Dennis Stierer (American, b. 1947)
Photographer.
Born in Connersville, IN, who served two years in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War from 1968-1970.
Attended Purdue University through the years of 1965 - 1973 studying in the field of Clinical Psychology.
Maintained a working photography studio in Ft. Wayne, IN (1974-1982) and a commercial photography studio in Boston, MA (1982-1993) working with major national clients, American Tourister, Duncan Donuts, Foster Grant Sunglasses, Boston Globe Magazine, Boston Magazine, New England Aquarium, and National Geographic World Magazine.
He has been a member of the Western New York Artist Group since 2000 and of the Buffalo Society of Artists since 1999, where he served as BSA President, for two terms.
During the years 2012-2020, Dennis worked with a large format camera on a project about the Erie Canal, Cayuga/Seneca Canal, the Oswego Canal, and the Champlain Canal. He made thousands of images and taught five different workshops along the Erie Canal. Self-published book entitled ‘Spirit of the Ditch.”
In 2018, the Burchfield Penney Art Center acquired 49 platinum/palladium prints as a result of this project for their permanent collection.
At present, Dennis works primarily with Leica film and digital cameras creating images of our fragile landscape, working in a wet darkroom making silver and platinum prints. He has no plans of slowing down in creating photographs.
Select Exhibits and Awards
2022 - Buffalo Society of Artists Catalog show - Silver Medal Winner
2022 - Western New York Artists Group - What the Camera Sees Group Exhibit
2022 - Appalachian Center for Photography - Large Format Group Exhibit, Floyd, VA
2021 - F.B. Clench Exhibit - Curated exhibit, also showcasing 12 Pt/Pd large format prints, Kenan Center for the Arts, Lockport, NY
2021 - Platinum Print used in Carnegie Art Center 2021 calendar.
2021 - Photostock Online Gallery, 12 images in Group Show
2018 - Burchfield Penney Art Center acquired 49 platinum prints for their permanent archive.
2018 - “Spirit of Structure” Book published
2017 - Erie Canal Landscape: Spirit of Structure, Kenan House Gallery, Lockport, NY
2017 - Botanical Exhibit, Art Dialogue Gallery, Buffalo, NY
2016 - Erie Canal Landscape: Spirit of Structure, Carnegie Art Center, N. Tonawanda, NY
2015 - Ontario Plain Group of Twelve Show, Kenan House Gallery, Lockport, NY
2014 - Ontario Plain Group of Twelve Show, River Art Gallery, N.Tonawanda, NY
2014 - Niagara Frontier Art Exhibit, Kenan Art Center, Lockport, NY
2014 - Buffalo Society of Artists Catalog and Spring Show, Buffalo, NY
2013 - “Trilogy Show” Western New York Artist Gallery, Buffalo, NY
2012 - Buffalo Society of Artists Catalog Show, NACC, Niagara Falls, NY
2012 - Niagara Frontier Art Exhibit, Kenan Art Center, Lockport, NY
2012, 2011 - Buffalo Society of Artists Spring Show, Art Dialogue Gallery, Buffalo, NY
2011 - “Group of Twelve” Niagara Artists Exhibit, Kenan Art Center, Lockport, NY
2011 - “Niagara Reservation” group exhibit, Buffalo Tourism Center, Buffalo, NY
2011 - “Niagara Falls State Park” Book published
2010 - “Niagara Reservation” group exhibit, NACC, Niagara Falls, NY
2010 - “BSA Presidents Show” Indigo Gallery, Buffalo, NY
2010 - “Group of Twelve” Niagara Artists Exhibit, Lewiston Library, Lewiston, NY
2008 - “Dennis Stierer - Photographer” Solo-exhibit, Kenan Art Center, Lockport, NY
2007 - Burchfield Penney Art Center - Group Show, Buffalo, NY
2007, 2001, 1994 - Lewiston Art Show, Lewiston, NY - First Place, “Photography”
2006 - “Paintery Polaroids” Solo Show, Market Street Art Center, Lockport, NY
2006 - “Trilogy Show” Art Dialogue Gallery, Buffalo, NY
2005 - “Through the Eyes of Two Friends” - Market Street Art Center, Lockport, NY
2002 - “The Art of Photojournalism” Group Show, NACC, Niagara Falls, NY
1997 - Photographer’s Gallery – Solo-show East Aurora, NY
1996 - Lewiston Library Solo Show - Lewiston, NY
1995 - Frames by Ames Gallery – Solo-show, Lockport, NY
1985 - Cornerstone Art Gallery, Solo Show, Boston, MA
Professional Experience
2022-1992 - Architectural Photography
2018 - 2013 - President - Ontario Plain Group of Twelve
2016, 2011, 2009, 2007 - Juror - Storrs’ All High Photography Exhibit, Kenan Art Center, Lockport, NY -
2014 - Founding Board Member – Lockside Art Center, Lockport, NY
2002 - 2001 - President - Buffalo Society of Artists
2015 – 2011 - Board Member and Exhibitions Chair -Market Street Art Center
2013, 2011, 2009, 2006 – Juror - Photography Show Market Street Art Center, Lockport, NY
2006 - Juror - Allentown Art Festival, Buffalo, NY
1997 & 1996 - Speaker – NFCC Regional Convention
1993 - World University Games – Staff Photographer
1992 - 2008 - Photojournalist – Greater Niagara Newspapers
1982 - 1992 - Photography Studio – Boston, MA –– Clients Included: American Tourister, Duncan Donuts, Foster Grant Sunglasses, Boston Globe Magazine, Boston Magazine, New England Aquarium, National Geographic World