Hello everyone,
I know I mentioned our conference here before so I apologize if I am
overdoing it. I want to point out that several outstanding members of
the LF community will be participating: George Tice, Chip Forelli and Ted
Harris of View Camera Magazine. Here's the press release. Please go to
http://www.njphotoconference.com/
for details. Thank you!
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For Immediate Release:
New Jersey Photographic Educational Conference Registration Now Open
Summit, NJ February 18, 2008: On April 4-6, 2008, the Visual Arts Center
of New Jersey will host the largest Photographic Educational Conference
in the state. Utilizing the Art Center's state-of-the-art facility, an
exciting weekend of workshops, speakers, portfolio reviews as well as a
vendor fair is planned. Workshops presented at the conference will run
the gamut from camera and light fundamentals to fine art printing and
scanning. Lectures will be given by some of the leading names in the
industry including George Tice and Stephen Perloff. Participants choose
only the Workshops, Speeches, Panel Discussions, and Portfolio Reviews
that they are interested in attending. The cost to attend two workshops
is $45. To view the conference schedule, workshop listings, instructor
biographies and to register, visit www.njphotoconference.com.
On Friday April 4th from 7- 9 PM, participants will be able to listen to
keynote speaker, Stephen Perloff, founder and editor of Photo Review
Magazine. His lecture, Photographic Truth in the Digital Age, addresses
how we view reality and truthfulness in photography when, through digital
advancement, images can so easily be manipulated.
On Saturday, the conference is running workshops, lectures and portfolio
reviews utilizing the Art Center's nine art studios. The day will
culminate in a lively panel discussion on contemporary issues in
photography including panelists from all segments of the industry
moderated by George Schaub, editor of Shutterbug Magazine. The panel
topic is The Image as Information: Where Does That Lead Us? Panelists
include Ted Harris, Editor, View Camera Magazine; Joel M. Smith, Curator
of Photography, Princeton University Art Museum; Donald Lokuta, Art
Professor, Kean University; and Diana Edkins, Director of Exhibitions and
Limited-Edition Photographs for Aperture Foundation.
A highlight of the conference is a slide lecture and book signing by
George Tice, one of the best known fine-art photographers in the nation.
Making photographs for over 40 years, Mr. Tice's prints are in many
museums including the Museum of Modern Art, the Art Institute of Chicago
and the Metropolitan Museum, where he had a one-man show in 1972. His
photographs have been shown all over the world. The lecture is scheduled
for Saturday, April 5th from 4-6pm. A book signing, which is open to the
public, follows and will end at 6:45PM. This is a rare opportunity to
learn from a master in the photography field and all those interested in
attending should register early to reserve a spot.
Many events taking place at the conference are free to attend. On Sunday
April 6th, an exhibitor fair of photography equipment and supply
manufacturers will be opened to the public from 10am-6pm. This day also
includes free events such as darkroom demos, tours and mini workshops by
vendors. To become a vendor, contact Event Producer Nancy Ori at
nancyori@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
mission of the conference is to create a central presence at the
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey for the study and practice of
photographic art within the state. The Art Center is committed to
teaching traditional darkroom photography, an important part of the fine
art experience, as well as providing courses in state-of-the-art digital
advances. The Art Center houses digital labs and a traditional wet
darkroom. It offers a wide range of classes, workshops, and open studios.
Visit www.artcenternj.org to view the latest course offerings.
The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey is celebrating its 75th anniversary
of "bringing art and people together." Since its founding in 1933, the
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey has evolved into a major regional art
center with a professionally recognized art school, a critically
acclaimed exhibition program and an extensive community outreach program.
In 2003, the Art Center completed a $6.5 million renovation featuring a
nine studio art school with three interior galleries and an outdoor
sculpture park. For further information, please visit the Art Center at
www.artcenternj.org.
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For further information on the event, please contact:
Nancy J. Ori, Photographer, Instructor and Event Producer
124 Diamond Hill Road in Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
nancyori@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
(908)790-8820 www.njphotoconference.com
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