collection that captures contemporary community life was to enlist the photographic talent of the entire community.
Hence an annual contest, in which cash prizes are awarded to outstanding entries in several categories. The project is underwritten by the Friends of the Library, and the photographs submitted become a part of the library's permanent Local History collection.
The exhibit will be on public view through the rest of November during regular library hours, but you won't want to miss the festivities tomorrow, where you can get to see the photos and meet the shutterbugs.
Exhibit Opening and Reception
Third Annual Photography Contest
Saturday, November 15
1 - 3 PM (Awards at 2 PM)
Anne Louise Davis Gallery
Plainfield Public Library
Park Avenue at West 8th Street
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