Photography show begins with free reception tonight

ROCHESTER - Rochester Main Street and Rochester First United Methodist Church are teaming up to host a free community photography show.

The show begins today with a photographer's reception at 7 p.m. at the church and runs through June 12.

The public is invited to tonight's opening reception where the winners, who have been submitting their for about a month, will be announced and prizes awarded. Refreshments and entertainment will follow.

A panel of professional photographers will be on-hand to discuss individual exhibitor's work with those who wish to take advantage of this opportunity. This is a tremendous opportunity to showcase Rochester's vibrant and thriving art community.

SCHEDULE:

Wednesday, May 24 at 7 p.m. -- Photographers' Reception

May 27 to June 12 -- Photography Show Times Throughout the Exhibition:

• Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

• Saturdays and Sundays from 1-3 p.m.

• Special Showings: Friday, May 26, June 2 and June 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Rochester First United Methodist Church, 34 South Main St., Rochester

WHAT:

The event will kick off with an opening reception to announce winners and award prizes. A panel of professional photographers will discuss individual amateur exhibitor's works and judge the photographs. First and second places ribbons will be awarded, and each judge will also award a "Judges Favorite" ribbon as well as "Best of Show" and "Special Merit" ribbons.

Photographers have been submitting their work over the past month.

For more information on the event, or to become a sponsor, contact coordinator CindyEdgerly at cindyedge@myfairpoint.net.