New MacDowell Gallery exhibit shines spotlight on real people, real places

Feb. 16, 2023 -- Visitors who stop by the MacDowell Gallery on Reid Health's main campus might see some familiar places and faces in the photos that comprise the latest exhibit there.

"Let's shine. Together." depicts residents and locations from throughout Reid's eight-county service area in Indiana and Ohio. The images were captured by a trio of photographers working with Reid on the health system's new branding campaign.

"'Let's shine. Together.' is much more than a tagline. It's a state of mind and a call to purpose. It's something that inspires, something that speaks to our shared sense of community," said Craig Kinyon, Reid Health President/CEO. "Above all, 'Let's Shine. Together.' is about character: being our best and lifting others up.

"Reid Health -- our people, our principles, and our care -- strives to live up to this sense of community. We are family, friends, and neighbors taking care of family, friends, and neighbors."

The exhibit features the work of photographers Jeffrey Bond, a Hagerstown native; Susanna Tanner of Richmond; and New York-based Rudi Schwab. Each were asked to select the images they were most proud of from their work with the Reid team.

"Each location I photographed offered something different when it came to color, composition, light, and message so it was hard for me to narrow my choices," Tanner said. "But I was drawn to the color palette and natural light the Whitewater Valley Railroad Museum offered. There was such a softness to it all, which was perfect with the subject matter -- children interacting with their families."

"When I was just starting out, a photographer told me a photograph is a fraction of a second that lasts a lifetime. That's always stuck with me and rings so true," Bond said. "I enjoy the feeling I get when I've captured a moment for people they will cherish for the rest of their lives."

"'Let's shine. Together.' is much more than a tagline. It's a state of mind and a call to purpose. It's something that inspires, something that speaks to our shared sense of community. Above all, 'Let's Shine. Together.' is about character: being our best and lifting others up. Reid Health -- our people, our principles, and our care -- strives to live up to this sense of community. We are family, friends, and neighbors taking care of family, friends, and neighbors." -- Craig Kinyon, Reid Health President/CEO

"Coming from the East Coast, the beauty of the rural landscapes in this part of the country was inspiring. Over the three days we were here, we experienced all the seasons. It was sunny, then it rained, and on the last day it snowed, but everything was beautiful, regardless of the weather conditions," Schwab said. "The people we worked with were so sweet and genuine. It was clear they love where they live and are so proud of their hometowns.

"I'm especially proud of this work because I feel like we truly captured the feeling Reid wanted with their new brand."

The MacDowell Gallery is located on the second floor of the Reid Health Outpatient Care Center at 1100 Reid Parkway in Richmond. The gallery is named after Barry MacDowell, who served as Reid President and CEO from 1988 to 2008. Visitors can use the Grand Staircase or the outpatient elevators to reach the exhibit, which will be on display through the end of March.