Stacey Sanner, Tracks II - June 18, 3:25PM
| New Building Hours Begin June 20, 2011: | |
| Monday | 11:00 am – 10:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:00 am – 10:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am – 10:00 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am – 10:00 pm |
| Friday | 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
| Saturday | 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
| Sunday | 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
We have listened to the requests of students and are now staying open later!
Michael Clements
We’re excited to announce our Thesis & Alumni New Work Exhibitions. Every year the Photo Center celebrates the graduates of the Certificate in Fine Art Photography program through a comprehensive exhibition of their thesis work. Each thesis project consists of a cohesive series of photographs, a visual and conceptual manifestation of a focused subject. These works not only mark the culmination of a year’s worth of artistic practice for each artist but they also represent a new generation of Seattle-based artists. This year’s graduates are Michael Clements and Andy Cox.
Paul Ford, Paris Metro
In conjunction with this year’s Thesis Exhibition, the Center will be showcasing new works by alumni of our Certificate Program. This is the first time we are uniting several generations of picture-making in one gallery space, bringing light to Photo Center graduates who are now thriving contemporary artists and vital members of the national and international art community.
To learn more about the artists and to see more images click here.
OPENING RECEPTION:
Friday, June 3, 2011
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Photo Center NW
900 12th Ave., 98122
On July 23rd the Photo Center will be hosting an exhibition of photographs by 2011 Long Shot participants. It will be a celebration of community and photography, including drinks, dancing and affordable art! All art sales support our education and outreach efforts. More details coming soon!
Alumni New Works Show and Graduating Thesis Exhibition
This year 28 alumni of the Photo Center Certificate Program will be participating in our first annual Alumni New Works Show. Please join us to celebrate the continuation of their work since graduation and to celebrate the work of our 2011 graduates Michael Clements and Andy Cox.
Cheryl Hanna-Truscott
Artist Reception, Alumni and Thesis Exhibition – Friday June 3rd 6pm to 9pm / Exhibit through July 15th
Dear Photo Center Students and Alumni,
I am thrilled that with the help of our Student and Alumni Committee we are launching this initiative to regularly communicate with you what is going on at the Center. So many of you have lent your support and advocacy to the Photo Center throughout the years and we want you to know that you, our community, is what keeps us a vital part of the lives of photographers in our region and beyond. These quarterly newsletters will help keep you in the loop about the Center’s current projects, future goals, and relevant discussions happening with the staff, faculty, and board. What is happening at the Photo Center these days? Click here to read the rest of Annie’s letter.
Land, Water, Lens
This six week class with Aaron Gustafson will get you outside and discovering new ways of seeing the world through your lens. click for full description
Creative Night Photography: On Location
This four week class with Keeara Rhoades explores the night hours and the special challenges and possibilities that low-light poses in photography. click for full description
Project Development
This intensive production and critique oriented class with Molly Landreth is designed to allow students to expand or complete a body of work. click for full description
Both artists will be sharing analog color portraiture work. Wilcox’s new work explores the impact of technology and social media in today’s society, often showing my subjects in trance, disconnected and absorbed by their mobile devices. Soldi’s photographs and self-portraits present a personal narrative, chronicling a struggle to reconstruct a life without the one thing he thought defined him.
In addition to the exhibited works, they will be offering a limited edition print set of two images (one by each artist).
We are thrilled to welcome a new faculty member, Aaron Gustafson. Aaron brings an exciting perspective on the medium and will be teaching two classes this summer quarter. He will be offering Photography I: Digital and Land, Water, Lens, a class which explores the influence of natural and urban landscapes in photography, film and fine art.
Aaron Gustafson received the Dean’s Scholarship and earned an MFA from Parsons School of Design, New York. He was an artist in residence at the Banff Centre, Alberta, Canada. He gained international recognition for his projects “Bonus baby” and “Freefall 4×5,” and received a 1st place award from the Society of Professional Journalists. Gustafson’s work has been featured in GUP International Photography Magazine, Poncz Magazine, 10×15, DIGIFOTO Pro and i heart photograph. His pictures have been exhibited at the Pingyao International Photography Festival, Pingyao, China, at Trace Gallery, Cornwall, UK, and at 25CPW, New York. He is a managing photo editor for Microsoft Corporation, and is a member of the band Post Harbor.
(Thanks to Steve Utaski for this wonderful video reminder!)
Long Shot 2011 has been gaining momentum with over 250 photographers already signed up. We have also already raised $2,000! We have put together a video (above) to help you understand how to navigate this wonderful community event and fundraiser. Also, below are some other tips and reminders about Long Shot:
The Photo Center is offering a 50% tuition discount to teachers for 10-week classes this Summer Quarter. Summer quarter begins June 20 and runs through August 13, but several of our 10-week classes are condensed into 5-7 weeks. If you’re an educator and looking to expand your skill-set, finish a project, or brush up on darkroom or digital processes, we can help you realize this goal.
This offer is open to:
-k-12 teachers at private and public schools
-Teachers at other non-profit art centers
-College and university professors
To take advantage of this offer, please send the following information to scholarships@pcnw.org before June 1:
This offer is contingent on availability of space in summer offerings. The Photo Center is proud to support educators and artists teaching across the Pacific Northwest.
Dana Meade, Freemont Applehenge 2:37pm
