About Gregory Varano
Gregory Varano is an international award-winning photographer who currently resides in the District of Sooke,in greater Victoria, BC, Canada. Varano has worked for many English and Italian publications in Canada,United States and Europe. Varano's work is known for its compelling cinematic "Film Noir" style and photo- journalistic approach. In 2019 Varano was a juror's selection
in the Leica LFI "On Stage" photo Challenge. In 2016 Varano was the recipient of the Ackland/Weschler Fine Art Award” (Best in Photography) in the 2nd annual “Art Victoria Now” juried exhibition hosted by the "Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria"(CACGV). Varano was also the 2016 recipient of the “District Of Sooke Award” in the 30th annual Sooke Fine Arts show, Vancouver Islands premiere juried art exhibition, Hosted by the "Sooke Fine Arts Society"(SFAS). In 2014 Varano was a Juror's selection in the New York Center For Photographic Art International Black and White Photo competition Held in New York City. Varano has been a member of “Gallery 7, A Gallery of Contemporary Art” Toronto, Ontario (2000-2004) and Gallery 44/ Centre For Photography (2004-2008). Varano is a current member of the Crossgrain Photographic Society. Varano currently is on the board of directors of the Xchanges Gallery and Artist Studios in Victoria British Columbia.
