Photography Exhibit: The Park (melts in the dark) by Richard Gerst

Sat Nov 15 2025 at 05:00 pm to 06:30 pm UTC-06:00

518 E Commercial St, Springfield, MO, United States, Missouri 65803 | Springfield

The GLO Center
Publisher/HostThe GLO Center
Photography Exhibit: The Park (melts in the dark) by Richard Gerst
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Photography Exhibit: The Park (melts in the dark)
🗓️ Saturday, November 15 | 5–6:30 PM
📍 The GLO Center
🎟️ Free admission | Snacks & refreshments provided
Join us for the premiere of The Park (melts in the dark), a print exhibition by former Springfield native and photographer Richard Gerst.
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This stills photography documentary series captures The Ramblers LGBTQ+ soccer league in New York and was completed in partnership with the Magnum Mentorship program.
Gerst’s figurative work explores portraiture, the human form, and the space between social connection and solitude—an interplay that fuels his creative process. His work has been featured in FLAUNT, GQ, Vogue Italia New Talents, and exhibited internationally.
✨ Don’t miss this evening celebrating art, identity, and community.
Learn more about Gerst's work:
https://richardgerst.com/work
Instagram: @richard_gerst
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