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PHOTOWORKS is a community in the fullest sense of the word, a home for creative expression, a family of photography enthusiasts. Amateur and professional photographers alike, we return again and again to PHOTOWORKS with new film, fresh ideas, and creative challenges to work through. Every day there's something new. Here we find the inspiration to become better photographers.

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FotoWeek DC: November 15 - 22

Photoworks presents two special events in conjunction with the first annual celebration of photography in our nation's capital.

Photoworks Auction in the Park

Sunday, November 16, 6 to 9 pm
Arcade Building, Glen Echo Park Food, fun, and photography in support of Photoworks' community programs, featuring:

Photo Raffle MC'd by the Washington Post's Frank Van Riper: Everyone's a winner as ticket holders choose from an array of matted prints by some of the area's finest photo talents.
Silent Auction offering an array of photo-related items, services, events, classes, and trips.
Light buffet, desserts, and beverages.

Tickets for two: $100, guaranteeing one matted photo via raffle. Call 301-634-2274.

Pixel Portfolios: Digital Project Review

Saturday, November 22 at 2pm
Arcade Building, Glen Echo Park
The classic portfolio review goes digital! Photographers present integrated portfolios for viewing in the form of multimedia or image-only slide shows. A panel of photography professionals reflects and responds.

To inquire about presenting your work, contact Karen Keating at 301-229-4313 or kwkeating@comcast.net.

In the PHOTOWORKS Gallery.

September 7 - October 22
Don Fear: Pier Rats
James Sherwood: Science Project
On-site portraits in two distinctive environments.

October 26 - November 30
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 1, 2008: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Emily Whiting: Portraits
Whiting's work is a visual narrative of the family and friends that punctuate her life. Stunning and direct, these highly personal portraits are not to be missed

The PHOTOWORKS Gallery Hours

Saturdays 1-4 pm, Sundays and Wednesdays 1-8pm, and during all scheduled classes and workshops.

PHOTOWORKS' calendar of events, exhibitions, and classes makes us a weekend destination for many local and regional arts enthusiasts in search of fresh and compelling work by emerging and established artists.

Banner image by Eliot Cohen