THE TEAM

Steven Churchill	Producer
Lisa Smith	Associate Producer / Graphic Designer
Mark Barry	Webmaster / Programmer / Database Mgr.
Eunice Noh	Executive Assistant / Research
Crystal Pinson	Research
Kevin Armento	Video Editor
Deanne Row	Research
Linda Noh	Research
Jennifer McHugh	Research
Jae Paik	Research
James Halfacre	Gallery Setup

In 2004 Steven Churchill organized, curated and judged the first Art of Photography Show, which was exhibited at the La Jolla Art Association Gallery in November of that year. 525 images were received to be considered, submitted by local photographers - though the gallery space could only accommodate 55 framed prints. There were over 400 people at the opening reception and 25% of the work was sold during the two-week exhibition of the show. So, the show was a big success in all respects.

Following the 2004 show, Steven and his team decided to produce a second show. The Art of Photography Show 2006 was an international exhibition of photographic art which took place April 20 - June 4, 2006 at the Lyceum Theatre Gallery in the historic Gaslamp Quarter of downtown San Diego. Arthur Ollman, the Director of the Museum of Photographic Arts, was the Judge for this exhibition. Steven initiated an intensive marketing and publicity campaign, to bring maximum attention to the artists and their work. There were about 1000 people at the opening reception gala on April 22nd, which was fully catered, hosted bar, live music, and all had a wonderful time. Over 18 pieces of art were sold at the show. The response to the show from the media was very positive, with many articles, blurbs and pictures being published in local magazines, such as San Diego Magazine, Riviera Magazine, Ranch & Coast Magazine, City Beat, San Diego Union Tribune, OnAir Magazine, Where Magazine, Art & Gallery Guide, and also television and radio interviews about the show.  The response from the staff at the Lyceum Theatre Gallery has been great as well, with comments that it's the "Best art show that's ever been here", "There's been more foot traffic than any previous art show here", and "You've sold more art here than any other exhibit in our 20 year history".

In the fall of 2006 the team produced The Art of Digital Show, an international exhibition of digital art which took place October 6 - November 19, 2006 at the Lyceum Theatre Gallery. The Show was judged by Hugh Davies, the Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. Following the "Call For Entries", a total of 2730 entries were submitted by artists from 32 countries. 100 spectacular pieces were selected by Dr. Davies to be exhibited in the gallery. The Show featured all forms of digital art -- digital painting, computer based illustration, digitally manipulated photography, digital video art, computer animation, and an interactive video installation. Very unique about The Art of Digital Show was the combining of fine art images in the gallery along with video art. 16 flat-screen displays in the gallery were continuously exhibiting the video art pieces which were selected by Dr. Davies. The world class opening reception occurred on October 7, 2006, and the Show was a huge success.

This past April the team launched The Art of Photography Show 2007 at the Lyceum Theatre Gallery. This presentation of photography was truly exquisite. A total of 9867 photographic entries were submitted by artists from 37 countries around the world for this juried competition. The judge for this exhibit was Tim Wride, who was the Head of the Department of Photography at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. He is also the Executive Director of the No Strings Foundation, a non-profit organization which provides significant grants to photographic artists. Mr. Wride selected 103 images -- the best of the best! There were over 1,400 people at the Opening Reception Gala on April 14, 2007, which can be viewed here. The exhibition ran April 14 through May 28, 2007.

This fall the team produced The Art of Digital Show 2007 at the Lyceum Theatre Gallery. Neal Benezra, the Director of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, was the Judge for this exhibit. Out of 2796 entries from 40 countries, he selected 83 framed fine art pieces, 18 video art pieces, a 3D modelled sculpture, a digitally designed textile piece, and one interactive piece -- amazing work! The exhibition ran October 6 through November 11, 2007.

Our goal through all of these visual art exhibitions is to showcase the very best work in each medium, to bring much exposure and attention to the artist's work, and to provide many tangible benefits to the exhibiting artists. The experience and knowledge gained by our entire crew through these many years will be applied with intense passion and tenacity towards this current exhibition, The Art of Photography Show 2008.