The Friends of the New Providence Memorial Library June and July community exhibit featured the photographic talents and the incredible travels and explorations of our local residents.  We  were thrilled with the overwhelming response of applicants with over 70 entries from over 22 photographers in New Providence and our surrounding towns. We had to make choices and limitations to only 4 photos per person and include the best photographs for this exhibition.  

We will be had a reception for the artists on Thursday, June 15th, from 6-8pm in the Conti Family Community Room of the New Providence Memorial Library, 377 Elkwood Avenue, New Providence. 

The exhibit ended on Thursday, July 27th.

The 61 photos on the walls of the library (27 in front reading room and 34 in the Conti Community Room) presented a wonderful reflection of where our local residents have been. They shared visions of their experiences and explorations of many cultures, landscapes, encounters with wildlife, and architecture from all over the world.  The exhibition provided a glimpse into many cultural events, such as Indian pre-wedding rituals in Mumbai, or taking a boat ride up a river along Bangladesh, views of a Bali fish market, or the Hindu priests in temples of Assam.   

Walking through the reading areas and the Conti Family Community Room, you saw photos that captured many moods and colors, with a range of dramatic landscapes from Iceland, the Florida Keys, the southwest deserts, and the exciting rock formations of the Arizona canyons. You will also stepped inside the architectural wonders of the Alhambra, Cathedral of Notre-Dame, theTower Bridge of London, an amusement park in Australia, and to a safari in India, where you viewed the amazing sight of the back of a One-Horned Rhino eating breakfast in the morning light.  

The photographers: Malathi Ananthakrishnan, Courtney Bearns, Sangeeta Benbow, Lynn Celler, Bill Dreitlein, Michelle Ferlise, Joel Francisco, Rupa Kale, Kathy Martin, Matthew Monahan, Denise Moser, Lois Puttbach, Bharat Rao, Shami Tilwali Rao, Elizabeth Spiegel, Perry Spiegel, Gerald Vogel, Louise Wheeler, and Donna Zane

The Reading area:

Twenty seven photographs enhanced the three walls of the adult reading area in the front of the library. Each photo had an explanation of the location and a price, if you were interested in buying.  Some of the proceeds went to support the programs hosted by the Friends of the New Providence Library. 

The Conti Family Community Room - West wall

The interior wall had 24 photos and the East wall (between windows) had 10 photos.  Each photo had an explanation of its location and its price.  Some of the proceeds supported the programs hosted by the Friends of the New Providence Library. 

The Conti Family Community Room - East wall:

The Glass Cabinet 

The cabinet in the front of the library displayed artifacts from our librarians and the Friends of the New Providence Library

Most Common Questions:

• How do I purchase one of the framed photos?  Inquire at the front desk and leave your information and the artist will get in touch with you.

• Who was able to submit?     Anyone, any age, who lives or works in New Providence.

• When was the Deadline?     Applications accepted until May 10th

• Where is exhibition located?   Conti Family Community room and the adult reading area 

• Address: New Providence Memorial Library, 377 Elkwood Avenue, New Providence

• When is the exhibit?    June 7th to July 27th, 2023

• When is the reception? Thursday, June 15, at 6pm

• When do I pick up my photos from the exhibit?  Friday, July 28, 2023