INSPIRING PHOTOGRAPHS: Bruce M. White is among the nine New Jersey photographers featured in the “Inspire: Everyday People Changing New Jersey” exhibit at Drumthwacket that is on view until July 31, 2016. White’s award winning, internationally recognized photographs have illustrated numerous art books and exhibitions commissioned by leading educational, cultural, and historic institutions including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The White House, BreastIntentions, and Urban Promise USA. Pictured above, First Lady Mary Pat Christie views White’s portrait of NJ Hero Jodina Hicks, executive director of Urban Promise, Camden.

Combining the homegrown talents of nine New Jersey fine arts photographers with the efforts of 18 New Jersey Heroes, First Lady Mary Pat Christie recently unveiled a new photographic exhibit that will be on display at Drumthwacket, the Governor’s Official Residence in Princeton, through July 31, 2016. The black and white portrait collection, Inspire: Everyday People Changing New Jersey, is part of the Drumthwacket Foundation’s fine arts initiative to curate historical and contemporary exhibits that recognize the state’s rich cultural heritage and instill pride.

“This new exhibit partners New Jersey Heroes and the Drumthwacket Foundation in celebrating the artistry of our Garden State photographers in capturing the essence of 18 amazing heroes,” said First Lady Mary Pat Christie. “Through the lenses of these remarkably talented photographers, the public has an opportunity to get a glimpse into how these inspiring individuals are making a difference in our communities. I am proud this unique collection of black and white photographs will not only raise pride in our state, but also inspire more New Jerseyans to give back to their communities.”

Drumthwacket is open most Wednesdays for guided tours. To make a reservation to view the exhibit, visit www.drumthwacket.org/visit/reservation-form. Drumthwacket is wheelchair accessible. Please inform the Foundation of special needs when registering.

New Jersey Heroes is a 501c3 non-profit foundation that was started in December 2010 by First Lady Mary Pat Christie. Their mission is to recognize, celebrate, and award everyday “Heroes” and promote their causes. These Heroes are doing extraordinary things in their communities through various nonprofit foundations across the state. For more information visit: http://newjerseyheroes.org/index.

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