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‘Inspired Georgia’ photography exhibition coming to Georgia Southern

Georgia Southern University is one of only six locations across the state selected to host “Inspired Georgia,” a traveling photo exhibition sponsored by the Georgia Council for the Arts.

Pulling from the pages of the recently published book “Inspired Georgia,” edited by Judson Mitcham, Michael David Murphy and Karen L. Paty, the exhibition features a powerful collection of contemporary work by Georgia photographers and poets highlighting the rich culture and dynamic landscapes of the Peach State. Photography by Georgia Southern Professor Jessica Hines and poetry by Assistant Professor Sean Hill are among those included in the book and exhibition. 

The exhibition will be on view at the Georgia Southern Center for Art & Theatre’s Contemporary Gallery from Jan. 9 to Feb. 1. An opening reception will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. and will include a special readings by Mitcham, Georgia’s poet laureate, and Hill at 6 p.m. in the Gallery.

“Featuring a diverse range of photographic styles and approaches to landscape and image, ‘Inspired Georgia’ is a must-see exhibition,” said Gallery Director Jason Hoelscher. “Georgia has a bit of everything, from sandy beaches to farm fields and rolling hills, a range matched by the photographs here. The passion and inspiration for our state come across quite strongly in these works, and I know gallery visitors will walk away greatly inspired.”

About the Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art
The Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art (BFSDoArt) is committed to offering quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs that prepare students to become professional artists, designers, art historians and industry leaders. The BFSDoArt is recognized as an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu/art.

About the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) is the largest of the eight colleges that make up Georgia Southern University, and it plays a central role in every student’s core of knowledge. CLASS, also described as the University’s College of the Creative Mind, prepares students to achieve academic excellence, develop their analytical skills, enhance their creativity and embrace their responsibilities as citizens of their communities, their nations and the world. CLASS offers more than 20 undergraduate degrees and several interdisciplinary minors from its 11 departments and five academic centers. CLASS offers eight master’s degrees, two graduate certificates and one doctoral degree. For more information, visit class.georgiasouthern.edu.

About Georgia Southern

Georgia Southern University, a public Carnegie Doctoral/Research University founded in 1906, offers 118 degree programs serving 20,418 students. Through eight colleges, the University offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs built on more than a century of academic achievement. Georgia Southern is recognized for its student-centered and hands-on approach to education. Visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

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