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Preservation Workshop: Photographic Images Presented by the Davenport Public Library Today

August 19th, 2021
Preservation Workshop: Photographic Images Presented by the Davenport Public Library Today

Join us in learning how to practically care for and preserve materials at home with tips and tricks from the staff of the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center. Each workshop will showcase different techniques and share applicable knowledge on creating tools and demonstrating methods of preservation for photographs, letters, books, and more. In this month’s Preservation Workshop on Thursday, August 19th at 2:00 pm, we will view a variety of photographic image types and the ways they can be safely stored for future generations to enjoy. This program is scheduled to be held virtually.... Read More

Bettendorf’s Bereskin Gallery Debuts New Photography Show, Opening Reception Friday

February 4th, 2021
Bettendorf's Bereskin Gallery Debuts New Photography Show, Opening Reception Friday

Joe Maciejko has been shooting beautiful photos for far longer than Paige Magistrelli has been alive, but both passionate Bettendorf residents are among 23 area artists who will have their photography on display in February at the Bereskin Gallery and Art Academy, 2967 State St., Bettendorf. Five other Q-C photographers are part of a new ongoing campaign to promote the work and purpose of United Way Quad Cities. While gallery owner Pat Bereskin has featured photography for sale since she first opened the Bettendorf venue in 2017, this is her first full exhibit of photos. The Photographic Exploration... Read More

Davenport Photographer Launches Interior Design Business

November 4th, 2020
Davenport Photographer Launches Interior Design Business

Elaine Folker certainly has an eye for beauty, order, style and impeccable design. The 37-year-old photographer – who works with her husband Stephen and his business Giraffe Photography in the Village of East Davenport – is striking out on her own with her own venture, Moss + Mercantile Interiors. “I’ve loved interior decorating since I was a kid and would watch Christopher Lowell every day,” Elaine Folker said this week. “I’ve always been artistic and have spent the last 13 years as a full-time photographer. I’m starting a decorating business because I think everyone should have... Read More