The 50th Anniversary Ground Glass Photography Exhibition
The Ground Glass Photography Association proudly presents The 50th Anniversary Ground Glass Photography Exhibition, a milestone exhibit celebrating five decades of artistic collaboration and photographic excellence. The exhibit will be on view April 20 through May 16, 2026 at The Rye Arts Center, Rye, NY. An opening reception will be held on Wednesday, April 22nd from 6:30-8:00pm. The public is warmly invited to attend.
This year’s exhibit was juried by acclaimed photographer and Guggenheim Fellowship recipient Andrew Moore. Widely recognized for his long-term photographic series documenting the effects of time on natural and built landscapes, Moore is the author of seven books and producer of a feature film that received a Special Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. He currently teaches a graduate seminar at the School of Visual Arts and previously lectured in the Visual Arts Program at Princeton University.
Moore carefully reviewed over 160 submissions to curate a compelling selection of 38 images created by 31 Ground Glass members. Reflecting on the breadth of work submitted, he remarked, “The pool of submitted photographs presented an astonishing variety of subject matter and technical approaches.”
He noted the challenges facing the photography association’s 50 years were “revolutionary changes to the medium, caused by the synthesis of art and technology, dramatically transforming every aspect of the photographic process.” Moore congratulated The Ground Glass for fostering a creative community that has spanned decades, emphasizing that support for artists who share a common purpose is a vital function of the organization. That spirit is evident in the constructive dialogue and thoughtful critique members offer one another
as they refine images for fine art exhibition prints.
Regarding the selected works, Moore observed “a strong presence of black and white landscapes and a wide range of locations from the exotic to nearby, including works collaged or made by hand.” He reflected on how the first Ground Glass exhibition might compare with one held fifty years from now, concluding, “There’s much to look forward to, based on the past fifty!”
The 50th Anniversary Ground Glass Photography Exhibition stands not only as a showcase of exceptional photographic artistry, but also as a celebration of enduring fellowship, mentorship, and creative evolution within the community. The public is invited to attend this landmark exhibition honoring fifty years of photographic vision and collaboration.
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Special Note from The Rye Arts Center:
In this celebratory year, The Ground Glass will also be presented with the first-ever Mosaic Award for Artist Collectives at Studio 51— The Rye Arts Center’s annual Spring Benefit hosted at The Capitol Theatre on May 8th, 2026. The Rye Arts Center is thrilled to honor the group with this distinction, which celebrates the beauty and strength of collective creativity—something The Ground Glass fully embodies.
As The Ground Glass marks its 50th anniversary, we recognize the collective’s remarkable contributions to our community’s creative life. For five decades, its members have nurtured photographic artistry, inspired both emerging and established artists, and enriched generations of Rye Arts Center students and visitors.
The 50th Anniversary Ground Glass Photography Exhibition
On View, April 20-May 16, 2026
Opening Reception, Wednesday, April 22, 6:30-8:00 PM
The Rye Arts Center | 51 Milton Road, Rye, NY 10580
https://www.ryeartscenter.org/gg50
The Exhibit and Reception are Free and Open To The Public.
The Ground Glass
www.thegroundglass.org
About The Ground Glass:
Founded in 1975 by Renata Rainer, The Ground Glass is an independent photographic association, dedicated to promoting the practice and appreciation of fine art photography. Bringing together photographers from Westchester County, New York, and Fairfield County, Connecticut, the organization has fostered a vibrant community of artists dedicated to both the craft and the creative exploration of photography.
The Ground Glass is in residence at The Rye Arts Center and provides a forum for education, collaboration, and inspiration through monthly meetings, exhibitions, guest lectures, and image reviews. From traditional darkroom practices to cutting-edge digital techniques, The Ground Glass embraces the evolving nature of the medium. Member salons, held several times each year during our meetings, provide an opportunity for members to present and discuss their own work. Critiques encourage participants to experiment with diverse applications of photographic expression, while curated exhibitions emphasize the importance of presenting images as fine art prints. In addition to The Rye Arts Center, The Ground Glass is a member of ArtsWestchester, the Hudson Valley Photography Network and the New York Metro Area Camera Council.
Monthly meetings often feature guest speakers, including well-known photographers and educators, Sam Abell, Cole Thompson, Phil Penman, Joanne Dugan, Jill Skupin-Burkholder, Eddie Soloway, Tomasz Tomaszewski, Trisha Rosenkilde, Chuck Kelton, Sandra Carrion and Bill Travis.
About The Rye Arts Center
The Rye Art Center was founded in 1960 by five Rye families and four hundred odd dollars. The Rye Arts Center serves more than 35,000 residents annually in approximately 30 towns/villages, covering a diverse region in Westchester and lower Fairfield Counties. Its programs, which cost over $1,200,000 a year to operate, are supported by tuition, memberships, private and public grant-making agencies, corporate contributions, special events, and the generous donations of individuals in our communities. Our mission is to inspire life-long enthusiasm and participation in the arts through best-in-class artistic offerings and educational programs. We strive to positively impact our local communities by bringing attention to the importance of the arts, creating a destination for diverse voices, and providing meaningful artistic opportunities.
The Rye Art Center was founded in 1960 by five Rye families and four hundred odd dollars. The Rye Arts Center serves more than 35,000 residents annually in approximately 30 towns/villages, covering a diverse region in Westchester and lower Fairfield Counties. Its programs, which cost over $1,200,000 a year to operate, are supported by tuition, memberships, private and public grant-making agencies, corporate contributions, special events, and the generous donations of individuals in our communities. Our mission is to inspire life-long enthusiasm and participation in the arts through best-in-class artistic offerings and educational programs. We strive to positively impact our local communities by bringing attention to the importance of the arts, creating a destination for diverse voices, and providing meaningful artistic opportunities.