Morristown National Historical Park (“MNHP”) celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2023. o lead the commemoration period beginning in 2022, the National Park Service commissioned the nationally recognized New York artist, musician, and author Xiomaro (pronounced See-oh-ma-ro) to create fine art photographs of the park’s key features.
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George Washington’s Encampment in New Jersey Gets Closer Look in Photography Exhibition
George Washington’s Revolutionary War encampment in New Jersey is the subject of a fine art photography exhibition and companion programs. The images were created by Xiomaro, a nationally-exhibited artist, under a commission from the U.S. National Park Service. The exhibition and programming are funded, in part, through the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/DepartmentContinue reading “George Washington’s Encampment in New Jersey Gets Closer Look in Photography Exhibition“
Washington’s Conference Room – Fireback
For Presidents’ Day, I thought I’d offer this image, which has never been seen before other than by National Park Service personnel. Nor has it ever been printed or publicly exhibited. Even during a tour, it would not be possible to get a clear, head-on view of this cast iron fireback. The photograph is partContinue reading “Washington’s Conference Room – Fireback”
Morristown and Morris Township Library Acquires Photographic Prints of George Washington’s Headquarters
http://www.xiomaro.com | Contact A portfolio of fine art photographic prints of George Washington’s Headquarters has been acquired by Morristown and Morris Township Library for their North Jersey History and Genealogy Center. The photographs were selected from a collection that is on exhibit now until December 28, 2018 at the Morristown National Historical Park museum. The National ParkContinue reading “Morristown and Morris Township Library Acquires Photographic Prints of George Washington’s Headquarters”
Women’s Rights National Historical Park Celebrates Independence Day with “The Diary of Theodosia Ford – Photographs by Xiomaro”
http://www.xiomaro.com | Contact Women’s Rights National Historical Park celebrates Independence Day with the debut solo exhibition The Diary of Theodosia Ford – Photographs by Xiomaro. The 12 images tell the dramatic story of a young widow’s unsung role in the American Revolutionary War by giving up her family’s New Jersey home to George Washington for use asContinue reading “Women’s Rights National Historical Park Celebrates Independence Day with “The Diary of Theodosia Ford – Photographs by Xiomaro””
National Park Invites Public to Free Reception and Illustrated Talk for Photography Exhibition on George Washington’s Headquarters
http://www.xiomaro.com | Contact The museum at New Jersey’s Morristown National Historical Park invites the public to a free reception with refreshments and an illustrated artist talk on Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The event celebrates the debut solo exhibition George Washington’s Headquarters: Photographs by Xiomáro. The 22 large images of the FordContinue reading “National Park Invites Public to Free Reception and Illustrated Talk for Photography Exhibition on George Washington’s Headquarters”
National Park Celebrates Presidents Day with Photography Exhibition on George Washington’s Headquarters
http://www.xiomaro.com | Contact The museum at New Jersey’s Morristown National Historical Park kicks off Presidents Day with the debut solo exhibition George Washington’s Headquarters: Photographs by Xiomáro, curated by Jude M. Pfister, D.Litt, the park’s Chief of Cultural Resources. Admission is free and the 22 large images of the Ford Mansion, which served as Washington’s headquarters, willContinue reading “National Park Celebrates Presidents Day with Photography Exhibition on George Washington’s Headquarters”
Fire Island’s Centennial Art Exhibit Features National Park Photographs by Xiomaro
http://www.xiomaro.com | Contact Photographs created by Long Island artist Xiomáro have been selected by the National Park Service for their Centennial Art Exhibit at the Patchogue Ferry Terminal gallery space, which welcomes visitors as they embark on their journey to Fire Island. The exhibit is open now through September 5, 2016 with a free reception open toContinue reading “Fire Island’s Centennial Art Exhibit Features National Park Photographs by Xiomaro”
William Floyd Rediscovered at Mastics – Moriches – Shirley Community Library
http://www.xiomaro.com | Contact An exclusive slideshow and talk, William Floyd Rediscovered, will be presented by Long Island artist Xiomáro at Mastics – Moriches – Shirley Community Library on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. The one-night only free event includes entry to win a print from the fine art photographic series on whichContinue reading “William Floyd Rediscovered at Mastics – Moriches – Shirley Community Library”
Theodore Roosevelt’s “Unseen” Summer White House: A Fine Art Photographic Exhibit
http://www.xiomaro.com | Contact Over 40 large color photographs, created by Long Island artist Xiomáro, will be on display at the historic Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola, Long Island, October 13-23, 2015. The exhibit, Theodore Roosevelt’s Sagamore Hill: The “Unseen” Summer White House, shows the interiors in a historically rare condition: the 23 rooms ofContinue reading “Theodore Roosevelt’s “Unseen” Summer White House: A Fine Art Photographic Exhibit”