PhotoSpiva Call for Entries

33rd Annual National Photography Competition
George A. Spiva Center for the Arts, Joplin, MO
Enter online at www.photospiva.org
Deadline: January 9th 2009
Juror: Jim Stone, Artist/Author/Associate Professor University of New Mexico

Call for Donated Artwork for ADA

My name is Annie Peterson and I am a graduate student in Arts Administration. I volunteer with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) in Savannah. The ADA is putting together its second annual "Artfully Done" event on February 5, 2009, an art auction whose proceeds benefit the organization.

I am looking for professional quality (either faculty or graduate student) work that could be donated to the ADA for this event. Donors will be invited to attend the event, and if their donation form is submitted by January 9, their names will be included on the formal invitation. The ADA will give participating artists a general letter of donation so that they will be able to receive a tax deduction for the value of the artwork rather than only the cost of materials. At the event, donors are welcome to mingle with other artists as well as patrons, and should feel free to promote their artwork &/or upcoming shows.

If you do choose to donate, please submit the attached donation form as soon as you know which piece you would like to donate. Artwork can be dropped off at the ADA (address below), picked up (if local), or mailed (ADA may be able to cover the cost of shipping-- please submit dimensions and weight to Maria Center, contact info. below).

If you have any questions about this event, please contact myself (apeter24@student.scad.edu or annempeterson@gmail.com) or Maria Center (contact info. below).

Attached are an information sheet about the event, and a donation form. Please forward this email to any professional artists that you know who would be interested in participating!

Thank you,

Annie Peterson

Maria's contact info:

Maria Center
Director
Southeast Georgia & Coastal South Carolina
American Diabetes Association
5105 Paulsen Street, Ste. C-236
Savannah, GA 31405
TEL: (912)353-8110; FAX: (912)353-9114

EMAIL: mcenter@diabetes.org

Workshop Teaching Opportunity for Grad Students and/or Alumni

Admissions has launched Community Education, winter 2009. Community Education is a program open to adults and teens. We are loosely modeling this program after the successful ACA Community Education program that SCAD continued in Atlanta. More details may be found at www.scad.edu/ce.

Our initial series, “Handmade at SCAD,” focuses on fibers and jewelry design workshops. For the spring quarter, we would like to build on this, plus add some traditional studio art workshops. The current format is solely one day workshops that meet on Saturdays. We prefer to hire current SCAD graduate students and SCAD alumni to teach these workshops.

The deadline for interested instructors to contact Admission for spring quarter is December 31, 2008. Interested instructors may forward their resume and workshop proposals directly to me at ktrantha@scad.edu or to savannahce@scad.edu.

Desotorow Gallery is seeking submissions of photographic works for a juried exhibit scheduled for February 13-18. The exhibit, "The Extended Moment," will be juried and curated by a Guest Curator, Craig Stevens. Work submitted to this exhibit should explore the idea of the extended moment- a longer exposure, multiple exposure, or a sequential imagery theme.

Craig Stevens is currently a photography professor at Savannah College of Art and Design, and he has also taught at the Maine Photographic Workshop for 29 years. He has written numerous articles about photographic craft and vision and is a respected workshop leader and teacher. He is also the proprietor of L' Atelier, a fine art digital printing service in Savannah, GA. Please visit Stevens' website www.craigstevens.net to learn more.

Submissions (in digital form only) are due to Desotorow Gallery by January 23, 2009. Submissions may be made via mail:
Desotorow Gallery
2427 De Soto Avenue
Savannah, GA 31401

or by email: info@desotorow.org

Artists may submit up to 5 works for a $10 fee. Payment made be made via PayPal on Desotorow's website: www.desotorow.org/opportunities/entry.
or by check or cash mailed to Desotorow Gallery.


The exhibit will take place in TruSpace- a desotorow gallery. Please call 912-335-8204 or email info@desotorow.org with further questions.

‘tis the season… for art at Desotorow gallery!

SAVANNAH, DECEMBER 5, 2008: Desotorow Gallery is hosting a holiday juried exhibit, opening December 5. ‘Tis the Season will feature work by emerging and professional artists just in time for holiday gift-buying! The show will run December 12-18 in Desotorow Gallery and TruSpace Gallery.

Artists selected for ‘Tis the Season include Michelle Repici, Gyoung Sun Kim, Michael Wessel, Bevin Valentine, Jessica Rogers, and many more! The work ranges from painting and fibers to wood sculpture and photography.

