PhotoNOLA on the Web

Here are a few more links to PhotoNOLA reviews & recaps on the world wide web:

An interview with reviewer Stella Kramer on Andrew Hetherington's photo blog www.whatsthejackanory.com

An article by reviewer Holly Hughes on PDN Pulse called "What Made PhotoNOLA Worthwhile."

Reviewer Jorg Colberg's post about PhotoNOLA & Prospect 1 on his blog, Conscientious, plus a follow up article with participating photographer Suzanne Revy on the perspective from the other side of the table.

Reviewer Mary Virginia Swanson's very comprehensive blog post urging people to get out for the second weekend of PhotoNOLA.

A blog recap from Susana Raab, one of the participating photographers, here.

Some exciting news from Fraction Magazine's blog .

The December Filmwaster's podcast wherein Susan Burnstine talks about her time at PhotoNOLA as a workshop instructor and review participant.

Doug MacCash's plug in the Time's Picayune for the second weekend of PhotoNOLA.

Eric Bookhardt's special PhotoNOLA edition art review for Gambit Weekly.

And last but not least, I've posted some pictures of the Gala, Reviews and Portfolio Walk on the PhotoNOLA Facebook Page. Many thanks to Sam Portera for documenting the festivities for us.

POYi @ PhotoNOLA

CHECK IT OUT!
http://www.poyi.org/66/exhibits.html

Programming Committee Meeting

I would like to extend an invitation to all members who are interested in the Programming Committee to attend a meeting Tuesday, December 16, 7:00 p.m. at the NOPA Gallery, 1111 St. Mary St.

The Programming Committee is responsible for developing
exhibitions, educational events, public forums, and exchange
programs with other similar institutions.

We will decide on the April/May exhibit theme. The two that are up for discussion are 4X5: NEW VIEWS FROM A CLASSIC CAMERA and AGE: (no subtitle as yet) This exhibit is going to be a 2 - 5 person show centered around a common theme. By the end of the meeting we will have our theme chosen and a subcommittee to work on contacting photographers and other details.

We will also work on various things we will be doing during 2009, two of which are FILM NIGHTS and SIX SHOOTERS (a moderated panel discussion). We would like to do these on a quarterly basis and we will form subcommittees to handle the details. Ideas for other Programming are welcome and encouraged.

If you are unable to attend and want your ideas to be heard please email me @ thomnola@yahoo.com. I will present them for you.

Remember, your voice is the voice of the Photo Alliance so come and be heard. We have a lot to do and it doesn’t get done without you! Look forward to seeing you there. There will be pizza; BYOB.

Thom Bennett
VP of Programming

POYi Photojournalism Lecture & Discussion Today!

Photojournalism Sessions
Sunday, December 14
1:30-4pm
Louisiana State Museum Arsenal
Enter through the Cabildo @ Jackson Square

Dr. Tony Lewis, Louisiana State Museum’s Curator of Visual Arts, will present an illustrated talk entitled “From Szathmari to Magnum: The Origins of Photojournalism” from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Following Dr. Lewis’ talk, Dr. Leslie Parr, Associate Professor at Loyola University’s School of Mass Communication, will lead a panel entitled “Promise and Peril: The Changing Face of Photojournalism.” Panelists include Doug Parker, Times-Picayune photo editor; Ted Jackson; Rick Shaw, Director, Pictures of the Year International; and freelance photographer Lori Waselchuk.

Cemeteryscapes at Canal Place

Street Fair Today!!

Eleanor Kerr, Garlic Dance #1

New Orleans Photo Alliance Street Fair
Saturday, Dec 13, 2008
11am-4pm
1100 Block of St. Mary Street
New Orleans, LA 70130


The New Orleans Photo Alliance is pleased to announce the second annual New Orleans Photo Alliance Street Fair. 30 artists, including Andy Levin, George Long and Christopher Porche West, will be selling photographs, books, cards and more. Live musical entertainment throughout the day will feature Nattie, Patrice Fischer and ARPA, 30x90, Matt Holt and Paula and the Pontiacs. The Street Fair will take place on Saturday, December 13, from 11 am – 4pm in the 1100 Block of St. Mary Street (between Magazine Street and Sophie Wright Place).

“Come have fun, enjoy awesome music and amazing photography, get in some holiday shopping and support your local artists all in one stop,” said “funtrepreneur” and event organizer, Pat Jolly. “We’ll have a wide range of photographers exhibiting everything from limited edition silver prints, hand tinted images, cyanotypes, VanDyke Brown prints and giclees on canvas, along with books, greeting cards and even magnets.”

