Curator's Statement

SRJC Robert F. Agrella Gallery Presents

Rising from the Ashes Sonoma County 2017

Pulitzer Prize winning coverage from the Press Democrat

Picture of gallery during the Rising From the Ashes Show

 

The Robert F. Agrella Gallery and the Art Department would like to invite you to an exhibition of photographs from the Press Democrat 2017 Sonoma County fires. The exhibit will cover not only the destruction of the fires, but the aftermath, first responders and the incredible community support for the victims. Photographers from the Press Democrat risked their safety to witness the fires firsthand and provided critical coverage of a rapidly changing situation.

 As we are celebrating our 100 year anniversary of the college we are also marking the 1 year anniversary of the fires and response. The exhibition will honor the brave work of The Press Democrat as well as the community of Santa Rosa and demonstrates visually the motto adapted by the community that “Love is stronger than Smoke”.

(The images in this show may be difficult for some members of our community to see.)

Exhibit will be open October 8th through December 20th.