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Klaire Lockheart @klairelockheart.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

My art will be at the William Havu Gallery in September! #brodalisque #williamhavugallery #denver #OilPainting #Leopard

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NPR @npr.org · 26/07/2026

A year after President Trump signed a law ending six decades of federal funding of public media, it's a time of reinvention, innovation and clear anxiety at public tv and radio stations nationwide. n.pr/4bcKA67

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Rage-giving, innovation and cuts: How public media has survived without federal funds

A year after President Trump signed a law ending six decades of federal funding of public media, it's a time of reinvention, innovation and clear anxiety at public tv and radio stations nationwide.

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Aaron C Packard @aaroncpackard.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Flip to the middle of the latest issue of South Dakota Magazine and you might recognize a certain platinum-palladium print… #artistarchive #fotolabno7 #southdakotamagazine #southdakota #PlatinumPalladium

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Klaire Lockheart @klairelockheart.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Boom! Klaire Lockheart and Aaron C Packard, The Kindly Ones. Archival Pigment Print. 2026. 36x24”. #thunderdomesticity #springboardforthearts #fergusfalls #dystopia #aaroncpackard

A pair of wasteland warriors sport tall hair and stern expressions, as documented in this achromatic photograph titled The Kindly Ones.

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Aaron C Packard @aaroncpackard.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Just another day at the office…😎 #locationphotography #transitvan #commutetowork #southdakotaphotographer#roadtrip

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Aaron C Packard @aaroncpackard.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Here’s the abridged version of my commute to work. #locationphotography #transitvan #commutetowork #southdakotaphotographer#roadtrip

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Aaron C Packard @aaroncpackard.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

I drove over a thousand miles for work this week. Who else wants to complain about gas prices? #hifromsouthdakota #gasprices

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Klaire Lockheart @klairelockheart.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Brodalisque of Urbino has previously been exhibited at the Washington Pavilion, Gallery 110, Metropolitan Community College, Norfolk Arts Center, and it’s about to be shown at the South Dakota Art Museum! #brodalisque #figurativeart #zardoz #venusofurbino #art

Brodalisque of Urbino features a pants-less man wearing a red floral shirt reclining on his right side while clutching a bottle of whiskey with his left hand. An irritated cat is curled up at the man’s feet, and there’s a Zardoz poster on the wall. The caption underneath the artwork includes the following, “Klaire Lockheart, Brodalisque of Urbino. 2021. Oil on Canvas. 32x48”.”

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Fotolab No.7 @fotolabno7.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

When’s the last time you brought a camera with you on vacation? #fotolabno7 #believeinfilm #kodak #disposablecamera #filmcamera

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Fotolab No.7 @fotolabno7.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

When’s the last time you printed photos? #fotolabno7 #believeinfilm #miniprints #photoprints #photoprints

In front of a red background, this poster features a pair of tacky tourists fawning over a stack of 4x6” printed photographs. Above their heads, black and yellow text screams, “Fotolab No.7” and “print photos.” Near the bottom edge, a starburst boasts, “Print photos from your Phone,” above small text that reads, “No.7 Center St, Vermillion, SD” and “fotolabno7.com” in white.

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Fotolab No.7 @fotolabno7.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Please excuse me while I get distracted by the door’s reflection on a large resin work of art by Aaron hanging at the lab… #fotolabno7 #aaroncpackard #hyperphotomontage #vermillionsd #resinart

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Aaron C Packard @aaroncpackard.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

This portrait of John Banasiak is part of my Artist Archive series, where I photographed master artists from South Dakota. I’ll debut this work on Final Friday, April 24, from 5-7 pm at Fotolab No.7, 7 Center St, Vermillion, SD. #ArtistArchive #FotolabNo7 #AaronCPackard #JohnBanasiak #SouthDakota

A copy image of a monochromatic platinum-palladium print featuring photographer John Banasiak wearing his trademark white cap and posed with a camera in front of the Vermillion Civic Council thrift shop.

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Fotolab No.7 @fotolabno7.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

We hope to see you for Final Friday! Aaron’s art reception will be at Fotolab No.7, 7 Center St, Vermillion, SD on April 24 from 5-7 pm. #ArtistArchive #FotolabNo7 #AaronCPackard #vermillionsd #southdakota

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Aaron C Packard @aaroncpackard.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

I created this platinum-palladium portrait of Carol Geu with support form the South Dakota Arts Council. I’ll debut this dramatic print on Final Friday, April 24, from 5-7 pm at Fotolab No.7, 7 Center St, Vermillion, SD. #ArtistArchive #FotolabNo7 #AaronCPackard #CarolGeu #southdakotaartist

This copy image of a platinum palladium print shows artist and art historian Carol Geu in grayscale, with the Missouri Valley Basin in the background.

