ArtsLink’s
Summer Exhibit Series continues on Sunday, July 16, with an exhibit
by Tyler County photographer William Tallman. The free show is from
2pm to 4pm at the Francis Creative Arts Center at the corner of
Maple Avenue and Washington Street in New Martinsville. Light
refreshments will be served, with thanks to West Virginia Northern
Community College. William
Tallman is a seventeen year old photographer from Tyler County who
has graduated from Tyler Consolidated High School. He recently
completed two series, "Dilapidation of Appalachia", which is a 2-D
photography series and "Industrial Wasteland", a 3-D sculpture
series. He is currently working on producing a B&W
photojournalism magazine, titled "Growth 'N Decay". For the past
two years, his work has been featured in the Media Arts and Design
Fest at West Liberty University. Last year, he won the Jurors
Choice Award at West Virginia Wesleyan College in an exhibition
show. He received First Place for the Artist Tree Exhibition at
Parkersburg Art Center this year for a 'Dada' inspired Christmas
tree. ArtsLink
is committed to providing universal accessibility wherever
possible. Persons with special needs may contact Donna Earley at
304-455-2278 to request assistance. Financial support for ArtsLink
activities is provided by The City of New Martinsville Parks &
Recreation Commission, West Virginia Northern Community College, W
E T Z/ W Y M J Radio, Ohio Valley Online, and the Wells Inn. For
more information, please call 304-455-2278. |