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In keeping with the spirit and intent of New Hampshire's Right-to-Know Law RSA 91-A, this blog is simply a repository of communications related to the Atkinson Energy Efficiency Committee. It will include copies of emails between members, meeting minutes of public meetings, and other documents which the Committee feels should be available to the public.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Meetinghouse Exhibition Travels to Tennessee, and Other News

Dear Jim --
 
This newsletter brings you information about several exhibitions of my work, together with additional media praise and awards for my book.
 
For information about my book, A Space for Faith: The Colonial Meetinghouses of New England, or to order copies, please visit www.aspaceforfaith.com .
 
Fall was late in starting here in New Hampshire, but suddenly in the past week it has already snowed twice.  It's still a great place to live.
 
All the best for the upcoming holiday season,
 
-- Paul.
 
Paul Wainwright
Take a look at the book:  www.aspaceforfaith.com
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Solo Exhibition, Additional Awards, and Continuing Kudos
 

  • Meetinghouse Exhibition Travels to Murfreesboro, Tennessee:

    The Baldwin Photographic Gallery at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is currently hosting my solo traveling exhibition of meetinghouse photographs through December 8, 2011.

    The gallery's press release may be seen here: MTSU Press Release

    I will be in Murfreesboro on Monday, November 7, and will give a presentation about my work, including the historical significance of New England's meetinghouses, at 7:30 PM in the State Farm Room, Business and Aerospace Building. A reception and book signing will follow in the gallery. Copies of my book may also be purchased Here.

    Hours: Baldwin Photographic Gallery, McWherter Learning Resources Center, Mon - Fri 8:00 - 4:30, Sat 12:00 - 4:00, closed Sundays and on MTSU holidays.

    For information, call 615-898-2085.

    The Baldwin Photographic Gallery at Middle Tennessee State University has gained a reputation for showing the work of many nationally-known photographers, including Michael A. Smith, Paula Chamlee, Sally Mann, Henry Horenstein, and Keith Carter.


"Paul Wainwright's images of the structures of New England are more than images of structures, they are portraits. They capture the same nuances, details, mood and light that a portrait photographer would. His interiors are exceptional and capture the hand-crafted beauty along with the calming effect of these hallowed halls."
- Tom Jimison, Curator, Baldwin Photographic Gallery, MTSU

  • Recap of My Recent Exhibition in Turners Falls, Massachusetts:


    My solo show this past summer at The Gallery at Hallmark in Turners Falls, Massachusetts, was beautifully installed and very well received.

    A brief (2-minute) slideshow of the exhibit may be viewed by clicking Here.

    The gallery is part of the Hallmark Institute of Photography, and I was invited back in October to deliver an all-afternoon lecture to the students about my photographic and artistic journey.


"There is a beauty to this collection of work that transcends time. The images capture a feeling and essence of these hushed yet very alive places. The careful design and craftsmanship of the photographs honor the stunning simplicity of early colonial architecture."
- Lisa Robinson, Executive Director, The Gallery at Hallmark

  • Other Planned Venues for This Exhibition:

    In addition to the above exhibitions, a number of other museums and galleries have expressed an interest in this exhibit:


    To inquire about bringing this exhibition to your venue, please: send e-mail to paul.

    I am currently in discussions with an exhibition management company to manage and promote this show. Knowing about additional exhibition opportunities would be most welcome at this time.


"Paul Wainwright is one of the best traditional silver gelatin printers in the country."
- Tony Decaneas, founder of Panopticon Gallery in Boston

  • Yet Another Award for the Book:

    In addition to the New England Book Festival Award for best photography/art book of 2010, and the Independent Publisher's 2011 Gold Medal for best northeast regional non-fiction book, which were announced earlier this year, my book A Space for Faith has received:

    • The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) 2011 Leadership in History Award of Merit, which was presented at their annual meeting in Richmond, Virginia, in September.


"Step into a meetinghouse today, and you'll be struck by the quiet majesty of sweeping open space. Tranquility seems to radiate from plain painted woodwork, the high ceiling and gallery, and the sunshine beaming through plain glass windows."
- Victoria Welling, Early American Life Magazine

  • Continuing Media Praise:

    • New Hampshire Chronicle on WMUR TV re-broadcast the segment they did last year about me and my meetinghouse photography. If you missed it, it may be viewed by clicking Here.
    • A nice selection of my never-before-published color meetinghouse photographs was featured an article entitled We Gather Together in the October 2011 issue of Early American Life. The photos and article may be downloaded Here (5.2Mb PDF file).
    • My meetinghouse photography was again featured in LensWork's monthly alumni publication in August, 2011. The brief article may be seen Here (463 Kb PDF file).
    • The Daughters of the American Revolution's American Spirit Magazine ran a nice review of my book in their July/August 2011 issue. The entire review may be seen Here (1 Mb PDF file).

    To view all reviews, feature articles, and awards, please visit:
    Awards and Reviews.


"Paul Wainwright's haunting black-and-white images evoke a sense of how central these simple buildings were to the inhabitants of scattered [New England] villages and even larger towns and cities. They were physical manifestations of the spiritual, communal, and political heart of each community."
- Bill Hudgins, DAR's American Spirit Magazine

  • Public Speaking Engagements:

    I have given presentations about my work to a wide range of audiences ranging from historical organizations to photography students. To inquire about a presentation to your organization, please: send me e-mail.

    Upcoming presentations include:

    • Monday, November 7, 2011, 7:30 PM: Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Free and open to the public.
    • Sunday, February 5, 2012 (snow date February 26), Time TBD: The Bulfinch Fund, Lancaster, Massachusetts - dedicated to preserving Lancaster's Fifth meetinghouse. Presentation, book signing, and possible exhibition of my work. Free and open to the public.


"Paul Wainwright's work continues in the tradition of Walker Evans. His fastidious attention to the technical perfection of the photographer's art enables him to produce an important work in the documentation of American material culture."
- James P. Hanlan, Professor of History, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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