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Aaron C Packard @aaroncpackard.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

The closing reception for Heiresy at the Le Lars Arts Center will be Friday, April 17th from 5-7 pm. #lemarsartscenter #sdshakes #othello #artreception #archivalpigmentprints

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Aaron C Packard @aaroncpackard.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

My Othello portraits are now on view in the Heiresy exhibition at the Le Mars Arts Center, 200 Central Avenue South, Le Mars, IA. The closing reception will be April 17th from 5-7 pm. #lemarsartscenter #sdshakes #othello #artreception #archivalpigmentprints

A collage of four photographs by Aaron C Packard of dramatic, post-apocalyptic Shakespearean actors, illuminated by artificial light, standing amongst trees during the South Dakota Shakespeare Festival’s production of Othello.

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Aaron C Packard @aaroncpackard.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

With support from the South Dakota Arts Council, I created this platinum-palladium print of Dennis Navrat. I’ll debut this series of portraits on Final Friday, April 24, from 5-7 pm at Fotolab No.7, 7 Center St, Vermillion, SD. #ArtistArchive #FotolabNo7 #AaronCPackard #DennisNavrat #sodak

A copy image of a platinum palladium print featuring a black and white portrait of printmaker Dennis Navrat seated in front of the Missouri River.

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Fotolab No.7 @fotolabno7.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

If you’re curious about what a photoshoot with Aaron is like, here he is photographing Dennis Navrat. You can see this portrait on Final Friday, April 24, from 5-7 pm at Fotolab No.7, 7 Center St, Vermillion, SD. #ArtistArchive #FotolabNo7 #AaronCPackard #DennisNavrat #sodak

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Fotolab No.7 @fotolabno7.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Here’s a snippet of Aaron’s photoshoot with John Banasiak as part of his Artist Archive series. See this portrait on Final Friday, April 24, from 5-7 pm at Fotolab No.7, 7 Center St, Vermillion, SD. #ArtistArchive #FotolabNo7 #AaronCPackard #JohnBanasiak #SouthDakota

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Fotolab No.7 @fotolabno7.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Drop by Fotolab No.7 on April 24 from 5-7 pm for the Final Friday art reception. Aaron C Packard will debut his new series of platinum-palladium prints! #ArtistArchive #FotolabNo7 #AaronCPackard #southdakotaartscouncil #PlatinumPalladium

A platinum-palladium print by Aaron C Packard of Phyllis W. Packard before the Missouri Valley Basin is overlayed with the following text, “Artist Archive, Final Friday Art Reception, April 24th, 5-7 pm at Fotolab No.7, 7 Center St, Vermillion, SD.

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Klaire Lockheart @klairelockheart.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

My artwork is part of the Asking for It exhibition at Blue Cat Gallery, 114 W 3rd St, Wayne, NE. This powerful show was curated by Beatriz Rodriguez and Carolyn Albracht, and it opens April 3rd from 5-7 pm. #thunderdomesticity #aaroncpackard #bluecatgallery #postapocalypticart #art

Artist Klaire Lockheart, wearing a black shirt, holds up a large horizontal print of a work of art she created in collaboration with photographer Aaron C Packard. The artwork is titled Night Watch with Maenads, and it includes a group of post-apocalyptic models dressed as feral housewives.

This archival pigment print of a dystopian dame screaming in the void was created by Aaron C Packard and Klaire Lockheart, who is holding the framed artwork. The photograph is titled Athena in Furs.

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Aaron C Packard @aaroncpackard.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

I broke out the Holga camera with old Tri-X film for the No Kings protest. #nokings #holga #believeinfilm #analogphotography

A black and white photograph of a large American flag billowing over a crowd of protestors in downtown Vermillion, South Dakota.

This monochromatic photo features two protestors holding a large “No Kings” banner as they lead a crowd waving flags and signs.

This black and white photo scanned from a 120 negative documents a crowd of protestors gathered in downtown Vermillion, SD with American flags and handmade signs.

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Fotolab No.7 @fotolabno7.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Stop by the Lab and pick up some some cheap medium format film the next time you’re in Vermillion, SD! #fotolabno7 #believeinfilm #kodak #fujicolor #mediumformatfilm

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Fotolab No.7 @fotolabno7.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Want some very cheap 35mm film? Drop by the Lab and pick up some old and expired film! (Fotolab No.7 is open Tuesdays-Saturdays at 7 Center St., Vermillion, SD.) #fotolabno7 #believeinfilm #kodak #fujifilm #35mm

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Aaron C Packard @aaroncpackard.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

From my new palladium print portrait series, Elder South Dakota Artists. A portrait of artist, photographer, professor, and mentor John Banasiak in front of one of his favorite places, the Vermilion Civic Council. #vermillionsd #notai #alternativeprocess #platinumpalladium #contactprint

A copy image of a Platinum Palladium Print, showing photographer John Banasiak posing with his camera in front of the Vermillion Civic Council thrift store.

