Lancaster Museum of Art Exhibit, July 12-September 7, 2025

 

Newgrange, Ireland 2024 © Robert Forlini

I will be showing my photograph, "Newgrange, Ireland 2024" in the 63st Annual Community Art Exhibition at the Lancaster Museum of Art in Lancaster, PA from July 12-September 7, 2025. The exhibit celebrates the artistic talent found throughout Lancaster County in all media. 

The Opening Reception will be on Friday July 11 from 5:00-8:00 PM. 

• The Museum is located at 135 N. Lime St., Lancaster, PA 17602

• The museum may be contacted at (717) 394-3497, or visit demuth.org

• Visit  the Lancaster Museum of Art on Facebook

• There will be an Opening Reception on Friday July 11, 2025 from 5:00-8:00 PM.

• The exhibition will run from July 12-September 7, 2025.

"In Good Company: Demuth Invitational" at the Demuth Museum, April 5 -June 15, 2025

Feast of the Giglio, Brooklyn, NY, 1999 © Robert Forlini

    I will be showing my photograph, Feast of the Giglio, Brooklyn, NY, 1999, in an exhibition entitled In Good Company: Demuth Invitational at the Demuth Museum in Lancaster, PA from April 5-June 15, 2025. Community played a central role in Charles Demuth’s life. His social network extended far beyond Lancaster County to the most prominent and celebrated voices in the avant-garde artistic circles of the early twentieth century. From crowded underground jazz clubs to portraits, both formal and in his poster portrait style, Demuth often portrayed his friends in his work.

    The photograph, from my series La Festa: Italian Festivals in America, shows a group of “lifters” from the annual Feast of the Giglio in Brooklyn, NY. The men depicted are part of a group of approximately 120 to 180 men who lift and “dance” a massive tower 7 stories high and weighing 4 tons through the streets of Williamsburg. This activity demands great strength, coordination, teamwork and trust among the members of the community.

    The Opening Reception will be on Friday April 4 from 5:00-8:00 PM. 

• The Demuth Museum is located at 120 East King St., Lancaster, PA 17602
• Museum hours are Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat: 10-4; Sun 12-4. Closed Mon. & Wed.

• The museum may be contacted at (717) 299-9940, or visit demuth.org

• Visit the Demuth Museum on Facebook and Instagram

• There will be an Opening Reception on Friday April 4 from 5:00-8:00 PM.
• The exhibition will run from April 5-June 15, 2025.

Lancaster Museum of Art Exhibit, June 15-July 21, 2024

 

I will be showing my photograph, "34th Street NYC, 2022", in the 62st Annual Community Art Exhibition at the Lancaster Museum of Art in Lancaster, PA from June 15 -July 21, 2024. The exhibit celebrates the artistic talent found throughout Lancaster County in all media. 

The Opening Reception will be on Friday June 14 from 5:00-8:00 PM. 

• The Museum is located at 135 N. Lime St., Lancaster, PA 17602

• The museum may be contacted at (717) 394-3497, or visit demuth.org

• Visit  the Lancaster Museum of Art on Facebook

• There will be an Opening Reception on Friday June 14 from 5:00-8:00 PM.

• The exhibition will run from June 15-July 21, 2024.

Demuth Invitational: "Still Life" at the Demuth Museum, May 25 -July 21, 2024

Statuary, Newburgh NY, 2012 © Robert Forlini

I will be showing my photograph, Statuary, Newburgh NY, 2012, in an exhibition entitled Demuth Invitational: Still Life at the Demuth Museum in Lancaster, PA from May 25-July 21, 2024. Some of Charles Demuth’s most intriguing and beloved works are watercolors featuring vegetables and fruits that highlight the abundance of Lancaster County’s farms. In 2023, the Demuth Foundation received a major acquisition of a double-sided watercolor c. 1925 of apples with peaches and plums on verso. They have invited local artists to reflect on this work and other produce still lifes by Demuth to inspire new work through their perspective and style.

My approach to “still life” is my approach to any photographic subject matter: the joy in discovering a found scenario and creating new meaning through deliberate framing. In this picture, the statue of Jesus seems to be preaching to us, the viewer, while an eclectic audience of various human and animal figures look on, their reactions ranging from attentive to distracted. The desolate landscape in the background forms a gulf between Jesus and his flock, while the cyclone fence simultaneously separates, connects and confines them. Although these figures are ordinary, everyday objects, the photograph transforms them into an allegory.

