VCP Artist Talk: Matt Eich

VCP Artist Talk: Matt Eich, originally November 14th, 2025. Matt Eich (b. 1986, Richmond, Virginia) is an American photographic essayist working on long-form photobook works related to memory, family, community, and the American condition. He is the author of five books of photographs. Eich’s work has been exhibited in more than 30 solo shows and more than 100 group exhibitions and festivals. His prints are held in public collections including the Chrysler Museum of Art, Cleveland Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Portland Art Museum and others. Matt’s projects have received support from an Aaron Siskind Fellowship, two Getty Images Grants, two VMFA Professional Fellowships and an Aperture/Google Creators Lab Photo Fund Grant. He was an artist in residence at Light Work in 2013 and at a Robert Rauschenberg Residency in 2019. Eich is an Associate Professor at Corcoran School of the Arts & Design at the George Washington University, makes books under the imprint Little Oak.PRESS and resides in Virginia with his family. Find more about Matt Eich: https://www.matteichphoto.com/ About the Vermont Center for Photography (VCP) The Vermont Center for Photography (VCP) is a nonprofit organization based in Brattleboro, Vermont, dedicated to promoting the photographic arts through exhibitions, education, and community engagement. We offer: Rotating exhibitions featuring regional, national, and international artists A publicly accessible library of 1,700+ photography books A black-and-white darkroom and digital lab open to the public Educational programs, workshops, and private tutorials for all skill levels PhotoThrift, our one-of-a-kind thrift store for vintage camera gear Focus Forward, a program offering free photo classes for individuals in addiction recovery Our mission is to foster dialogue, encourage inquiry, and create a welcoming community where people can explore and celebrate the power of photography. 📸 Learn more, become a member, or support our work: https://vcphoto.org