23 San Bernardino photographers tell area’s story ‘as they see it’

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Every picture tells a tale.

That holds true in an exhibit of photography from 23 San Bernardino-area photographers.

Their 88 images — of cemeteries, trains, trucks and ordinary residents — make up the show called “San Bernardino Photography Now: I’m Grateful Thorns Have Roses.”

Jose Morales’ photograph, “Berdoo Vicla,” is part of the exhibit “San Bernardino Photography Now: I’m Grateful Thorns Have Roses.” (Courtesy of Jose Morales)

Vanessa Aguilar’s photograph, “Ave Fuerte,” from 2022, is part of the exhibit “San Bernardino Photography Now: I’m Grateful Thorns Have Roses.” (Courtesy of Vanessa Aguilar)

Angel Palma’s photograph, “Blessed,” is part of the exhibit “San Bernardino Photography Now: I’m Grateful Thorns Have Roses.” (Courtesy of Angel Palma)

Fernanda Durazo’s photograph, “Bloomington Cemetery,” from Dec. 2023, is part of the exhibit “San Bernardino Photography Now: I’m Grateful Thorns Have Roses.” (Courtesy of Fernanda Durazo)

Malik Laing’s photograph “Dorcas Thete,” from 2022, is part of the exhibit, “San Bernardino Photography Now: I’m Grateful Thorns Have Roses.” (Courtesy of Malik Laing)

Jonathan Freemantle Arthurs’ photograph, “Phone Home Series 1,” is part of the exhibit, “San Bernardino Photography Now: I’m Grateful Thorns Have Roses.” (Courtesy of Jonathan Freemantle Arthurs)

Marcus Antonio Dawson’s photograph, “Hand of the Creator,” from 2022, is part of the exhibit “San Bernardino Photography Now: I’m Grateful Thorns Have Roses.” (Courtesy of Marcus Antonio Dawson)

Gilbert Gonzalez’s photograph “Life,” from 2023, is part of the exhibit “San Bernardino Photography Now: I’m Grateful Thorns Have Roses.” (Courtesy of Gilbert Gonzalez)

Freddy Calderon’s photograph, “Pollute,” from 2020, is part of the exhibit, “San Bernardino Photography Now: I’m Grateful Thorns Have Roses.” (Courtesy of Freddy Calderon)

Rod Muñoz’s photograph “Lydia and Raul,” from 2021, is part of the exhibit “San Bernardino Photography Now: I’m Grateful Thorns Have Roses.” (Courtesy of Rod Muñoz)

Amy Zapata’s photograph, “Los Dos,” from 2023, is part of the exhibit, “San Bernardino Photography Now: I’m grateful thorns have roses.” (Courtesy of Amy Zapata)

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Jose Morales’ photograph, “Berdoo Vicla,” is part of the exhibit “San Bernardino Photography Now: I’m Grateful Thorns Have Roses.” (Courtesy of Jose Morales)

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In the exhibit, which ends this weekend, “San Bernardino photographers tell the story of their community as they see it,” a flyer states.

The display aims to showcase the “remarkable recent photography being produced by artists emerging from San Bernardino,” a news release states.

The exhibit, which began in June, can be seen in two spots: the Garcia Center for the Arts in San Bernardino and the Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California in downtown Riverside.

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Artwork in the free show tackles social issues, especially on the city’s westside. Most of the artists are people of color and are self taught.

The exhibit’s hours are as follows.

Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California, 3933 Mission Inn Ave., Suite 103, Riverside. Wednesday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Through Friday, Aug. 23.
Garcia Center for the Arts, 536 W. 11th St., Suite 1, San Bernardino. Weekdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Through Monday, Aug. 26.
Special event, Sunday, Aug. 25, noon to 2 p.m. at the civil rights institute. A family-friendly art workshop  with exhibition artists Romaine Washington, Esther Miller and CreativelyRae will be presented. Last day to see the exhibit.

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