Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Honoring Gordon Parks

On this day in 1912, photographer Gordon Parks was born in Fort Scott, KS. To say he was a Renaissance Man would be an understatement. In addition to being a photographer, he was also a musician, composer, writer, painter, and film director. He is best known for his documentary work, created during his time working for the Farm Security Administration, and for Life magazine.

Attending a segregated schools, he had little chance of attending college. A teacher telling him that to go would be a waste of time. Leaving home at the age of 15, he was entirely on his own. Working odd jobs, including managing a brothel, it was while working as a waiter in a railroad dinning car he discovered the portfolios of photographers in picture magazines and decided to become a photographer.
 
American Gothic, Washington, DC
“At first I wasn't sure that I had the talent, but I did know I had a fear of failure, and that fear compelled me to fight off anything that might abet it.”
 
To learn more about the life and work of this legendary photographer, check out the website of the Gordon Parks Foundation, here, and the Gordon Parks Museum here.
 
 
 

Sunday, October 9, 2016

Rain Fails to Dampen Spirits Through 2nd Weekend of Click! Photography Festival

Hurricane Matthew brought over 5 inches of rain to some areas of the Triangle, but it didn't stop throngs of photography enthusiasts from attending exhibit openings and other events during the second weekend of the Click! Festival.

The weekend started on Thursday evening with a keynote presentation by Zanele Muholi to a sold-out auditorium at the NCMA. With a series of slides and a short film, Zanele discussed her work as a "Visual Activist". On display at the NCMA are 10 images from her series "Faces and Phases". The exhibit runs now through January 8, 2017.

Zanele Muholi discussing her work at the NCMA Thursday night.
Photo (c) Ray Pfeiffer

First Friday in Raleigh was damp but there were enthusiastic crowds everywhere. Photo exhibits opening included images by Titus Brooks Higgins from his series Rorschach at Artspace, a group show titled A sense of... at the Roundabout Art Collective, and Drawn to Water, an exhibit of Bryce Lankard's work at Flanders Gallery.
 
Bryce Lankard discusses his work during his artist talk at Flanders Gallery.
Photo (c) Ray Pfeiffer

Sunday brought relief from the rain with a lot of sunshine and also the opening of Stephen Fletcher's exhibit Some Semblance at Framers Corner in Carrboro. And later that afternoon, Bryce Lankard spoke to a standing room only crowd at Flanders Gallery discussing the images from his most recent series, Drawn to Water.

The weekend was wrapped-up with a special screening of Bending Space, at The Carolina Theatre, a documentary of the Georges Rousse project which took place in Durham 10 years ago.

To be sure you don't miss any more events, go to the Click! website and sign up for the newsletter which has all the up-to-the-minute happenings during the Festival.
 
 

Monday, October 3, 2016

Jerry Uelsmann Talk is the Highlight of Click! Opening Weekend

Legendary photographer Jerry Uelsmann capped off  a great weekend of Click! events with a keynote speech to a packed auditorium at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University Sunday afternoon. In a talk titled: "alchemy + angst @ 82, Jerry spoke openly about his art and career, and the struggles he's faced during a career spanning almost six decades.

Jerry speaking at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
photograph (c) Ray Pfeiffer
Following his talk was a reception at Through This Lens gallery in Durham where an exhibit of his work is on display through October 15th.

Jerry is the Godfather of photo montage and a true original. Don't miss a rare opportunity to experience close up the magic of his work.

