February 16-May 19, 2024

Opening reception Friday, February 16, 5 – 8 p.m.

Join us to celebrate the new acquisitions in our collection. The display showcases new photographic works procured by Stephen K. Halpert, curator of photography at UNE, in his signature narrative curatorial style, focusing on his longstanding interest in work that documents diverse perceptions of daily life in Maine and across the world. 

The show, open from Feb. 16 to May 19, promises an immersive journey into the diverse perceptions of daily life in Maine and beyond, as seen through the lens of many of the state’s most renowned photographers. Through urban streetscapes to abstracted sunsets, techniques showcased will explore the deeper narrative of collective humanity while also offering glimpses into the global human experience.

“The Stephen K. Halpert Collection of Photography at UNE represents the dynamic critical eye of one of Maine’s most influential collectors and curators, Steve Halpert,” remarked Hilary Irons, director of Galleries and Exhibitions at UNE.

An opening reception will be held Friday, Feb. 16, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the gallery, located on UNE’s Portland Campus for the Health Sciences at 716 Stevens Ave. in Portland. The gallery is otherwise open Thursday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment. Contact Hilary Irons for more information: hirons@une.edu.

Works in this exhibit were acquired through the generosity of Judy Glickman Lauder, via the Stephen K. Halpert endowment.