
Annual Photography Shoot-Out
An Annual Affair
January 20 - February 15, 2025
Axel’s Gallery & Frame Shop is excited to once again host the Photography “Shoot-Out” and is challenging the community to capture the beauty and CONTRAST around them.
This year’s theme is CONTRAST - the juxtaposition of differences. Chosen by Sherry Knudsen, the 2023 Shoot-Out First Prize winner.
Examples of creative and photographic talents by using contrast to convey emotion, mood, drama, messages or stories will be on display and WE NEED YOUR VOTE! In addition to First and Second Prize, a People's Choice award is given based on the majority of popular votes from the community. So stop in and cast a vote for your favorite photo before Feb 7th!

Sharing Spaces
Recent Work by Peggy & Shapleigh Smith
February 19 - March 29, 2025
“No two visions are ever the same.” That’s the shared belief of husband-and-wife artists Peggy and Shapleigh Smith, whose work, though rooted in the same medium—photography—offers a striking contrast in style, tone, and emotion. Together in a collaborative exhibition at Axel’s, their latest collection reveals two very different artistic journeys, yet both drawn from the same source of inspiration: the world through their lens.
Though Peggy and Shapleigh’s styles may differ dramatically, both have found inspiration in the land and life around them, using the lens of the camera as a means of exploration and expression. Together, their work offers a fascinating glimpse into two very distinct creative worlds—one exuberantly full of life and the other quietly contemplative.
Read the full Press Release here.
Join us at Axel’s Gallery to experience this unique pairing of visions. Peggy and Shapleigh Smith will be present to discuss their work and share personal stories at the opening reception on Saturday, February 22nd, from 5-7pm. Don’t miss the chance to meet the artists and witness the artistic conversations unfolding between light, form, and story.
Light snacks and refreshments will be offered. All are welcome.

2025 Axel's Gallery
Axel's Gallery provides opportunities for emerging artists to show locally and for our community to discover them. We are excited to present the following...
Exhibiting Artists:
Susan Smereka
Peggy and Shap Smith
Edith Beatty
Photography Shoot-Out Winner
Community Focused Exhibitions:
Art Swap
Photography Shoot-Out
Smalls Group Exhibition
