"Faces and Places of Muncie" by Pamela de Marris on Exhibit at Gallery 308

Gallery 308 announces a new exhibition entitled "Faces and Places of Muncie," works by local artist Pamela de Marris, will open with a public reception on January's First Thursday, January 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. The opening of this exhibition marks the Gallery's 10th anniversary year.

De Marris is one of the Gallery's original founding members. She has assembled an exhibit that highlights some of the facets of downtown Muncie--its people and places.

About the artist

Pamela de Marris did undergraduate and graduate studies in Photography, Video and Film at Rhode Island School of Design and receiving her M.F.A. in Photography from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL. She has taught and lectured about her work and varied photographic techniques at Maine Photographic Workshops, Rockport, ME, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI, Universidad De Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia, American Museum Giverny, France and various universities, museums and organizations throughout the USA, South America, Canada, and Europe.

During the past thirty years de Marris has exhibited work at galleries and museums in the USA, Middle East, South America, Canada, Mexico and Europe.

Four Fellowships were granted to de Marris by the NEA and one Residency through the International Residency Program in Giverny, France, home of Claude Monet's Gardens.

De Marris has been featured in numerous magazine articles, books and various other publications. Her photo-based artworks are part of several museums and notable permanent collections.

Attendance at Gallery 308 is free. De Marris's exhibit will continue through January 29.

Gallery 308 is a 501(c)(3) community art gallery which exists to provide exhibition space for artists, encourage innovative work and serve the community as a cultural and educational resource. The Gallery opens a new exhibit every First Thursday. Contributions to Gallery 308 are tax-deductible. For more information about gallery hours, volunteer and donor opportunities, please call 765-289-8575. The Gallery is located at 308 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana.


Find Downtown Muncie on myspace and facebook and follow us on twitter.