Friday, July 23, 2004
Success as an Artist Seminar
On Sunday, August 8, we will once again present our one day 'boot camp' for artists. This seven hour, intensive course is designed to give you practical advice and information on how to achieve success as an artist. Whether you are just beginning, or have reached a plateau with your artistic career, this will help you devise a strategy to succeed. The seminar is presented by artist, art critic and co-owner of the Fraser Gallery, Lenny Campello, and yours truly, Catriona Fraser, owner and Director of the Fraser Gallery and founder of Secondsight.
For more information visit http://www.thefrasergallery.com/seminars.html
On Sunday, August 8, we will once again present our one day 'boot camp' for artists. This seven hour, intensive course is designed to give you practical advice and information on how to achieve success as an artist. Whether you are just beginning, or have reached a plateau with your artistic career, this will help you devise a strategy to succeed. The seminar is presented by artist, art critic and co-owner of the Fraser Gallery, Lenny Campello, and yours truly, Catriona Fraser, owner and Director of the Fraser Gallery and founder of Secondsight.
For more information visit http://www.thefrasergallery.com/seminars.html
Picturing Women
The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden have an interesting series of lectures and gallery talks. On Thursday, July 29, 2004 at 7pm, Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art, Kristen Hileman, will discuss and compare images of women made by male and female artists from different time periods. Meet at the Information Desk. For more information visit http://hirshhorn.si.edu/programs/lectures.asp
The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden have an interesting series of lectures and gallery talks. On Thursday, July 29, 2004 at 7pm, Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art, Kristen Hileman, will discuss and compare images of women made by male and female artists from different time periods. Meet at the Information Desk. For more information visit http://hirshhorn.si.edu/programs/lectures.asp
Colleen Spencer Henderson offers a series of digital workshops for those interested in learning Photoshop and digital printing. They are taught out of her home/studio in Bethesda, MD.
Classes are small, limited to six students, and geared for both the novice and intermediate users. While Photoshop is not hard to learn, its many options can make it overwhelming at times. Hands on access to Photoshop, along with small class sizes, contribute positively to the learning process.
The following classes are offered in the Fall, 2004
BASIC PHOTOSHOP AND INTERMEDIATE PHOTOSHOP
DIGITAL B&W PRINTING
CAMERA & COMPOSITION
For further information, see Colleen’s website www.colleenhenderson.com, click the Digital Classes link.
Classes are small, limited to six students, and geared for both the novice and intermediate users. While Photoshop is not hard to learn, its many options can make it overwhelming at times. Hands on access to Photoshop, along with small class sizes, contribute positively to the learning process.
The following classes are offered in the Fall, 2004
BASIC PHOTOSHOP AND INTERMEDIATE PHOTOSHOP
DIGITAL B&W PRINTING
CAMERA & COMPOSITION
For further information, see Colleen’s website www.colleenhenderson.com, click the Digital Classes link.
Monday, July 19, 2004
Susan Soroko had to postpone her scheduled presentation at the next Secondsight meeting on July 30. I am pleased to announce that Bernis von zur Muehlen, has graciously agreed to step in at the last moment. Bernis is a widely respected pioneer of male nude photography and her work has been exhibited in numerous museum exhibitions throughout the United States, including the Baltimore Museum of Art, The Delaware Art Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art, the B'nai B'rith Klutznick National Jewish Museum and the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Additionally, her work has been published in many anthologies of male nude photography including Women Photograph Men, Women See Men, The Male Nude in Photography and Male Bodies: A Photographic History of the Nude. Secondsight meetings are free for members, $10 for non-members. For more information, visit Secondsight
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
Museum Exhibition Opportunity - No Entry Fees!
The Sullivan County Museum in Hurleyville, NY has a call for entries for a juried photography exhibition titled 'The Rural Outdoors'. For an entry form, send a SASE to D and H Photographers Society, PO Box 125, Woodbourne, NY 12788. Deadline is August 31.
The Sullivan County Museum in Hurleyville, NY has a call for entries for a juried photography exhibition titled 'The Rural Outdoors'. For an entry form, send a SASE to D and H Photographers Society, PO Box 125, Woodbourne, NY 12788. Deadline is August 31.
Friday, July 09, 2004
Bethesda Magazine is accepting submissions from amateur photographers who reside in the magazine's circulation area (Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Cabin John, Glen Echo, Kensington, Potomac, Rockville and Silver Spring).
Photographs should depict 'life' in the Bethesda area. If your work is selected for publication as a cover image, you will receive $250. Submit either photographs or digital images (Tiffs only on CD, 300 dpi) to Bethesda Magazine, PO Box 15226, Chevy Chase, MD 20825. Call (301) 718-7787 for more information.
Photographs should depict 'life' in the Bethesda area. If your work is selected for publication as a cover image, you will receive $250. Submit either photographs or digital images (Tiffs only on CD, 300 dpi) to Bethesda Magazine, PO Box 15226, Chevy Chase, MD 20825. Call (301) 718-7787 for more information.
