FARMINGTON – “When I was a Kid” has been captured in grand style by the photography of local residents featured in the current exhibit at Franklin Memorial Hospital. On a wall near the hospital’s Ben Franklin Center Library, 20 photographs framed in various sizes express the theme.
The exhibit titled, “A Moment in Time,” represents the work of greater Franklin County recreational photographers. Every few months the exhibit and theme changes, putting on display pictures of holiday traditions, vacations, parents and home.
Photo selections on display were chosen based on artistic value, quality, diversity and consistency with the theme. They include “Belle” by Robin Bragg, “Ready for the Last Supper” by Gil Riley, “Grandkids on Mt. Cadillac” by Jan Bell, “I’ve Got Milk” by Paula Roy.
Also, “Backyard Playtime” by Abbie Thompson, “The Once and Future Economic Hub” by Tony Nazar, “My First Tractor” by Gil Riley, “In the Spring Time of My Life” by a relative of Julie Sawyer, “Hanging On” by Jill Gray, “Watching the Parade Go By,” submitted by Rita Porter.
Also, “Sisters: Over 50 Years of Memories” by a relative of Julie Sawyer, “Everyone Loves a Parade” by Shannon Smith, “Old Crow Band” by Tony Nazar, “I Could Run and Watch the Ocean All Day” by Jo Morgan, “When I (Laura Dunham) was Young” by unknown, “Pumpkin Season” by Paula Roy, “I Would Never Share a Binkie” by Jo Morgan, “Santa Brought Me Skis!” by Jill Gray, “May I have this Dance?” by Gil Riley.
The next exhibit theme, “Back to School,” will be on display this fall.
Entry deadline is Oct. 1. Anyone living in the hospital service area is eligible to submit two photographs. Each photograph should be unframed and have a completed entry form attached. The form is available by calling 779-2555 or one can be picked up at the hospital’s front desk.
Entries should be directed to Jill Gray, Franklin Community Health Network, 111 Franklin Health Commons, Farmington, ME 04938. For more information, contact Gray at 779-2555.
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