Last night was amazing! The exhibit "As if we weren't there..." opened at Christ Church Cathedral in St. Louis. The crowd was estimated at about 160. Friends, family, church family, newcomers to the museum experience, and interested parties gathered. The evening included a museum talk, a video that gave an overview of the exhibit and an opportunity to talk with photograph contributors. Also on hand was photojournalist Wiley Price who also shared photographs from his personal collection. Comments were very favorable and the evening was pronounced a huge success. Several people wrote comment cards at the event and I'd love to hear from you if you didn't write a card at the opening. Among my favorite comments was this one:
Congratulations, my lovely friend! Last night was fantastic. I really loved the exhibit. All those faces showing me so many different emotions and experiences. Every photo told me a story, but together they gave me an insight into the power of the commonality of our lives. I have so many photos, and remember my mother having so many photos where the settings, the clothes, the expressions were nearly identical to those I saw last night. For all of our differences as people, we really are all the same in so many important ways. You spoke beautifully, too, and I felt so proud to call you my friend. Much love to you!
Dean Kinman taped and posted the opening comments. (See the link below)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZYT7ohsCKI&feature=youtu.be
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