Musical Line-up
11:00 Matt Holt
11:30 Nattie at the DMV
12:15 Patrice Fischer and ARPA
1:30 Paula and The Pontiacs
2:45 30x90

Exibiting Artists: Renee Allie, Mike Brouphy, Emily Claassen, Kimberly Deterline, Maja Georgiou, Dreama Goldsmith, Grant Ingram, Eric Julien, Eleanor Kerr, Andy Levin, George Long, Clare Loughran, Marianne Marcell, Michelle O'Reagan, Eli Pritykin, Michelle Pujols, Michael Remy, Natalie Root, Natasha Sanchez, Patricia Sills, Amanda Thomas, Laurie Thompson, Annie Walker, Christopher Porche West, Zander White, Faithe Wood, Alan Zakem.


Thanks to the New Orleans Musicians' Clinic and Sweet Home New Orleans for their generous support of the musical component of this event.

PhotoNOMA Rescheduled

PhotoNOMA has been resceduled!!

Registration is open. If you registered earlier and can make the snow date, do nothing. If you registered but cannot make it on the 18th please email Maja Georgiou to cancel. m-zg@cox.net

The annual photographer's portfolio evening sponsored by New Orleans Museum of Art (formerly known as Underexposed) will take place Thursday, December 18th from 6-9 pm at NOMA. This event is free for all participating photographers. 100 spaces will be filled on first come first served basis. To register please fill out this online form:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=p9yHT076jQcDYvTYDgW8eIg&hl=enMaja

Each participant will get 4' of table space to display work.

We hope to see you there!

Maja Georgiou
PhotoNOMA Coordinator
m-zg@cox.net

Kevin Kline at Homespace Gallery

city in a bottle

photographs
by kevin kline
homespace gallery
1128 st roch
december 13th, 6pm
saintroch@hotmail.com

Shawn Hall at Antenna Gallery

Join us for the opening reception of
L.A.B.
Shawn Hall investigates Loose Associations of Beauty, Loose
Associative Bodies, and Loose Aberrations of Being through multiple
media.

Saturday, December 13th, from 6-9 p.m.
Antenna
3161 Burgundy Street in the Bywater

L.A.B. runs through January 4th, 2009. Open Mondays 6-8p.m., Tuesdays-Fridays odd hours, Saturdays and Sundays 12-5, and by appointment any time, with the exception of holidays. For more information, please contact Shawn Hall, 504.957.4255 or info@antennagallery.org

See www.scadnola.com for other St. Claude Arts District events

www.antennagallery.org

PhotoNOMA Cancelled

PhotoNOMA, the portfolio night at the New Orleans Museum of Art scheduled for tonight has been canceled. The museum is closed due to power outages.

IF we are able to reschedule this event we will let you know.

Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

PhotoNOMA: Thursday Night, 6-9pm

Climber With Lobuje as backdrop, Nepal, by Marc Pagani



One Night, 100 Photographers!!

PhotoNOMA
Thursday, Dec 11, 2008
6-9pm
New Orleans Museum of Art (City Park)
Admission is $5 / free for NOMA members







Toronto Windows by Lesley Wells


The New Orleans Photo Alliance, in partnership with the New Orleans Museum of Art, is thrilled to present PhotoNOMA, a photographers’ portfolio night at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Thursday, December 11th will mark the return of this popular annual event, formerly known as Underexposed. PhotoNOMA will feature 100 photographers displaying their work for a community walk through. The event will run from 6-9pm, and is open to the public. Entrance is free for NOMA members and $5 for non-members. The New Orleans Museum of Art is located at One Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park.












A Heart of Bones by Wallace Merritt


“We are thrilled that the New Orleans Museum of Art is supporting contemporary photography by sponsoring this amazing event,” said Maja Georgiou, event organizer. “PhotoNOMA was very well attended last year, and we expect it to be one of the most popular events in this years PhotoNOLA lineup. We hope photography enthusiasts and the public at large come out to see the wide range of work that will be on display, and take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to meet and engage with the artists.” Photographers from throughout the region will be participating, from the beginning to the well established, including Tim Best, Wallace Merritt and Christopher Porche West.













Southern Light by Maja Georgiou

Update: Mardi Gras 360 Degrees

Pleased to announce that Noor photographer Stanley Greene will be joining us for Mardi Gras 360 Degrees, and that we have finalized our arrangement to hold the workshops at the Alliance Francais on Jackson Avenue. Our lineup is now Stanley Greene, Debbie Fleming Caffery, Donna Ferrato, Alan Chin, Lori Wasselchuk and myself......please join us. This is a premiere workshop and its in your backyard-- join us!

