As the new branch of the Legislative Reference Library in the Minnesota Senate Building began to take shape, it became clear there would be a large blank wall on one side of the new Library. We started thinking of ways we could use this space--art exhibits maybe?
A chance encounter with Tom Olmscheid, long-time former House photographer, solidified a plan for the first exhibit. Tom's collection of photographs he has taken of town halls on election days over a number of years seemed fitting for an election year.
Mary Lahammer interviewed Tom soon after the installation and featured it a few weeks ago on Almanac. Scroll to 34 minutes to see the March 18th Almanac interview or come to the third floor of the Minnesota Senate Building to see Tom's photographs in person!