Opening Reception: Family Pride, Love, and Belonging, curated by Ruben Natal-San Miguel

Weinberg Doran, Nina Mother and child In Window,10 x 15

“Family means no one gets left behind or forgotten”

- David Ogden Stiers

Family, pride, love, and belonging are deeply intertwined concepts. More than a celebration of identity, Pride is about love and family in all its forms. The need to feel accepted and connected is deeply human and, for many, chosen families provide that crucial sense of connection and support when traditional structures fall short.

The exhibition Family Pride: Love and Belonging brings together a diverse group of photographers whose work reflects the strength, beauty, and resilience of families— biological, chosen, LGBTQ+. These powerful visual narratives explore acceptance and the universal desire to be seen, loved, and understood.

In these challenging times, photography continues to serve as a vital form of storytelling. It bears witness, preserves memory, and asserts presence. This exhibition celebrates the inclusive and evolving meaning of family and to elevate voices often left at the margins.

- Ruben Natal-San Miguel, Curator

PRESS RELEASE

May 21, 2025

Hastings on Hudson, NY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Opening Reception: Family Pride, Love, and Belonging, curated by Ruben Natal-San Miguel

Ted & Nune Studio

Friday, June 13^th, 2025, 6:00 – 9:00 pm

45 Main Street, Hastings on Hudson, NY 10706

Family, pride, love, and belonging are deeply intertwined concepts. More than a celebration of identity, Pride is about love and family in all its forms. The need to feel accepted and connected is deeply human and, for many, chosen families provide that crucial sense of connection and support when traditional structures fall short.

Through a call for imagery, the exhibition Family Pride: Love and Belonging, curated by Ruben Natal-San Miguel and hosted by Ted & Nune Studio, brings together a diverse group of photographers whose work reflects the strength, beauty, and resilience of families—both biological and chosen. These powerful visual narratives explore acceptance and the universal desire to be seen, loved, and understood.

In these challenging times, photography continues to serve as a vital form of storytelling. It bears witness, preserves memory, and asserts presence. This exhibition aims to celebrate the inclusive and evolving meaning of family and to elevate voices often left at the margins. Members of the LGBTQ+ community are warmly encouraged to apply.

Exhibition hours:

June 13 – June 15, 12-5 PM

Closed: June 16 - July 18

Re-open: July 19-26, 12-5 PM, with closing reception: July 26, 6-9 PM

Digital gallery: June 13 – August 15

To submit work for consideration in the exhibition, please visit Family Pride. Deadline to submit is May 25.

Lazar Honey, When I Fall in Love, It Will Be Forever, 10x10

Weinberg Doran, Nina Mama Ticha, 10 x 15

 

Sclafani Kerry, Embrace, 18x12

Sclafani Kerry, Daddy Kisses
 

Rosenberg Jones Susan, Emily & Anne
 

Rosenberg Jones Susan, Darrell, 16x20 
 

 Paul Claudia Love-Is, 16x20

Paul Claudia, Love-Is, 16x20

 Paul Claudia Azuri-and-Phoenix, 12x18

Haberberg Karen, Bucket Bath, 16x20

Haberberg Karen, An Ordinary Day, 16x20
 

 Cuebas James, Ronnie and Nitza at home in JN, 2025, 11x14

Cuebas James, Ronnie and Nitza at Home in NJ, 2025, 11x14

Gibbons Catherine, Lena and daughters

Gibbons Catherine, Will & Dad

Haberberg Karen, An Ordinary Day 2, 16x20

Cuebas James, Pride 1986 NYC, 16x20

Bobkoff Benjamin, Street Style 5, 16x20

Bobkoff Benjamin, StreetStyle 1, 16x20
 

Arliss Anita, Pearly Says No, 11x14

Arliss Anita, My Family, 16x20