The Oxford Cultural Arts Commission announces the March Gallery of Art exhibit featuring the photography of two Monroe residents, Robert Cargill and Amanda Fredericks.
Robert Cargill is a professional photographer covering commercial, industrial, aerial and advertising photography. His assignments have included: architecture, beverages, food, products, interiors, nature, events, and public relations. His specialty areas include: glass, bright metal, macro photography, plane-to-plane and aerial photography. His artistic images range from close-ups of flowers to
local scenery.
Bob has been involved in community service with the Monroe Chamber of Commerce, teaches continuing education photo courses at Masuk High School, Monroe, and Housatonic Community College, Bridgeport. President of the Monroe Arts Council, Member of Professional Photographers of America (PPA), Professional Aerial Photographers Association (PAPA), past member CT Professional Photographers (CPPA). His work has been exhibited in many area shows.
Amanda Fredericks is best known for her equestrian and wildlife photos. Amanda has been interested in photography since she was a little girl. She started with disposable and “point-and-shoot” cameras and upgraded to her first DSLR camera 3 years ago. She began her training under her mentor, Tony DeCosta of Horses in Motion Equine
Photography and attends as many of his clinics. Amanda has recently begun to expand into wedding and special event photography.
A talented newcomer to the field of photography, Amanda is just beginning to show her work and we are proud to present her art for the first time in a public exhibit in our current March Gallery of Art Show.
The Exhibit is in the Meeting room at Oxford Town Hall 486 Oxford Road, Oxford, CT 06478 and opened for viewing as of March 7th until the end of the month. The show can be seen from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. every Monday through Thursday and until 7:00 p.m. every Monday and Thursday evenings. (when meeting room is not in use.)
Oxford Cultural Arts Commission’s mission is to promote, develop, and encourage artistic and cultural activities in the Town of Oxford and to foster an appreciation for, and widespread community involvement in, the arts in Oxford. For more information on the exhibits visit their website; www.oxfordculturalarts.org or email events@oxfordculturalarts.org.
