Alec Soth in NY Times

ALEC SOTH has created a photographic career out of finding chemistry with strangers. On his frequent road trips through America, he’s drawn to loners and dreamers he spots from his car; sometimes he will do several pass-bys before striking up a conversation. Often that will lead to a portrait session with his large-format 8-by-10 view camera.

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Leibovits May Lose Rights to Prints

For Annie Leibovitz, a Fuzzy Financial Picture

IF money and fame are the yardsticks, Annie Leibovitz is one of the most successful photographers of all time. She has a seven-figure salary from Vanity Fair and commands tens of thousands of dollars a day from commercial clients like Louis Vuitton. Her latest book, “At Work,” made best-seller lists, and an exhibition of her classic images — Demi Moore naked and pregnant, Mikhail Baryshnikov on the beach — has been touring the world for over two years.

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http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/02/fashion/02annie.html

Project 5 Portfolio Review in NYC

Guidelines for applying to Project 5’s
Portfolio Review


Date of Review: Sunday, September 20th

Project 5 is proud to announce our first group Portfolio Review in New York City. Project 5 is a unique collaboration between Amador Gallery, ClampArt, Daniel Cooney Fine Art, Foley Gallery and Sasha Wolf Gallery that has grown out of years of friendship and shared ambitions in the photography market.

Project 5 hopes to foster a supportive environment for artists to receive constructive criticism and build an ongoing dialogue about their work with art world professionals.

After the formal reviews conclude we will have a short one hour meet and greet so that all the artists and reviewers will have an opportunity to meet each other and share contacts, ideas, etc.

To apply for Project 5’s Portfolio Review please send:
-A written description of your work
- A biography that outlines your education and professional experience.
- A link to your website, if you have one.
- 10 jpegs sent either in a zip file or attached to an email (or series of emails). The jpgs should be 100 dpi and 6 inches at the largest dimension.

Project 5’s Portfolio Review will consist of three 20-minute reviews with three of Project 5’s gallerists. Great consideration will be given to the matching of gallery owners and artists based on the strengths and experience of each. The reviews will take place at Foley Gallery located at 547 West 27th Street.

Deadline for receipt of materials for this review will be September 6th and the artists will be notified of acceptance by September 9th. A $250 check made out to Daniel Cooney Fine Art will be due by September 12th.

Please direct any questions to info@project5group.com or to any of the galleries involved.

2009 Bernice Abbott Prize for an Emerging Photographer

The 2009 Berenice Abbott Prize
for an Emerging Photographer
Deadline: July 17, 2009

The Julia Dean Photo Workshops is pleased to announce The 2009 Berenice Abbott Prize for an Emerging Photographer. Deadline: July 17, 2009. One person is selected for this prize and is given a one-person, all expenses paid, exhibition at the Julia Dean Gallery in Venice Beach, California, on October 17, 2009, plus a Canon EOS50D/E 28-135 Kit.

This year’s juror is Tim Wride, who was Curator of the Department of Photographs at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) for 14 years, before becoming the founding Executive Director of No Strings Foundation, a Los Angeles-based non–profit that provides individual artist grants to U.S. photographers.

Berenice Abbott was a photographer of great accomplishment. Known mostly for her documentary work of New York City in the 1930s, Berenice was also a portrait photographer, an educator, an inventor, and a writer. She believed that all photographers should have personal projects that they are passionate about, not matter what the subject matter. This award is in her honor.

What constitutes an Emerging Photographer?
An emerging photographer does not mean a young photographer, though a young photographer can certainly enter. Rather, it means that you have an accomplished body of work that has not yet been exhibited or published widely.

Criteria & Scope
Whether a fine art photographer or documentary photographer, the work submitted for this contest should reflect a cohesive body of work.

