{"id":64562,"date":"2026-04-08T21:09:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T01:09:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=64562"},"modified":"2026-04-08T21:09:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T01:09:55","slug":"lakeland-photographer-craig-collins-is-bringing-a-poignant-new-exhibit-to-temple-emanuel-in-lakeland-shifting-his-typical-focus-from-nature-and-landscapes-to-a-deeply-moving-historical-subject","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2026\/04\/08\/lakeland-photographer-craig-collins-is-bringing-a-poignant-new-exhibit-to-temple-emanuel-in-lakeland-shifting-his-typical-focus-from-nature-and-landscapes-to-a-deeply-moving-historical-subject\/","title":{"rendered":"Lakeland photographer Craig Collins is bringing a poignant new exhibit to Temple Emanuel in Lakeland, shifting his typical focus from nature and landscapes to a deeply moving historical subject"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"p-rc_a68b0da9f61d0161-28\">Lakeland photographer <strong>Craig Collins<\/strong> is bringing a poignant new exhibit to <strong>Temple Emanuel<\/strong> in Lakeland, shifting his typical focus from nature and landscapes to a deeply moving historical subject.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"8d8a92\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8d8a92;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/72339985007-img-4683.webp?resize=300%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64563 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/72339985007-img-4683.webp?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/72339985007-img-4683.webp?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"p-rc_a68b0da9f61d0161-29\">The exhibit, titled <strong>&#8220;Echoes from the Ashes: A Voice Remains,&#8221;<\/strong> is designed to spark civil discourse and ensure that the memory of the Holocaust is preserved for future generations, especially as the number of living survivors dwindles.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Temple Emanuel, 600 Lake Hollingsworth Dr, Lakeland, FL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exhibition Dates:<\/strong> April 15 \u2013 May 30, 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Reception:<\/strong> Wednesday, April 15, 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Content:<\/strong> A curated collection of photographs capturing the resilient and somber spirit of Holocaust victims and survivors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"p-rc_a68b0da9f61d0161-34\">Collins has stated that his goal for the project is to &#8220;give a voice to those who perished and honor the strength of those who endured.&#8221;<sup><\/sup> This local showcase provides a unique opportunity for the Polk County community to engage with history through a personal, artistic lens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lakeland photographer Craig Collins is bringing a poignant new exhibit to Temple Emanuel in Lakeland, shifting his typical focus from nature and landscapes to a deeply moving historical subject. 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