This collection of photographic art, created by member artists of the American Society of Photographers, is on view in the exhibition "The Maker's Muse: Contemporary Photographic Art from the Artists of the American Society of Photographers".

Following a Call for Entries in 2020 for "The Maker's Muse" exhibition, 119 images created by 42 artists were selected. The inaugural exhibition was held in Grapevine, Texas, and the exhibition is now on view in Houston, Texas. 36 artists are represented by 60 works of art.

The Exhibition

In the digital era, “The Maker’s Muse” emphasizes that impact goes beyond an immediate reaction to a fleeting image, and is deepened by a reflective process obtained through time spent viewing the printed image. Additionally, consideration can be given to the techniques employed by each individual artist, who start with the same tool, photography, and complete pieces through varying techniques from digital art to applied materials.

Offering up the seed from which so much is grown, the maker’s muse is the touch of inspiration that spurs thought into action. In this collection from the American Society of Photographers, the elusive muse bestows her gifts differently on each artist, and captures the viewer’s imagination, whether by a strike of lightning from a looming thunderhead, an alien birth, or the delicate bow of a flower.

Exhibition Dates

January 13 - February 28, 2025

Grapevine Tower Gallery and RTown Gallery, Grapevine, Texas

April 11 - May 24, 2025

The Silos at Sawyer Yards, Bay 100 Gallery, Houston, Texas

September 19, 2025 - January 10, 2026

The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Art, Spring, Texas