Photo Teacher Blog: November 2015

Monday, November 23, 2015

Exhibition opportunity: Postcards from the Edge

The following is a great exhibition opportunity for a good cause. It's one of those shows where you donate a work of art to support the charity. I've done it myself!

Direct link: http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=c9164d5fc1da60b77cbacaa9b&id=8cb33eb0f2&e=df81d8e22c

PFTE Postmark Deadline - December 7th

POSTCARDS FROM THE EDGE - POSTMARK DEADLINE FOR ARTWORK IS TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY!

If you've already sent us an artwork for Postcards from the Edge, thank you! If you haven't and you would like to participate, this is just a gentle reminder that the POSTMARK DEADLINE is Monday, December 7th. If you are hand delivering your artwork to our office or sending via a messenger or other delivery service, it can be received in our office up until Friday, December 11th.
EVENT DETAILS:
Hosted by: Sikkema Jenkins & Co.
Preview Party: Friday, January 29, 6-8 PM
Benefit Sale: January 30-31, 2016

Here’s how to participate:

1. Create an original artwork on any 4”x6” heavy weight paper. Drawings, photographs, paintings, printmaking, and mixed media are welcome. ONE ENTRY per artist.

2. Sign and Print Name on BACK ONLY. Indicate the top with an arrow.

3. Complete Submission Forms for Collector and Visual AIDS. Download at https://www.visualaids.org/projects/detail/pfte-artists-wanted

4. Carefully package artwork. Recommended: wrap artwork in wax paper and place between cardboard. Do not submit charcoal or pastel pieces without fixing them. Do not wrap wet or sticky artwork.

5. If you need confirmation that we received your artwork, include a self-addressed, stamped postcard.

6. If you would like your unsold work returned, please include a 6”x 9” self-addressed, stamped envelope with proper postage. Unsold artwork will NOT be returned unless a self-addressed stamped envelope is enclosed. Visual AIDS is not responsible for artwork lost or damaged in the mail.

7. Mail your artwork and forms to:
            Visual AIDS
            526 West 26th Street, #510
            New York, NY 10001

DEADLINE: Monday, December 7, 2015 (postmark date)

Postcards from the Edge is a unique benefit show and sale of original, postcard-size artworks on paper by established and emerging artists. All artwork is exhibited anonymously, and the identity of the artist is revealed only after the work is purchased. Details at https://www.visualaids.org/projects/detail/pfte-artists-wanted

Proceeds benefit Visual AIDS. Visual AIDS utilizes art to fight AIDS by provoking dialogue, supporting HIV+ artists and preserving a legacy – because AIDS IS NOT OVER. For examples of our work and more information, visit https://www.visualaids.org/. Thank you!

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Image Credit: Steven Rosen Photography, 2015

CCSF: photo paper sale

Hi CCSF photographers!

I have a limited supply of Ilford VC RC 8x10 paper in pearl surface for sale today and tuesday during my supervisor shifts. It is $0.60 per sheet. Please bring cash only, and you need to bring an old photo paper box with black bag to put it in. Only available as supplies last.

Update: I will also have some 11x14" Ilford VC FB for $1.40/sheet (normally $2/sheeet). I'm only bringing a limited supply Tuesday, but I have about 250 sheets back in my darkroom I am happy to bring. You need a black bag & box, or to use it immediately, as I have no extra boxes.

Friday, November 20, 2015

CCSF: Guest blogger Lina and exhibition opportunity

Our classmate Lina Zhu has been ambitiously working to bring this opportunity to you. Please read the details below and respond as soon as possible to be included!

Phot 83: Student Exhibition Opportunity at 5 Sweets!

Greetings to my fellow classmates,

A local café called 5 Sweets just opened recently by the City College campus and it needs artwork to display on its walls! I talked with the owner and offered to organize an exhibit of photography from our View Camera class. Participation in this exhibit is totally optional, but I believe it will be a fun opportunity to show off the hard work you have put into this class over the past few months. The basic requirements are:

• One 8x10” black and white print of your choosing (taken using a view camera)

• Matted to fit an 11x14” frame

• Your name, the title or location of the image if applicable, printing method

• Some money (under $20) to contribute towards purchasing a frame that you will be able to keep

Hopefully, preparing the final portfolio will already help you to make a print for exhibition. I would like to gauge interest and confirm with the owner as soon as possible. Please email me if you are interested: linazhu11@gmail.com

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Ohlone: Student feature

Assignment 3 feature: Students chose between a theme of Americana or Documentary. All 8-10 traditional black and white prints were meticulously printed, spotted and matted right here in our Ohlone lab.

Amanda Cash

Christopher Magallanes

Christina Cosce

Rajeev Bhayro

Sherie Robino

Sophia De Young

Junessa Segundino is our resident intermediate student. She chose to design her own project using a medium format, twin lens camera. She made multiple exposures on each frame to layer the images together.

Junessa Segundino