Sarah Ponwith’s photo “The Edge of Life” is included in the Dahl Mountain Photo Exhibit.
For 20 years, Dahl Arts Center in Rapid City has celebrated the uniqueness and beauty of mountain culture with its photo exhibit and competition. This year, the competition received more than 200 submissions, 58 of which will be showcased in the Dahl Mountain Photo Exhibit.
The Dahl Mountain Photo Exhibit’s opening artists’ reception will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 23, with an awards ceremony at 6 p.m. The exhibit is on display in the Inez and Milton Shaver Gallery and the Denise Du Broy Gallery at Dahl Arts Center.
“Photographers from our community celebrate mountain culture through their own lens,” said Noah Geiger, curator and gallery director for Dahl Arts Center. “It’s a show we’re proud of and excited for. We’re excited about the fact that it’s a community-based show and we always get quite the turnout. It brings the community together through the lens of photography, and people get to show off their environment, and that’s a wonderful thing.”
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The number of entries submitted demonstrates “the extent of local talent active in furthering the medium of photography in the region,” Geiger said in a news release.
Rebecca DeWitt’s “Moon Castle” is one of two of her photos that is included in this year’s Dahl Mountain Photo Exhibit.
Each photographer’s entries capture the essence of the mountain culture lifestyle, encompassing the ideas, beliefs and values shared by people who are immersed in those environments. Whether the photos are set in the Black Hills or other mountainous terrain, the content reflects the landscapes and the way they shape people’s way of life.
This year’s competition and exhibit includes the work of 38 photographers – 22 professional or experienced adult photographers, 12 adult amateur or hobbyist photographers, and four youth (18 and younger) photographers. A complete list of this year’s selected artists and the names of their photo entries can be found at thedahl.org/dahlmtnphoto.
The Rapid City Arts Council will provide cash awards for first, second, and third-place participants selected by the jury in all three categories, plus an award for Best of Show. The community is encouraged to vote for the People’s Choice Award through the closing of the exhibit.
“I love getting to share a moment in time amongst the dirt and grime and pure adrenaline we go through as climbers. Being a part of this exhibit is so incredible as I get to bring my adventure here to share with you,” said Sarah Ponwith, who is a professional photographer and an avid rock climber.
Participants in this year’s exhibit were chosen by a jury comprised of regional photographers Dan Tackett, Nick Krull and Jessica Nelson, owner of JD Photography.
The Dahl Mountain Photo Exhibit will be on display through April 20.
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