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The Maker’s Muse: Contemporary Photographic Art
from the Artists of the American Society of Photographers
This collection of photographic art, created by member artists of the American Society of Photographers, is on view in the exhibition "The Maker's Muse: Contemporary Photographic Art from the Artists of the American Society of Photographers".
Following a Call for Entries in 2020 for "The Maker's Muse" exhibition, 119 images created by 42 artists were selected. The inaugural exhibition was held in Grapevine, Texas, and the exhibition is now on view in Houston, Texas. 36 artists are represented by 60 works of art.
The Exhibition
In the digital era, “The Maker’s Muse” emphasizes that impact goes beyond an immediate reaction to a fleeting image, and is deepened by a reflective process obtained through time spent viewing the printed image. Additionally, consideration can be given to the techniques employed by each individual artist, who start with the same tool, photography, and complete pieces through varying techniques from digital art to applied materials.
Offering up the seed from which so much is grown, the maker’s muse is the touch of inspiration that spurs thought into action. In this collection from the American Society of Photographers, the elusive muse bestows her gifts differently on each artist, and captures the viewer’s imagination, whether by a strike of lightning from a looming thunderhead, an alien birth, or the delicate bow of a flower.
Exhibition Dates
January 13 - February 28, 2025
Grapevine Tower Gallery and RTown Gallery, Grapevine, Texas
April 11 - May 24, 2025
The Silos at Sawyer Yards, Bay 100 Gallery, Houston, Texas
September 19 - January 10, 2026
The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Art, Spring, Texas
Exhibiting Artists
Grapevine, Texas and Houston, Texas
Marisa Balletti-Lavoie, M.Photog.M.Artist.Cr.
Owl Meet You at Midnight, 2020
Danica Barreau, M.Photog.M.Artist.Cr., CPP
Daydreaming, 2019
The Skeptic, 2020
Forsaken, 2016
Robert Behm, M.Photog.Hon.M.Photog.Cr., CPP
Bridging Metropolis, 2016
Texting and Driving, 2017
Paul D. Biederman, M.Photog.M.Artist.Cr.
Elegant Lily, 2018
Intense, 2018
Deborah Billingsley, M.Photog., CPP
Fruit of Life, 2018
Jill A. Bochicchio, M.Photog.Cr.
The Diner, 2013
Lost Chord, 2014
Bruce J. Bonnett, M.Photog.
An American Treasure, 2017
Standing Guard, 2016
Rod Brown, M.Photog.Cr., F-ASP
Windblown, 2017
Mel Carll, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
The Dahlia Monster, 2020
Look Into My Eye, 2020
Ella Putney Carlson, M.Photog.M.Artist.Cr., CPP, F-ASP, EA-ASP
Alien Incubation, 2018
Here’s Lookin at You, Kid, 2018
Valarie Clayton, M.Photog.M.Artist.
Drama Queen, 2019
Bob Coates, M.Photog.M.Artist.Cr., CPP, EA-ASP
Taking Flight, 2019
Kari Jo Douma, M.Photog.M.Wed.Photog.Cr., CPP
Just Around the Riverbend, 2011
The Homestead, 2015
Kristi Elias, M.Photog.M.Artist.Cr., F-ASP
Goddess Athena, 2017
Descending Venus, 2018
Renée C. Gage, M.Photog.Cr.
Sea Stories, 2018
Gina Gardner, M.Photog.Cr.
Global Meltdown, 2019
Weeping Beauty, 2019
Joe Glyda, M.Photog.M.Artist.Cr., F-ASP
P-47 Thunderbolt, 2020
T-6 Texan, 2020
Phaneendra Gudapati, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
Angled, 2020
Aileen Harding, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
The Watchman, 2018
The Sentinel, 2020
John D. Herrel, II, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
Antarctic Armada, 2018
Moody Blue, 2018
Shawna Hinkel, M.Photog., CPP
Bashful, 2016
The Thinker, 2016
Howard Hinton, Jr., M.Photog., CPP
Blissful Winter, 2018
Majestic, 2015
Leslie Hoyt, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
Soft, 2015
Sunny, 2017
Maryanne L. Keeling, M.Photog.M.Artist., CPP
Back Road to Siena, 2016
Tim Kelly, M.Photog.Cr., F-ASP
The Scar
Leslie Ann Kitten, M.Photog.Cr.
