Through the Lens of Ray Marklin

November 3, 2023

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For over 22 years, and over the course of 654 events, Ray Marklin has captured the magical moments, big and small, that tell The Sheldon’s story.

If you’ve been to a Sheldon concert, gallery opening or special event in the past two decades, chances are you’ve encountered (and most likely been photographed by!) our longtime house photographer Ray Marklin. For over 22 years, and over the course of 654 events (yes, he counted) Marklin has captured the magical moments, big and small, that tell The Sheldon’s story.

A visual artist in his own right, Marklin’s work has been exhibited at the Sheldon Art Galleries, in 2001, 2007 and again in 2013.

Here, Sheldon Art Galleries Manager Paula Lincoln has curated a dozen of Marklin’s most iconic concert photographs as we celebrate Ray’s well-earned retirement.

Dave Rawlings Machine with John Paul Jones, June 26, 2014 – A powerful performance featuring John Paul Jones of Led Zepplin
Nick Lowe, September 26, 2012 – Felt like a once in a lifetime opportunity to have Nick Lowe on The Sheldon stage
Ray backstage in 2015, holding one of his photos from 2006
Lila Downs, November 11, 2018 – an electric performance that felt like a homecoming. The sold out crowd waved Mexican flags and sang along to music that reminded them of home.
Mavis Staples, November 5, 2016 – An iconic artist, and one of the warmest and most engaging performers we’ve seen
Jon Batiste, October 20, 2018 – Jon’s first appearance at The Sheldon after rising to fame on the Stephen Colbert Show. We knew him when he was a quiet Juilliard student.
Dave Brubeck, October 4, 2008 – Dave’s final performance at The Sheldon, though we didn’t know it at that time
Aaron Neville, December 6, 2006 – Aaron’s first Sheldon performance, but not his last!
Denise Thimes and Bobby McFerrin, April 25, 2013 – The Sheldon’s 100th anniversary gala, impromptu moment with local jazz royalty Denise Thimes
Femi Kuti, June 17, 2022 – Coming out of the pandemic, this high energy performance lifted our spirits as it closed our 21-22 season
Marty Stuart, October 3, 2014 – in conjunction with Marty’s memorabilia collection and artist’s talk
Lyle Lovett, October 26, 2016 – a very special, intimate performance with Robert Earl Keen – like two friends were just sitting on their front porch, trading songs and stories
Melissa Etheridge, June 29, 2018 – a rock legend in our intimate setting. Her voice could not be contained!