Local Artist Shares Photographic Journey Across the Original Route 66

Jewish Federation to showcase American Monomyth: Route 66 Today

Exhibition Opening, Gallery Talk, & Reception to be held on Sunday, September 7th

from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley in South Bend

Click here to download select photographs from the American Monomyth: Route 66 Today collection.

SOUTH BEND, Indiana (August 25, 2025) – The Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley will showcase

the work of Indiana based artist Craig Kilgore with a photo exhibition in South Bend.

This exhibition showcases new works centered around a recent twenty-eight-day open road journey

following the path of the former U.S. Route 66, starting in Chicago through to Los Angeles, then back

again. The extensive series continues Craig Kilgore's twenty-five-year history of exploring vernacular

landscapes with particular focus on urban streetscapes and signage. This exhibit focuses on connecting

and contrasting contemporary American life along this decommissioned highway with the

symbolism and folklore many still hold as their view of “The Mother Road.”

The opening of the exhibition will take place on Sunday, September 7th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the

Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley, located at 3202 Shalom Way in South Bend, Indiana, with a

gallery talk from the artist followed by a reception. The exhibition will continue through Friday,

December 19th, open between 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. For more information,

visit TheJewishFed.org/66.