Mug Shot, 2016
The Painter, 2018
Mari Latozas, M.Photog.
Row Boats, 2015
A Walk Thru Matera, 2009
Anthony Marill, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
Delicate Waves, 2016
The Setting, 2014
Karen Nakamura, M.Photog.M.Artist.Cr.
Delicate Beauty, 2016
Enchanted Embrace, 2017
Gail Nogle, M.Photog.Cr., F-ASP
The Brotherhood, 2013
The Music Lesson, 2003
Ed Pedi, M.Photog.Cr.
Butterfly Kisses, 2012
The Finale, 2017
Thom Rouse, M.Photog.MEI.Cr., F-ASP, EA-ASP
Oceanides, 2012
Edda Taylor, M.Photog.Cr.
The Violinist, 2016
Teri Whittaker, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
Understated Elegance, 2016
With Head Bowed Low, 2018
Georgia P. Zumwalt, M.Photog.Cr., CPP
Buonasera Serenissima, 2017
Organic Beauties, 2014
Traveling Exhibit Services
Promotional Materials
Promotional Materials will be provided in digital formats created by ASP or in conjunction with your organization. Brief artist biographies accompanied by headshots will be provided in addition to the information needed to label objects. ASP would like to produce a catalog or artist booklet if budget permits. Any size of promotional materials, including postcards, leave behind and artists' plaques can be designed and provided by ASP in a digital format so that it is easy for (museum name) to add logos and texts for specific advertising.
Label Information
Artist information, object details, and object text will be provided in the requested format for printing by the museum or will be provided printed if required by (museum).
Derivative Works
To be determined
Contributions from Local Artists
ASP has multiple artists residing (location of museum or “across the country”) who are included in the exhibition. Because of the geographic proximity to (location of museum), those who follow their work in your area, and those who follow local art, will attend this exhibit. Support is always greater for local artists.
Having a local artist in the exhibit can also bring other avenues of success and press coverage for the museum. These artists are always willing to give their time to teach and lecture. Incorporating them into the lecture series could bring new memberships and patrons looking for a different line of theory. Teaching techniques, from camera gear, to lighting and computer programs and even speaking on how they gain the capture, will bring a fresh perspective to the application. Local artists will also be able to attend a grand opening for the exhibit and garner a larger crowd.
Condition and Installation of Artwork
All artwork will be delivered ready to hang (D-Rings and wired)
Maximum framed/overall size of each piece will be no greater than 36x36”
Materials on which images are printed will vary.
All artwork is for wall installation
Educational Opportunities
ASP would provide a list of artists who will be available for the opening, panel discussions, lectures, or artist talks about the creative process of the artwork or other topics related to the exhibition, geared to all ages. Talks may also be created for audiences of different levels of experience with the subject matter.
Recordings of the artist speaking about their work is planned for the exhibition portable audio experience.
Each image may be accompanied by a story about the art piece. This may include how and when the vision and image were completed, camera settings and techniques used, as well as the vision and thought process of the artist. Each will be 200 words or less and can be shortened as needed.
Contributions from National Artists
Just as local artists can help with attendance, national and international artists will help with the wide-spread press of the exhibit. ASP will be providing all contributing artists with press releases for print and social media, complete with a link for the museum. Because your link will be found on their numerous websites, the rankings of your internet presence will be heightened. Because our artists are deemed some of “the best of the best” artists, most have followers from all over the world.
American Society of Photographers is an established organization with a membership of invited artists only. These artists must also be a part of Professional Photographers of America, PPA. PPA members are worldwide, and most are familiar with ASP members as mentors or sources to expand their creativity. This will increase our reach for the exhibit by over 30,000 current members as well as their guests to the exhibit.
Insurance
Each piece is insured by the maker.
Shipping
To be arranged. Exhibitors pay minimal fees (most often only outgoing shipping costs). Contact us for more information.
Information for Consideration
Extended artist biographies and CV/resumes will be provided upon request.
