FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 26, 2005
CONTACT: Sarah Lingenfelter, Media Relations 585.567.9559

VIA PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT AT HOUGHTON COLLEGE

HOUGHTON, N.Y. — The Houghton College Ortlip Art Gallery presents a photography exhibit by James Via on display from Sept. 30 through October.

For the past decade, Via traveled regularly to France to photograph megaliths. These ancient standing stones date from the Neolithic Period. In our modern culture of speed, style and rapid transition, Via’s work invites viewers to contemplate silence, stasis and enigma. 

Via’s exhibit opens with a gallery talk and reception on Friday, Sept. 30 at 6:30 p.m. The free reception is held in the Adelmann Atrium in the Center for the Arts. The lecture will be held in the Recital Hall.

The public is encouraged to attend the opening of Via’s exhibit.

The Ortlip Art Gallery is located in the Center for the Arts. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information call 585.567.9393. Directions can be found at http://campus.houghton.edu/orgs/gallery/directions.htm .

Houghton College is located on Rt. 19 in Allegany County, 65 miles south of Buffalo and Rochester and 15 minutes from Letchworth State Park.