Street photographer to give lecture, judge 5-state exhibition
Published on -11/10/2008, 12:02 PM
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Special to The Hays Daily News
The Hays Arts Council, 112 E. 11th, will host a solo exhibition by Lawrence artist Gary Mark Smith until Dec. 6.
The display, titled "Sleeping in the City: Dreamscapes and Other Episodes From Inside The Wire (1978-2008)" opened Wednesday.
Smith will highlight his career with an artist's lecture at 7 p.m. Nov. 20 at Fort Hays State University's Rarick Hall, room 114. The event will be free and open to the public.
In addition to exhibiting his own artwork, Smith will serve as the juror for the HAC's 25th annual Five State Photography Competition and Exhibition.
A graduate of the University of Kansas, Smith has become one of the most highly regarded global street photographers. Since 1982, he has executed several extensive street photography field expeditions annually on the streets of more than 60 countries on six continents.
He is the author of three street photography books and has garnered numerous awards, including recognition from the American Photo Magazine.
For more information about Smith, visit his Web site at www.streetphoto.com.
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