At PhotoPlace Gallery, we are passionate about photography and the artists who create it. Each month, we present juried exhibitions that invite photographers from around the world to share their work through thoughtfully developed themes and the perspectives of distinguished jurors. Selected works are exhibited in our Middlebury, Vermont gallery, while all juror selections are permanently archived on our website, creating lasting opportunities for visibility and connection.
Since 2009, PhotoPlace Gallery has been dedicated to providing photographers with meaningful opportunities for exhibition, recognition, and professional growth. We believe in supporting artists at every stage of their careers through thoughtfully curated exhibitions, professional promotion, publication opportunities, and an artist-centered approach. Artists retain full rights to their work while benefiting from a welcoming community that values creativity, craftsmanship, and diverse photographic voices.
As a proud member of Vermont's vibrant arts community, we strive to foster connections between artists, collectors, and photography enthusiasts. Through exhibitions, online showcases, partnerships, and special events, we celebrate photography's ability to inspire curiosity, spark conversation, and bring people together.
Whether you're an artist, collector, or simply someone who loves photography, we invite you to visit, explore our exhibitions, and discover compelling work from around the world.
Gallery Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 12:00–5:00 PM.
Zach Hoffman is a photographer, educator, and advocate for the arts, deeply committed to fostering Vermont’s creative community—a place he proudly calls home.
He graduated from Montana State University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Photography, followed by a Master’s degree in Photographic Arts from Lesley University in 2014. Since then, Zach has devoted his career to practicing and teaching analog photography, bridging artistic expression with education.
In 2015, he served as an adjunct professor at Montana State University, where he mentored aspiring photographers. He also founded and operated a thriving community darkroom in Bozeman, Montana, creating a space for collaboration and hands-on learning until his move to Vermont in 2020.
That same year, Zach joined PhotoPlace Gallery, quickly becoming an integral part of its mission to elevate photographic arts. In 2025, he took on a leadership role by purchasing the gallery, ensuring its continued dedication to showcasing exceptional photography and supporting artists at all stages of their careers.
For Zach, Vermont is more than just a place to live—it is a creative home and an extended family. Through his work at PhotoPlace Gallery, he remains deeply committed to strengthening the local arts scene, fostering meaningful connections, and championing photographers both regionally and globally.
If there is a hub in the center of the venn diagram of my work it is creativity. It fires all the neurons in my core and it’s what I most want to share with others. In my home studio I am a painter and fiber artist. Afield I am a visual storyteller, getting behind my camera to document the creative lives of artists and makers in Vermont and beyond. Design, branding, writing. I also take on these sorts of projects. Contact me to discuss your creative project.
PhotoPlace Gallery is thrilled to be working with a local Vermont artist to provide fine art photographic prints for exhibits. You can learn more about Sue, her personal creative endeavors, and services she can provide by following the link below.
Heather Johnson is an accomplished Art Director, Designer, and Educator with over two decades of expertise in the realms of print and digital media. In addition to her foundational education and extensive professional background, Heather earned a second degree in Art Education with the highest honors in 2017 from Montana State University. She excels in collaborative settings, recognizing the paramount importance of skill and knowledge exchange to enhance projects and foster the growth of all participants.
