PhotoShelter Inc., a trusted provider of state-of-the-art online archive and e-commerce solutions to a growing community of more than 20,000 professional and amateur photographers, today announced its sponsorship of the “31 Under 31: Young Women in Art Photography,” exhibition presented by Humble Arts Foundation and Ladies Lotto. The exhibition, which opens on March 1, 2008, in honor of Women’s History Month, at 3rd Ward in Brooklyn and will run until March 28, 2008, celebrates 31 up-and-coming young female art photographers, all under the age of 31, and presents an eclectic mix of emerging talent culled from open submissions.

"This event was created as a showcase for young, talented female photographers with a fresh point of view," said PhotoShelter CEO Allen Murabayashi. "That makes it a perfect match for PhotoShelter, as we constantly strive to recognize and cultivate new talent. We are proud to be part of such an important event and to help expose the world to the work of these outstanding artists."

The exhibition includes photographs by Amy Elkins, Ashley Lefrak, Dru Donovan, Elaine Stocki, Helen Maurene Cooper, Ka-Man Tse, Mary Mattingly, Ahndraya Parlato, Alejandra Laviada, Alana Celii, Alex Van Clief, Allison Grant, Catharine Maloney, Dina Kantor, Hannah Whittaker, Jessica Bruah, Jessica Roberts, Jaimie Warren, Kate and Camilla, Kelly Kleinschrodt, Marta Labad, Manya Fox, Molly Landreth, Nadine Rovner, Rachael Dunville, Reka Reisinger, Sara Padgett, Sarah Small, Sarah Sudhoff, Talia Chetrit and Tealia Ellis Ritter.

Lumi Tan, director of Zach Feuer Gallery in NYC, and Jon Feinstein, curatorial director of Humble Arts Foundation co-curated the exhibition. “While it is impossible to capture the full breadth of international talent by female photographers in one exhibition,” say Tan and Feinstein, “we feel that the diversity of subjects and intent are a clear representation of the wide range of skill and creativity that is flourishing today. By allowing the works to be culled from an open call, we hope to give exposure to unknown photographers while simultaneously showcasing more familiar names in contemporary photography.”

Humble Arts Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that seeks to advance the careers of emerging fine art photographers by providing grants and exhibition opportunities.

Ladies Lotto is an international community of bright and determined women. Formed as a means for building an international women’s network of support and resource-sharing, Ladies Lotto focuses on creating large-scale optimistic impact, benefiting local communities, and enriching its members’ personal and professional lives. Membership consists of over 600 sophisticated global influencers in various creative industries.

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