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Past and expired exhibits and presentations by John Bower and Lynn Bower.

 

February 2008, John Waldron Art Center, Bloomington, IN

John Bower will have 2 photographs in the Bloomington Photography Club exhibition at the John Waldron Art Center. The exhibit will run from February 1, 2008 through February 29, 2008. The opening reception will be on February 1, 2008 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The Art Center's address is 122 S. Walnut St. in Bloomington, and its phone number is 812-334-3100. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 5 PM and on Saturday 11 AM to 3 PM. Closed Sunday.

March 6, 2008, Boone Co. Breeders and Feeders Assn. Fish Fry, Lebanon, IN

John Bower will be giving a slide presentation about his work at the Boone County Breeders and Feeders Association's Annual Fish Fry on Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 6:30 PM. The title of his presentation will be "Capturing the Soul of Indiana—A celebration of our overlooked cultural heritage." There will also be a book signing. The Fish Fry, and presentation, will be held in the Community Building at the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds, which is located on the southeast corner of Lebanon. Admission for the "all you can eat" Fish Fry is $7.50 for adults and $4.00 for children under 10.

March 12, 2008, Lawrenceburg Public Library, Lawrenceburg, IN

John Bower will be giving a slide presentation about his work at the Lawrenceburg Public Library in Lawrenceburg, IN on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 1:00 PM. The title of his presentation will be "Capturing the Soul of Indiana—A celebration of our overlooked cultural heritage." There will also be a book signing. The Library is located at 150 Mary Street in Lawrenceburg, and their phone number is 812-537-2775.

January-March 2008, Art Museum of Greater Lafayette, Lafayette, IN

John Bower will have 2 photographs in the juried "Through the lens: A photographic mosaic of Hoosier life and landscape" exhibition at the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette. The exhibit will run from January 19, 2008 through March 22, 2008. The opening reception will be on January 18, 2008 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The museum's address is 102 S. 10th St. in Lafayette, and its phone number is 765-742-1128. Hours are  Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.

April 12, 2008, Greenwood Public Library, Greenwood, IN

John Bower will be taking part in the Indiana Author Fair at the Greenwood Public Library on Saturday, April 12, 2008, which will be held from 10:00 an to 2:00 pm. He will have all of his photography books for sale, and will be autographing them. The library is located at 310 S. Meridian St., in Greenwood, and its phone number is 317-881-1953

April 19, 2008, Avon-Washington Township Public Library, Avon, IN

John Bower will be giving a PowerPoint presentation about his work at the Avon-Washington Township Public Library in Avon, IN on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 7:00 pm. The title of his presentation will be "Capturing the Soul of Indiana—A celebration of our overlooked cultural heritage." There will also be a book signing. The Library is located at 498 North State Road 267, and its phone number is 317-272-4818. Bower's presentation is part of the library's special ArtScape fund-raising event which features presentations, live music, delicious desserts, a Silent Auction, and an opportunity for guests to meet artists.

April 26, 2008, Harrison County Public Library, Corydon, IN

John Bower will be giving a PowerPoint presentation about his work at the Harrison County Public Library in Corydon, IN on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 2:00 PM. The title of his presentation will be "Capturing the Soul of Indiana—A celebration of our overlooked cultural heritage." There will also be a book signing. The Library is located at  105 N. Capitol Ave. in Corydon, and their phone number is 812-738-4110.

May 2008, Plainfield-Guilford Twp. Public Library, Plainfield, IN

John Bower will be giving a slide presentation about his most recent photography titled "The Spirit of Enterprise—celebrating Indiana's vanishing businesses" at the Plainfield-Guilford Twp. Public Library in Plainfield, IN on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 7:00 PM. Bower will discuss images from his newest books After the Harvest and Silent Workplace, as well as photographs he's taken for an upcoming project. There will also be a book signing. The Library is located at 1120 Stafford Rd. in Plainfield, and their phone number is 317-839-6602.

May 2008, Willard Library, Evansville, IN

John Bower will be giving a PowerPoint presentation about about his work at the Willard Library in Evansville, IN on Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 1:30 PM. The title of his presentation will be "Capturing the Soul of Indiana—A celebration of our overlooked cultural heritage." There will also be a book signing. The Library is located at  21 First Avenue in Evansville, and their phone number is 812-425-4309.

May 2008, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Evansville, IN

John Bower will be having a book signing at the Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Evansville, IN on Saturday, May 24, 2008 from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. He will have his just-released photography book, Silent Workplace, with him, as well as his 4 other titles. Barnes & Noble is located at  624 S Green River Rd. in Evansville, and their phone number is 812-475-1054.

June 2008, John Waldron Art Center, Bloomington, IN

John Bower will have 2 photographs in "The Art of Limestone" exhibition at the John Waldron Art Center. The exhibit will run from June 6, 2008 through June 28, 2008. The opening reception will be on June 6, 2008, 2008 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The Art Center's address is 122 S. Walnut St. in Bloomington, and its phone number is 812-334-3100. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 5 PM and on Saturday 11 AM to 3 PM. Closed Sunday.

June-August 2008, Arts Place, Portland, IN

This solo exhibit will feature a selection of photographs from all of John Bower's photography books. The exhibit will run from Friday June 27, 2008 through Saturday August 16, 2008. Arts Place is located at 131 E. Walnut St. in Portland. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 7 PM, and on Saturday from 2 PM to 5 PM. Their phone number is 260-726-2081.

