September 5, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jeff Van Kleeck
Cal Poly University Art Gallery
805-756-1571; jvanklee@calpoly.edu
Cal Poly University Art Gallery To Showcase Bill Owens Suburbia Photography
SAN LUIS OBISPO –Bill Owens’ “Suburbia” series of photography will be on display Sept. 8 to Oct. 24 as the University Art Gallery’s first exhibit of 2007-2008.
Owens, an internationally renowned photographer, will give a lecture from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, in Room 277 in the Dexter Building. A reception will follow in the gallery.
Owens’ “Suburbia” series has become a landmark chronicle of the mid-century suburban explosion and a pivotal, influential work for an entire generation of American photographers, according to Jeff Van Kleeck, University Art Gallery curator and a member of the Cal Poly Art and Design Department.
As part of the exhibit, the public is also invited to participate by documenting “SLO-burbia” in photos. To participate, pick up an entry form and directions at the University Art Gallery front desk. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and Wednesday evening 7 to 9 p.m.
Owens’ book of photographs will be on sale at the El Corral bookstore.
The exhibit is sponsored by Cal Poly’s Art and Design Department. For more information about this and upcoming shows, visit the Web site at http://artdesign.libart.calpoly.edu/uag.php or contact Van Kleeck at 756-1571 or jvanklee@calpoly.edu.
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(Note to Editors: For photos, please contact Jeff Van Kleeck at 756-1571 or jvanklee@calpoly.edu.)