Art Exhibit at the Meetinghouse

Visions of Ridgefield Shutterbugs

Photography Show

Artist Reception Sunday, September 10^th 2:00 – 4:00 pm

When:    Art Exhibit Runs Sept 10^th – Oct 15^th   at The Meetinghouse

Where: 602-605 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield CT 06877

Gallery Hours: Tuesday 1 – 4 pm; Thursday 1 – 4 pm; Sunday 9:00 – Noon

For more information visit: https://meetinghouse.life or connect@meetinghouse.life

Visions of Ridgefield Shutterbugs

at The Meetinghouse in Ridgebury

Opening: Sunday, September 10, 2023

Once more, the arts initiative of The Meetinghouse in Ridgebury is hosting a multi-artist exhibition, featuring local artists. For the month of September, the Shields Hall gallery at The Meetinghouse will be adorned with a wide variety of artistic photographs from the cameras of members of the Ridgefield Shutterbugs.

The Shutterbugs consists of 70-80 members, sponsored by the Ridgefield Library. Membership is free to anyone who loves photography–expert and novice alike. The group meets on the second Saturday of each month, but the core activity is field trips to locations ranging from those of natural beauty such as the Weir Farm and the Woodcock Nature Center to urban subjects such a Grand Central Station and New York Harbor. The group is always open to creative ideas for location and subject matter. They believe that life is expanded by appreciation of the world around us.

The Ridgefield Shutterbugs was founded more than twenty years ago and is now headed by Mary Harold and Ralph Baskin.  The attitude of the leaders sets the tone for the mission of the Shutterbugs. In the spirit of artistic freedom, the they encourage individual choices of subject matter, perspective, and composition. The group also embraces technology as a tool to increase creativity.  Ms. Harold points out however that the use of technology to alter raw photos opens up many opportunities for expression that would not be possible without it. When asked what makes a good photograph, Ms. Harold replies that everyone sees differently — a good photo resonates personally.

Co-organizer Harold stresses the openness of the membership, saying “all ages and levels of expertise are welcome. Photographic equipment ranges from professional slr’s, to Iphones. When asked how she advises novices to create ‘good pictures’, she says, “keep pushing that button!” The variety among the works in the Visions exhibit means there is literally something for everybody.

Th Visions of Ridgefield Shutterbugs exhibition opens on Sunday September 10th with a reception from 2-4 PM, where visitors may meet the artists and discuss their works. The show will be on display at The Meetinghouse (602 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield, across the street from the historic Meetinghouse) through October 15, 2023. Refreshments will be served.

To inquire about becoming a member of the Ridgefield Shutterbugs, please send an email to ridgefieldshutterbugs@yahoo.com.