In conjunction with the above exhibit, John Bower will be giving a PowerPoint presentation about his work at Arts Place June 27, 2008 at 3 PM. This presentation is titled "Capturing the Soul of Indiana—A celebration of our overlooked cultural heritage." There will also be a book signing afterwards.

July 2008, Elwood Public Library, Elwood, IN

John Bower will be giving a PowerPoint presentation about about his work at the Elwood Public Library in Elwood, IN on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 7:00 PM. The title of his presentation will be "Capturing the Soul of Indiana—A celebration of our overlooked cultural heritage." There will also be a book signing. The Library is located at 1600 Main St. in Elwood, and their phone number is 765-552-5001.

August 2008, Old Settlers Celebration, Delphi, IN

John Bower will be giving a PowerPoint presentation about his work in conjunction with the Old Settlers Celebration in Delphi, IN on Friday, August 8, 2008 at 7:00 PM. The title of his presentation will be "Capturing the Soul of Indiana—A celebration of our overlooked cultural heritage." There will also be a book signing. The presentation will be in the Circuit Court Room of the Carroll County Courthouse in downtown Delphi, and is sponsored by the Delphi Preservation Society.

August 2008, Indiana State Fair, Indianapolis, IN

John Bower will be meeting the public as well as signing (and selling) all five of his books at the Indiana Authors Showcase, which will be at the Home and Family Arts Building at the Indiana State Fair on Monday, August 11, 2008 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. John will be in the Indiana Authors Showcase booth, which is located inside the Home and Family Arts Building, to the left of the main entrance (next to the performance stage).

May-September 2008, Monroe Bank, Bloomington, IN

John Bower will have 2 photographs in an exhibit celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Monroe County Courthouse. The exhibit is sponsored by Monroe Bank and the Bloomington Area Arts Council, and will be in Monroe Bank's Kirkwood Banking Center. It will run from May 19 to September 20, 2008. The Bank is located at 210 E. Kirkwood in Bloomington. A reception will be held on May 22, 2008 at 5:30 pm.

September-October 2008, Art Bank, Indianapolis, IN

John Bower will have a solo exhibition of his black-and-white photographs at the the Art Bank gallery at 811 Massachusetts Avenue in Indianapolis from September 1 until October 22, 2008. John will be at the gallery to meet the public and to sign copies of his five photography books during the IDADA (Indianapolis Downtown Artists and Dealers Association) First Friday Arts Tour, which runs from from 6 to 9 PM on September 5. In its fifth year, the First Friday Arts Tour will have over 25 downtown galleries and art venues participating in the evening's festivities.

September 27, 2008, Heritage Festival Days, Hope, IN

John Bower will have a book signing at the Hope Star-Journal from 2-4 pm during the Heritage Festival Days in Hope, IN on September 27, 2008. He will have all five of his photography books on hand, along with some photographic enlargements. The Hope Star-Journal is located at 308 Jackson St. in Hope IN.

October 14, 2008, Tipppecanoe County Public Library, Lafayette, IN

John Bower will be giving a PowerPoint presentation about his work at the Tippecanoe County Public Library on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 7:00 PM. The title of his presentation will be "Capturing the Soul of Indiana—A celebration of our overlooked cultural heritage." There will also be a book signing. The library is located at 627 South St. in Lafayette and its phone number is 765-429-0100.

October 22, 2008, Edinburgh Wright-Hageman Public Library, Edinburgh, IN

John Bower will be giving a PowerPoint presentation about his work at the Edinburgh Wright-Hageman Public Library in Edinburgh, IN on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 6:30 PM. The title of his presentation will be "The Spirit of Hoosier Enterprise—celebrating Indiana's vanishing businesses " and there will also be a book signing. The Library is located at 119 W. Main Cross St. in Edinburgh, and their phone number is 812-526-5487.

November 10, 2008, Jay County Historical Society, Portland, IN

John Bower will be giving a PowerPoint presentation about his work at the Jay County Historical Society's Annual Dinner Meeting in Portland, IN on Monday, October 10, 2008 at 6:30 PM. The title of his presentation will be "Capturing the Soul of Indiana—A celebration of our overlooked cultural heritage," and there will also be a book signing. The Dinner will be held at the Asbury United Methodist Church, which is located at 204 E. Arch St. in Portland. The dinner is open to the public, and reservations are required. For more information, please call the Jay County Historical Society at 260-726-7168.

December 6, 2008, Indiana Historical Society, Indianapolis, IN

John Bower will be signing his five photography books at the Annual Holiday Author Fair at the Indiana History Center of the Indiana Historical Society. This event will have 90 authors signing their books, and will run from Noon to 4:00 PM on Saturday, December 6, 2008. The Indiana History Center (Indiana Historical Society) is located at 450 W. Ohio St. in Indianapolis, and its phone number is 317-232-3269.

December 20, 2008, Ohio County Public Library, Rising Sun, IN

John Bower will be giving a PowerPoint presentation about his work at the Ohio County Public Library on Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 1:00 PM. The title of his presentation will be "Capturing the Soul of Indiana—A celebration of our overlooked cultural heritage." There will also be a book signing. The library is located at 503 Second St. in Rising Sun and its phone number is 812-438-2257.

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