The Rarefied Light 2023 exhibition kicks off with an opening reception at the IGCA – International Gallery of Contemporary Art in Anchorage on October 6th, 5-8pm. The Anchorage exhibit includes work by juror Jennifer Spelman showing concurrently. The Alaska Photographic Center (APC) is a statewide organization formed in 1983, with a mission to promote fine art photography in Alaska. Each year APC seeks out a nationally recognized artist to jury the Rarefied Light show and present a public lecture and workshop. Rarefied Light is Alaska’s largest annual fine art photography exhibition.
This year we received 391 entries by 65 artists. Guest juror Jennifer Spelman, Santa Fe, selected 46 photographs by 35 artists for inclusion in this year’s exhibition.
Best of Show is awarded to: Dennis Walworth, Anchorage “Floating on Feathers of Frost”
In addition, Jennifer chose 6 pieces for the honorable mention award:
Brian Beckwith, Eagle River, “Nova Ascends”
Loren Holmes, Anchorage, “Sled Dog Crossing”
J. Jason Lazarus, Fairbanks, “Vasquez Rocks, Agua Dulce, California”
Richard Murphy, Anchorage, “Bird Creek Ice”
Kevin Smith, Anchorage, “Kivalina Road 1”
Kerry Tasker, Anchorage, “Intersect”