A MESSAGE FROM DIRECTOR KAREN KEATING: Wow! What a “Cool Night of Jazz” at the 2010 Auction on April 24! Thanks to all the efforts everyone contributed, we had a wonderful evening. With a change of venue from our previous Auctions in the Park, one thing stood out visually to me each time I entered [...]
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Mark Power’s NOVA Lecture Back on Schedule
Mark Power’s lecture at Northern Virginina Community College is back on the calendar for Monday, April 12, 2010 at 7 pm at Northern Virginia Community College-Woodbridge Campus in the campus theater. Mark’s talk was originally scheduled for February, but had to be postponed due to weather and winter illness. As an instructor, Mark Power puts [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Photoworks Launches Lectures
Starting March 2, Photoworks will present a weekly series of engaging talks by Photoworks faculty, presenting and discussing their work. It’s a great way to widen your photo horizons and get to know a teacher whose class you might be contemplating. Register here for the full series of six lectures for $50, or pay $10 [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Photoworks Holiday Shoot A Success!
Over 100 people stopped by Photoworks Studio last Saturday night to participate in our First Annual Holiday Photo Shoot. The free event, part of Glen Echo Park’s Winter’s Eve festivities, was an instant hit. Kids, hot chocolate, holiday props, matching sweaters and even a pet or two filled the studio. Photoworks instructors, Emily Whiting, Julie [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Photographers Flock for Advice from an Expert
Become familiar with gallery culture. Identify the up-and-coming arts-friendly neighborhoods and start your campaign for gallery representation with an emerging art space there. When attending a portfolio review, state at the outset what you are hoping to get from the session. Consider whether the paper you are printing on and format size you’re using represent [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Photoworks Showcases Gallery Shows and Guests for FotoweekDC Opening Day
FotoWeek DC is returning for its second annual installment. This celebration of photography it all its forms — featuring exhibits, lectures, special events and portfolio reviews — will take over the greater Washington area from November 7 through 14. Helping to launch the festivities, Photoworks will present a full day of diverse activities on Saturday, [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Leading Consultant Demystifies Gallery Market
Emerging fine art photographers who are seeking to get a foot in the door of the gallery market can get some expert advice in a special event at Photoworks on November 7. In a seminar titled “Presenting Your Work to the Fine Art Community,” marketing consultant/educator Mary Virginia Swanson will provide insights into the most [...]
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