POYi Exhibition at LSM Arsenal

Opening Reception - Sat Dec 13, 6-9pm
Lecture & Panel Discussion - Sun Dec 14, 1:30-4pm

• From Szathmari to Magnum: The Origins of Photojournalism – a presentation by Tony Lewis, 1:30 - 2:30pm
• Promise and Peril: The Changing Face of Photojournalism – a panel discussion featuring Ted Jackson, Doug Parker, Leslie Parr, Rick Shaw, and Lori Waselchuk, 2:30 – 4pm
  

Searching for Solace by Ted Jackson


Louisiana State Museum showcases the best in world photojournalism

“Visions of Excellence,” a collection of 50 extraordinary images from photojournalists around the world, opens December 5 at the Louisiana State Museum’s Arsenal Gallery at the Cabildo, Jackson Square. The exhibit is a focal point of PhotoNOLA, a citywide celebration of photography presented each December by the nonprofit New Orleans Photo Alliance.

“This is a rare opportunity for the community to experience the best of photojournalism in the best possible way, through a collection of large, masterfully printed images displayed in one of New Orleans’ most historic settings,” said Mark Sindler, President of the New Orleans Photo Alliance.

“Visions of Excellence” presents an extreme wide-angle view of the world, with photos selected from 44,000 submissions to the 65th-annual Pictures of the Year International competition. New Orleans is represented by Times-Picayune photographer Ted Jackson’s iconic image of a Hurricane Katrina survivor draped in an American flag.

The New Orleans Photo Alliance and the Louisiana State Museum will host a reception at the Cabildo on Saturday, December 13, from 6 to 9 p.m.

On Sunday, December 14, Dr. Tony Lewis, Louisiana State Museum’s Curator of Visual Arts, will present an illustrated talk entitled “From Szathmari to Magnum: The Origins of Photojournalism” (1:30 to 2:30 p.m.).

Following Dr. Lewis’ talk, Dr. Leslie Parr, Associate Professor at Loyola University’s School of Mass Communication, will lead a panel entitled “Promise and Peril: The Changing Face of Photojournalism.” Panelists include Doug Parker, Times-Picayune photo editor; Ted Jackson; Rick Shaw, Director, Pictures of the Year International; and freelance photographer Lori Waselchuk.

Ogden Museum Artist Discussions

Photography: Then and Now
Artist discussions focus on the imagery of life and death in Southern art and photography, and how 19th-century processes are applied to 21st-century photography

The process of photography—from the creative beginnings to final print—will be explored in two artists’ discussions at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art.

On Sun. Dec. 14, “Life and Death in Southern Art: From 19th-century Artists to Sally Mann,” will feature artist William Dunlap and Ogden Curator David Houston. They will discuss the evolution of how life and death have been portrayed in Southern art. Nineteenth-century still-life paintings of animals by George Louis Viavant, Marie-Paoline Casbergue Coulon, Achille Peretti and John James Audubon, as well as photographs from contemporary photographer Sally Mann’s current show at the Ogden, “What Remains,” reflect how art and science can merge into a work of beauty, or controversy. A gallery walk-through of the Mann exhibition, with commentary from Dunlap and Houston, will be part of the program.

On Wed. Dec. 17, “Revealing the Process: 19th-century Photographic Techniques in 21st-Century Photography,” Ogden curator David Houston, photographer and Ogden preparator Richard McCabe, and as well as a special guest will examine how contemporary photographers are exploring 19th-century photography processes and updating them for the 21st century. Many of Sally Mann’s images for “What Remains,” are created by a wet-plate collodian process, one that was used before, during and after the Civil War and Reconstruction. Mann also uses a 19th-century view camera—similar to one used by Civil War photographer Matthew Brady—with hand-ground, uncoated lenses. This, as well as other processes will be discussed.

What/When:
1) Sun. Dec. 14: “Life and Death in Southern Art: From 19th-century Artists to Sally Mann,”
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

2) Weds. Dec. 17: “Revealing the Process: 19th-century Photographic Techniques in
21st-Century Photography,” 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Admission: Free to members; nonmembers: Free with museum admission ($10)

[Photo Alliance members receive a $2 discount!]

Where: Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., 539-9600

Product Photographer gig

COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHER POSITION

Upscale and established Antique and Fine Arts Gallery seeks an experienced Commercial Product Photographer for Saturday shoots.

