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''The Yard'' is an homage to an old-time family business at a time of accelerating change. In a departure from the landscapes for which she is known through her Cape Ann Calendar, Ms. Blank turns her attention to the shapes, colors, textures and people of Central Auto Parts of Natick, popularly known as ''The Yard.'' The show, which runs from Sunday, October 4 through Thursday, October 15, 2015 at the Rockport Art Association, contains some pieces printed on metal, a medium well-suited to the subject. Several of the works have been accepted into prestigious juried shows earlier this year, including ''Central,'' a portrait of Mark and Clare, which debuted in the National Prize Show at Cambridge Art Association. However, the exhibit, with an opening reception on October 4 from 2-4 pm, is the unveiling of the full collection, shot over the past four seasons and incorporating Yard life over the past year. It is also a tribute to the photographer's father, a co-founder of The Yard, who passed away this Spring. Dale Blank earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brandeis University. Classes and course work at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Nikon School and elsewhere inform her work. For the past decade Dale has employed a Nikon DSLR camera, currently printing on Epson fine art papers. Ms. Blank is a member of the Rockport and Cambridge Art Associations (juried admission), the Rocky Neck Art Colony and the Newburyport Art Association, where she has won numerous awards for her works. She has also shown at many other venues and has participated in many juried and invitational exhibitions. Her work is held in private collections from coast to coast. Dale is the owner of Photography by Dale Blank in Gloucester. Her photographs have appeared in the Cape Ann Map & Visitors Guide and the North of Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau calendar and guide. Her limited edition prints, cards and calendars are sold at numerous venues on the North Shore. For com