Don't let this opportunity pass you by and be sure to stop by the gallery this holiday season to pick up something for everyone on your gift lists.

Desotorow Gallery is located in Savannah’s Starland Arts District at 2427 De Soto Avenue. For more information, please email info@desotorow.org, or visit the gallery’s website www.desotorow.org. Hours of operation are Sunday-Wednesday and Friday 2pm-5pm, Saturday 10am-2pm.

Desotorow is an art gallery that fosters awareness and appreciation of the arts by providing affordable exhibition space for emerging and professional artists through educational outreach programming open to artists and the community.

Tailoring Expectations

MFA Photography Exhibition by Alicia N. Neal
November 17-December 2, 2008
Hall Street Gallery
212 W. Hall St.

Opening Reception
Friday November 21, 2008 6-8pm

Ancient Forest of the East: Photography by Jarrid Spicer

It is estimated that when European settlers first came to the New World, forest covered over forty-percent of the land that is now the continental United States. Today, less then one-quarter of one-percent of that ancient forest is left. Jarrid Spicer’s photographic images are a celebration of that original forest. The artist’s intent in presenting images of these last vestiges of what was once a vast, ancient forest, is not only didactic: it is also to communicate the feeling one has when standing alone amidst something so ancient, beautiful, strong--and fragile.

The exhibit will be presented at both desotorow venues: Desotorow Gallery and TruSpace- a desotorow gallery. On Friday, November 21 at 6:30pm, Jarrid Spicer will lead an artist lecture in TruSpace Gallery, discussing his work with the public. The lecture will be followed by an opening reception at 7pm.

Desotorow Gallery is located in Savannah’s Starland Arts District at 2427 De Soto Avenue. Desotorow’s second venue, TruSpace- a desotorow gallery, is located at 2423 De Soto Avenue. For more information, please email info@desotorow.org, or visit the gallery’s website www.desotorow.org.

CALL FOR ENTRIES! 'Tis the Season...for Art!

Desotorow Gallery is seeking artists to submit work for its upcoming 'Tis the Season art show. This juried show will feature work by emerging and professional artists just in time for holiday gift-buying! The show will run December 12-18 in Desotorow Gallery. Desotorow is looking for work from all media and genres.

Please submit either original work or digital images by December 1st to be considered for the exhibit. Digital images may be sent to info@desotorow.org, or mail/drop off a cd or original work to the gallery (2427 De Soto Ave, Savannah, GA 31401). Artists may submit up to 5 pieces for a nonrefundable fee of only $10.

Don't let this opportunity pass you by and be sure to submit your work soon, because 'Tis the Season for art!


Desotorow Gallery is located in Savannah’s Starland Arts District at 2427 De Soto Avenue. Desotorow’s second venue, TruSpace- a desotorow gallery, is located at 2423 De Soto Avenue. For more information, please email info@desotorow.org, or visit the gallery’s website www.desotorow.org.

Desotorow is an art gallery that fosters awareness and appreciation of the arts by providing affordable exhibition space for emerging and professional artists through educational outreach programming open to artists and the community.

Thank You

I would like to thank the photography department for supporting the Photojournalism, Media, and Culture show held at DeSoto Row Gallery. Thanks also to the organization and support of the DeSoto Row staff and to all that joined the festivities and made it a truly wonderful event for the students involved. I cannot begin to express how proud and thrilled I am about the experience of putting the show together. For several of the students it was their first show. At least three students sold images. Overall it was a wonderful opportunity to share in their excitement. These students did a terrific job hanging this show of 50 prints in 1.5 hours. They were cooperative, working well as a team. It was a wonderful experience and I thank the students for all their effort and their outstanding enthusiasm and spirit. Rebecca

A Show for Every Joe

Photojournalism, Media, and Culture Class Show
Opening Friday, November 14, 2008, 7-10pm
Desoto Row Gallery

Silverworks

Silver & Ink, formerly Silverworks is coming.....
The Deadline for Submissions is March 6th. Look for more information in Winter quarter.

Lecture on Biomedical Photography

That's a picture of a cat skull...

To find out more about careers in Biomedical Photography, come to a lecture THIS THURSDAY NIGHT 11/13 at 7pm at the SCAD Student Center (120 Montgomery). Professor Michael Peres, Chair of the Dept. of Biomedical Photographic Communications at Rochester Institute of Technology will discuss his school's program and and will share images from several fascinating projects.

