Celebrate photography during
LONG
SHOT 2012
24 hours, hundreds of photographers, one photo center…
Sign up now!:
24 hour photo event: June 1-2
LONG SHOT exhibition: July 28
LONG SHOT is an event that celebrates photography, creativity, and our greater community, while raising funds for education and outreach programs at Photo Center NW. It is a fun, one day event where photographers hit the streets to capture a theme, community, or subject of their choice. Any image taken between June 1-2, 2012 is eligible for exhibition, and at least one image from each participant will be featured in the LONG SHOT exhibition at Photo Center NW on July 28, 2012. The event is open to everyone, using any camera, anywhere.
1) Sign Up |
2) Connect |
| Connect by signing up online. You’ll receive updates about the event as the 24 hour event approaches. | Seek out family, friends, coworkers, and anyone else to pledge their support for your participation. (more info) & sample support letter |
3) Shoot |
4) Submit |
| Between June 1-2, from 6pm-6pm, shoot with any camera, any format, anywhere! (check out fun free workshops happening during LONG SHOT) | Send us 10 of your best images from the 24 hour period and we’ll select one for the July 28 exhibition. (more info) |
the photo center nw strengthens the community by elevating the art and appreciation of photography.
Education
Photo Center NW leads the region in photographic education by offering intensive ten-week courses, workshops and seminars. Our programs, including our nationally accredited certificate program, are open to all: from the photo-curious, to amateurs, to professional artists and photographers.
Gallery
The gallery is a renowned national showcase of photography, exhibiting both contemporary and historic works from national and international artists. Project support and development, collection opportunities, and public programs are also central to the gallery mission.
Facilities
The Center maintains a range of facilities for artists and photographers including darkrooms, a digital lab and printing center, alternative process facilities, lighting studios, a reference library, and several versatile gathering spaces.
Outreach Programs
Public programs and events open to the public include artist talks, gallery discussion forums, school partnerships, youth programs, portfolio review events, juried exhibitions, and support for emerging artists.
