TIME: EXHIBITION OF CONTEMPORARY COLLOTYPE PRINTS

                                                 

In conjunction with our ongoing exhibition, “Time: Exhibition of Contemporary Collotype Prints,” Project Basho is hosting an accompanying lecture on collotype by James Hajicek. The lecture which is open to public will be held this Friday, April 11th at 6:45 pm at Project Basho Gallery.

 

James Hajicek is a professor at The School of Art at Arizona State University. His area of interest is late 19th century photographic printing processes. He leads the 19th-century photo processes program, teaches classes in photogravure and collotype, and has extensively researched both collotype and woodburytype printing processes.

 

    * Date & Time: April 11th, 6:45 pm
    * Location: Project Basho Gallery
    * 1305 Germantown Ave.
      Philadelphia, PA 19122
    * Admission: $10 for General Public/$5 for Students

The gallery will also be open this Thursday evening as a part of 2nd Thursday Gallery Openings in the area. The exhibition of contemporary collotypes features 21 prints of photographs by Emmet Gowin, Eikoh Hosoe, Graciela Iturbide, Koichiro Kurita, John Pfahl, Ryuji Taira, George Tice, and Arthur Tress. They are monochromatic as well as full color printed on handmade Japanese Gampi paper. The exhibition runs through April 27th.

 

For this traveling exhibition of the collotype prints in the US, Benrido has created a one-of-a-kind, beautifully hand-crafted, limited edition portfolio which consists of sixteen collotype prints from eight prominent fine art photographers. An accompanying essay by James Enyeart, the former Director of George Eastman House is also included. At the lecture, this portfolio as well as other collotype portfolios that Benrido has created will be on display.

 

The lecture is sponsored by Benrido and Friends of Project Basho.ho.

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Time: Exhibition of Contemporary Collotype Prints
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STEPHEN SHAMES PHOTOGRAPHS SMALL SURVIORS: VULNERABLE CHILDREN OF UGANDA

Small Survivors: Vulnerable Children of Uganda. Photographs by Stephen Shames Gershman Sunday, April 6th 1:00 PM - August 15th  Acclaimed documentary photographer Stephen Shames brings back images of children whose lives have been indelibly changed by civil war and AIDS. Many are now in school thanks to Shames' efforts.

Special Opening Event
Sunday, April 6, 1pm – 4pm
Includes Invited Speakers Live Music & Reception

Speakers and discussion:  Photographer Stephen Shames Journey to Uganda Noted photojournalist Stephen Shames has won awards from Leica the International Center of Photography, the Kodak Crystal Eagle and more. Shames has created a foundation to help children affected by the war in Northern Uganda return to school. More information and images: www.stephenshames.org.

PHOTO REVIEW COMPETITION

This year’s Photo Review International Photography Competition will be juried by Julie Saul, Director, Julie Saul Gallery, New York City.  The Photo Review’s is “a competition with a difference” that enables thousands of people across the country to see the accepted work in our 2008 competition issue. Also, the prize-winning photographers will be chosen for an exhibition at the photography gallery of The University of the Arts, Philadelphia.  Awards include a Microtek ArtixScan M1 Dual Media Scanner ($650), SilverFast HDR Studio digital camera RAW conversion software from LaserSoft Imaging ($499), a Lensbaby 3G Lens and Wide Angle / Telephoto Kit ($359), a $250 gift certificate from Calumet Photographic, a $250 gift certificate for Museo Fine Art Paper, Lowepro camera bags ($200 and $100), two $50 gift certificates from Sprint Systems, and $250 in cash prizes.

Because their work was seen in The Photo Review, past winners have been given one-person exhibitions, have had their work reproduced in other leading photography magazines, and have sold their work to collectors throughout the country.  An entry fee of $30 for up to three prints or slides, and $5 each for up to two additional prints or slides, entitles all entrants to a copy of the catalogue. In addition, all entrants may subscribe to The Photo Review for $35, a 20% discount.

All entries must be received by mail between May 1 and May 15, 2008.

PHOTOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT HOSTS ANDY BIGGS AND LEGION PAPER

PHOTOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT, at The Art Institute of Philadelphia will host a lecture and demonstration by Legion Paper and Andy Biggs.  All students and Faculty are welcome.

The presentation is scheduled for May 13 at 12:30PM on the sixth floor room 614, 1622 Chestnut Street Building.  The presentation is free and open to all.