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First Mondays Discussion Group

Join us next Monday, July 2 at 6pm for the second session of SHOW & TELL – a forum to share thoughts, experiences, influences and passions in the world of photography.

This month we’re posing two questions to help jump start the brainstorming process:
  1. What is NOT an OK use of photography?
  2. Who or what is your favorite new photo find?
Bring with you a book, movie, song, image, object, etc. that refers to or uses photography in a surprising way.  Come prepared to share and join in on this unique discussion.
Feel free to bring your favorite snack or drink, and we’ll see you Monday!

 

Posted on June 26, 2012 in Events, Uncategorized

Long Shot Exhibition

Nia Martin, Floating In The Park, 709PM

After long and arduous jury lead by staff and members of the Photo Center, we are excited to share the final selection of images from Long Shot 2012. We reviewed 1,800+ images submitted by roughly 200 Long Shot participants. Over 700 people participated in Long Shot 2012 and at least one image from every submission will be featured in our upcoming Long Shot exhibit on July 28th.

Join us in celebrating community this July 28th, this epic exhibition will feature 200+ images priced to sell in a reverse auction (prices drop every half hour). By the end of the evening every piece will find a home! The sale of all photographs directly benefits the programs at the Photo Center NW, so if you see something you love make sure to come early and don’t let anyone snatch it from under you!

The evening will also feature live music, food trucks, drinks and fabulous art.

All for  FREE!

LONG SHOT EXHIBITION
July 28th, 6pm-10pm
Photo Center NW

Below is the selection of images from Long Shot 2012!

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Posted on June 22, 2012 in Events.
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Mobile Phone Photography Walk at the Arboretum

1st Place Award, Allison Sanders, (@rainier1496)

1st Place Award, Allison Sanders, (@rainier1496)

2nd Place Award, Bridgette Shima, (@sippinlattes) Oasis

2nd Place Award, Bridgette Shima, (@sippinlattes) Oasis

3rd Place Award, Barbro Rakos, (@Barbro) Slippery When Wet

3rd Place Award, Barbro Rakos, (@Barbro) Slippery When Wet

Ann Pallesen, (@annubells) Igers Photowalk at the Washington Park Arboretum

Ann Pallesen, (@annubells) Igers Photowalk at the Washington Park Arboretum

Recently members of our growing mobile phone community met at the Washington Park Arboretum to take pictures on a Saturday afternoon with their iPhones and Androids. The theme of the day was ”nature and people in nature.”  There were shooters from the @Igers_Seattle group as well as Photo Center NW. Thanks to all who came out and had a good time taking pictures and posting them on Instagram. New friends were made. New strangers were stalked.

All of the images can be seen on Instagram under the hashtags #pcnw_photowalk and #igers_seattle_arboretum. If you have an iPhone or Android and aren’t on Instagram yet – what are you waiting for? It’s a creative way to share your images in a thriving community. There are over 50 million users! We would be happy to show you how to download the free app and use it. Photo Center chose three images to feature from the day as well as a group shot.

Related News: Igers from the @wearejuxt group also recently hit the streets to document the Georgetown Carnival and the Fremont Soltice Parade. You can see those telling images on Instagram by following @seattle_live.

Posted on June 21, 2012 in Uncategorized

Foto Revu

We are very excited to announce Foto Revu 2012!

The Foto Revu is a unique opportunity to receive one-on-one professional critiques by some of the Northwest’s most respected people in the field of photography. Participating in this event is a great way to meet and network with curators, gallerists, editors, and share work with colleagues. Each registered photographer will have four (4) 20-minute review sessions to receive feedback and advice that is useful an artist’s development. A partial list of reviewers includes: Tracy Cilona (South Seattle Community College Art Gallery), Rachael Faust (Henry Art Gallery), Myles Haselhorst (Ampersand Gallery),  W.M. Hunt (Curator, Collector, NY), Stephen Lyons (Platform Gallery), John Jenkins III (Decode Books Inc), Mariane Lenhardt (M.I.A. Gallery),  Michelle Dunn Marsh, Ann Pallesen (Photo Center NW) and Claudia Vernia (G.Gibson Gallery). Stay tuned as other local curators and educators are added.

The review appointments will be selected by a lottery system before the event and based on your list of your preferences. This event is a great stepping stone for participating in larger international review events such as Photolucida in Portland, Fotofest in Houston, and Review Santa Fe.

Saturday, August 4th, 10:00 am
Fee: $75 for four 20 minute reviews.

CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION
or call our front desk at (206) 720 – 7222 x 10

Posted on June 20, 2012 in Events, Uncategorized

Lecture: Ken Rosenthal

Ken Rosenthal – Seen and Not Seen

Join us for an artist lecture with Ken Rosenthal on Friday, July 13 at 6:30om. Rosenthal’s work explores the intersections of personal and collective memories, particularly as they relate to photography, and merges the autobiographical and the universal. His work is created from culled imagery from archives of family photographs as well as his personal work. The depictions are once true and fictitious, remembered and reconstructed, seen and not seen. Rosenthal will talk about the culmination of this work, his newly published book and his inspirations.

Ken Rosenthal received a MFA in photography from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1993. His artwork is represented in the US by Klompching Gallery, New York; Etherton Gallery, Tucson; and Gerald Peters Gallery, Santa Fe, among others. Rosenthal’s photographs are in many public and private collections internationally including The George Eastman House, Rochester, NY and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Friday, July 13, 6:30 pm, $10, $8 Members

PURCHASE TICKETS

Posted on June 15, 2012 in Events

Announcing 2012 Printing Sponsorship Winners

We are thrilled to announce our 2012 Printing Sponsorship winners. The submissions were outstanding and we selected two artists for the Printing Sponsorship and a few Honorable Mentions. We are proud to be hosting such a committed group of emerging photographers and assisting them in producing their work. We hope that they will find guidance and inspiration in our staff and program offerings as well as all the resources they need to further their studio practice.

2012 Printing Sponsorship Recipients:
Zachary Burns
Mo Costello

Honorable Mention
Theo Stroomer
Brian Gliniak
Cass Walker

Zachary Burns, Bottled Spring Water

Zachary Burns, Bottled Spring Water

Zachary Burns, Tolt River Water

Zachary Burns, Tolt River Water

Zachary Burns, Retention Pond Water

Zachary Burns, Retention Pond Water

Zachary Burns, Fountain Water

Zachary Burns, Fountain Water

Zachary Burns, Carbonated Water

Zachary Burns, Carbonated Water

Mo Costello

Mo Costello

Mo Costello

Mo Costello

Mo Costello

Mo Costello

Mo Costello

Mo Costello

Mo Costello

Mo Costello

Mo Costello

Mo Costello

Mo Costello

Mo Costello

Mo Costello

Mo Costello

Cass Walker, Bed Time

Cass Walker, Bed Time

Theo Stroomer

Theo Stroomer

Theo Stroomer

Theo Stroomer

Posted on June 6, 2012 in Uncategorized

LONG SHOTS due JUNE 15!

We are so excited to see what you shot during LONG SHOT! Over 700 people registered for the event this year, and we hope that everyone will submit their work for the July 28 exhibition and celebration. Remember to take advantage of DISCOUNTS at Capitol Hill Photo and Panda Lab for film processing. Here’s what you need to know:

Submissions are due JUNE 15 (Submission Form)

  1. Drop off or mail your submissions (please label your CD, and please make sure your images are medium sized JPEGS, around 1024 pixels on the long side) at the Photo Center: 900 12th Ave. Seattle WA 98122
  2. In a pinch, you may email submissions to longshot@pcnw.org, but please make sure that your files are labeled with your NAME, TITLE, and TIME OF CAPTURE.

Here’s a sample of some of the work uploaded during LONG SHOT to instagram (with the tag #longshot2012)

@mcconnor003

@mcconnor003

@whateverislovely

@whateverislovely

@abgenton

@abgenton

@abgenton

@abgenton

@lexy_ponirakis

@lexy_ponirakis

@annubells

@annubells

@thomasosborne

@thomasosborne

@xladyflashx

@xladyflashx

@irreg

@irreg

@bradpuet

@bradpuet

@whateverislovely

@whateverislovely

@ella0

@ella0

@cbrinkworth

@cbrinkworth

@annubells

@annubells

@scotteverett

@scotteverett

Posted on June 5, 2012 in Events, Uncategorized.
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Discounts at Panda Lab and Capitol Hill Photo (for long shot)

LONGSHOT 2011: John Blalock, Blue Hour Diva, 9:44pm (PST)

Capitol Hill Photo

is offering a 15% discount on film developing/services in connection with LONG SHOT.
1525 14th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
Tel: (206) 324-6110
HOURS: MON-FRI 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Panda Lab

is offering a 20% discount on any services connected to LONG SHOT
533 Warren Ave North
Seattle WA 98109
206 285-7091
Monday – Friday 8:00 to 6:00
Saturday 9:00 to 1:00
Sunday Closed

Head over to these great businesses and mention your participation in LONG SHOT for a discount on any service — and STAY TUNED for information about our free LONG SHOT facilities days, local discounts on framing, and our matting and framing party at the Photo Center.

Posted on June 2, 2012 in Uncategorized.
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