May 2024…
While our look at the lasting influence of George DeWolfe continues, May 16th will bring our next exhibition to look at “Alternate Process” photography. For 2024 we are looking to the future, not the past and presenting a pair of exhibitions to look at images created, not captured. Beyond the Photograph, our first exhibition to explore Artificial Intelligence applied to image making, will be presented alongside a solo exhibition featuring Jim Bremer’s fancifully hand crafted photo illustrations in Guardians of Arcadia. Collectively these exhibitions explore the state of the art in digital image creation and provide a look at alternate ways to construct a photographic image, or at least an image that appears photographic. We are presenting this work, both to raise awareness of emerging processes and to provide a platform for early adopters and those artists exploring the leading edge to share their work.
Looking ahead, we have a number of exciting exhibition opportunities an exhibitions in the works, including:
Entry for our 5th Annual Spotlight Member exhibition is open for members at all levels Details and entry requirements are available online, entry for this unique member exhibition requires five related images that will be juried and hung as a set or series. This year we are pleased to have Frances Jakubek as juror for this annual member exhibition.
The Vanta Guild: Family Business, opening June 20th as curated by Jonathan Pitts-Wiley from works by Vanta Guild members. The Vanta Guild is a collective of active, Rhode Island-based Black photographers who unapologetically celebrate and depict the experiences and imaginations of descendants of the African diaspora.
The curators are coming to the Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts for a very special exhibition… of their own work. Six curators, all photographers, will be coming together to exhibit new work in Cu.ra.tor: an artist, partially hidden at the Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts in July. A unique chance to see new work from the photographers behind some of the area’s leading exhibition spaces will open on July 18th.
Karen Haas and the Lane collection… our 10th International Call was juried by Karen Haas who gave an insightful talk about her role at the MFA in Boston, the Lane Collection and current trends and projects If you missed it, the talk was recorded and is available on our website. I am very grateful for the time and effort Karen put in, both as juror and in preparing this talk.
Print share and Peer Review… our next open session is May 8th and starts at 6:30. Join us for this open session to share and get feedback on work and work in process.
Members Wanted…We are a member supported, volunteer organization and your Membership comes with many benefits, including the opportunity to participate in our three annual member exhibitions including our 5th Annual Juried Exhibition that closed on February 9th. Coming in August will be our 5th Annual Spotlight Member Exhibition… Entry details will be available shortly, and will follow the same format used for last year’s presentation. Included among the other member benefits is our monthly Print Share & Peer Review series. The next session is scheduled for May 8th, bring some prints to share and feel free to bring a friend or two…
Membership starts by registering at https://www.riphotocenter.org/registration
Details on our Membership options are outlined at https://www.riphotocenter.org/membership-info
Join us… as a Visitor or Member, visits to the gallery are free and new exhibitions open on the third Thursday of each month… for a pair of exhibitions to look at alternate processes in photography. This years installment, Beyond the Photograph presents a first look at Artificial Intelligence image generation and other images that are created, not captured, presented in tandem with The Guardians of Arcadia, by Jim Bremer… George DeWolfe & Friends: Lasting Landscapes – Lasting Influences remains on view through May 10th
The gallery is open Wednesdays – Saturdays, Noon – 6:00pm or by appointment
Currently in the Galleries – Through May 10th
George De Wolfe & Friends…
Lasting Landscapes – Lasting Influences
This exhibition is the second in a series to provide an updated look at Landscape Photography in the 21st Century. This years exhibition presents a lose collection of photographers whose work is influenced by the teachings of, or their association with George De Wolf. George was a passionate teacher, and advocated a contemplative approach to making photographs that has been applied well beyond his focus on the landscape. The exhibition includes a selection of George’s work, who passed away in July 2023, presented alongside the work of the members of FOG.
FOG (Friends of George) is: Ann Beard*, Robert Belleville, Lydia Goetze, Lynn Harrison, Bob Hartung, Jodie Hulden, David Pinkham, John Simmons
On View Through: May 10th, 2024
Next in the Galleries – Opening April 18th
Beyond the Photograph
This years look at “alternate process” is looking to the future, and drawn from a juried call for entries to explore composite imagery and AI generated or augmented image making. The exhibition presents a range images and exploration, some real, some imagined and explores what might be possible.
Guardians of Arcadia: Jim Bremer
A solo exhibition in the Focus Gallery to present a selection of carefully crafted photo illustrations by Jim Bremer
Call For Entries: Fifth Annual Spotlight Member Exhibition
Five photographs to tell a story or present a unified idea… One entry, One price
This Member exhibition provides that rare opportunity to show a collection or series of images to tell a story or present a unified idea. Whether you have a personal story, or a set of images with a unifying theme, this juried call is your chance to exhibit your project. This Call provides an opportunity to share a small body of work, and is a great opportunity to launch a new body of work, without the expense of mounting a solo exhibition.
This year’s juror is Frances Jakubek, an image-maker, independent curator, and consultant for artists. She is the co-founder of A Yellow Rose Project, past Director of the Bruce Silverstein Gallery in New York City,
Join Us Juneteenth for a soft opening of Family Business with the Vanta Guild –
(Gallery Night Opening Reception, June 20th)
The Vanta Guild: Family Business
This exhibition is being curated by Jonathan Pitts-Wiley from works by Vanta Guild members. The Vanta Guild is a collective of active, Rhode Island-based Black photographers who unapologetically celebrate and depict the experiences and imaginations of descendents of the African diaspora. In commemoration of the Juneteenth holiday and the critical need to celebrate, educate, and agitate for a better future, Family Business seeks to explore the vital importance of given and chosen familial ties. Through images that challenge the monolithic Black struggle narrative that has been baked into the American conscience, this exhibition demonstrates the myriad ways family remains critical to the survival of Black people in America and beyond.
The Curators are coming in July – Opening July 18th
Cu.ra.tor: an artist, partially hidden
For this unique curated exhibition we will be filling the gallery with the work from a selection of local curators who are also photographers. The exhibition will feature new work from; Jessica Burko, Emily Belz, David DeMelim, Erin Carey, Frances Jakubek & Francine Weiss to present and explore the work of these artists who spend most of their time working to promote the work of others
Some of our featured artist/curators have juried or curated exhibitions at the Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts and the rest are on the short list for upcoming exhibitions here in Providence.
Past Exhibitions Live On…
The Exhibition may have ended… but the exhibition lives on online.
Once a gallery presentation ends, our exhibitions remain available online… The original exhibition links remain active and our past exhibitions can found under Exhibitions> Past or order your own copy of select exhibition catalogs here
Exhibition catalogs are a new program launched in 2023 and are available for most of our exhibitions. Catalogs are available in the gallery in limited quantities and links to order can be found on the respective exhibition pages and collected here to be ordered for home delivery
Print Share:
Our next Print Share & Peer Review session is scheduled for May 8th.
These peer review sessions are open to interested in sharing and commenting on work with fellow members and enthusiasts. Bring your prints to this monthly event which is generally 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.
Individual Portfolio/Project Reviews:
Individual feedback opportunities are available on an ongoing basis in four different formats for 2023. 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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