Photography Works Accepted by Pikes Peak Library District
Nov. 1, 2008, Colorado Springs. The art photography of Joe R. Luciano of ImagesOfTheSouthwest.com, through a juried process, has been accepted by the Pikes Peak Library District's Art Evaluation Committee for exhibit in the local Branch Libraries of Monument and Fountain.
Joe, a retired Computer System Engineer and 13 year resident of Colorado Springs, has been doing photography for over 40 years. Since moving to The Springs, the central theme of his photography has been the beautiful mountain landscapes, indigenous flora and fauna, and the southwestern culture and architecture.
21 of Joe's Southwest themed photos will be on display at the Monument Branch Library in the main desk area, magazine area, and Community Room for the month of November 2008, and in the Fountain Branch Library for the month of December 2008. For more details, see the Shows & Events Page.
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Nov. 1, 2008, Colorado Springs. The art photography of Joe R. Luciano of 
21 of Joe's Southwest themed photos will be on display at the Monument Branch Library in the main desk area, magazine area, and Community Room for the month of November 2008, and in the Fountain Branch Library for the month of December 2008. For more details, see the 
Oct. 5, 2006, Colorado Springs. Marc Erickson, owner and head chef of The Nook, a local restaurant in Northeast Colorado Springs, believes in supporting the arts and local artists. For seven years now, the restaurant has provided a venue for local artists to display, and hopefully sell, their artwork in an elegant but casual dining atmosphere. Patrons of the restaurant can not only enjoy a delicious meal, but view and appreciate the art of local artisans.
Currently three local artists have their art hanging at the restaurant. Showing his "Images of the Southwest" photographs is Joe R. Luciano, a long-time photographer and 10-year resident of The Springs. Barbara J. Davies is displaying her water media portraying still life, abstract art, and scenic landscapes. Also showing her work is Dottie Lirette with several water colors of flowers and other still life. This art will be on display at The Nook for about six months.
The Nook serves only breakfast and lunch - and art. It is located at 2821 Dublin Blvd. on the northeast corner of Union Blvd. It is open Monday 6:30 AM -10:30 AM, and Tuesday through Sunday 7:00 AM -1:30 PM. Call 719-265-8980.