Library seeks entries for art show

CLIFTON PARK (Jan. 7) — Jackie Watsky and Katherine Wright have been selected as judges for the 2010 Juried Show of Art and Photography at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library.

The show will be run Feb. 28 through March 29 in the library’s art gallery. There will be an opening reception on 2-3:30 p.m. March 14 with awards presented at 3 p.m.

Self portrait of Katherine Wright, who will be one of the judges at this year's juried art and photo show at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library.

Self portrait of Katherine Wright, who will be one of the judges at this year's juried art and photo show at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library.

Watsky has taught art at secondary and college levels. In addition, she has worked as both a graphic and interior designer. She belongs to the Colonie Art League, UpState Artist Guild and EBA. Her art has been shown at local galleries such as Sand Lake Center for the Arts, Broadway Art Center, Local Color Gallery, Fulton Street Gallery and Visions Gallery.

Wright has been the director of The Photography Center of the Capital District since January 2008. She has been photo editor of a fashion magazine and creative consultant to many clients. The majority of her personal work concentrates on women in myth and the ideals of the ethereal. Wright’s work has been exhibited in galleries from Pittsburgh to the South Hamptons.

At the Photography Center, Wright manages all aspects of the operation — gallery, studio, library and museum — including curating exhibitions and teaching workshops with assistance from other photographers and designers in the region.

Entry forms are available at the library and on its website. Entries must be submitted in the library’s program rooms either between 6-8 p.m. Feb. 24 or between 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 25. All entries must be accompanied by a fully completed entry form and meet the requirements stated in the informational brochure/entry form.

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