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Fotolab No.7 @fotolabno7.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Can you imagine all the cool pictures you could take with this waterproof camera? Get yours at Fotolab No.7 before your next adventure! (You can also get your film developed at the lab too.) #fotolabno7 #waterproofcamera #kodak #disposablecamera #mermaidlifestyle

The hand of a human, or possibly a mermaid, holds up a cardboard box for a Kodak Sport waterproof single use camera. The package is printed with a blue and yellow disposable camera splashing around in illustrated water.

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Fotolab No.7 @fotolabno7.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

You wouldn’t believe how long it took me clean up the glitter after I decorated this dinosaur toy so we could announce that Fotolab No.7 now has 35mm cameras available! #fotolabno7 #trex #holgacamera #filmcamera #glitter

A huge nerd uses their right hand to point to a glitter-encrusted Tyrannosaurus rex toy, which is balanced on top of the box of a Hogla Sparkle 35mm camera.

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Fotolab No.7 @fotolabno7.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Is disco-saurus rex an appropriate name for this new dinosaur species? (Oh! Also, we have traditional 35mm film cameras at the lab. See you at Fotolab No.7 when you’re ready for fun!) #fotolabno7 #TyrannosaurusRex #dinosaurtoy #holgacamera #filmphotography

In front of a black background, a pair of hands hold up the box of a new Holga Sparkle 35mm camera for the glory of a tiny Tyrannosaurus rex toy dinosaur that has been coated in silver glitter.

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Fotolab No.7 @fotolabno7.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

We created a dinosaur in the lab! It’s a para-sparkle-lophus! (This seems like the best way to announce we have 35mm cameras available at Fotolab No.7 in Vermillion, SD.] #fotolabno7 #parasaurolophus #dinosaurs #holgacamera #holgasparkle

Human hands hold aloft the box of a Holga Sparkle, 35mm camera with flash, in front of a black backdrop. Meanwhile, a small plastic parasaurolophus dinosaur toy, coated in silver glitter, is perched atop the affordable camera’s box.

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Fotolab No.7 @fotolabno7.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Curious about where to buy an affordable analog camera for 35mm film in South Dakota? We’ve got you covered! Swing by Fotolab No.7 at 7 Center St, Vermillion, SD to treat yourself! #fotolabno7 #holga #35mmcamera #holgacamera #filmcamera

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Klaire Lockheart @klairelockheart.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

I had an incredible time at the Field Museum! Courtesy of the Field Museum, Christina Thompson, Klaire Lockheart, and Emily Teeter within the chapel of Netjer-user (cat. no. 24450.), Photo by Aaron C Packard. #FieldMuseum #AncientEgypt #OldKingdom #Chicago #Egypt

Within the stone chapel of Netjer-user, Christina Thompson and Emily Teeter smile while flanking Klaire Lockheart, who hams it up by gesturing widely with both hands.

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Fotolab No.7 @fotolabno7.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

You wouldn’t believe how much time it took for us to print these bags! Stop by Fotolab No.7 to see if Klaire’s there so you can hear her complain about it. Ha! #fotolabno7 #WeStoleTheCanvasToteIdeaFromNPR #silkscreen #vermillion #sodak

In front a gray backdrop, within a photo studio in Vermillion, South Dakota, a Fotolab No.7 printed canvas tote bag is held by a hand adorned with silver nail polish.

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Fotolab No.7 @fotolabno7.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

If you’ve ever wondered, “Should I get color or black and white film?” The answer is, “Yes!” Feed your photography habit at Fotolab No.7! #fotolabno7 #blackandwhitefilm #believeinfilm #colorfilm #35mmfilm

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Fotolab No.7 @fotolabno7.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

With how much work Aaron put into printing these bags, it would be foolish for him to give them away whenever someone buys film or orders prints at Fotolab No.7. (Get yours the next time you’re in Vermillion, SD before he wises up! Ha!) #fotolabno7 #squeegee #silkscreen #vermillionsd #southdakota

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Klaire Lockheart @klairelockheart.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

I’m excited to share that Aaron and I have artwork in the upcoming Asking for It traveling art exhibition! #thunderdomesticity #aaroncpackard #bluecatgallery #radialartscenter #tugboatgallery

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Fotolab No.7 @fotolabno7.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

The photo Aaron took of the bag we silkscreened looks way more dramatic than I anticipated! #fotolabno7 #sillscreen #vermillion #chiaroscuro #tenebrism

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Fotolab No.7 @fotolabno7.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Fotolab No.7 will back to regular hours February 21-26. Feel free to ask Aaron about his trip to Chicago when you see him at the lab! #fotolabno7 #centralcamera #photoservices #photonerd #camerastore

Photographer Aaron C Packard poses for a quick snapshot to document him outside of Central Camera underneath their partially illuminated neon sign that boasts, “since 1899” in green lights.

