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Auroral Exhibition Brings Citizen Science to the Gallery
Northern Skies Through Women’s Eyes Shines Light on Science, Culture, and Community
“Northern Skies Through Women’s Eyes” is more than just a photography exhibition — it’s a vivid blend of art, science, and cultural storytelling. Featuring the work of four Manitoba-based photographers — Donna Lach (Plumas), Jodi Baker (Neepawa), Tracy Gregorash (Minnedosa), and Alysa Ferguson (Thompson/Treaty Five) — the exhibit offers viewers a stunning perspective on the northern lights while exploring their scientific and cultural significance.
Hosted at the Manawaka Gallery in Neepawa for the month of April, the exhibit is part of the Flash Photographic Festival (FlashFest.net) — an annual celebration of Manitoban photography. Notably, 2025 marks the first year that FlashFest has expanded to include rural venues, making this local showcase a landmark event.
More than a gallery experience, the exhibition also served an educational purpose, welcoming sixteen school classes to learn not only about the beauty of the aurora but also the science behind it.
All four artists recently participated in the SolarMaX Project, an international collaboration between Earth-based photographers and the FRAM2 space mission, which documented auroral activity between April 1 and 4. These observations aim to deepen understanding of auroral phenomena and may even allow researchers to create 3D models of the northern lights using triangulated photos from various locations.
Among the group, Donna Lach is a frequent contributor to citizen science initiatives, and several of her earlier aurora photos were used in the SolarMaX Project to train other photographers in identifying specific visual phenomena.
The artists also partnered with Farmery Estate Brewery to create the Artist Series Northern Light Lager, a special release featuring a different aurora image from each photographer on the labels and packaging. True to its roots, Farmery grows, brews, and packages its products locally in and around Neepawa.
Whether through education, science, collaboration, or local pride, Northern Skies Through Women’s Eyes is a powerful reminder of the beauty and meaning that comes from looking up — and looking deeper.
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