Watershed @ Starland Cafe - Part of The Starland District's First Friday

Watershed: Photographs by Jeff Rich at The Starland Cafe
October 25th - November 25th

Opening Reception
Friday November 7th
6-9pm

Identity a solo exhibition by Jon Dean

Join us for Jon Dean's first solo exhibition, Identity, at Live Wire Thursday, Nov. 6, opening reception from 7-10pm. The exhibition will be on display until Dec. 2nd.
Live Wire Music Hall is located at 307 E. River St.

Odegard Rug Design Competition

Please double click on the image to enlarge and/or print. For more information, go to www.odegardinc.com.

SCADDY Awards Entries Due Friday, November 21st!!!

Please consider entering your work in the SCADDY competition Advertising Photography category!

To enlarge and print, click on the image of the entry form.
For more information including submission guidelines and category codes, go to: http://www.scad.edu/events/exhibitions/callsforentry/SCADDY.cfm

Desotorow Gallery is inviting the community to join local artists and craftsmen for a holiday craft show on November 7 and 14 on De Soto Ave in front of the gallery. HOLIDAY Junk in da Trunk is an indie craft show featuring local art and handmade goods, live music, and a network of creativity. This event will give local artists a chance to share their talent and love for all things handmade with the Savannah community. Vendors’ work ranges from handmade jewelry and children’s toys to pottery, fibers, and paintings. With this eclectic group of artists, shoppers are sure find one-of-a-kind gifts and handmade treasures for everyone on their holiday lists.

HOLIDAY Junk in da Trunk will take place:
Friday, November 7, 6-10pm {STARLAND FIRST FRIDAY EVENT}
& Friday, November 14, 6-10pm

Participating Vendors:
Mary Curley
Abby Barber
Bean and the Sprout
Dema.Rais Jewelry
Nicole Edge
Siobhan Egan
E.R. Jones Designs
John Fesken
Vilda Gonzalez
Margie Gravina
Samantha Heligman
Alyssa and Jesse Couturier-Herndon
Lovelane Designs
Manic Origins
Nicolette Montalbano
Ally Muller
Audra Osbourne
Chelsea Parker
Janelle Proulx
Despina Papadeas
River Rock Designs
Janie Stamm
Ned Drummond

Big Congratulations

I am very excited to announce, John Barduhn, as the new intern for Lauren Greenfield. This is a wonderful opportunity for John and Lauren. Yippee!

Photo Shows at Desotorow and TruSpace, November 14!

Desotorow and TruSpace will each be displaying Photography Shows on Friday, November 14^th and November 21^st. On November 14^th, Alison Behr will exhibit her MFA thesis work in TruSpace, while Rebecca Nolan’s students will present their visual documentation of the 2008 elections. These receptions will occur in conjunction with Desotorow’s HOLIDAY Junk in da Trunk Craft Show (6-10pm) and two music performances by The Floorboards and The Future Islands.

“Requiem for a Dream” Photography by Alison Behr

Alison Behr’s photographs will explore the residue of the American Dream as symbolized by found objects in forgotten places. On Friday, November 14 at 6:30pm, Alison Behr will lead an artist lecture, discussing her work with the public. The lecture will be followed by an opening reception at 7pm. The lecture and reception are free and open to the public.

“A Show for Every Joe” SCAD photo students

The show is a collaborative effort made by students currently enrolled in the SCAD course Photojournalism, Media, and Culture. The class has spent the quarter documenting all levels of the electoral process. Students attended and photographed events ranging from a picnic on Tybee Island, to the Presidential Debate held in Nashville, and a rally held in Orlando with Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. The photographs will show a comprehensive look at an exciting campaign season. An opening reception will be held on Friday, November 14^th at 7pm.

FIRST FRIDAY at Desotorow Gallery and TruSpace- a desotorow gallery

Desotorow and TruSpace will each be displaying MFA Photography Thesis Shows on Friday, November 7th. The artists, Bevin Valentine in Desotorow Gallery, and Kate Lewis in TruSpace Gallery will be hosting opening receptions Friday evening, 7-10pm. These First Friday shows will be held in conjunction with Starland’s First Friday events including Desotorow’s HOLIDAY Junk in da Trunk Craft Show, Back in the Day Bakery’s Cupcake Happy Hour, and Starland Café’s photo exhibit opening reception.

