PHOTO EXHIBIT REFLECTS ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 13, 2015

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PHOTO EXHIBIT REFLECTS ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION

~Exhibit on display at Rookery Bay Reserve Jan. 29 – Mar. 26~

NAPLES - The Friends of Rookery Bay and the United Arts Council of Collier County invite the public to attend the Ninth Annual Juried Photography Exhibition at Rookery Bay Reserve, debuting Jan. 29, 2015. The exhibition highlights works by 21 Florida artists and features a wildlife theme.

The exhibit, on display through March 26 was selected by preeminent photographer Clyde Butcher who has wandered Florida and the country recording the last wild vestiges of America through his unique large-format camera techniques.

An opening reception in the art gallery takes place from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Jan. 29 and includes wine and light hors d’oeuvres. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three photographers in the show during the reception. Admission is $3 for the public and free for participating artists and their guests, as well as members of the United Arts Council and Friends of Rookery Bay. Space is limited. To book your registration, click here.

Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center is located at 300 Tower Rd., off Collier Boulevard between Naples and Marco Island. 

WHAT:      Ninth Annual Juried Photography Exhibition

WHEN:      Jan. 29 – March 26, 2015
                  Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

WHERE:    Rookery Bay Reserve Environmental Learning Center
                  300 Tower Rd.
                  Naples, FL 34113