Taking a Closer Look, a collection of photographs and photo montages by Dan Allenspach will open on Dec 16th, 2009 at the Prairie Renaissance Cultural Alliance, 630 Atlantic Ave, Morris, MN. There will be an opening reception from 4:00 to 5:30 on December 19th at the PRCA. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited free of charge.

Exploring symbolism in contemporary life, the show will consist of photographs printed straight up as well as photographs printed in a montage style. Allenspach has applied his sense of design and color to create an intriguing display of images that are open for interpretation. Come enjoy a refreshing look at the world we live in.

Dan Allenspach graduated from Moorhead State University with a BA in Art and taught Art at Jordan High School for two years before moving to Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Allenspach returned to his hometown of Hancock, Minnesota in the early 1990’s and is known to some for his garden full of flowers and sculptures.