Contact:  Colleen  Kelsey,  Gallery  Director  

Dayton  Society  of  Artists  48  High  Street  

Dayton,  OH  45403  Mobile:  937-­‐952-­‐0246  www.daytondsa.org    

director@daytondsa.org    

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jane Reece Invitational at the Dayton Society of Artists

DAYTON, OH, January 5, 2018- The Dayton Society of Artists, DSA, presents the Jane Reece Invitational, an exhibition featuring work by fifteen women photographers who live and work in the Miami Valley. Exhibiting artists are: Stephanie Baker, Stephanie de la Rosa, Dennie Eagleson, Erica Goulart, Glenna Jennings, Julie Renee Jones, Kelly Joslin, Paula Willmot Kraus, Tracy Longley-Cook, Amy Powell, Danielle Rante, Whitney Saleski, Leah Stahl, Peggy Steinberg, and Sally Struthers. The exhibition is from January 5 through February 17. The opening reception, which is free and open to the public, is Friday, January 5, from 6 to 9 PM at Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street in Dayton. Jane Reece was a founding member of the Dayton Society of Artists in 1938. Reece was a pioneer as one of the few women in then the new field of photography. She is known for her experimental photographs in the styles of Pictorialism and Photo-Secession. In the spirit of her work fifteen Miami Valley women photographers were invited to exhibit work that explores boundaries whether stylistically or through technique. The exhibition features photographs ranging from the traditional to the abstract. Including photos that explore the everyday realities of life through color rich depictions. The fifteen exhibiting artists each explore the medium of photography individually and collectively they speak to the depth of talent here in the Miami Valley.

The mission of the Dayton Society of Artists is to

connect, support and educate artists and the community since 1938. The exhibition calendar includes seven exhibitions a year that are free and open to the public with opening receptions on the first Friday of the month. We aim to provide art engagement opportunities to the public and support working artists through educational opportunities.

The Jane Reece Invitational exhibition is open Fridays and Saturdays 12 to 6 PM. Free parking is available in the lot directly opposite the gallery, which is located in the historic St. Anne’s Hill District. For more information, visit www.dsadayton.org or call 937-228-4532.

Jane Reece Invitational Opening Reception: Friday, January 5, 6-9 PM Exhibition runs: January 5- February 17, 2018 Gallery Hours: Fridays & Saturdays 12- 6 PM *Or by appointment. February First Friday Opening Includes the Debut showing of “Digging to the other side”, an art film by Ann B. Kim, Friday, February 2, 6-9 PM Winter Lecture Series Women in Photography Lecture by Dr. Sally Struthers, Saturday, January 20, 3 PM Jane Reece Lecture by Dr. Kelly Joslin February TBD

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