<p>"The Return Through a Circuitous Path."</p>

ASTORIA LightBox Photographic Gallery will host an artists reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept.14 with the opening of the group exhibit Photo+Craft 2,which is curated by Blue Mitchell, editor of Diffusion Magazine. The artists will be in attendance at the reception. The exhibit runs from Sept. 14 through Oct. 8.

Contributing photographers are a talented group of photographic artists from around the country. This exhibit is a collection of works that have a strong conceptual voice balanced with a high level of craftsmanship.

Photographers working in all mediums of photography from mixed media, alternative process, silver gelatin, to innovative digital methods exhibit a full-bodied show with a wide range that strongly represents the unconventional methods currently available to photographers.

In regards to craftsmanship, Im interested in the full process of the work, from concept to capture, from production to presentation, juror Mitchell said. Like our inaugural Photo-Craft show, I hope to see work that challenges the viewer to think about photography as a tool to deliver an emotion, a statement, or a passion and not just another picture.

Visit http://lightbox-photographic.com/shows for complete artist information and images. Also showing this month are new MobileMagic prints for the monthly cell phone photography exhibit. Supporting and Associate Memberships are available for those who would like to help LightBox in its mission of showcasing the creative photographic arts on the North Coast. LightBox is located at 1045 Marine Drive. Contact the gallery at 503-468-0238 or info@lightbox-photographic.com