News Updates for Photographer & Graphic Artist Jay Hahn

News Update 6/8/07: The Turk's Cap Lily with Butterflies T-Shirts are on the way! ONLY $19.95 plus 3.50 shipping!!!!

News Update 5/11/07: Jay will be a Special Happening this weekend at the fabulous Orchard at Altapass on the Blue Ridge Parkway 5/18 - 5/21.

News Update 2/20/07: Okay, we're back yet again from WDW and Jay's 50th Birthday Extravaganza. Pictures will follow soon. The photos from Miss Julia's Birthday have been moved HERE.

News Update 1/24/07: We're back from a quick trip to WDW for a Mother-Daughter Birthday! As soon as we catch our breath, we'll be updating and re-vamping the website! Five new pieces added to the Gallery at the bottom of page 3.

News Update 8/14/06: Disney Nerd/Guru, Matt Hochberg was kind enough to mention Jay's photography and our web site on the WDW Today podcast. Matt, along with his band of merry magical men Len Testa, Mike Newell, and Mike Scopa, take the time to create 3 entertaining podcasts per week as well as a live show every few weeks. As a confirmed Disney Geek, Jay considers this quite an honor!

News Update 8/13/06: Jay will be honored on Friday August 25 by Appalachian State University. His multiple award winning photograph, Solitary Clematis , will be dedicated as a part of the Belk Library & Information Commons Permanent Collection. This event will be open to the public.

News Update 6/30/06: Jay is currently "Featured Artist" at the magnificent ARTWALK in downtown Boone. There are accompanying articles in this week's "Mountain Times" and "High Country News".

News Update 6/15/06: Jay's class/field trip for intermediate digital photographers at the wonderful Altapass Orchard has been moved to Thursday July 13. From the Orchard web site:

Thurs, July 13 8:00AM-Noon:Highly accomplished photographer and graphics guru Jay Hahn offers his expertise to interested digital camera users. Jay will join the group in the field to take pictures and answer questions about focus, depth of field, composition, and other digital camera techniques. $35 per student, payable at The Orchard by July 6. The class will meet on the Orchard Pavilion at 8:00 AM. Call the Orchard (828-765-9531) to reserve a spot by July 6.

News Update 6/5/06: Jay will be leading a class/field trip for intermediate digital photographers Friday June 16 at the wonderful Altapass Orchard. From the Altapass website:

Fri, June 16 8:00-12:00 Highly accomplished photographer and graphics guru Jay Hahn offers his expertise to interested digital camera users. Jay will join the group in the field to take pictures and answer questions about focus, depth of field, composition, and other digital camera techniques. $35 per student. The class will meet on the Orchard Pavilion at 8:00 AM. Call the Orchard (828-765-9531) to reserve a spot

News Update 5/31/06: Jay's piece "Solitary Clematis" has won First Place at the US Forest Service Cradle of Forestry's 13th Annual "Appalachian Spring" photography contest. The show is on display through this weekend. Stop by and take part in the audience vote awards.

News Update 5/23/06: Jay will be returning to the amazing Altapass Orchard for Memorial Day weekend! Come on out and join in the fun May 25,26, & 27. This is a great opportunity to meet the artist and talk technique in an absolutely gorgeous setting! Don't forget to pick up some fudge and home-made preserves.

Thursday May 25 from 11am to 3pm Friday May 26 from 11am to 4pm Saturday May 27 from 11am to 4pm.

News Update 4/10/06: Jay's award-winning photograph, "Solitary Clematis", has been selected by jury to be added to the Permanent Collection of the newly remodeled Carol Grotnes Belk Library and Information Commons, at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. The piece will be hung this summer, and there will be an event where selected Artists will speak about their work. Watch here for more details!

News Update 3/24/06: Two of Jay's pieces, "Solitary Clematis" , and "Urban Couple" will be on display and available for purchase at both the "Members Preview" and the "mARTket at the Arts Warehouse" this weekend in Anderson, SC. Please see the Show Schedule page for more details!

News Update 3/14/06: Well, March is here and it appears that Jay is slowly coming out of hibernation as the season begins. Yes, he has already had a few shows this year, but we are fairly certain that he was not yet fully conscious! His 49th Valentine Birthday Celebration at Walt Disney World certainly seemed to perk him up. Click HERE for photographs of the silliness. As Spring unfolds, Jay's work will be on display in a variety of locations, with more being added weekly. We are also planning several personal appearances and maybe even a class or two!

News Update 11/14/05: While attending a wedding at the McKee Botanical Gardens in Vero Beach FL, Jay grabbed a few quick shots at dusk. After returning home We contacted the gardens to identify the white bloom-like structure photographed amongst lush ferns. It seemed a bit of a mystery, since ferns do not bloom, but reproduce by spores. The Director of Horticulture informed us that this was actually an albino mutation which occurs extremely rarely and for unknown reasons. In fact, this plant may never produce another albino frond! Prints are now available of this stunning botanical rarity...

