Photography of Stephen Texiera at Amherst Town Hall Art Gallery
Photo: Stephen Texeira
Source: amherstma.gov
The Amherst Town Hall Art Gallery will be featuring an exhibition of giclé prints of photography by local artist Stephen Texeira. This exhibit will open on Thursday, April 23 for the return of Amherst Arts Night Plus and remain on display through the end of May.
The public is invited to meet the artist at a free reception during Amherst Arts Night Plus on Thursday, April 23 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Amherst Town Hall (4 Boltwood Ave). Refreshments will be served, and music will be performed by the Amherst Autoharp Workshop.
Stephen Texeira is a photographer, originally from California, and now resides in Hadley. His work ranges from fine art to life on the streets. His lens and artistic sensibility welcome people as they are and with sincere openness to their stories. View his work at texeiraphoto.com
Stephen Texeira shared:
“I’ve always been a street wanderer. As an adolescent, I wandered my hometown streets watching, seeing, paying attention, wondering. Who? Why? Where? My street photography is an extension of that compulsion. I take photos not only to satisfy my unending desire to see and know others, but also to gain a deeper understanding of the world around me. These photographs are a few of the moments that touch my soul.
I was born and raised in California and moved to Western Massachusetts in 2022. I am passionate about the people in my life and the work I do each day. I’ve been a journalist, a nonprofit and hospital worker, a marketing consultant, a bed-maker, a furniture deliverer, a ditch-digger, and a typist to pay the rent. Taking photographs is best.”
The Town Hall Art Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Exhibits are coordinated by the Amherst Public Art Commission. Artists are invited to apply to have their work displayed for the bi-monthly exhibits. Learn more about the Public Art Commission and how to apply on their website: amherstma.gov/art
Amherst Arts Night Plus is a multidisciplinary celebration of creative community in Amherst. Enjoy an evening of art throughout the businesses of downtown Amherst, featuring 15+ local artists. Free parking is available in all metered spaces and lots in Downtown Amherst during Arts Night Plus on Thursday, April 23 from 5-8 p.m.
