Keating is exploring the concept of sanctuary, that personal place of refuge or shelter.  In Sanctuary I,  the ocean and beach are the avenues for expression.  Other bodies of work use early morning walks in the woods as the sanctuary to gather strength and solace for a busy life.  These images use black and white, color, film and digital capture, pigment and darkroom processes as she explores the new technology transitions. Sanctuary explores those places, which give the artist respite, renewal and rejuvenation in our fast paced lives.  Keating lives in Bethesda, Maryland.

Matthews’ series of black and white images were collected during a summer spent visiting carnivals and fairs.  Shot with a plastic toy camera, the resulting images lack the sharp focus of specific time and place and instead become sketches of the carnival environment. Matthews lives in Cheverly, Maryland.

The monthly Sunday morning Coffee and Critique is one of Photoworks’ most popular events. Bring photos to a critique led by a Photoworks faculty member, or just attend to take part in a lively and thoughtful conversation about fresh work from your fellow photographers.

Coffee and bagels are provided and the event is always free. It’s a great way to get feedback on your work and meet others who are passionate about photography. And if you’re new to Photoworks, Coffee and Critique is a great introduction.

Coffee and Critique takes place at Photoworks on scheduled Sundays, 10 am to 12 noon. Dates through mid-2010 are:
February 21
March 21
April 18
May 16
June 13
July 18
No meeting in August

Two master photographers will be the focus of upcoming meetings of the Photoworks Book Club, which convenes at Photoworks on scheduled Sundays from 12:30 to 2:00pm. On March 7 participants are invited to gather information and bring in books about Alfred Steiglitz for a conversation about this seminal artist’s images, his marriage to Georgia O’ Keefe, and contributions to the medium of photography. The April 18 session will focus on a single, assigned book, The Moment of Seeing: Minor White at The California School of Fine Arts by Stephanie Comer. The subject of the May 30 session will be announced — keep posted by watching the Photoworks website.

The Photoworks Book Club was launched in September 2009. Each meeting focuses on a different master photographer, with participants reading a single book or pooling their impressions from reading different books. It’s a great way to deepen your knowledge and share insights with other photography enthusiasts. The Photoworks Book Club meets approximately every six weeks. Join us!

Vicky Goldberg’s biography “Margaret Bourke-White” will be the focus of the next gathering of the Photoworks Book Club on Sunday, January 11, 2010, 12:30 PM (rescheduled from December 13). Participation is free and new members are always welcome.

The Photoworks Book Club was launched in September 2009. Each meeting focuses on a different master photographer, with participants reading a single book or pooling their impressions from reading different books. It’s a great way to deepen your knowledge and share insights with other photography enthusiasts. The Photoworks Book Club meets approximately every six weeks. Future meetings are scheduled for March 7, April 18, and May 30, 2010. Join us!