Update from the Director…
July 2022, Spotlight on Members…
Our Under Sail: Experiences, People, and Destinations Call for Entries is open for a few more weeks to explore and celebrate sailing, the ships, the boats, the people and the destinations you see when you venture down to the sea (or lake or pond). The Jurors for this exhibition are renowned photographers and past exhibitors, Daniel Forster and Paul M Murray. I encourage all of you to take advantage of every opportunity to get outdoors this and bring your camera! I hope you enjoy your summer and we will be looking forward to seeing your entries for this exhibition Opening August 18th.
Thank you to all the members who submitted entries for our Third Annual Members’ Spotlight Exhibition. It has the makings of a great exhibition (or two) but we have had a number of technical issues that has delayed the jury process. I hope to have results to post by July 3rd. We will be going ahead with the juror’s presentation on July 20th as originally planned, this will feature the selected projects and include a selection of images from a large number other the projects entered. Depending on how quickly we can get the results posted we may need to reschedule the physical exhibition to September. Emails will be sent to all the entrants with the jury results and any updates to the schedule of events…
While we are talking about Members… this is probably a good time to say thank you to all our members, new and old and to announce that entry for our next Members’ exhibition will open soon for an exhibition opening on October 20th. Submitted works will be juried individually in this open (un-themed) member exhibition. Lastly as in previous years we will close out the year with our annual Open Members’ exhibition opening on December 15th. This un-juried member exhibition is open to all members with work available off the wall (sold work will be available to take home at time of purchase). Full details on both of these member opportunities will be included in my August update.
In leu of our regularly scheduled Print Share & Peer Review we have planned a pair of day trips to Newport via the SeaStreak Ferry from Providence (or just meet us at the ferry landing in Newport. This Community Event & Photo Walk is open to anyone interested in joining us for a Ferry ride down the Bay and a day in Newport with plenty time to shop, eat, visit a museum or two and take pictures. This is not a workshop but is being offered as a free photowalk and chance to enjoy the great outdoors together. Email gallery@riphotocenter.org to let us know if you are coming so we can provide meetup details. Participants will need to purchase their tickets directly at SeaStreak.com Tickets need to be purchased ahead of time and we recommend you schedule your return trip at that time to ensure your passage back to Providence. The Ferry leaves from India Point Park in Providence and on site parking is included with your ticket. Participants are welcome to schedule alternate Ferry times to better fit their schedule and meet up with us in Newport.
The first trip is scheduled for July 6th, leaving Providence on the 9:30am ferry and returning on the 6:30pm ferry. This schedule will provide the best light while steaming both up and down the bay and gets us back to Providence at 7:30.
The Second trip is scheduled for July 13th, leaving Providence on the 12:30pm ferry and returning on the 6:30pm ferry. This schedule provides 5 hours in Newport and the best light on the return trip up the bay, getting us back to Providence at 7:30pm.
The gallery is open Thursdays – Saturdays Noon – 6:00pm or by appointment, masks are required.
Currently in the Gallery: through July 16th
The Leica Mystique, as juried by Eileen McCarney Muldoon & Olaf Willoughby
Explore the “Leica Mystique” presents a diverse cross-section of work from street photography to abstract collected into one exhibition. All the included photographs were captured with Leica cameras to explore what ………. The call was open to photographs captured with any Leica camera and our jurors, Leica Ambassador Eileen McCarney Muldoon and Olaf Willoughby will be in town for the opening.
Thou Art… Will Give… by Eric Kunsman
In the Focus Gallery we will be presenting Eric’s unique and in-depth exploration of the Eastern State Penitentiary in a series of large format black & white photographs. Eric’s access to the warden’s logbooks makes his exploration of the Eastern State Penitentiary unique. This is more than studies in cracked paint, abstract textures and abandoned spaces…
Next in the Galleries – Opening July 21st
3rd Annual Spotlight Member Exhibition
Juried by Sandra Eisert, our Spotlight Member exhibition presents a selection of member work in project form. Work was submitted is sets of five related images and juried as a set. The exhibition will open on July21st and will be followed by a Zoom based presentation and group review of the selected projects with Juror Sandra Eisert. Entry has closed for this unique member opportunity and we expect to be posting the juror’s selections in a few weeks.
Print of the Month Club –
Benevolent and Benefit: Our July print from our Print a Month Club.
This program was introduced as a new way to support the Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts and grow your collection at the same time. The program makes a new collector’s print available each month, produced in a very limited edition of 18. These numbered prints are available for purchase individually or the complete set of 12 prints can be pre-purchased. A new print becomes available each month, for more details or to order or reserve yours today.
Print Share:
We will NOT be hosting an in person Print Share & Peer Review session in July… These peer review sessions are open to anyone fully vaccinated, to share and comment on work with fellow members and enthusiasts. Bring your prints to this monthly event which is scheduled for the Second Wednesday of each month and starts at 6:30pm. Check the events section on our website for more information and updates. Masks are required.
Individual Portfolio/Project Reviews:
Individual feedback opportunities are available on an ongoing basis in four different formats for 2022. These review sessions can be used to preview new work, share ideas and explore future directions or projects in development. Appointments can be scheduled online for Zoom or in person sessions at www.riphotocenter.org/portfolio-reviews-and-consultations
Registration is open for our annual 20 minute individual Member review sessions.
We are also offering 45 minute one on one sessions open to the public via zoom or in person at the Gallery
New for 2022 we will also be offering “Lunch with the Director” for those interested in a more immersive conversations about your work and your goals. Lunch is included with these two hour more casual sessions. Questions can be directed to gallery@riphotocenter.org
Currently Available Online:
All of our exhibitions are available on the RICPA website, past exhibitions can be found here https://www.riphotocenter.org/category/exhibits/past
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