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Aaron C Packard @aaroncpackard.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Finally got to go to Central Camera in Chicago.

A photograph of photographer Aaron C Packard heroically posed in front of Central Camera, the oldest camera store in Chicago.

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Aaron C Packard @aaroncpackard.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Preview of a series of palladium prints I am working on. #believeinfilm #palladium #darkroom

Photograph of palladium prints hanging to dry in a photographic darkroom.

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Fotolab No.7 @fotolabno7.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

This is just a reminder that Fotolab No.7 will be closed February 17th-20th. We’ll see you at the lab later! #fotolabno7 #southdakotaphotography #printlab #photolab #vermillionsd

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Fotolab No.7 @fotolabno7.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day! We’d love to see you at the lab the next time you’re in Vermillion, South Dakota! #fotolabno7 #lovermillion #vermillionsd #photolab #photostudio

Description: A photograph of a big, cheesy, red paper heart with a message that reads, “We can’t PICTURE Valentine’s Day without you!” The heart is held by a gleeful goofball on the right side of the composition, and on the left side a laughing photographer hides behind a camera.

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Klaire Lockheart @klairelockheart.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Would you rather wear a tiger stripe suit or a leopard print suit? Subdued Dudes with Loud Suits. 2025. Oil on Canvas. 60x54”. #brodalisque #shinestythreads #oiloncanvas #contemporaryart #artsky

Subdued Dudes with Loud Suits is an oil painting that depicts a pair of brodalisques reclining in a moody man cave with a blue rug. The man luxuriating on the dark sofa wears a tiger striped suit and poses with his hands behind his head. The dude in the foreground is seated on the floor with his right knee bent, and he is clad in a leopard print suit. They’re both draped with white fabrics.

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Klaire Lockheart @klairelockheart.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

I would never stop laughing if my painting of Theseus was displayed near a classic depiction of Ariadne. Klaire Lockheart, Sleeping Theseus. 2025. Oil on Canvas. 32x40”. #brodalisque #OilPainting #PKFGrantee #theseus #art

Sleeping Theseus is an oil painting, which presents a recumbent man wearing blue jeans, posed with arms overhead, with his eyes closed. He is modestly draped in white fabric as he reclines on a small sofa, with a can of Red Bull near his feet, which are clad in white socks with gray toes.

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Klaire Lockheart @klairelockheart.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

I would like to argue that my artwork depicting the end of Aeschylus’s life is just as historically accurate as the average “Death of Cleopatra” painting. Klaire Lockheart, Death of Aeschylus. 2025. Oil on Canvas. 60x54”. #brodalisque #FigurePainting #PKFGrantee #Aeschylus #art

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Klaire Lockheart @klairelockheart.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Sometimes I feel I’ve got to… dress up like Marilyn Monroe and warble “Tainted Love” in order to make my friends laugh! You can witness the latest Klairilyn Monroe video on my YouTube channel. youtu.be/7Drf61k_-ws #KlairilynMonroe #ceecees605 #marilynmonroe #dashingpirate #vermillionsd

A screenshot from a video documents South Dakota’s only Marilyn Monroe impersonator hamming it up behind a microphone wearing a white dress.

This screenshot features not just any ol’ dashing pirate, but it’s The Dashing Pirate, who smirks behind a microphone whilst wearing a gray waistcoat and toasting the audience.

In this screenshot, there’s an overly dramatic Marilyn Monroe impersonator, dressed in a white summer dress along with knee-high socks because it’s cold in South Dakota during the winter. She’s posed with arms over head in front of a screen which reads, “Cee Cee’s Cocktail Lounge - Est. 2022 - Open Mic Cabaret.”

A screenshot from a video recorded within Cee Cee’s Cocktail Lounge in Vermillion, SD, which documents the amazing audience seated as a Marilyn Monroe impersonator acknowledges the audience with a sweeping gesture with her right hand.

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Fotolab No.7 @fotolabno7.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

If you’re on the Fotolab No.7 mailing list, keep an eye out for your Valentine! #fotolabno7 #lovermillion #valentine #4x6print #photoprints

Within this photo, a pair of hands are near a blue mail USPS mailbox, and the hands are holding a stack of photographs that feature a pair of nerds holding a big red paper heart that reads, “We can’t PICTURE Valentine’s Day without you!”

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