IMAGES 2026 Winners Announced!

In a highly anticipated virtual jurors’ discussion on July 21, Shoreline Arts Alliance announced the award winners of its 46th Annual IMAGES Photography Exhibition and Competition. This year’s judges were Jessica Roscio, Director and Curator at the Danforth Art Museum at Framingham State University; Ron Rosenstock whose works are in the collections of Fogg Art Museum, The Worcester Art Museum, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and The Peabody Essex Museum; and photographer, writer and teacher, Sean Kernan. 

Flora Nebula by George Fellner

The Ann Christensen Award is presented annually and honors the Executive Director of Shoreline Arts Alliance from 1982 – 1997. Ann was involved with IMAGES from its inception, managed IMAGES during her tenure, and became a true aficionado of fine photography.  Through her influence, photography throughout Connecticut was deeply enhanced.  Ann knew the power of photography and specified that she would like this award to be given to a photograph that leaves a lasting impression upon the viewer. This year’s recipient is George Fellner (East Haddam) for his piece, Flora Nebula.

Momma's Instincts by Matt Patterson

Top Honors in the competition went to Carol Bailey (Guilford), Alan Berkson (Fairfield), William Frucht (Danbury) and Matt Patterson (Glastonbury). Honorable Mention recipients

included Alan Berkson (Fairfield), Harmony Chamberlain Harrington, (Southington), Penrhyn Cook (Bridgeport), Allison Maltese (Guilford), Michael McCarter (Rocky Hill), Sue Mullaney (Rockfall) and Matthew Sacco (Middletown).

Where's Waldo by Carol Bailey

This year’s IMAGES exhibition will be at

Kehler Liddell Gallery, 873 Whalley Avenue in New Haven from August 8-30. The gallery is open Thursdays-Sundays from noon-4 PM and is available for online viewing until July 2027. An opening reception will be held on August 8, from 2-4 PM, and a Gallery Talk by juror, Jessica Roscio will take place on Sunday, August 16 at 2 PM. Both events are free and open to the public, but registration is encouraged and available on the Shoreline Arts Alliance website.

More information can be found on the Shoreline Arts Alliance website, shorelinearts.org or by emailing office@shorelinearts.org