Although the scheduled reopening of the Lake Blackshear Regional Library was Dec.15, some minor corrections still remain for the tornado-ravaged structure. To show the new renovation of the local library in its best form, Library Director, Anne M. Isabell and Mulkey McMichael, show organizer of former Americus High School students and now, successful artists, have planned shows for Jan. 12-26.

Featured in the show will be art successes, painter Jeff Williams, Atlanta architect Barry Mathis, portrait painter Elmer Kinder and photographer Michael Dalton. Others have been invited to show if possible.

Dalton’s, of Americus, education resume includes Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW), Kennesaw State University, College of the Desert and his latest bachelor of fine arts degree completion at GSW in 2006. Sharing his photography knowledge, Dalton has taught for the Crisp County Arts Alliance as digital photography and Photoshop instructor. There, he was responsible for teaching technical aspects of digital photography as well as photo editing techniques for beginning and advanced students. At his alma mater, GSW, Dalton has been assistant photography instructor, Kids College instructor, computer lab assistant and digital photography and Photoshop instructor. Currently, Dalton is art director for Old Biscayne Designs of Americus.

There, he is responsible for all product photography and creation of all print advertising production. Additionally, Dalton has managed many business commissions for local companies and individuals in both Florida and Georgia. Along with his creative image production, Dalton has also been responsible for web site designs for many of his business clients. Many couples have selected Dalton for capturing the special moments of their weddings.

Selected by many wellknown artists , Dalton has been responsible for the best portrayal of their respective works from 2002 to the present. His work as been juried for presentation in Savannah, Virginia Highlands, Statesboro, Atlanta, Columbus, Cartersville and many sites in Americus. His photographs have appeared on the Georgia Public Broadcasting web-sites, Atlanta Life Magazine, the Atlanta Style and Design Magazine, the Albany Herald and the Americus Times-Recorder.