Sponsored by
A&I Photographic and Digital Services
Canon USA
Universal Art Gallery
The Julia Dean Photo Workshops

For Guidelines and Application:
http://www.juliadean.com/competitions/index.html

For Questions Contact:
Julia Dean
jd@juliadean.com

First Frame

Patrick Millard | Formatting Gaia

Photographer's Forum | 29th Annual Spring Photography Contest

PHOTOGRAPHER'S FORUM MAGAZINE PRESENTS THE 29th Annual Spring Photography Contest SPONSORED BY CANON TWO WAYS TO ENTER UPLOAD ONLINE DOWNLOAD & PRINT ENTRY FORM $4,000 in Cash Grants PLUS Two Canon Cameras Awarded! Visit Us at: www.PFMagazine.com EARLY ENTRY Date: APRIL 20, 2009 Early entry fee is $3.95 per photo entered (uploaded/postmarked on or before April 20, 2009) FINAL ENTRY Date: MAY 11, 2009 Final entry fee is $4.95 per photo entered (uploaded/postmarked on or before May 11, 2009) Two Winners will receive the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi. FOR STUNNING PHOTOGRAPHY WITH POINT-AND-SHOOT EASE, LOOK NO FURTHER THAN THE CANON EOS REBEL XSI. IT FEATURES A 12.2-MEGAPIXEL CMOS SENSOR, A POWERFUL DIGIC III IMAGE PROCESSOR, LIVE VIEW FUNCTION AND COMPATIBILITY WITH THE EOS SYSTEM. THE EOS REBEL XSI'S REFINED, ERGONOMIC DESIGN INCLUDES A LARGE 3.0-INCH LCD MONITOR THAT ENHANCES EVERY ASPECT OF THE PHOTOGRAPHIC EXPERIENCE. ENTRY GIFT: 2 FREE ISSUES OF PHOTOGRAPHER'S FORUM MAGAZINE WINNING PHOTOS WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE NOVEMBER 2009 ISSUE OF PHOTOGRAPHER'S FORUM MAGAZINE. ALL CONTEST FINALISTS WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE BEST OF PHOTOGRAPHY 2009.

the famous contest of Photoworkshop.com

Participate in the famous contest of Photoworkshop.com Dear Friends and Members, I hope that you are well. One month left to participate in the famous contest of Photoworkshop.com : Over $17,000 in prizes Selected images from each category will appear on the covers and inside pages of Ranefinder and After Capture Magazines Open to all Photographers World-Wide Final Judges : Dr Anthony Bannon and John Paul Caponigro Don’t miss this opportuny, click now on www.photoworkshop.com/digimage_contest/. Julia Richardson

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Fine Art Tv

Art Downtown

Art is taking over Grand Rapids. Experience the artwork of 100 Local Artists, enjoy dinner at and exciting restaurant and explore 25 unexpected downtown locations.

Trolley transportation from 6pm until 11pm, trolley stop map online at www.artdowntowngr.com.

Full maps with all participating locations avaiable at each trolley stop.



Stop 1-

100 Monroe- Flatiron Building

ACTIVESITE is a biannual art event providing a catalyst for collaboration between the art, business, and development communities of Grand Rapids. Participating Universities: Aquinas College, Calvin College, Cranbrook Academy of Art, Grand Valley State University, Hope College, Kendall College of Art & Design, University of Michigan, Western Michigan University

www.activesite.org



Stop 2-

17 Fountain- Kendall College of Art and Design

Kendall Gallery: New Paintings, work by Laurie Hogin

Gallery 114: MFA Exhibition, work by Megan Mathews & Susan Mulder

Gallery 104: MFA Exhibition "World War IV", a tongue-in-cheek look at the possible conflicts between humanity and technology, work by Mike Ingold

www.kcad.edu/



Stop 3-

904 Sheldon-West Michigan Center for Art and Technology

The New Free Radicals

WMCAT Faculty Show

Kendall Current and Recent MFA Photography Show. Featured artists include: John Shaw, Eleanor Gatewood , Kieran Johnson, Mike Sell, Bridgette Broughman



Stop 4-

10 Weston- Bohemia Too

Spring for the Arts- Spring Savings Card Stop

Door prizes and special discounts all weekend long, live music featuring Tokyo Morose and TBA

www.littlebohemiaonline.com/



42 S. Division- Yoo and I Design

Spring for the Arts

Artwork and Furniture, Open Studio featuring artists Garett Brooks and Hyun Yoo



54 S. Division- Heartside Gallery

Spring for the Arts- Spring Savings Card Stop!

