Nevada County Arts Council and the County of Nevada are proud to announce the opening of “Through Our Eyes,” an exhibition of photographs by members of the Nevada County Camera Club on display at the Eric Rood Administrative Center from August 15th through September 18th.
“Through Our Eyes” features images taken at locations throughout the GVNC Cultural District by Camera Club members who were invited to see the community in new ways as part of the club’s “photo challenge.”
The challenge was designed to encourage Camera Club members to try something different —to step out of their comfort zone by shooting random objects from different angles; at different times of day or night; focusing on unusual details, tones, or textures; or using black and white or other approaches. Members were asked to use their creativity in the actual photography as well as post-processing and presentation of their artwork. The shooting locations for each photographer were selected through a random number generator and images had to be taken during the same week. Included in this exhibition are pictures taken during the 2022 and 2023 photo challenges.
"It’s always fun to see what interesting things our club members find in places that we pass by every day without noticing,” says Mike Shea, president of the Nevada County Camera Club.
The purpose of the Nevada County Camera Club is to promote the public enjoyment of traditional film and digital photography through education, cooperation, and fellowship. With over 150 members encompassing a variety of interests, members range in experience from the novice to the professional.
“I hope visitors to the Rood Center will take a minute to enjoy our exhibition and admire the work of the many talented photographers we have in Nevada County,” Shea said.
The “Through Our Eyes” exhibit kicks off the Art in Public Spaces program, a partnership between Nevada County Arts Council and Nevada County to bring more art into government buildings.
The program was championed by District 1 Supervisor Heidi Hall.
“The arts are central to Nevada County’s identity, culture, and economy,” Hall said. “This partnership gives us the opportunity to showcase the incredible creators in our community while inviting new audiences into public buildings.”
Exhibits are planned and organized by the Nevada County Arts Council, a nonprofit organization designated by the Nevada County Board of Supervisors as the County’s state-local partner with the California Arts Council.
“We’re so grateful to the Nevada County Arts Council for bringing their expertise and art community connections to this project,” said Hall. “I’m excited to see work from a wide variety of local artists in upcoming shows.”
In the words of Mike Shea “Enjoy the photographs and join the club!"
For information about the Nevada County Camera Club, visit their website at www.nccameraclub.com.
