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Hammett House, Marshall County, by Tom Parker
Tom Parker and his lovely wife, Lori, were unable to make it to the reception for Iconic Kansas Wednesday night because of the stupid snowstorm. We were all very disappointed that they weren’t there. But I’ll show you Tom’s photos so you can admire them here and then go to the Emporia Arts Center, 815 Commercial, and buy them.
Shingle House, Washington County, by Tom Parker
Tilted, Marshall County, by Tom Parker
To see more of Tom Parker’s photographs, go to DispatchesfromKansas.com.
You’re a sweetie!
Tom, I’m very proud of you and Dave and several other photographers that I know who were part of this show. Not only were your photos part of most likely the first sesquicentennial event in Kansas but your photos christened the new Emporia Arts Council building on the eve of state budget cuts to the Art. Your images of derelict, ramshackle buildings may foretell the state of Arts in Kansas.
I love the photos, Tom. We have photos of old buildings in our home – purchased about 30 years ago. 🙂
Roger I loved your statement above. We agree with the sentiments and it is too bad. I guess every cut will be bad for certain groups of people, but Kansas is known for the Arts and I hope that state of Arts in Kansas can continue to be a positive part of our lives, because we the people will make sure it is.
Roger, what a great observation and thought. I sadly agree.
Tom, your pictures quietly bring on emotion. Like the buildings have personality, have actual memories that outlived the occupants.
I love Tom’s photos!
Thanks for all the kind comments. Heinecken: I hope you’re wrong in your analogy but fear otherwise. We will persevere, however the opposition. Art does not live or die by one man’s decree…
Like that last sentence, Tom.