Jerry signing books at Through This Lens
photograph (c) Ray Pfeiffer






Friday, September 30, 2016

2016 Click! Triangle Photography Festival Kicks Off With Frontier Pop-Up Exhibit


The 2016 Click! Triangle Photography Festival got underway last night with the opening of the Frontier Pop-Up exhibit. With more than twice the number entries this year over last, juror Chris Ogden had a difficult time selecting work, and an even harder time selecting award winners. But after much deliberation this years award winners are:

First Place: "The Red" - Tim Walter
 
"The Red" (c) Tim Walter
 

Second Place: "Drive" - Tricia McKeller
 
 
"Drive" (c) Tricia McKeller
 
 
Third Place: "Communion" - Mike Ligett
 
"Communion" (c) Mike Ligett
 
And last, but by no means least, we have the following Honorable Mentions:

Jo Bolton - "Faceless Man"
M. Robert Blum - "The Look"
Peter Finkelstein - "Agony"

Barbara Guin – “Beach Monuments”
Ray Pfeiffer - "Variations on a Theme #3"

Thanks to all the artists that submitted work and everyone who came out last night to make the evening great. And BIG thanks to our juror, Chris Ogden, for his time and the terrific talk he gave on this years exhibit.

 
There's so much to do this month we can't list it all here. So head on over the Click! website and plan the rest of your month right now!
 
 
 
 

Monday, August 22, 2016

Call for Work: 2016 Click! Triangle Photography Festival Pop-Up Exhibit

A wall from the 2015 Click! Pop-Up Exhibit

Click! is calling all photographers to exhibit in The Frontier Building in RTP for the month of October. This exhibition will coincide with the Click! Triangle Photography Festival. This call-for-art is open to all photographic processes and aesthetics.  The Click! Pop-Up Exhibition's juror is Chris Ogden. 

For all the details and to register, go to the EventBrite site here.

The Theme:
The theme for this years exhibit will be: In an Instant. Photography is the only art that can be created with the click of a shutter. Preserving a moment, saving time. Henri Cartier Bresson spoke of "The Decisive Moment". That instant when the elements of form and substance came together in a geometrically pleasing way. Click! is asking artists to show us their decisive moment, the work you create, In an Instant...

 About The Juror:
Chris Ogden is a professional photographic artist, educator, and expedition leader who specializes in fine art, landscape, and commercial photography. He travels from pole to pole to discover, capture, and share the “essence” of places and moments. His work is enthusiastically owned by private and corporate collections alike. Chris particularly enjoys teaching, whether in classroom workshops, photo safaris, image critiques, or private mentoring. Chris has judged dozens of photography contests, both online and in print.

 
Juried with JPEGs. Up to three (3) entries per artist. Accepted work must not exceed 72 inches in any dimension (including frame) or weigh more than 50lbs. Entries must be received by 11:59pm on Monday, September 19, 2016.

Schedule:
Entry Deadline.……….…….…..……….... September 19, 2016 @ 11:59pm
Notification…………………………………..….. September 23
Delivery of Accepted Work…….........…....….. Sept 26, 11am-2pm & Sept 27, 2pm-5pm
Opening Reception………….………….…….…September 29, 6-8pm
Exhibition Run……………………….…….…….September 29 – October 27, 2016
Pick-Up of Unsold Work…………………..…... October 27, 11am-5pm & October 28, 11am-5pm


Oasis by Christer Berg
2015 First Prize Winner

Awards:
First…………………………………$100
Second…………...……………….. $75
Third…………………………….…. $50

Entry Fees:
$15 for two pieces*
$20 for three pieces*
*All entry fees are non-refundable.

Eligibility:
The Click Pop-Up Exhibit is open to all living artists. A maximum of three works per artist may be submitted. Only two dimensional entries will be accepted. Work must be original to the artist that submits it. Click! and the Frontier Building reserves the right to exclude work due to size or special requirements. Entries must be hand delivered to the Frontier Building during the times allowed. We currently do not have the capability to handle work shipped.

Submission Process:

First:
Register through Eventbrite here.

Then:
Email images of your entries to 
info.aphotographersplace@gmail.com. The subject heading should read: Click Pop-Up Exhibit Entry. In the body copy list: 1) Your Name 2) Titles of each entry 3) Medium 4) Dimensions of finished piece (including frame) 5) Price for each piece (or NFS).

All files should be named like so: 01_LASTNAME_TITLE.jpg, 02_LASTNAME_TITLE.jpg.

