Local exhibit to feature images from Team USA during opening games
As Team USA prepares to compete in the Winter Olympics in Beijing, a Carmel art gallery is making plans to celebrate the work of Team USA in the World Photographic Cup.
Seventeen photographers from across the United States, including Roben Bellomo from Carmel, have been chosen to represent Team USA at the 2022 World Photographic Cup. Their work will be on display at BEHN Gallery in the Village of West Clay starting Friday, Feb. 4.
“We’re planning to kick off the exhibit during our first Friday event this week,” Bellomo said. “We invite the public to stop by and check out the work of Team USA, listen to some live music, and watch the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games with us.”
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The World Photographic Cup, co-founded by Professional Photographers of America (PPA) and the Federation of European Photographers (FEP), pits Team USA against the best photographers from 35 countries. Bellomo has been chosen to represent Team USA three times (2018, 2019, and 2022).
“The World Photographic Cup is unlike any other photographic competition in that it not only involves the best professional photographers from around the world, but in true Olympic style, it offers nations the chance to compete against each other,” Bellomo added. “The result is the best portfolio of photography from around the globe.”
Teams submit up to three images in each of six categories: commercial, illustrative, nature, portrait, reportage, and wedding. Gold, silver, and bronze medals are awarded to the top photographers in each category. The World Photographic Cup is awarded to the national team that receives the highest overall score. The winner will be announced at the WPC Awards Ceremony in Rome, Italy, on March 28.
The exhibit will open to the public at 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 4 at BEHN Gallery, 2149 Glebe St., Suite 100, Carmel. To register, visit behngallery.com/events. The exhibit will remain on display through the end of March. For more information on the World Photographic Cup and to view the finalist images from around the world, visit WorldPhotographicCup.org.