Photography projects, news, events and opportunities in Oregon and beyond
OK, dawdlers, the clock is ticking. You have until midnight tonight to register for Photolucida’s portfolio reviews April 25-28, 2019. The biennial reviews are a golden opportunity, particularly because influential reviewers from around the world come here to our backyard during Portland Photo Month. Seriously, it’s always an impressive list of editors, gallerists and other photography luminaries. See you there.
Two events on Thursday promise inspiration and libations. First, Photolucida is throwing what they’re calling a “fun-raising” party at Disjecta for their scholarship fund at 6:00:
“Images from fifty of Photolucida’s Critical Mass 2017 finalists and twenty-five Portland photographers will be curated into an exhibition at Disjecta Contemporary Art Center. Seventy-five people will leave with a print of their choice!
Also – silent auction items from Princeton Architectural Press, One Twelve Publishing, Cobalt Studios, Amy Friend, Cheryle St. Onge, Tamara Staples, Stu Levy, Ray Bidegain and more!”
And at 6:30, ASMP, Camera Bits and Pro Photo Supply are sponsoring a sold-out Print and Pint meet up at the Lucky Lab. Craig Mitchelldyer will be the guest speaker, and he told me he’ll discuss visual storytelling on a tight schedule, something he knows well as a commercial, wedding and sports photographer:
“I love to walk into a room and have just a few minutes to make something look cool — when the room looks garbage — while still telling the persons story.”
Andy Batt told me this edition of Pint and Pint will be the first of a re-booted effort:
“[We’ll be] sharing workprints collected under the broad theme of portraits — work-in-progress to portfolio images… It’s just an opportunity to talk about photography and photographs in a casual setting — as Craig said, make it what you want. Feedback, show-and-tell, etc.”
Money talks: Certified photography appraiser and photo historian Jennifer L. Stoots will share an illustrated presentation that takes a look at the history of the Western art market, the fine art photography market, and where we are today. The event will be Thursday, March 15 at 7:00 at Disjecta — 8371 N. Interstate in Portland.
According to Photolucida, this will be the first in a quarterly event series:
Continue reading “Follow the Money — A Photolucida talk on March 15”
Here’s a great, detailed recap from Photolucida regarding their recent State of Photography in Portland event at Disjecta. Hundreds of us photographers gathered to talk about what’s working and what we can improve from a community standpoint. The panel largely focused on the art photography realm, but there’s plenty to chew on for photographers of all stripes.
Topics included the struggle to build community support for nonprofits and the arts, the city’s supposed inferiority complex, grants and funding, the importance of framing what a “photo community” can be, and Photolucida’s own Portland Photo Month coming up in April.
Pour yourself a cup of coffee and dig in.
As Portland photographers continue to navigate the developing art scene in a changing city, a Photolucida event at DISJECTA on Thursday promises to be an enlightening gathering of views on the here and now. I’ll see you there! From the invitation:
“Join us for an evening discussion with some of the key figures in Portland’s photographic community. We want to know…what is happening now and what is next? What do you feel is working and what is missing?
Lend your voice and learn along with us! Stick around after the one-hour panel for a social hour to continue the conversation. Beverages and snacks will be provided! Free and open to the public!” Continue reading “The State Of Photography in Portland Today – A Panel Discussion”