The Opening Reception will be on Friday May 24 from 5:00-8:00 PM. 

• The Demuth Museum is located at 120 East King St., Lancaster, PA 17602
• Museum hours are Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat: 10-4; Sun 12-4. Closed Mon. & Wed.

• The museum may be contacted at (717) 299-9940, or visit demuth.org

• Visit the Demuth Museum on Facebook and Instagram

• There will be an Opening Reception on Friday May 24 from 5:00-8:00 PM.
• The exhibition will run from May 25-July 21, 2024.

 

Lancaster Museum of Art Exhibit, July 22-September 10, 2023

Baltimore, 2022 © Robert Forlini

I will be showing my photograph, "Baltimore, 2022", in the 61st Annual Community Art Exhibition at the Lancaster Museum of Art in Lancaster, PA from July 22-September 10, 2023. The exhibit celebrates the artistic talent found throughout Lancaster County in all media. 

The Opening Reception will be on Friday July 21 from 5:00-8:00 PM. 

• The Museum is located at 135 N. Lime St., Lancaster, PA 17602

• The museum may be contacted at (717) 394-3497, or visit demuth.org

• Visit  the Lancaster Museum of Art on Facebook

• There will be an Opening Reception on Friday July 21 from 5:00-8:00 PM.

• The exhibition will run from July22-September 10, 2023.

Demuth Invitational: Portraiture through Artists' Eyes at the Demuth Museum, April 29-June 25, 2023

 

Hugo, Lancaster PA, 2022 © Robert Forlini

I will be showing my photograph, Hugo, Lancaster PA, 2022, in an exhibition entitled Demuth Invitational: Portraiture through Artists' Eyes at the Demuth Museum in Lancaster, PA from April 29-June 25, 2023. Like many artists, throughout his lifetime Charles Demuth explored portraiture. His subjects ranged widely from friends and family to fictional characters in his literary illustrations, and his style included representational works and his pioneering poster portraits conveying likenesses in an abstract concept. For the 2023 Demuth Invitational exhibition, local artists have submitted work that explores portraiture through their perspective and style. The Opening Reception will be on Friday April 28 from 5:00-8:00 PM. 

• The Demuth Museum is located at 120 East King St., Lancaster, PA 17602
• Museum hours are Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat: 10-4; Sun 12-4. Closed Mon. & Wed.

• The museum may be contacted at (717) 299-9940, or visit demuth.org

• Visit the Demuth Museum on Facebook and Instagram

• There will be an Opening Reception on Friday April 28 from 5:00-8:00 PM.
• The exhibition will run from April 29-June 25, 2023.

Lancaster Museum of Art Exhibition, July 15-Septmember 4, 2022

Hart Plaza, Detroit, 2021, © Robert Forlini

I will be showing my photograph, "Hart Plaza, Detroit, 2021", in the 60th Annual Community Art Exhibition at the Lancaster Museum of Art in Lancaster, PA from July 16-September 4, 2022. The exhibit celebrates the artistic talent found throughout Lancaster County in all media. 

The Opening Reception will be on July 15 from 5:00-8:00 PM. 

• The Museum is located at 135 N. Lime St., Lancaster, PA 17602

• The museum may be contacted at (717) 394-3497, or visit demuth.org

• Visit  the Lancaster Museum of Art on Facebook

• There will be an Opening Reception on Friday July 15 from 5:00-8:00 PM.

• The exhibition will run from July16-September 4, 2022.

"The Streets" Photo Exhibition at Praxis Gallery April 16-30, 2022

Man with Stroller, NYC, 2021, © Robert Forlini

 I will be showing my photograph, Man with Stroller, NYC, 2021 in an exhibition entitled The Streets at Praxis Gallery in Minneapolis, Minnesota from April 16-30, 2022. From Exhibition Juror Sarah Weiss:

"Street Photography became recognized as a genre in its own right during the early 1930s. Street Photography is unique in the way it is associated with the photographer's skill in capturing something of the mystery and aura of everyday city living. The Street Photographer is then often likened to the historical figure of the flâneur: namely someone who mingles anonymously amongst the crowd observing and recording the ways the unsuspecting city dweller interacts with his or her environment"

The Opening Reception will be on Saturday April 16 from 6:00-8:00 PM. 