News Update 10/07/05 - Jay's Solo Exhibition at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center's The Spine Gallery is up! With 42 large pieces, Jay may have set a record by actually filling the space. The show will be on display through the end of the year. See more on the show schedule page...

News Update 10/01/05 - Jay's piece "Tree of Life" has been featured on the cover of the fantastic Laurel of Asheville. There is a wonderful article about Jay inside which also includes eight of Jay's photographs. Be sure and pick up a copy at one of these locations.

News Update 9/21/05: Well, another North Carolina Mountain State Fair has come and gone. Jay was a Juror for the Amateur Photography, and experimented with a probable future entry limit by entering only ten prints into the Professional Photography Division ( actually 9 in photo and 1 in pro art). Despite this, he still won seven ribbons ( 5 blue and 2 red)!!! See the Recent Awards page for the details...

News Update 9/14/05: Jay will return to Altapass Orchard as a "Special Happening" this Sunday (September 18) from 12:30 to 3:30. Come spend a wonderful afternoon on the Parkway and don't forget to stock up on jellies and preserves for the winter!

News Update 9/9/05: "Solitary Clematis" has been juried by John Cram to be included in the Highlands NC Fine Arts Center's Annual Juried Art Exhibit. See the News and Show Schedule pages for more details...

This has just been added to the Avampato Discovery Museum website. The stats also show that I was one of only 16 artists who had both entries accepted. I am even more honored & a bit humbled.

-Jay

In a juror's statement, Ringgold outlined what she was looking for from the artists who entered the competition:

" I am looking to feel the artist's passion coming through the work. An artist must have the courage to express his/her own unique vision, and to communicate ideas and experiences, which demonstrate skill in handling the media. I want to be informed, stunned if you will, by the imagery in the work. I want to see the artists take charge of their communication as if there is no other way but THIS. I am looking for the rare, the stunning and the new in whatever genres. When I find it I want others to see it too."

Ringgold surveyed 864 entries from 459 artists. Only 79 of those entries from 63 artists were selected.

News Update 8/1/05: Our newest location, Artwalk , in Historic downtown Boone is open! Drop by and visit WNC's newest premier art gallery!

From the Avampato Discovery Museum website:
2005 Appalachian Corridors Juried Biennial Exhibition

September 9 — November 13, 2005
This juried exhibition focuses on the thirteen–state Appalachian region celebrating the diversity of art produced by artists residing in a 406–county area stretching from New York to Mississippi. Since Charleston is the geographic center Appalachia, and the capital city of West Virginia, as well as the only state that lies completely within the Appalachian region, it is fitting that the Museum take the lead in presenting this much anticipated juried exhibition. Juried this year by Faith Ringgold the exhibition will contain traditional and non traditional art — from painting, to contemporary craft to multimedia installation to video to electronic art. The exhibition signifies the Museum’s commitment to showcase and recognize emerging and established artists of this region. It provides a meeting ground where artists and visitors can exchange ideas, discover new work, consolidate reputations and recognize new talent.

After tasting the fudge, Jay has lengthened his stay as Visiting Artist at the wonderful Altapass Orchard on the Blue Ridge Parkway in beautiful Little Switzerland NC. Jay will now be demonstrating on Wednesday July 6 through Friday July 8 from 11am until 3pm and on Saturday July 9 from 11am until 4pm. See the Show Schedule page for more details!

News Update 6/06/05: Jay will be a visiting Artist at the wonderful Altapass Orchard in beautiful Little Switzerland NC on Saturday July 9. Details to follow shortly...

News Update 5/10/05: One of Jay's new pieces ( Maple Fairywings ) has been awarded an Honorable Mention (Judges' Picks) at the 2005 Appalachian Spring Photography Contest at the Cradle of Forestry! The Audience Picks end May 31. Visit the Cradle of Forestry this month and vote for your favorites.

News Update 4/21/05: A second page has been added to the Print Gallery containing another 25 images.

News Update 4/17/05: In conjunction with the Kress Emporium Ultimate Exhibit Space, Jay will be at The Kress Emporium this Saturday, April 23 from 1pm to 4pm. Stop by and discuss Jay's work, photography, and art in general. Jay will also be happy to sign or personalize any purchases. A map to Kress as well as phone and address info are available on the Contact page. Note: We ask that you please do not tease the Artist or feed him marshmallows!

The first page of the new Gallery is up. It contains 25 of Jay's images. New pages will be added soon. Click on any image in the Gallery (as well as those on this page) to see it larger.

Two of Jay's pieces from the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce Solo Exhibition ( Belted Galway 2 & Water's Edge ) have been purchased by the Chamber for permanent display in their Offices. A big "Thank You" to Shelly McPeak and the rest of the Chamber folks!

Jay will be featured member at the April meeting of the f/32 Photography Group. Guests are always welcome.

The site is back! The Gallery and shopping cart are still in progress, but it sure feels good to be back in the web.

A special thanks to all our friends and customers for their patience. Jay has hit the ground running in 2005. See the Show Schedule page for a list of current exhibitions and honors.

Need more information or wondering if Jay's talents can be utilized for your project? Email your ideas to: info@jayhahn.com.