In One Photograph. What would you say? (Deadline: Dec. 15)
All men of African diasporal descent in the Northwest are invited to submit a photograph for Seen; images will be reviewed by the curatorial team in December 2013, and selections will be printed and exhibited at PCNW concurrent with Question Bridge: Black Males from January 16–March 8, 2014.
In one photograph, what would you say? Digital files should be emailed to seen@pcnw.org with “Seen” in the subject line, or dropped off on a CD. Image resolution should be at least 300 dpi for quality printing. Tell us about your picture —stories or titles are encouraged. If your image is selected for inclusion you will be notified via email in late December.
Martin Schoeller: Close Up Opening Night at EMP
Photo Center NW is partnering with EMP on the opening night of Martin Schoeller: Close Up, which is on view at EMP November 16, 2013–February 16, 2014. The opening night is on November 15th, and Photo Center will have a portrait booth with photographer Steve Davis, with the help of Sony Snaplab. Join us […]
Artist Lecture & Reception: Holly Andres, The Homecoming
Holly Andres is a Portland photographer who creates stunningly beautiful and evocative color photographs that deal with personal narrative and feminist subjectivity. Her imagery relies on the tension between an apparently approachable subject matter and a dark, sometimes disturbing subtext. Andres will discuss her work from the past six years in this illustrated lecture, The Homecoming.
An Exciting Week: Oct. 7–12
The week of October 7–12 will be an exciting one at Photo Center and we are looking forward to seeing you there! Conversation with the director: collecting photographs Artist lecture: theron humphrey Papers darkroom through digital October 8 FREE Conversations with the Director are open dialogues on subjects of interest; these are not formal presentations […]
Lecture: Teo Allain Chambi at SAM
Martín Chambi created a comprehensive body of photographs from 1920-1950 of Andean culture and history, documenting archeological sites, native peoples, and local customs. His grandson, Teo Allain Chambi, also a photographer, has preserved an impressive archive of original glass plates, photographic images, and ephemera detailing his grandfather’s many awards and contributions. Mr. Allain Chambi will discuss Martín Chambi’s work and his mission to educate the public about this important Peruvian artist.
Photo Center 20th Anniversary Benefit
Please join us Friday, October 18 for our 20th Anniversary Benefit as we celebrate photography and our programs. To mark our 20th anniversary as a non-profit organization, the auction component of the evening will highlight diverse and spectacular photography related to the Pacific Northwest. Dine, celebrate photographers, and contribute to our future alongside a community of collectors, advocates, and partners.
Artist Lecture: Lori Nix, The City
Artist Lecture: Lori Nix, The City Friday, October 25, 6:30 PM Tickets: $10, $8 Members Purchase Tickets Co-partnered with G.Gibson Gallery Lori Nix’s photographs, saturated with color and infused with a dark sense of humor, turn the notion of the traditional landscape on it head. Painstakingly created in miniature, her constructed scenes depict a detailed […]
Artist Lecture: Ross Sawyers
Artist Lecture: Ross Sawyers Wednesday, October 16, 6:30 PM Tickets: $10, $8 Members Purchase Tickets In partnership with Platform Gallery Ross Sawyers’ art is influenced by the experience of living in increasingly smaller spaces which are in ever-closer proximity to others in neighborhoods and housing developments that grow steadily denser. The mediated situations in his […]
New This Year: Long Shot Prints!
[portfolio_slideshow] TAKE PHOTOGRAPHY HOME, ENRICH YOUR LIFE, AND SUPPORT PHOTO CENTER! We are very excited about the 5th Long Shot event this Saturday, July 27th, from 6 to 9PM! As this event marks the beginning of our 20th Anniversary Celebrations we’ve added some cool elements to this year’s Long Shot celebration. In addition to […]