• The Gallery is located at 2637 27th Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55406 

• The gallery may be contacted at 612-345-5571 or  INFO@PRAXISGALLERY.COM

• Visit Praxis Gallery at praxisphotocenter.org or on Facebook or Instagram.

• There will be an Opening Reception on Saturday, April 16 from 6:00-8:00 PM.

• The exhibition will run from April 16-30 2022.

"Analog Today: Film Photography in the Modern World" Photo Exhibition, March 4-30 2022

Kelly, Hart Plaza, Detroit MI, 2021 © Robert Forlini

I will be showing several of my photographs in an exhibition entitled Analog Today, Film Photography in the Modern World at the Downtown Arts Collective in Orlando, Florida from March 4-30, 2022. The exhibition features contemporary photography created around the world with film cameras.

The Opening Reception will be on February 25 from 6:00-9:00 PM. 

• The Gallery is located at 643 Lexington Ave, Orlando, FL 32801

• The gallery may be contacted at gallery@downtownartscollective.com, or visit downtownartscollective.com

• Visit  the Downtown Arts Collective on Facebook or on Instagram @downtownartscollective

• There will be an Opening Reception on Friday, February 25 from 6:00-9:00 PM.

• The exhibition will run from March 4-30 2022.

Fourth of July, Lake Peekskill NY, 2021 © Robert Forlini

West 57th Street, NYC, 2021 © Robert Forlini

Kelly and Jackson's Wedding, Baltimore MD, 2021 © Robert Forlini

Lancaster Museum of Art Exhibition, July 3-August 29, 2021

Biden Victory Rally, Lancaster PA, 2020 ©Robert Forlini

I will be showing my photograph, "Biden Victory Rally, Lancaster PA", in the 59th Annual Community Art Exhibition at the Lancaster Museum of Art in Lancaster, PA from July 3-August 29, 2021. The exhibit celebrates the artistic talent found throughout Lancaster County in all media. 

The Opening Reception will be on July 2 from 5:00-8:00 PM. 

• The Museum is located at 135 N. Lime St., Lancaster, PA 17602

• The gallery may be contacted at (717) 394-3497, or visit demuth.org

• Visit  the Lancaster Museum of Art on Facebook

• There will be an Opening Reception on Friday July 2 from 5:00-8:00 PM.

• The exhibition will run from July 3-August 29, 2021.

Lancaster Museum of Art Exhibition, August 8-September 20, 2020

Woman Photographing, Midtown Manhattan, 2018, © Robert Forlini

I will be showing my photograph, "Woman Photographing, Midtown Manhattan", in the 58th Annual Community Art Exhibition at the Lancaster Museum of Art in Lancaster, PA from August 8-September 20, 2020. The exhibit celebrates the artistic talent found throughout Lancaster County in all media. The show will include both in-person and online versions as permitted by current safety regulations. Please visit lmapa.org and read "Lancaster Museum of Art: How to Schedule Your Visit" for latest regulations, hours and possible need to reserve a time to visit in advance. To view an online version of the exhibition, please click here.

The Opening Reception will be on August 7 from 5:00-8:00 PM. 

• The Museum is located at 135 N. Lime St., Lancaster, PA 17602

• Museum hours are: Tuesday-Saturday, 10-4; Sunday, 12-6:30; Monday closed.

• The gallery may be contacted at (717) 299-9940, information@demuth.org, or lmapa.org

• Visit  the Lancaster Museum of Art on Facebook

• There will be an Opening Reception on Friday August 7 from 5:00-8:00 PM.

• The exhibition will run from August 8-September 20, 2020.

"When Darkness Falls" Exhibition at Front Street Gallery, October 12- November 17, 2018

St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, 2002, © Robert Forlini

I will be showing my photograph, "St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City", in a group exhibition entitled "When Darkness Falls" at Front Street Gallery in Patterson, NY from October 12-November 17, 2018. From "When Darkness Falls" curator: "There are different kinds of darkness. There is the darkness behind your eyes. The darkness of the coming night. There is darkness that frightens. There are blessings in darkness--without it, one could not see the stars. Darkness can be soothing, when the sky tones down its colors and the sky seems to expand.

"There is darkness inside all of us, in our thoughts, in our actions or our words. What is it about darkness that scares us? Or that helps us grow when we experience a hurtful event in the depth of our soul? What is it that makes us feel restful or restless when we enter sleep? We all have a part of our soul damaged by the trials of dark experiences. We are what we are because of it.

