Don’t forget that our annual juried photo exhibit will be opening on April 9 at 6 p.m. at Carroll Hall. However, if you cannot make it to the show be sure to check it out online with our flickr group. Photos will be posted the night of the opening. Click here to join the group.
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Please come join us for the opening of this year’s 37th Frame, our annual student-run photo contest. Earlier this year a panel of professional journalists reviewed more than 500 submissions, from which they selected 50 images and 5 photo stories that represent the best of 2007-2008. As always, the exhibition features a diverse group of images, which bear witness to experiences across the globe.
When: Opening Reception April 9th from 6-8 p.m. The exhibit will run until May 12th.
Where: Carroll Hall, garden level, Univerisity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Don’t forget that our annual juried photo exhibit will be opening on April 9 at 6 p.m. at Carroll Hall. However, if you cannot make it to the show be sure to check it out online with our flickr group. Photos will be posted the night of the opening. Click here to join the group.
Note: In order to make comments you will first need to set up a flickr account if haven’t already done so.
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