Featuring Heartside community artists creating folk and intuitive art, weavings, pottery, quilts and more All new Art!



43 S. Division- Pub 43

Spring for the Arts- Spring Savings Card Stop!

New Painting by Local Artist Tim Fisher



62 S. Division- Unlocal Clothing

Spring for the Arts

Open studio visit with the newest Avenue for the Arts clothing designer

www.unlocalclothing.com/



71 S. Division- Mos Eisleys

Spring for the Arts- Spring Savings Card Stop!

Stop by and check out designs by local award winning tattoo artists

www.moseisleys.com



115 S. Division- The DAAC

Spring for the Arts

13 Seen at 115: This exhibition will feature thirteen GVSU Art & Design majors - whose emphasis areas include Illustration, Painting, Printmaking, and Sculpture - each involved in their own highly individual explorations of the language and media of drawing

Featured artists include: Sarah Adams, Cheyenne Bonnell, Katy Carlson, Albert Garcia, Trevania Gnodtke, Giovanni Jovanovic, Jamie McElroy, Corey Miller, Drew Minniear, Aleksandra Nikic, Colleen O'Donnell, Allyson Sommerfield, Julia Victor

www.thedaac.org



117 S. Division- Scavenger Hunt

Spring for the Arts- Spring Savings Card Stop!

An exceptional selection of vintage, clothing and unique wardrobe pieces, stop in to find out more about their in-store salon

www.scavengerhuntclothing.com



129 S. Division- Vertigo Music

Spring for the Arts- Spring Savings Card Stop!

Sexually explicit content may not be appropriate for young children, featuring the work Julia Greenway and Julie Seaward

www.vertigomusiconline.com



131 S. Division- Nextwork

Spring for the Arts

Artist's Bizarre, featuring an eclectic array of artists including a remarkable child artist and interactive art booths, from henna to live performance

www.nextwork.us



133 S. Division- Mixed Tape

Spring Savings Card Stop!

www.mixtapecafe.com/



139 S. Division- All City Kicks

Spring for the Arts- Spring Savings Card Stop!

Spring sneaker collection and cool new seasonal clothing

www.allcitykicks.net



106 S. Division- (106) Gallery- Calvin College

Spring for the Arts0-Spring Savings Card Stop!

Bachelor of Fine Arts exhibitions featuring the work of Joe Arens & Karis Medina



106 S. Division-Unit 216- Second Floor

Spring for the Arts

V.I.E.W. Video In Every Window. In support of the public projection initiative, art patrons will be able to view multiple large-scale video art pieces from both inside and out. Inside, guests will be invited to eat, drink, and dance to an eclectic mix of

Video Art by: Sean J. Kenny, Music and Curation by: Fouad Catrib



106 S. Division- Unit 215- Second Floor

Spring for the Arts

Check out new paintings and drawings by artist Derrick "Vito" Hollowell



120 S. Division- FoodSmith

Spring for the Arts



120 S. Division- Plastic Sons Productions

Spring for the Arts

New cement and wire sculptures examining kinetic movement, flight and the mechanics of man and nature. Featuring work by Nathan Mabie



120 S. Division- Unit 124- Open Studio

Spring for the Arts- Spring Savings Card Stop!

Open Studio hosted by DJ Josh Brewer and Artist Amy Van Elsacker



120 S. Division- Unit 126- Imagination Creations

Spring for the Arts

Recycled, reused and vintage goods! Featuring the work of artist and hairstylist Heather McGartland



120 S. Division- Unit 226- Mexicains Sans Frontieres

Spring for the Arts

Featuring the paintings of artist and percussionist Hugo Claudin



120 S. Division- Unit 127- Movement and Music

Spring for the Arts

"Fear Up Harsh," a butoh-influenced spoken word piece exploring the darker side of the so-called "war on terror." Beginning at 7 PM, only 15 minutes! featuring performer Katherine Marty



136 S. Division- Capsule

Spring for the Arts- Spring Savings Card Stop!

Artwork by Rachael VanDyke and furniture by Cameron Vandyke

www.cameronvandyke.com



140 S. Division- Sanctuary Folk Art

Spring for the Arts- Spring Savings Card Stop!

