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Bio
Fran McMullen, an editorial and fine art photographer, currently lives in her native
Connecticut in the small coastal town of Branford. Photographing daily, while sharing
life with her 2 teenagers, Roland and Carmen, and numerous pets keeps her busy.
Influenced by her father’s career as a photographer, Fran had her first work published
at age 14. She studied Photography at Paier College of Art in Hamden, Connecticut. Her fine art
work has been exhibited, shown and received awards throughout New England.
An avid kayaker, Fran kayaks 10 months out of the year and many of her shots are
taken from the kayak, allowing her to venture to places otherwise unseen. Braving the
elements you can find her on the beach year round in search of the perfect sunset.
Fran’s editorial assignments consistently appear in the 5 magazines of Moffly Media
Publications. Editorial work has also taken Fran to places such as Ireland and Haiti.
In addition to her fine art and editorial work Fran is involved in philanthropic work and
regularly contributes her photographic services to non-profit agencies such as, High
Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Long Wharf Theater, AIDS Project New Haven, and The CT
Down Syndrome Congress.
Artist Statement
My camera, having been my constant companion since age 14, has taken me on an
extraordinary journey, from darkroom to digital, editorial and reportage to capturing
nature’s gifts. With my current work, The Uncommon Landscape, I explore transforming the
seemingly ordinary and everyday scene into a visual experience woven with light, color
and shape. My goal is to evoke an emotional response from viewers, providing inspiration to
appreciate something they have seen many times, but never really took notice of.
Group Exhibitions
2010 Keyes Gallery, Branford, CT
2009 Visions Gallery, Branford, CT - Invitational
2008 Toomey Gallery of Fine Art, North Bennington, VT- Invitational
1992 Moira Fitzsimmons Arons Art Gallery, Hamden, CT - Invitational
1988 Gamma One, Inc., North Haven, CT - Invitational
1986 Showplace Gallery, New Haven, CT
Solo Exhibitions
2012 CT River Artisans, Chester, CT
2012 Goldsmith Art Gallery, Cheshire, CT
1994 Inner Space Gallery, New Haven, CT- Invitational
1992 Keyes Gallery, Branford, CT
1981 Park McCullough Gallery, North Bennington, VT
Juried Exhibitions
2010 Carriage House Gallery, Guilford, CT
2009 Keyes Gallery, Branford, CT- First Place Award
1995 Stamford Museum Nature Center, Stamford, CT
1995 Hera Gallery, Wakefield, RI
1994 The Discovery Museum, Bridgeport, CT- Best of Show Award
1986 Faces and Facets, New Haven, CT- Honorable Mention
1985 Fresh Visions, Bridgeport, CT
1984-87 Images Annual Photography Competition, Guilford, CT
1984 Photographer’s Forum Magazine, International - Honorable Mention
Selected Bibliography
Juried Artist Book, International Contemporary Artists Vol. V (2012)
Juried Artist Book, Studio Visit Magazine, (July 2010)
Janice J. Campbell, Advocate Weekly, (January 2008)
Manchester Journal, volume 122 Number 11 (April 2008)
Helen N. Ekstrom, “Director’s Report,” New Haven Foundation Annual (2005)
Education
Paier College of Art, Hamden, CT
International Center for Photography, New York, NY
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