All images should be sent as jpegs and should be at least 1000px at their widest dimension, not to exceed 2MB per image. Artists may submit one JPEG per entry. Follow the filename format for works as indicated above.

Acceptance:
Accepted work must not exceed 72 inches in any dimension (including frame) or weigh more than 50lbs. All work accepted into the exhibit must be delivered and picked up during the times stated, unless other arrangements have been made. Work must be labeled with: 1) Title 2) Artist name 3) Medium 4) Sale price (or NFS)

Accessibility:
The Frontier Building gallery space is fully accessible and we strive to make the submission process accessible as well. We encourage anyone to enter our open call for exhibition. If you need any additional information please email us at:
info.aphotographersplace@gmail.com

Shipping Artwork:
We are sorry, but we are not able to accept work shipped to us at this time.

Sales:
Neither Click! or the Frontier Building take a commission on any work sold. Patrons interested in purchasing work will be referred to the artist directly. If a work is not for sale please indicate with NFS value in appropriate space during registration or on the consignment sheet.

Liability:
All entries will be handled with the best care possible, but neither Click! nor the Frontier Building  are responsible for loss or damage of any cause. By entering into this show, the artist agrees to abide by all rules and regulations as set by exhibition guidelines.

If for any reason the Contest is not capable of running as planned, due to infection by computer virus, bugs, worms, trojan horses, denial of service attacks, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of Sponsors that corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this Contest, Sponsors reserve the right, at their sole discretion, to disqualify any individual(s) who tamper with the entry process, and/or to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the Contest.


Saturday, August 20, 2016

Click! Photogrpahy Festival Portfolio Reviews Open for Registration


The Click! Festival is proud to announce the return of Portfolio Reviews this October! This year the program has been expanded and reviewees will now have a day of 30 minute review sessions with participants receiving a minimum of five scheduled reviews as well as roving reviewer opportunities.  Present your portfolio to curators, gallerists, and collectors. Engage with your peers, your community and photography's finest.

For more information and to learn more about each reviewer, go to the Click! website here.

Photo by Rachel McClain

The Click! Distinguished Reviewer Line-Up for 2016:

Alexa Dilworth...Center for Documentary Studies (CDS), Duke University

Roylee Duvall...Through This Lens Gallery

Alicia Lange...SPECTRE Arts

Dennis Kiel...Dishman Art Museum, Lamar University

Michael Pannier...Southeast Center for Photography

Bill Schwab...Photostock & North Light Press

Mary Virginia Swanson...Independent Consultant, Author, Educator

Maggie Triplette...Private Collector & Patron Rick Wester...

Rick Wester Fine Art Del Zogg...Consultant & Independent Curator

Registration fee: The fee to register is $300, first-come-first-serve. Participants are guaranteed a minimum of five sessions on Sunday, October 23rd, from 9am to 4pm, followed by a happy hour with the reviewers and a portfolio walk open to the community. A print exchange will be organized by The Gallery 145 for all participants.

If you are an emerging to mid-career level photographer, with a solid body of work and a history of exhibitions and/or publications, this event is for you. Go to the Click! website and register today. With a limited number of openings, they will be going fast!





Friday, August 19, 2016

World Photo Day 2016

Today is World Photo Day 2016! Help celebrate the art of photography with thousands of photographers around the world.

In a world where millions of pictures are uploaded every minute, World Photo Day is inspiring thousands of photographers across the planet to share a single photo with a simple purpose: to share their world with the world.
 
Barn in Fog (c) Ray Pfeiffer
 

From everyday life to incredible landscapes, our global gallery is an evolving mosaic of images captured by photographers of all skills levels living in a diverse range of countries and cultures.

No matter who you are, where you are or what equipment and skills you have, World Photo Day can help open your eyes to the possibilities of photography, and enable you to share the world as you see it.
 
Kids at Play (c) Ray Pfeiffer
 

Every photo has a story. Now you have the opportunity to share your story with the world. Go to the Work Photo Day website here.