"Is the darkness inside unconscious?  How do we understand darkness?  Something solid and real, so much more than a simple absence of light.  Or is it a creature that touches your skin, slipping into your breath to hide unseen, gliding through our thoughts like an unwelcome passenger."

It's always night, or we wouldn't need light.

-- Thelonious Monk

  The Opening Reception will be on Friday October 12 from 6:00-8:00 PM.

• The gallery is located at 21 Front Street, Patterson, NY 12563

• Gallery Hours are: (some) Thursday-Friday, 11-3; Saturday & Sunday, 10-2

• The gallery may be contacted at (917) 880-5307 or info@frontstreetgallery.org or visit frontstreetgallery.org.

• Visit  Front Street Gallery on Facebook

• There will be an Opening Reception on Friday October 12 from 6:00-8:00 PM.

• The exhibition will run from October 12-November 17, 2018.

"Winter Landscape" Exhibition at Anderson Chase Gallery, February 10-March 11, 2018

Snow Covered Lake, Lake Peekskill, NY, 2005, © Robert Forlini

I will be showing my photograph "Snow Covered Lake, Lake Peekskill, NY"  in a group exhibition entitled "Winter Landscape" at Anderson Chase Gallery in Goldens Bridge, NY from February 10-March 11, 2018. "Winter Landscape" is an exhibition of painting, drawing, photography, sculpture and mixed media exploring the subject of the winter landscape. The Opening Reception will be on Saturday February 10 from 3:30-5:30pm.

• The gallery is located at 65 Old Bedford Road, Goldens Bridge, NY 10526
• Gallery Hours are: Monday-Saturday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM ; Sunday, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM.
• The gallery may be contacted at (914) 232-4843 or contact@andersonchasegallery.com or visit andersonchasegallery.com.
• Visit  Anderson Chase Gallery on Facebook
• There will be an Opening Reception on Saturday February 10 from 3:30-5:30 PM.
• The exhibition will run from February 10-March 11, 2018.

"Call of the Wild" Art Exhibit at Anderson Chase Gallery, November 13-December 29, 2017

Rhinebeck, NY, 2005, © Robert Forlini

I will be showing my photograph Rhinebeck, NY, 2005 in a group exhibition entitled "Call of the Wild" at Anderson Chase Gallery at in Goldens Bridge, NY from November 13-December 29, 2017. "Call of the Wild" is an exhibition of painting, drawing, photography, sculpture and mixed media which demonstrates how the subject of nature looms large as a major inspiration for so many diverse types of artists.. The Opening Reception will be on Saturday November 18 from 3:30-5:30pm.

•  The gallery is located at 65 Old Bedford Road, Goldens Bridge, NY 10526
• Gallery Hours are: Monday-Saturday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM ; Sunday, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM.
• The gallery may be contacted at (914) 232-4843 or contact@andersonchasegallery.com or visit andersonchasegallery.com.
• Visit Anderson Chase Gallery on Facebook
• There will be an Opening Reception on Saturday November 18 from 3:30-5:30 PM.
• The exhibition will run from November 18-December 29, 2017.

"FAMILY", Photography Exhibition at Umbrella Arts in NYC, February 2-March 4, 2017.

Central Park, NYC, 1984, © Robert Forlini

   

I will be showing my photograph Central Park, NYC in a group exhibition entitled FAMILY at Umbrella Arts Gallery on New York's Lower East Side from February 2-March 4, 2017. FAMILY is defined as a group of people who are related to each other. This exhibition looks to expand that definition beyond what we are born into, including those who we choose to “adopt” as a family (such as a close group of friends), a group of people united by certain convictions or a common affiliation, or a group of things related by common characteristics. The Opening Reception will be on Thursday February 2 from 6-8 pm. The show was curated by photographer Harvey Stein. A book based on the exhibited images for FAMILY will be published by the gallery and will be for sale during the exhibition.

Happy or unhappy, families are all mysterious. We have only to imagine how differently we would be described and will be, after our deaths, by each of the family members who believe they know us.--Gloria Steinem

•  The gallery is located at 317 East 9th Street, New York, NY 10003 (between 1st & 2nd Ave.)
• The gallery may be contacted at (212) 505-7196 or at info@umbrellaarts.com
• Gallery Hours are: Thursday-Saturday, 1:00-6:00 PM and by appointment.
• There will be an Opening Reception on Thursday February 2 from 6-8 pm.
• The exhibition will run from February 2-March 4, 2017.