The annual Joy of the Lens exhibit, inaugurated in 2009, features original photographs by current Maine residents, both amateur and professional, aged 16 or older. The three entry categories are: Color, Black & White, and a special “Challenge” posed by the previous year’s winner of the Peoples’ Choice Award. Awards are made in all three categories with an additional Peoples’ Choice Award announced at the close of the exhibit. This signature event is co-sponsored by the Trustees and the Friends of the Topsham Public Library.
THIRTEENTH ANNUAL JOY OF THE LENS
March 25 to April 22, 2023
Registration is now open for the 2023 Joy of the Lens. Please visit The Crooker Gallery page of the library’s website for details and to access the online form.
The 2023 Joy of the Lens exhibit will be hosted in-person in Topsham Public Library’s Crooker Gallery and Highland’s Community Room.
Friends Photo Lottery
The Weight of Sorrow by Norma Warden has been graciously donated by Norma for the Friends Photo Lottery. All current members of the Friends will automatically be entered into the drawing to be held at the end of the Joy of the Lens show. Thank you, Norma! Drawing to be held at the close of the show on April 22nd.
If you have any questions, please email Monique Marchilli-Barker at tplgallery@topshamlibrary.org or call the library at 725-1727.
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Congratulations to the 2023 Joy of the Lens Award Winners!
People’s Choice: Roskva the Troll by Douglas Kanes
Color: Goin’ Clammin’ by Bill Peabody
Black & White: Katahdin in Winter by Jack Sharkey
Karen’s Challenge: Transitions: Swift River by Rob Smith
Honorable Mentions
Black & White: Family Ties by Norma Warden