Applicant should have experience with:

- 4x5 studio camera
- Medium format camera
- Medium format digital back and software
- Studio Lighting
- Product photography
- Macintosh platform
- Basic Photoshop

You will photograph jewelry, silver, paintings, sculpture, porcelain, glassware and furniture for catalog, web, and print advertising.

This position is for Saturdays only in a fully equipped studio.

Compensation based upon experience.

Please reply with resume, work samples (links to website o.k.) and a reference to:

thom@rauantiques.com

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

New Orleans Photo Alliance Street Fair

Eleanor Kerr, Garlic Dance #1

New Orleans Photo Alliance Street Fair
Saturday, Dec 13, 2008
11am-4pm
1100 Block of St. Mary Street
New Orleans, LA 70130


The New Orleans Photo Alliance is pleased to announce the second annual New Orleans Photo Alliance Street Fair. 30 artists, including Andy Levin, George Long and Christopher Porche West, will be selling photographs, books, cards and more. Live musical entertainment throughout the day will feature Nattie, Patrice Fischer and ARPA, 30x90, Matt Holt and Paula and the Pontiacs. The Street Fair will take place on Saturday, December 13, from 11 am – 4pm in the 1100 Block of St. Mary Street (between Magazine Street and Sophie Wright Place).

“Come have fun, enjoy awesome music and amazing photography, get in some holiday shopping and support your local artists all in one stop,” said “funtrepreneur” and event organizer, Pat Jolly. “We’ll have a wide range of photographers exhibiting everything from limited edition silver prints, hand tinted images, cyanotypes, VanDyke Brown prints and giclees on canvas, along with books, greeting cards and even magnets.”

Musical Line-up
11:00 Matt Holt
11:30 Nattie at the DMV
12:15 Patrice Fischer and ARPA
1:30 Paula and The Pontiacs
2:45 30x90

Exibiting Artists: Renee Allie, Mike Brouphy, Emily Claassen, Kimberly Deterline, Maja Georgiou, Dreama Goldsmith, Grant Ingram, Eric Julien, Eleanor Kerr, Andy Levin, George Long, Clare Loughran, Marianne Marcell, Michelle O'Reagan, Eli Pritykin, Michelle Pujols, Michael Remy, Natalie Root, Natasha Sanchez, Patricia Sills, Amanda Thomas, Laurie Thompson, Annie Walker, Christopher Porche West, Zander White, Faithe Wood, Alan Zakem.


Thanks to the New Orleans Musicians' Clinic and Sweet Home New Orleans for their generous support of the musical component of this event.

Mardi Gras 360 Degrees 2009 Correction

Lori Waselchuk, not that "Lorie Waselchuk" will be teaching at the Mardi Gras Workshop. A lot of people asked me at the Gala who was this workshop for, and my response was that its for everyone who wants to take their work to a higher level......and that includes the teachers, who all get as much out of this as anyone. At the price its a terrific bargain especially for locals....and a great chance to network with photographers from out of town.

By the way, that "Lori" Waselchuck did an amazing job curating the gun show...

Mardi Gras 360 Degrees 2009

Happy PhotoNOLA! Congratulations to all the people whose hard work made it possible.

The Mardi Gras 360 Degrees Photography Workshop will be held from February 19th to February 25th at the Alliance Francais just off of the parade route on St Charles. This year Donna Ferrato, Debbie Fleming Caffery will be our featured teachers, along with Alan Chin, Lorie Waselchuk (perhaps) and myself. This is a great opportunity for those of you who live here to attend a photo workshop in your backyard! Click here or on the invitation above for more details. The fee this year is less than $400.....a tremendous bargain for those of you living here.

Peace>>

Andy Levin

PS We are in need of housing for some of the teachers if anyone can help out please email me at levin.pix@gmail.com

Register to Exhibit at PhotoNOMA Dec 11

PhotoNOMA registration is open, with about 30 spaces still available.

Photographer's portfolio evening sponsored by New Orleans Museum of Art will take place December 11th from 6-9 pm at NOMA. This event is free for all participating photographers. 100 spaces will be filled on first come first served basis. To register please fill out this online form:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=p9yHT076jQcDYvTYDgW8eIg&hl=enMaja

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We are looking for 10 volunteers to help set up tables (45 mins before the event), and 10 to help brake the tables down. If you are interested in helping out please send me an email directly at m-zg@cox.net, and let me know which shift you will be able to fill. In addition to the Alliance dollars, all volunteers will receive a first choice of tables.

