The Ocean City Arts Center’s gallery is pleased to showcase the work of members of Stay Focused Photography Club during the month of July. Their show, titled “ Creative Dreams: Where Vision & Photography Intersect”, is very intriguing and full of beauty. The exhibit opens July 2 and runs through July 29.  A “Meet the Artist” reception will be held on Friday, July 11 from 7pm to 8:30pm. The Gallery is located in the Ocean City Arts Center, 1735 Simpson Avenue, 2nd Floor, Ocean City, NJ.  

Stay Focused Photography Club’s exhibit showcases how photographers utilize the medium to translate their internal visions and artistic influences into tangible works through a diverse range of styles and even unconventional techniques. Considering that photography is a medium that can both capture reality and create illusions, this exhibition explores how photographers utilize its unique capabilities to bring their dreams and artistic visions to life. 

Crossing Over

The Stay Focused Photography Club has been active since 2002!  Anne Harlan, president of the club says, “We are honored to be having our second group show at the Ocean City Arts Center!. Our members range from amateurs to professionals, always striving for excellence in everything we do! This current show demonstrates our creativity, vision, and breadth as we push the boundaries of light, color, and gesture!”  For more Club info: https://www.stayfocusedphoto.club/.

The show runs from July 2 through July 29. The Ocean City Arts Center is located on the second floor in the Ocean City Community Center at 1735 Simpson Avenue, Ocean City, New Jersey 08226. Hours of operation are 9am to 9pm, Monday through Friday and 9am to 3pm on Saturday. The Arts Center is closed on Sunday. For further information, call (609) 399-7628.  Check out the Ocean City Arts Center’s website at oceancityartscenter.org and/or on Facebook and Instagram.

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This program is made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.