June 19, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information, please contact:

Barbara Hollander, SAMA-Altoona Coordinator

(814) 946-4464

Travis Mearns, Public Relations Coordinator

(724) 238-6015

Altoona—Three of the artists featured in the exhibition, Four Lenses-Four Views: Gary Baranec, Sandra Halpern, Steve Root, and Bernard Schilling, will speak at a Lunch a l’Art program at the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Altoona on Friday, June 29. Cost for the program, which begins at noon, is $12 or $10 for SAMA members.

The exhibition offers its viewers four photographers who come from disparate backgrounds and use widely varying styles. Despite their differences, however, each of these artists routinely delivers poignant, striking and thought-provoking images.

Each artist uses a different style of photography, from photo-realism to the abstract photo collage. Four Lenses-Four Views features many of the diverse styles and techniques that make photography such a popular and accessible medium. Gary Baranec, Sandra Halpern and Bernard Schilling will be on hand to speak about their works in the exhibition.

Lunch a l’Art programs are offered to encourage a greater understanding of various art forms and movements, as well as a deeper appreciation for the exhibitions presented by the Museum.

The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Altoona is located in the Brett Building at 1210 Eleventh Avenue. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. weekends. The Museum is a handicapped-accessible facility and is open to the public free of charge. Parking is available in the garage across the street or in metered spots in the lot at the rear of the building. For reservations or more information, please call the Museum at (814) 946-4464 or visit www.sama-art.org.