Frederick, MD based photographer Everett Houser is raising funds to launch JourneybyLight, an immersive fine art nature photography gallery planned for Frederick's historic district. Instead of a traditional white-walled gallery, JourneybyLight will use light, sound, senses and storytelling to let visitors step further into each photograph to truly experience it.

The gallery will also host ongoing youth photography workshops, a dedicated youth gallery section, and exhibition space for emerging local artists. Contributions of any amount help fund the initial build-out and launch.

JourneybyLight seeks to reinvent the art gallery experience. Most galleries ask you to look at pictures on white walls. We want to go a step further, inviting onlookers to step into the moment each photograph was taken. Environmental setups along with innovative displays will allow each image to be truly felt and experienced.

• The story behind every frameField notes, a map of each location and short audio stories in the photographer's own voice.
• Displaying Images In A Whole New Innovative WayOur vision is to display photographs in a new an unique way using backlight displays, and creative lighting throughout the gallery.
• Sound, Senses, and Emotion Quiet nature recordings, short audio stories in the photographer's own voice, and natural wood and stone throughout the gallery to create a sense of the outdoors. An attempt to create an indoor space that celebrates the great outdoor spaces.
• Room to slow downA quiet stillness room with one large print, a bench and soft nature sound, a peaceful escape in the middle of a busy day.

From the street, a halo-lit bronze sign and floor-to-ceiling windows filled with large nature prints invite people in.

JourneybyLight is more than a place to show one photographer's work. It is built to give the community a creative voice.

• Youth photography workshops - "Emerging Explorers"Ongoing workshops where young people learn to see the world through a lens, from composition to finding good light, and build confidence in their own creative vision. "Emerging Explorers" is our non-profit program centered on reaching underserved youth with the power of storytelling and the outdoors. "
• A youth galleryA dedicated space where young artists from the community display and share their work with real visitors, many for the first time.
• Space for emerging local artistsGallery space for emerging Frederick, MD artists to exhibit, be discovered and sell their work. This will also include work from emerging artist throughout Maryland.
• Community eventsPhoto walks, Golden Hour evenings and seasonal shows that bring neighbors, families and artists together.

The gallery will open in the historic district of Frederick, Maryland, or another public space in the Frederick, MD area. Being in a walkable, visible location means the gallery can welcome residents, families, students and visitors every day, and give local artists an audience they might not otherwise reach.

Your contribution helps fund the initial launch and build-out of the space, including:

• Gallery build-out: walls, flooring and the lighting that makes the experience come alive
• The halo-lit storefront sign and window displays
• Printing and framing for the opening exhibition
• Cameras, supplies and materials for the youth workshops
• Display space and hanging systems for the youth gallery and local artists
• Grand opening and first community events