Photoworks at Glen Echo Park is pleased to announce that we will be sponsoring the 2010 Young Photographers Juried Competition — open to digital and film photographers in private and public schools (elementary, middle and high schools) in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC.

We are still finalizing details for this year’s competition, and will update this posting soon. Please note the following dates:

Photo Submission Dates: Friday, April 9 – Sunday, April 11
Student Notification of Acceptance: Thursday, April 15
Exhibit Dates: Friday, April 23rd – Sunday, May 16
Awards Ceremony & Reception: Date TBD
Questions? Lisa Murphy at murphymail5@comcast.net.

Last year’s competition was our largest and most successful effort to date. To view last year’s winners and review last year’s rules for the competition, please click on the links below:

2009 Winners of Young Photographers Juried Competition

2009 Rules

Above: “Alligators!” by Jackie Sisson, Age 15; Young Photographer’s Juried Competition, April, 2009

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR SUMMER CLASSES AND CAMPS

Digital or darkroom, portraits or storytelling, elementary, middle or high school-aged photographers — the opportunities are endless for summer fun and learning at Photoworks. And its never too early to register.

Check out the offerings.

And register online.

Register here for the full series of six lectures for $50, or pay $10 at the door per lecture. Schedule below:

March 2 – Will Knipscher
March 9 – John Borstel and Min Enghauser
March 16 – Leta O’Steen
March 23 – Rebecca Drobis
March 30 – Patrice Gilbert and Ed Kirkpatrick
April 6 – Sora DeVore

Minimum age 18.

Image: Leta O’Steen: 833 Mapleton Terrace Series (detail)

Workshop: Sunday, Jun 20, 10am – 4pm

Prerequisite: Photoshop Basics. Learn to make prints that match your monitor using inkjet printers. Color and Black and White. Students will learn about printer profiles and how to best use them in a printing workflow.  Different printing papers will be shown and discussed, as will methods for printing photos on greeting cards. info@eliotcohen.com. Minimum age 18.

Tuition: $210

Workshop 1: Thursday, May 27, 7 – 10pm, Photoworks
Workshop 2: Thursday, Jun 3, 7 – 10pm, Photoworks

Intimidated by your flash?  One-evening short course will help you beat it into submission.  Practical tips, creative ideas from lighting master Frank Van Riper. For info: GVR@GVRphoto.com or 202.362.8103. Minimum age 18. 1 session

Tuition: $95

Workshop#1 (A) Saturday, May 8, 7am HARPERS FERRY; Instructor: Frank Herrera. Contact: rinehart1@earthlink.net

Workshop#2 (B) Saturday, May 22, 9am, C&O CANAL; Instructor: Katherine T. Andrle. Contact: katherinetandrle@mac.com

Workshop#3 (C) Saturday, Jun 5, 7am, WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL; Instructor: Karen Keating. Contact: kwkeating@comcast.net

Workshop#4 (D) Saturday, Jun 13, 7pm, WASHINGTON, DC, NIGHT SHOOTING; Instructor: Frank VanRiper. Contact: GVR@GVRphoto.com or 202.362.8103

Workshop#5 (E) Saturday, Jul 10, 9:30am, ROCK CREEK CEMETERY; Instructor: Sheila Galagan. Contact: sgalagan@verizon.ne

Tuition: $80/excursion

Saturday & Sunday, May 1 – 2, 9:30am – 3:30pm

This  two day workshop is for students who have taken a previous temperaprint workshop.  Emphasis will be on producing digital color separation negatives, fine-tuning printmaking, and setting up the temperaprint studio at home. Minimum age 18.

Tuition: $190

Saturday & Sunday, Mar 27 – 28, 1 – 5pm

Learn to beat the software limitations of online publishers and how to design and produce a quality photography book! Demonstrations by Antje Kharchi will begin the class. Using InDesign, learn about layout grids, combining text and images, importing images, type choices and more. Questions contact: ackharchi@verizon.net. Minimum age 18.

Tuition: $250

Sunday, Mar 21, 10am – 4pm, Arcade 302/303

A seminar for emerging artists with practical information for a successful fine arts career lead by the owner of the Fraser Gallery.  Issues covered are: promotional materials, conservation/presentation, limited editions, resume, juried shows, festivals, grants, selling art and alternative marketing. Bring a bag lunch; drinks and dessert provided. Minimum age 18.

Tuition: $80

An evening of “show and tell” with Photoworks instructors. Meet new instructors, reacquaint yourself with seasoned teachers and enjoy and evening of viewing portfolios and fine art conversation. Schedule as follows:

March 2 – Will Knipscher
March 9 – John Borstel and Min Enghauser
March 16 – Leta O’Steen
March 23 – Rebecca Drobis
March 30 – Patrice Gilbert and Ed Kirkpatrick
April 6 – Sora DeVore

Minimum age 18.

Fee for full series: $50