Wednesday, July 07, 2004
The City of Greenbelt Arts Administration seeks a part-time Darkroom Manager. Darkroom position includes mixing chemistry and inspecting equipment. Darkroom position: $12/hr, 6hrs/wk. Flexible schedule. Some evenings and weekends required. For information contact Nicole DeWald, Arts Coordinator: Tel: 240-542-2057 or e-mail ndewald@ci.greenbelt.md.us. Applications available at www.ci.greenbelt.md.us. Forward completed applications to Nicole DeWald, Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770.
The Associated Press seeks a Photo Editor responsible for working with photographers, photo editors, and news editors to improve and guide the Washington, D.C photo report. This position will be responsible for planning, organizing and executing coverage of major news and sporting events. Photoshop and computer skills necessary. Contact:
John E. Hall/ Assistant Bureau Chief/Photo, 2021 K st. NW, Washington, DC. 20006 or call 202-776-9511
John E. Hall/ Assistant Bureau Chief/Photo, 2021 K st. NW, Washington, DC. 20006 or call 202-776-9511
Los Angeles Center for Digital Art has an international open call for all digital art and photography. The exhibition, SNAP TO GRID, will run from September 9 until October 1, with an opening reception on September 9, from 7 - 9pm.
All entries will be printed on 8.5" x 11" Epson heavyweight matte paper and exhibited in the gallery. Entrants are encouraged to submit JPEG files of original work. All styles of 2D artwork and photography where digital processes of any kind were integral to the creation of the image are acceptable. Digital video stills and screen shots of web/new media are acceptable. Deadline for entries is September 5, 2004 Entry Fee: $30. For complete submission rules and guidelines, visit WWW.LACDA.COM
All entries will be printed on 8.5" x 11" Epson heavyweight matte paper and exhibited in the gallery. Entrants are encouraged to submit JPEG files of original work. All styles of 2D artwork and photography where digital processes of any kind were integral to the creation of the image are acceptable. Digital video stills and screen shots of web/new media are acceptable. Deadline for entries is September 5, 2004 Entry Fee: $30. For complete submission rules and guidelines, visit WWW.LACDA.COM
Friday, July 02, 2004
Marketa Jirouskova will exhibit her work in two upcoming solo exhibitions.
NEPAL: BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY, photographs of the Himalayas, Mount Everest and Annapurna regions will be on exhibit at The Arts Society of the IMF, Atrium Gallery (second floor), 700 19th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20431, August 25 -October 7, with an opening reception on Thursday, August 26 from 6pm-8pm. For more information, call (703) 685-1222.
JOURNEYS, photographs of Labrador, Iceland, Africa and more will be on exhibit at the Embassy of the Czech Republic, 3900 Spring of Freedom St. N.W. Washington, DC 20008 from September 1 - September 30, with an opening reception on Tuesday, September 7 at 7.30pm.
For more information, please call 202/274-9105 or visit the embassy’s website:
here
NEPAL: BETWEEN EARTH AND SKY, photographs of the Himalayas, Mount Everest and Annapurna regions will be on exhibit at The Arts Society of the IMF, Atrium Gallery (second floor), 700 19th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20431, August 25 -October 7, with an opening reception on Thursday, August 26 from 6pm-8pm. For more information, call (703) 685-1222.
JOURNEYS, photographs of Labrador, Iceland, Africa and more will be on exhibit at the Embassy of the Czech Republic, 3900 Spring of Freedom St. N.W. Washington, DC 20008 from September 1 - September 30, with an opening reception on Tuesday, September 7 at 7.30pm.
For more information, please call 202/274-9105 or visit the embassy’s website:
here
The next Success as an Artist Seminar will be offered on Sunday, August 8, 2004.
This seminar, hosted by Fraser Gallery owners, Catriona Fraser and F. Lennox Campello, offers practical business advice to emerging artists on many areas not covered by any art school curriculum that we know of. The information, advice and details taught at the seminar are not based on theory, but on actual practical experience.
The seminar lasts for seven hours, from noon until 7pm, and costs $80. The seminar is limited to 50 people. Interested artists can read more details or print a registration form online here or just call me, Catriona Fraser, at 301/718-9651.
The seminar is held at the Fraser Gallery of Bethesda, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, in Bethesda. The gallery is one block from the Bethesda Metro stop on the Red Line. Ample free parking is also available.
This seminar, hosted by Fraser Gallery owners, Catriona Fraser and F. Lennox Campello, offers practical business advice to emerging artists on many areas not covered by any art school curriculum that we know of. The information, advice and details taught at the seminar are not based on theory, but on actual practical experience.
The seminar lasts for seven hours, from noon until 7pm, and costs $80. The seminar is limited to 50 people. Interested artists can read more details or print a registration form online here or just call me, Catriona Fraser, at 301/718-9651.
The seminar is held at the Fraser Gallery of Bethesda, located at 7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E, in Bethesda. The gallery is one block from the Bethesda Metro stop on the Red Line. Ample free parking is also available.
