Wall Space Gallery Third Annual Juried Exhibition

Here's a good opportunity for photographers interested in exhibiting at a very good photography gallery in Seattle.

Wall Space Gallery / Third Annual Juried Exhibition
January 6 - February 7, 2009
Curated by George Slade

Cynthia Greig
September 2 - October 4, 2008
Photograph Copyright by Cynthia Greig
Courtesy of Wall Space Gallery, Seattle

The galley is currently accepting submissions for their third annual juried show - New Directions.

New Directions showcases new and emerging artists in photography, juried this year by George Slade, previously with the Minnesota Center for Photography and currently the coordinating curator of the Museum of Modern Art's traveling retrospective of Lee Freidlander at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.

Rules:
Your entry (via mail with CD or on-line) must reach the gallery by 15 November 2008. A maximum of 5 images may be submitted. Traditional or Digital Images may be submitted.

Submission fee is $35.00 USD. If mailing entry, enclose payment. If submitting on-line, they will call you within 48 hours for payment.

Image selections will be made and artists notified December 13th, 2008. Selected images must be delivered to the gallery framed and ready for exhibition between December 26th, 2008 and January 6th, 2009. Framed exhibition prints must not exceed 20x24.

Artist Reception: February 5th, 6-8pm with George Slade
Lecture with Mr. Slade at PCNW – February 6th, 7pm

Wall Space Gallery
600 First Avenue, suite 322
Seattle, WA 98104
206.330.9137

For further information, contact Crista Dix at the gallery:
Wall Space Gallery

Ray K. MetzkerLight Lines Booksigning

Ray K. Metzker will be visiting the Laurence Miller Gallery for a booksigning of Ray's new retrospective monograph Light Lines. The book was published by Steidl and includes 224 pages, with 180 tritone plates. The price is $65.00 for a hardcover edition. If you want a signed copy and can't make this special event, contact the gallery.

When and Where:
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, 5-7pm

Laurence Miller Gallery
20 West 57th Street
New York City

Refreshments will be served

The gallery is currently showing the work of Bruce Wrighton.
Sept 11 - Oct 25, 2008

Laurence Miller Gallery

Introduction to Collecting PhotographyAperture Gallery New York

Aperture Foundation and gallery is hosting a compelling panel discussion dedicated to collecting affordable photography. Moderated by Laurel Ptak, Aperture's Educational Programs Manager, the discussion will include Kellie McLaughlin of Aperture's Limited-Edition Photographs Program, Amani Olu, founder and executive director of the Humble Arts Foundation and Director of the Bond Street Gallery, collector Ruben Natal-San Miguel of ARTmostfierce arts blog, and photographer Brian Ulrich.

Geared specifically towards first-time and young collectors, the panelists will share thoughts and give advice on how to start collecting great photography with a reasonable budget.

Time and Place
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
6:30pm - 8:30pm
No charge (However, we suggest that you support Aperture by joining them or buying something from their gallery or bookstore. They're a Non-Profit orgranization worth supporting).

Aperture Gallery
547 West 27th Street, 4th floor
New York, NY
(212) 505-5555

Weblinks:
Aperture Foundation
ARTmostfierce
Brian Ulrich / Wikipedia
Bond Street Gallery
Humble Arts Foundation

Aperture Gallery / Current Exhibition
INVASION 68 PRAGUE
Photographs by Josef Koudelka
September 5th – October 30th, 2008

Kenneth ParkerBuddhist Earth: Sacred Places / Sacred Work

The Center for Photographic Art in Carmel, CA is featuring a highly popular exhibition of photographs by Kenneth Parker. The show is titled: Buddhist Earth: Sacred Places / Sacred Work.
Due to the continuing strong public interest and attendance, two additional months were added to the exhibition run, it ends on September 30th.

The exhibition features large color photographs of ancient Tibetan, Burmese, and Khmer temples and landscapes. Also on display is an ancient sitting Buddha shrine and two display cases full of elegant old Tibetan artifacts. The opening was attended by approximately 1500 people and a blessing performed by three High Tibetan Lamas.

On Saturday, September 13th, Kenneth Parker will be at the gallery giving a talk about the exhibition, it will start at 1:00pm.

Installation view Center for Photographic Art
Buddhist Earth: Sacred Places / Sacred Work
Courtesy of and Copyright by Kenneth Parker

Kenneth Parker
Chortens over Kali Gandaki River, Tangbe
Mustang, Tibetan Plateau
Courtesy of and Copyright by Kenneth Parker




Kenneth Parker
Old Prayer Flags, Chu Tzung Cave Temple
Mustang, Tibetan Plateau
Courtesy of and Copyright by Kenneth Parker




Kenneth Parker
Dzong Ruin and Cliffs, Dhakmar
Mustang, Tibetan Plateau
Courtesy of and Copyright by Kenneth Parker




Kenneth Parker
Blue Lotus and Earthquake Crack, Thubchen Temple, Lo Monthang
Mustang, Tibetan Plateau
Courtesy of and Copyright by Kenneth Parker




Kenneth Parker
Sunrise from Dhammayazaka Zedi
Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)
Courtesy of and Copyright by Kenneth Parker




Kenneth Parker
Thatbyinnyu Stupas and Sinmyarshin Pagodas,
Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)
Courtesy of and Copyright by Kenneth Parker

Kenneth Parker's early experience as fine art color pioneer Eliot Porter’s field assistant helped him to isolate and capture mysteries in nature that he struggled for decades to unravel as a PhD oceanographer in global climate change. Paul Caponigro and William Giles have also brought essential influences into his development as close, consistent mentors since the 70s. His work is represented by the Weston Gallery in Carmel and other leading galleries and collections nationwide, and has been has exhibited at the Smithsonian Institution, Oakland Museum, California Academy of Sciences, Los Angeles County and San Diego Museums of Natural History.

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Kenneth Parker
Buddhist Earth: Sacred Places / Sacred Work
May 30 – September 30, 2008


Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 1:00pm – 5:00pm


The Center for Photographic Art
Sunset Cultural Center
San Carlos & 9th Streets
Carmel, CA 93921

(831)-625-5181


For additional information visit the websites of
The Center for Photographic Art or Kenneth Parker.

Linda Rowland Jones also wrote a nice article about Kenneth Parker and the exhibition in her Survision blog.