The largest collection of folk and intuitive at in Grand Rapids

www.myspace.com/sanctuaryfolkart



Stop 5-

235 S. Division- Unit 111- Vision Beyond Art

Spring for the Arts

Live glass blowing and assorted local artists featuring glasswork and paintings by Joe Sherry



235 S. Division- Unit 112- Live at 235

Spring for the Arts

Live music and local photography and a rip roaring good time



14 Williams-Unit 320- Flux

Spring for the Arts

Modern Natives: will explore the connection past and present of Grand Rapids, featuring the work of Nathan Goddard

www.nathangoddard.com



14 Williams- Unit 221-Ratio 2:1

Spring for the Arts

Pin Up Girls and Stilettos; new paintings by Sarah Weber

www.ratio221.com



Stop 6-

Kendall College Studio Spaces

Spring for the Arts



Stop 7-

250 Grandville Ave SW- Central Station

Degree Show 2009: A Bachelor of Fine Arts exhibition featuring the works of fourteen graphic designers from Grand Valley State University including Sara Bielski, Colleen Cameron, Angelique DuLong, Jamianne Dumdei, Leanne Dunlavey, Ryan Fitzgibbon, Stacy Getz, David Ames Kail, Joanne Krantz, Jacquelyn Kroll, Jessica Mayes, Ryan Mitchell, Lauren Smith, Michelle Terry

www.degreeshow2009.com



Stop 8-

15 Ionia- Gallery Noir

Spring for the Arts

Formatting Gaia: an exhibit of digital photography by artist Patrick Millard

www.patrickmillard.com



Stop 9-

20 Monroe- The BOB

The New Free Radicals

Advanced and Graduate Printmaking from Kendall College of Art and Design



50 Louis St. NW- Open Concept Gallery

Digital Ritual: Exploring the Ritual Nature of Everyday Life Through Multimedia Art, Featuring Artists: Shervin Afshar, Ben Buswell, Jon Chambers, Robert Lavislas Derr, Dominic Gagon, A.Jacob Galle, Gus23, Ritsu Katsumata, Justin Lewis, Keri Marion, Liz Rodda, Yael Schmidt, Michael Shaw, Stafford H. Smith, Travis LeRoy Southworth, Suzanne E. Szucs



Curators: Dean Foster, Jackie Jurgens, Kally Maximiuk, Lindsay Rose, Briana Trudell, Nicole Webb, Michael Wolf

www.digitalritual.wordpress.com

Louder | Senior Thesis Exhibition

NanoResponse

Galley - gallery in the alley
50 Louis St. NW | Grand Rapids, MI
April 1 - 6, 2009 | 9 - 10pm


"NanoResponse"
New Media Installation
by Patrick Millard


in conjunction with SMart Festival
and Open Concepts Gallery.

GVSU Photo Students TAKE CHICAGO!

GVSU Student Finalists!

Congratulations to our two finalists in Photographer's Forum 29th Annual Student Photography Contest: Stephanie Trapp and Patrick Brodeur!

It is a great achievement to earn the recognition from Photographer's Forum's very large contest (over 4,000 students entered)!

The photographs will be published in the book Best of College Photography 2009.

International Photography Awards

Muskegon Museum of Art | Industrial Arts Opening Reception

Opening Reception/Industrial Arts: West Michigan

Thursday, March 05

5:30–7:00 pm

The Muskegon Museum of Art paired Muskegon and West Michigan photographers with major manufacturing companies operating in our region to produce Industrial Arts: West Michigan, an exhibition of 19 commissioned photographs that reflects the pride of craft of skilled worker-artisans and the sleek beauty of machines and their products. Industrial Arts also showcases a sampling of historic photographs from the MMA collection documenting the early years of manufacturing in Muskegon. This collaborative exhibition was inspired by the upcoming West Shore Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming “American Made: The Art of Manufacturing” concerts, scheduled for March 27 and 28 at the Frauenthal Center for Performing Arts. Several WSSO musicians will perform during the Industrial Arts opening public reception. Free admission.

Be sure to look out for our very own GVSU participant in this show, Victoria Veenstra! She has completed a series of images that provides the input on the Herman Miller section of this show.