For the Love of Athens is a photo contest and exhibition celebrating the people and places of Athens County. Due to COVID restrictions, Arts West will not be hosting a gallery opening for this year's show. However, the show will be on display at Arts West February 12th - March 26th, viewing the show is FREE and open to the public. Appointments can be made to see the show Tuesday through Fridays 2-6pm. To make an appointment, please call Arts West at 740-592-4315, or contact Program Specialist Emily Beveridge: ebeveridge@ci.athens.oh.us.
This year's contest resulted in over 100 submissions and 30 selections made by our juror, Erin LaBelle. To vote for the audience choice award, please schedule an appointment to view the show. Alternately, you can vote for your favorite photo virtually, once the show is displayed, we will post images of all the selected photos. You can select your favorite, and then email Emily Beveridge: ebeveridge@ci.athens.oh.us your audience choice!