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| ACP Photography Exhibition |
 The ACP have release an update on their activities covering: an 'advanced exposure,
processing and printing techniques' workshop, a 'professional development class
with two of Australia's leading photojournalists', a 'Pinhole Photography' course
to coincide with World Pinhole Day, a Digital Camera workshop and more...
fine
print I & II with marco bokA special opportunity to learn advanced exposure, processing and printing techniques from renowned photographer and master printer, Marco Bok. Before you can make an excellent print you require an outstanding negative. Fine Print I explores the techniques involved in obtaining greater control over the quality of your negatives, using methods such as the Zone System. Then having prepared the 'perfect' negative, Fine Print II focuses on the subtle techniques of print refinement, with the view to achieving an archival, exhibition quality standard. These two courses can be taken individually or together at a special discounted rate. Starts Saturday 23 April, 9am-12pm for 5 weeks each $345 full/$310 concession each or $620 full/$530 concession for both talking shop: an afternoon with paul blackmore & stephen dupont The ACP Workshop is delighted to host a professional development class with two of Australia's leading photojournalists, Paul Blackmore and Stephen Dupont. They will talk about their individual career paths, as well as exploring the creative, ethical and technical issues that influence their work. A valuable insight into the lives of two professional photojournalists suited to experienced photographers and those just starting out. Sunday 10 April, 2-5pm $70 non-members/$55 members world pinhole day & workshop The ACP Workshop is again running a Pinhole Photography course to coincide with World Pinhole Day (Sunday 24 April), a global project to celebrate the joys and accessibility of lensless photography. In this practical, hands-on workshop participants will actually make their own pinhole camera out of everyday materials, before putting them into use to instantly create a totally unique image. At the end of the session there will be an opportunity to contribute an image to the World Pinhole Day website and be a part of a truly collaborative international exhibition. This workshop is open to all ages and no previous photographic experience is required. Sunday 17 & 24 April, 10am-1pm $150 full/$135 concession (includes all materials) digital camera workshop Just bought a digital camera and want to know how to get the best results? Or about to buy a camera and don't know what to look for? This is a general introductory course covering all the basics of digital photography, from purchasing a camera to printing out lasting images. Learn all about the camera's many features, capabilities and resolution settings. A high resolution printer will be available for students to print work onto a range of the best photo-quality inkjet papers. This course will answer all your questions, whether already a camera owner or about to be one (note: there will be a number of digital cameras available for students still thinking about purchasing one). Saturday 23 & 30 April, 10am-4pm $265 full/$235 concession For more details about any of the courses check the website or call the Workshop, 12-6pm, 7 days. Private tuition can also be arranged to suit individual needs. acp member/student news Congratulations to Daniel Hughes who recently won QueerStills, the inaugural photographic competition being held in conjunction with QueerScreen, the Sydney Mardi Gras Film Festival. The winning and short-listed images from QueerStills were exhibited at Giotto Art Café (home of CP PhotoGalleries) in Stanley St East Sydney. Simon Mossman is having a solo exhibition of documentary work from a recent trip to Cuba and Mexico. The Mojito Diaries and other works runs from 4 April to 2 May at Finks, 69 Bay Rd Waverton before moving to Finks of Clovelly, 48 Burnie Rd Clovelly from 2 May to 31 May. Simon is also one of eight photographers featured in the current issue of Capture magazine's Talent section. Tony Chapman is showing Machine Machinations at Stanmore Galleries, 344 Parramatta Rd Stanmore. Exhibition dates are 15-28 April, with the opening on Thursday 14 April, 7-9pm. exhibitions & events On Saturday 2 April ACP will be participating in Discovery After Dark 2005, a city-wide celebration in which Sydney's museums, galleries and heritage-listed properties host a night of exhibitions, tours and behind-the-scenes glimpses, from 6pm until midnight. There are 31 venues around Sydney participating, including the Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney Observatory, Powerhouse Museum, St. Mary's Cathedral and Government House, just to name a few. One pre-paid ticket covers all entry fees and a shuttle bus service between venues. Bookings can be made through Ticketek on 02 9266 4800 or www.ticketek.com.au The State Library's highly anticipated year of photography has opened with its biggest and most ambitious show to date, Eye 4 Photography, offering a visual feast of 125 contemporary and historical images from the Library's renowned archive. The exhibition is now open and continues to 29 May 2005. The Centre for Contemporary Photography (CCP) in Melbourne has been in a temporary office while a new space is built for them at 404 George St, Fitzroy. They will be opening the new building on Thursday 28 April with the 2005 CCP/Kodak Autumn Salon (see submissions and competitions below) and probably a glass of wine or two. As well as a new building, CCP also have a new Assistant Curator, Karra Rees. Karra will be familiar to many of those in the Sydney photographic community through her positions at both ACP and Photo Technica. Stills Gallery will be re-opening their newly renovated space in Paddington on Wednesday 20 April with shows by Pat Brassington and Petrina Hicks. And for those of you (like me!) who haven't yet been to the Bill Henson show at the Art Gallery of NSW, there's only a couple of weeks left! It's on until 3 April before moving to the National Gallery of Victoria. |
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About Australian Centre for Photography (ACP)
Established in 1973, the ACP opened the doors of its first gallery in Paddington
Street, in 1974. In 1981 the Centre moved to Oxford Street where it remains today.
It is now Australia's longest running contemporary art space.
It is the ACP's mission to promote and enrich the understanding of photo-based art
in Australia and this is achieved through a dynamic mix of exhibition, education and
publication. In its blend of activities and range of photographic media, the Centre
is unique in Australia.
ACP opened a Workshop in 1976. Originally in a separate building, this is now housed
within the Centre in Oxford Street and includes black and white and colour darkroom
facilities, a digital suite, lighting studio and library. In 1983 ACP launched the
journal Photofile. It is now the leading photo-based art magazine in Australia,
available through newsagents and specialist bookshops nationally.
Currently located in the heart of Paddington, Sydney's gallery district, ACP houses
two exhibition spaces; a foyer display area and a Project Wall for emerging artists;
an extensive workshop with comprehensive curriculum and public access facilities; a
specialist bookshop and library.
The ACP is a not-for-profit organisation supported by the NSW Government through the
NSW Ministry for the Arts, the Australia Council, the Australian Government's arts
funding and advisory body, and the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy, an initiative of
the Australian, State and Territory Governments. The ACP raises over half of its
revenue from non-government sources.