Kate Lewis’ exhibit, Mise-en-Scéne, explores the perception of identity as formed through the psychological impact of individual life experience. Through the signifiers of visual language and photography, Mise-en-Scéne questions the validity of one’s assumed identity received and projected, while suggesting that identity encompasses a multifaceted transient existence. Lewis’ carbon-pigment print photographs were taken using a 4x5 camera. One exposure represents the artist clothed, while the next exposure represents the artist naked attempting to align her body in the same position. The exhibition will run November 7-12 in TruSpace Gallery, 2423 De Soto Ave, Savannah, GA.

Bevin Valentine’s exhibit, in Desotorow Gallery, is entitled Who Knows How to Make Love Stay. Valentine’s photographs are a collection of self-portraits that reference literary heroines in an exploration of the portrayal of romantic love throughout the history of literature. On Friday, November 7 at 6:30pm, Bevin Valentine will lead an artist lecture in Desotorow Gallery, discussing her work with the community. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, will be followed by an opening reception at 7pm.

Lis Scarpace Opening Reception in SF

Calling all San Francisco-based alumni. Head out to support MFA alumna, Lis Scarpace at the opening reception for "Telling Tales" on Thursday November 6th from 8pm-midnight at Cafe Royale, 800 Post St. For more information, call 415-441-4099.

Assistantship/Studio Manager Positions with Lauren Greenfield

2 job opportunities with esteemed photographer, Lauren Greenfield:

Photo Assistant — Lauren Greenfield seeks LA-based photo assistant/archive manager. Assistant provides creative, lighting, and logistical support for photo/film work. Must have B.A or equivalent, professional photo assistant experience, knowledge of lighting and digital equipment (Canon), strong interpersonal skills and journalistic interest. Submit resume, cover letter and references to eversfrank@me.com. Salary TBN, health benefits.

STUDIO MANAGER for Lauren Greenfield Photography (Los Angeles)

Seeking motivated, organized person to manage busy, day-to-day operations starting January 1, 2009. Studio manager works with magazine editors, advertising and agents, museums and galleries facilitating a wide range of photography/filmmaking projects including reportage, fashion, ad campaigns, book projects, and exhibitions.

Duties include managing office and finances, producing invoices and
estimates, negotiating lecture/exhibition fees, production coordinating, managing exhibitions, fine art inventory, and Greenfield’s travel and schedule.

Must have excellent people and phone skills, mac computer skills, ability to work in high-pressure environment. Prior studio management and/or financial management a plus.
References required. Compensation TBN.

Please email resume and cover letter to eversfrank@me.com.

Sublet Apt. in Brooklyn, Winter Quarter

This from alumna, Victoria Stevens:

I'm currently living/working in NYC (Brooklyn Heights). My roommate and I would like to offer space in our apartment to anyone coming up to the city for this upcoming winter. We would charge $500 a month/utilities included.

Email Victoria at victoria.stevens@gmail.com

Public Art Elective

Double click to enlarge syllabus page.

Consider taking SCPT 402, Sculpture in Context, Public Art, with Professor Patrick Mohr. Professor Mohr is open to interdisciplinary approaches and is willing to waive prerequisites for upper-level students. For more information, email pmohr@scad.edu.

This is war - Robert Capa Video

A new exhibition at the Barbican Art Gallery in London provides a chance to see the work of photographer Robert Capa, once described as the greatest war photographer in the world.

Three boxes of his work containing over 3,500 negatives previously thought to have been lost were recently unearthed, and here Cynthia Young, the curator of these pictures at the International Center of Photography in New York, speaks about these and some of his more famous pictures.
Click on the link to view the video.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7675484.stm

Anne Conway Jennings Thesis Exhibition

Anne Conway Jennings' thesis exhibition, "Now That You Left," opens this Friday, 10/24, at Alexander Hall gallery. The reception will be held from 6 - 8 pm.

DEADLINE for Entry Grants Extended!

CMYK magazine announces its call for aspiring creatives with several categories including photography. The contest is open to students and recent graduates. THE DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED to the 28th. You can submit up to 15 pieces for $45. If you would like to be considered for an entry-fee grant (the Photography Dept. will pay your entry fee) please submit 15 images on CD.

