For Immediate Release
Pull Date: August 9, 2006

A Hot Summer Nite:
A Salute to Our Local Firefighters
Large-Format Photographs by Victor Loverro

Opening Reception at Gallery in the Loft, Aug 8, 6-8pm
Exhibit continues at Islander’s through August

	What:	Victor Loverro Gallery Opening

	When:	August 8, 2006, 6-8pm
		
	Where: Gallery in the Loft
		 848 N. Sunrise Blvd (Terry's Corner)
		 Camano Island, WA 98282
	
	Contact: Doris Platis - 360-631-0688 
 	         doris@galleryintheloft.com 
       
	Online:  www.galleryintheloft.com 

Gallery in the Loft presents an opening reception for photographer Victor Loverro's exhibition of large-format black and white images honoring the local professional and volunteer firefighters of Camano Island and North Snohomish County. This new body of work is a departure from Victor's recent landscape studies. Each firefighter reveals his attraction to this necessary but dangerous profession through the choice of stance, equipment, and setting. In the absence of color, the black and white photographer focuses on the essence of his subject; the large format negative creates a crisp clarity that is not possible in other forms of photography.

Enjoy these remarkable images with us, share some refreshments, and listen to the comments of our local leaders in this field.  Gallery in the Loft will donate 10% of the sales for this evening to a favorite charity of our firefighters. An exhibition of selected photographs from this exhibit will remain on display through August at Islander's Restaurant, next door to the Gallery.

For more information, contact Doris Platis at 360-631-0688 or email doris@galleryintheloft.com. Victor Loverro can be reached at 360-387-2071 or victor.loverro@verizon.net. Gallery in the Loft is located just 5 minutes West of Stanwood at 848 North Sunrise Boulevard, on Camano “no ferries” Island. For directions and info, see www.galleryintheloft.com 

Concise version:
August 8, 2006 – Gallery in the Loft presents “A Hot Summer Nite: A Salute to Our Local Firefighters,” the opening reception for an exhibit of large-format photographs by Camano Island photographer Victor Loverro. 848 N. Sunrise Blvd, Camano Island. www.galleryintheloft.com

Photo Editor:
See the following web page for med-high resolution images you can use for publication. http://www.galleryintheloft.com/press.htm