The mission of the Maine Museum of Photographic Arts is to inspire, engage and educate men, women and children through the exhibition, preservation and collection of photography, film, videography, installations and the entire spectrum of new media.
The Museum's programs will address contemporary, historical, cultural and conceptual themes through local, national and international exhibitions and public events that capitalize upon Maine's vibrant community of fine artists in these mediums.
Anne Zill
Anne B. Zill has been a program associate with the Stewart R. Mott Foundation for more than 30 years, and for the last 12 years she has also been the director of the University of New England Art Gallery. Her traveling photography exhibition, Women on War has been seen in eight venues to date. She has curated several United Nations exhibitions on the Progress of the World's Women.
Elizabeth Moss
Elizabeth Moss, MA, fell in love with Maine during a summer excursion to Monhegan Island from Washington, D.C. After completing her masters at George Washington University, Elizabeth began her career in the D.C. area-interning at The Kreeger Museum and working with the sculptor conservator at the Smithsonian Hirshhorn Museum and Scupture Garden. Elizabeth moved on to the Smithsonian Institution, where she became one of the founding members of the Smithsonian Young Benefactors. Elizabeth continued to visit Maine, and immersed herself in the contemporary Maine schools through the work of New York and Monhegan artist Henry Kallem. She made the move to Maine in 1997, and managed the Stein Gallery of Contemporary Glass and worked as a private dealer handling Kallem's work. She opened Elizabeth Moss Galleries in Falmouth in 2004, and continues to advise prominent collectors on acquisitions and sales.
Denise Froehlich
Denise Froehlich has been a fine art photographer for more than 20 years. Her work is autobiographical with a focus on her home and its surroundings; her family home and friends as well as documenting agrarian New England life and its vanishing values. Her photographs can be found in New England museums and academic institutions as well as in many private collections throughout the country. She is also a professor of art and has taught at numerous academic institutions including Bates College, College of the Atlantic, University of New England and New England School of Art and Design/Suffolk.
240 Concord Street West, Portland Maine 04103
Phone: (207) 221-0799
Thursday - Saturday 12 - 5pm
To arrange an appointment, please call Elizabeth Moss (207) 781-2620
Anne Zill
azill@mainemuseumofphotographicarts.org
Elizabeth Moss
emoss@mainemuseumofphotographicarts.org
Denise Froehlich
dfroehlich@mainemuseumofphotographicarts.org
ABOVE: Left to right, Brad Maushart, Juris Ubans, llya Askinazi.
Right Column: Brenton Hamilton
Elizabeth Moss Gallery and Maine Home & Design Magazine are mounting a significant exhibition titled Capture: 50 Photographic Artists to fund a new museum of photography and film known as the Maine Museum of Photographic Arts (MMPA). The exhibition of nearly 100 prints as well as a sampling of new media works will run from April 2 thru May 9, 2010 in Falmouth, the site of last year's A Picture's Worth. This exhibit is co-hosted by Maine Home & Design magazine and they have generously offered to feature the museum and its artists in their April issue to support the event. This is a fundraising exhibition to launch MMPA and to acquire photographs for the permanent collection.
An exhibition, a party, a new museum and a terrific collection including your work!
Maine Home & Design Magazine April 2010
Maine Home & Design magazine will feature MMPA in a large article in their April issue which is dedicated to collecting fine art in the state. They are also a co-sponsor of our special exhibition Capture: 50 Photograhic Artists. MMPA is indebted to Kevin Thomas and Susan Kelley for their enthusiasm and commitment to contemporary photography in Maine.
Opening Reception April 2, 2010
Opening reception for Capture: 50 Photographic Artists
Featuring: Brad Maushart, Mark Ketzler, Melonie Bennett, Denise Froehlich, Scott Peterman, Mark Emerson, Arthur Fink, Barbara Goodbody, Juris Ubans, Tonee Harbert, Brenton Hamilton, Rose Marasco, Shoshannah White, Jay York, Tad Beck, Joe Muir, Ilya Askinazi, Joyce Tenneson, Chris Becker, Corey Daniels, Bernard C. Meyers, John G. Kelley, Luc Demers, Peter Ralston, Jared DeSimio, Nicole Wolf, Andy Graham, Jeffrey Becton, Tom Birtwistle, Estate of Abigail Cohen, Jonathan Laurence, Jason Burch, Jon Kolkin, Mat Thorne, Jon Pelletier, Noah Krell, Raphael DiLuzio, Geoffery Drew, Robert Aller, Cig Harvey, Judith Glickman, Jan Pieter van Voorst van Beest, Melville McLean, Matt Bagwell, William Wegman, Dan Davis and more
at 190 US Route One, Falmouth Time: 5-7pm
Black & White Theme Party April 22, 2010
A fundraising party in a black & white theme for 200 guests in the exhibition space.
at 190 US Route One, Falmouth Time: 7:30-9:30pm Cost: $35/ticket To purchase tickets, please call
Elizabeth Moss (207) 781-2620
Educational Program: Why Collect Maine Photography & Film May 6, 2010
Educational Program: Capture will host a panel
discussion on the topic of Why Collect Maine
Photography and Film by artists, gallery owners,
local nonprofits and academics.
US Route One, Falmouth Time: 6-8pm Open to the public.
All events will be held at 190 Falmouth Station *(The former site of WM Home, the Martha Stewart flagship store) on US Route 1 in Falmouth. This was also the site of last year's A Pictures Worth.
*190 US Route 1 Falmouth Station the former WM Home store is a 4,000 square foot retail space available for lease. For more information please contact: Robert Fisk, Jr. rfisk1@maine.rr.com or 207-781-9056
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