Image Sizing (jpg only)
Image Size: (W) 1200 Pixels (L) 1200 Pixels
Resolution: 300DPI

File Naming Example
01_Title.jpg
02_Title.jpg

Include a Word or .pdf Document with the Following:
Name
Address (Street, City, State, Zip)
Website url (if applicable)
Phone
email
Brief (25 word) Bio (Major, Year, School, Goals)

Savannah Students:
CDs can be left with Larry Murphy in room 201/Bergen between the hours of 8 am - 4pm.

Atlanta Students:
CDs can be left with Professor Steve Aishman.

THE DEADLINE FOR GRANT CONSIDERATION IS MONDAY 10/28 BY 4PM.
For more information, click HERE.

Bea Nettles Artist's Talk This Thursday!

Acclaimed photographer, mixed media artist, and book-maker, Bea Nettles will present a lecture, "Memory Theaters," this Thursday, October 23rd at 7:30 pm on the 2nd floor of the Student Center, 120 Montgomery St. She will be selling and signing books afterward. A SCAD ID is required. For more information about Bea, go to http://www.beanettles.com/

On printed promotional material

Here is a link to Conscientious - Jörg Colberg's weblog about fine-art photography (and more) This particular entry speaks about printed promotional material. This is interesting and helpful.

http://www.jmcolberg.com/weblog/2008/10/on_promotional_materials_1.html

CMYK Student Contest/Photography Dept. Entry Fee Grants

CMYK magazine announces its call for aspiring creatives with several categories including photography. The contest is open to students and recent graduates. THE DEADLINE IS MONDAY, OCTOBER 20TH. You can submit up to 15 pieces for $45. If you would like to be considered for an entry-fee grant (the Photography Dept. will pay your entry fee) please submit 15 images on CD.

Image Sizing (jpg only)
Image Size: (W) 1200 Pixels (L) 1200 Pixels
Resolution: 300DPI

File Naming Example
01_Title.jpg
02_Title.jpg

Include a Word or .pdf Document with the Following:
Name
Address (Street, City, State, Zip)
Website url (if applicable)
Phone
email
Brief (25 word) Bio (Major, Year, School, Goals)

Savannah Students:
CDs can be left with Larry Murphy in room 201/Bergen between the hours of 8 am - 4pm.

Atlanta Students:
CDs can be left with Professor Steve Aishman.

THE DEADLINE FOR GRANT CONSIDERATION IS THURSDAY 10/16 BY 4PM.
For more information, click HERE.

New Savannah Exhibition Space

The following announcement from Bill Dawers:

Scot Hinson and I are going to begin managing a gallery space -- blankspace. It will be available for rent by the week, presumably to SCAD students for the most part but we hope others will also be interested. When the space is not being rented, we hope to launch a variety of group and solo shows. Inquiries welcome.

As many of you may know, Scot owned Mode on Broughton Street for many years and is still actively involved in design work, so we will introduce the space with a show of art, furniture and design on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. It's at 112 East 4oth St. in a building that Scot co-owns with a couple of other people. We obviously hope to get a wide variety of guests at that event, but are especially interested in making contact with those who may wish to use blankspace themselves or who would be in a position to spread the word about its availability to other artists, students in need of thesis shows, and the like.

For more about the space, check out www.blankspacesavannah.blogspot.com

If you'd like to receive an invitation via mail as well, send me your address and I'll put one in the mail.

PhotoGroup Meeting

This Tuesday, Oct. 14th is the next PhotoGroup meeting. We will be discussing upcoming events and activities happening this quarter. Please bring any ideas and all ideas you have for what you want to see happen this quarter, as well as this year! Hope to see you there!

Where/When: Bergen Hall, room 105 @ 7:30 pm

Guerrilla artist's fake Pet shot

Guerrilla artist Banksy has opened his first official exhibition in New York. The fake pet shop aims to question "our relationship with animals and the ethics and sustainability of factory farming".
Click on link for the story
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/in_pictures/7662797.stm

Anne Conway Jennings Theis Exhibition

Opening Friday October 24th Alexander Hall
On View:
October 17 -31 2008 Alexander Hall

M.F.A. photography candidate Anne Conway Jennings' photographic series explores her personal life, the past and places that surround her to express the intersection of truth and fiction as it appears in the imaginary realm of the photographic image. A reception is scheduled Oct. 24, 6-8 p.m. The exhibition and reception are free and open to public.