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Faces of the Mountain
August 26 – October 3 CDT
For half a century, the Mountain Workshops, a flagship program of Western Kentucky University’s Visual Journalism & Photography program, has documented the heart and soul of communities across Kentucky and beyond.
This four-part exhibition series, sponsored by Canon USA, celebrates this powerful visual storytelling body of work that has defined the Workshops’ legacy. Featuring work from generations of photographers, from students to eventual Pulitzer Prize winners, the exhibition honors the Mountain Workshops as both an educational institution and a documentary archive of life in America. These photographs bring history to life, inviting audiences to experience five decades of storytelling excellence.
GALLERY HOURS
- Monday – Wednesday 9:00 – 9:00
- Thursday – Friday 9:00 – 4:00
Divided into four thematic sections presented over this upcoming year, the exhibition explores the evolution of documentary photography through the Workshop’s lens:
AUGUST 26 – OCTOBER 3
Faces of the Mountain – A powerful collection of intimate portraits that reveal the resilience, joy, and struggles of everyday people whose lives have been illuminated by the photographers’ lens.
OCTOBER 13 – DECEMBER 3
Portraits of Place – A testament to the people, landscapes, towns, and backroads that have shaped the identity of the Workshop’s host communities.
JANUARY 26 – MARCH 6, 2026
Work & Tradition – A look at the trades, customs, and industries—both fading and thriving—that have been documented over decades, preserving the cultural heritage of the region.
MARCH 23 – MAY 1, 2026
The Changing Story – A reflection on how photojournalism has evolved with technology and society, showcasing images that capture transformation in both storytelling and the world it seeks to document.
For more information please visit the Visual Journalism & Photography event page or contact the coordinator of this event at tim.broekema@wku.edu.