Joan O’Beirne: Detachments

July 4 – August 31, 2025

Opening Reception: Friday, July 11th, 5-8pm

About the Artist:
Joan O’Beirne is an artist and educator, holding an MFA in photography from the University of New Mexico. Currently, she heads the photography department at Greenfield Community College and serves as the director of the GCC South Gallery. She has taught photography at various institutions, including UNM, New Mexico State University, Central Michigan University, Marlboro College, and Keene State College. Joan’s work has been exhibited extensively throughout New England including the Herter Gallery, Landmark College Art Gallery, Brattleboro Museum and Arts Center, Vermont Center for Photography, Drury Gallery, the Spheris Gallery in Hanover, NH, and the Thorne-Sagendorph Gallery. Publications include the Winter 2025 edition of Part A to Part B: Analog Explorations.

Beyond her academic and artistic pursuits, Joan was employed at the Greenfield Jail, teaching photography classes, facilitating group meetings, and curating exhibits of artwork created in her classes. She has regularly serves as a juror for the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. O’Beirne’s life reflects a blend of artistic passion, dedication to education, and a commitment to making a positive impact through photography.