The October artist of the month is Greg Versen. Greg Versen was born and raised in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Versen is an award-winning photographer and has been an active photographer for more than 50 years. He has attended workshops at the Maine Photographic Workshop, Rockport, and the Rocky Mountain School of Photography, Missoula, Montana. In 2003 he switched from film to digital photography and uses Nikon cameras and Canon printer with archival inks.
Among Versen’s photographic interests are architecture, travel and landscapes. He enjoys putting together programs that provide education and information with complementary imagery. Another endeavor of Versen’s is the development & hosting Blues Valley on public radio WMRA 90.7 FM. He has large canvases, framed photos, guest books, and many matted photos, some depicting favorite Mathews points of interest. In addition to the Artist of the Month is current gallery exhibit Gauge and Grain. Gauge and Grain is running until October 22nd and features work from 12 metal and wood artists. Fall into Art will be the next exhibit running October 25th through December 3rd.