Maja Georgiou
PhotoNOMA Coordinator
m-zg@cox.net

Me Myself and I at The Big Top

Me Myself and I
Photography and Video by
Tim Best, Heather Weathers, Karen Louise Crain

The Big Top Gallery
1638 Clio St
New Orleans

December 6th, 2008 to January 31st, 2009
Opening Reception Saturday, December 6th, 2008, 6-11pm
with musical guests - We Are the Pretenders at 9pm

location and event details at

http://www.3rcp.org

Hope to see you there!

Tim Best
504-231-1084
timcbest@gmail.com
http://www.timcbest.com

Environs/Examined at Louisiana Artworks

Assistant Needed

I'm looking for an extra set of hands on Tuesday 12/9 in Biloxi.

Thanks,

Chris Davis


T 404.636.8474
F 404.806.1814
C 910.352.8022
chris@cdphoto.com
http://cdphoto.com/faces

GUNS 'n US Exhibition and Artists Talk

The New Orleans Darkroom presents GUNS ‘n US, a photography exhibition that explores gun ownership and costs of gun violence in America.

Four photographers will show award-winning work that represents their response to the pervasiveness of guns and violence in our society. The photographers are Kyle Cassidy (Philadelphia, PA), Donna De Cesare (Austin, TX), Andre Lambertson (New York, NY) and Frank Relle (New Orleans, LA). GUNS ‘n US was curated by Lori Waselchuk for the 3rd annual PhotoNOLA Festival.

December 5th through, February 3rd, 2009
Opening reception is Saturday, December 6th
6 to 9 pm
The New Orleans Darkroom
1927 Sophie Wright Place, New Orleans.

Kyle Cassidy will be available for signing his book Armed America: Portraits of Gun Owners in their Homes at the opening reception.

PhotoNOLA ARTISTS TALK:
Kyle Cassidy and Frank Relle
Monday, December 8th , 7pm
New Orleans Photo Alliance Gallery
1111 St. Mary Street, New Orleans

The Darkroom will remain open until 7pm December 8th so visitors can view the exhibition then walk to the NOPA Gallery for the talk.

PhotoNOLA Begins! RICHARD SEXTON OPEN STUDIO

RICHARD SEXTON STUDIO

1412 Dauphine Street

New Orleans



OPEN STUDIO
Tuesday Dec 2, 5-8pm

a PhotoNOLA event

Precise location, in case you need it: 1412 Dauphine is just off Esplanade on the Marigny side of the tracks. My studio is a small mustard-colored cottage on the riverside. Look for a small sign on the right side of the building that reads “RS STUDIO.” The alleyway into the courtyard is just to the right of the sign. Come on in.

Click here to view additional PhotoNOLA events.


Richard
rsstudio@mac.com
www.richardsextonstudio.com
504-948-3499

Blurb Workshop

10 spots are still available in this free Self-Publishing Workshop, sponsored by Blurb.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your Own Commercial-Quality Books

INSTRUCTOR: Chad Jennings, VP of Design at Blurb

Sunday, December 7, 2008
12-3pm
Canary Collective, 333 Julia St., New Orleans, LA 70130

To reserve your spot email photoalliance@gmail.com with your name, address, phone # and email address.

Patricia Sills at BECA Gallery

Patricia Sills, known in the art world as “Muffin” will be showing a collection of her work at the BECA gallery, 527 Saint Joseph Street, in the heart of New Orleans Central Business District. The show will open Saturday, December 06, 2008.

Muffin Sills is a professor of Photography and Graphic design at Xavier University. She is a graduate of Loyola University’s art program and earned her Masters in Fine Art from Florida State University. She has shown work through out the country and is looking forward to sharing her unique art with her home city.

Muffin’s work explores the ideas of Identity and Aesthetic Surfaces. Patterns photographed from the varied aspects of nature become exteriors of her construction machine models. The Construction process itself can be at once both masculine and feminine. The destruction that must take place in the initial stages of any construction project is both violent and passionate. The subsequent structure that is erected represents new birth. Within the framework of Muffin’s identity baking has always been the embodiment of this sort of new birth. Documenting baking through photographic stills and video further emphasizes the human role that we each play in the creation of our own world and our own identity. Her work is a process of love, labor, and reward.

Michelle Elemore - "Southern Pop"

The Michelle Elmore Gallery
936 Royal Street
French Quarter
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 569-0093
Tuesday-Sunday 11-6

Debra Howell at Le Mieux