July 10 - August 8

Opening reception July 10 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Living in America explores the ever-changing landscape of a nation defined by both motion and memory.

With work from twelve photographers this exhibition journeys through quiet rituals in emptied public spaces, glimpses of private moments on highways, and the charged atmosphere of protests and public gatherings. It reveals how places once bustling with life can fall silent, how signs and structures record the passing of time, and how moments of personal transition mirror broader cultural shifts.

These photographs invite viewers to look closer at the complexities of American life—to see what endures, what fades, and how we navigate the delicate balance between past and future.

Featured Artists

Charles Borowicz - Brittany Brooke Crow - Stephanie Brunia - Trenton Chesling

Tyler Erickson - Mike Hiatt - Jon Lemons - KC McGinnis

Rachel Mummey - Phil Roeder - Griselda San Martin - Annick Sjobakken

Curated by JON LEMONS

Jon Lemons is a professional photographer located in Des Moines, Iowa. He has worked for The Omaha World-Herald and KCCI News Channel 8. He currently shoots photography for Des Moines Public Schools and has a studio at Mainframe Studios.