Megan Cherry understands the importance of letting artists speak about their work.
An exhibit at the Third Street Gallery — where Cherry works — will give various professional and student photographers on the Palouse the chance to do that, displaying multiple photos from each.
The exhibit will run until May 24, but the participating photographers will be available to speak with the public during a reception 5 p.m. Thursday.
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Megan Cherry, arts program manager, discusses artwork in the Third Street Gallery, Tuesday.
“For anyone studying photojournalism or journalism, this panel will be good to experience,” said Cherry. “It will give you the opportunity to meet them and to hear about their work.”
Not only will this be a valuable experience for those wanting to go in this field, it is a valuable experience for those who value and appreciate art. Cherry highlighted how having these photos on display will give audience members a new perspective on the photo.
“We are so used to seeing these photos on screen and passing them by quickly,” said Cherry. “In a gallery setting, we are asked to slow down a bit. These are amazing photos from an artistic standpoint, as well.”
Experiencing these photos in a different medium than print allows people to appreciate the photos in a different way.
Many of the photographers know and work with each other. The reception and panel will display those relationships.
“These photographers are people who have strong connections to the Palouse reason and the people work together,” Cherry said. “There are beautiful relationships between these photographers.”
Coming to events such as this allows community members to develop a relationship with one another, as well. Art is something that can connect people in many ways, she said.
“It gives the community an opportunity to develop connections by showing up for these events, we are able to understand ourselves as an artistic community during these events,” Cherry said.
The reception is free and open to the public, with food and a no-host bar provided by Bloom.
Nicole Hindberg can be reached at [email protected]