Gold Medal Impressions Gallery has a twist to its annual holiday sale this year. As always, sports photographer Dick Druckman features photographs of major sporting events and subjects, ranging from Olympic heroes to baseball, football, basketball champions, as well as area school sporting performances. As always, his wife, Joan Druckman, presents a delectable assortment of baked goods in conjunction with the opening reception on Saturday, December 5, at 2 p.m.
This year, not only will there be a 33 percent discount on purchases but a 10 percent donation will be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey to benefit New Jersey children facing life threatening illnesses. In addition, Druckman is providing in-kind photographic services to the organization to cover a sports-related wish in early 2010. The New Jersey chapter of MAWF has granted more than 6,200 wishes since 1983. For information about MAWFNJ, call 800-252-WISH or visit www.wishnj.org.
“For the 2009 holiday gift-giving season, I imagine many of my images from the inaugural seasons of the new Yankees and Mets stadiums will be very appealing,” says Druckman. “I have captured the excitement of their openings, the first pitches, homeruns and grand slams at each new ballpark — and, of course, the top World Series and playoff moments at Yankee Stadium and Citizens Bank Park.”
Available as matted or framed photos in a range of sizes and prices, Druckman’s newest inventory includes photos from the 2009 World Series, the current 2009 NFL season, and a large number of memorable images from the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
Druckman, who has been involved in professional photography for close to 30 years, has seen his work featured in Sports Illustrated, Parade Magazine, Squash Magazine, Associated Press, and USA TODAY. Gold Medal Impressions features a continuous display of photographs highlighting major football, basketball, baseball, hockey, college and local sports, and Olympic events. His photos of the Yankees, Mets, Phillies, Eagles, Giants, Jets, Rangers, Devils, Flyers, Knicks, Nets, 76ers, and Red Sox have been exhibited in venues around the world including Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.
“My goal in sports photography is to capture the most exciting moments of the most meaningful events to provide an inspirational image that lasts forever,” said Druckman. “I am especially happy this year to involve Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey, as the children and families they serve are also fantastic inspirations showing true profiles in courage.”
Winter Sale for Charity, Gold Medal Impressions, 43 Princeton Hightstown Road, West Windsor. Saturday, December 5, 2 p.m. The gallery will be open through Thursday, December 24, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The entire collection of images is also offered online. 609-606-9001. www.goldmedalimpressions.com.
