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Atlanta Photography Exhibit, Showing at JavaMonkey

July 11th, 2008

Their name may be similar to ACP’s, but Atlanta Photography Exhibit, Inc., offers a way for beginning photographers to get their feet wet in presenting their work at local cafes and galleries. They currently have a show up at Javamonkey in downtown Decatur, and have an exhibition planned for ACP 10.

You can find out more information about their organization (and calls to entries) over here: atlantaphotography.org

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Sheila Pree Bright Artist Talk at the High, July 24th

July 11th, 2008

Sheila Pree Bright gives an artist lecture at the High Museum next week.

GALLERY TALK: Sheila Pree Bright on “Young Americans”
July 24, 2008, 6:30 p.m.; Wieland Pavilion Lower Level Galleries
Atlanta-based photographer Sheila Pree Bright will explore the collaborative process behind her “Young Americans” portraiture project. For more information on “Young Americans: Photographs by Sheila Pree Bright,” please click here. Free with Museum admission, free for members.

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Naomi Silva Gallery Launches “IRevelar” Competition

July 11th, 2008

Here’s an inaugural call to artists from Naomi Silva Gallery, who are launching the IRevelar contest. Entries are due on August 20th, and winners will be part of the gallery’s show during ACP 10. See all the particulars on irevelar.com.

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Orphan Works Party

July 11th, 2008

If you’re interested in the legal issues surrounding the pending Orphan Works legistlation, you may want to check out this party at Lynne Farris gallery on Saturday:

An Orphan Works Opposition Party
Saturday, July 12, 7:30 PM
Lynne Farris Gallery
50 Hurt Plaza Southeast
Atlanta, GA 30303

404 202-5654
Admission Free/Open to the Public

The event is open to the general public as well as visual artists, musicians, writers and independent filmmakers. Learn about the danger to copyright posed by the pending Orphan Works bill. Ask questions about the legislation and how it will affect you. Find out what you can do to help. Decorate a postcard and send it to your elected officials to let them know that you oppose this bill. Blank pre-stamped postcards will be available at the party, along with the addresses of your elected officials. A $1 or $2 donation at the door will be appreciated to help defray postage.

This party is being organized by art licensing community members Joanne Fink, Brenda Pinnick and Kathy Fincher, and hosted by Lynne Farris of the Lynne Farris Gallery. Brad Holland and Cynthia Turner of the Illustrator’s Partnership will participate via speaker-phone. For more information about the orphan works legislation and opposition effort, please visit our website: www.owoh.org

Don’t Let Congress Orphan Your Work
Write Congress and fight for your copyrights: 2 minutes is all it takes.
http://capwiz.com/illustratorspartnership/home

Sign the Petition: A Million People Against the Orphan Works Bill
http://www.petitiononline.com/Stop2913/petition.html

For more information about Orphan Works go to the
IPA Orphan Works Resource Page for Artists

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Alec Soth, About His Blog

July 10th, 2008

Alec Soth, interviewed here during his visit to Atlanta for the ACP Lecture Series last October, answered a few questions from Rob Haggart about Soth’s blog’s silence. Congrats to Mr. Soth for becoming a full member of Magnum Photos last week.

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Sistagraphy Opening on Friday, July 11th

July 9th, 2008

The Creative Loafing “Upcoming: Short List” has word of Sistagraphy’s opening this Friday, July 11th.

The Office of African-American Student Services and Programs at Georgia State University presents DISAPPEARING BLACK NEIGHBORHOODS Fri., JULY 11, a photo exhibit that highlights the pros and cons of gentrifying urban communities in Atlanta and other major U.S. cities. All images were shot by Sistagraphy, an Atlanta-based group of African-American women photographers, and aim to let the viewer conclude whether urban renewal is a good or bad thing. Through July 30. Free. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 12:30-4:30 p.m. Student Center Lounge, 44 Courtland St., Suite 346. 404-413-1530.

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Tim Barnwell, Artist Talk @ Lumière Gallery, Saturday, July 12th

July 8th, 2008

“Elegant Appalachian landscapes and portraits from his books reflect a 30 year photographic story of a rapidly disappearing culture. His talk will address this fascinating area of the South.”

Tim Barnwell @ Lumiere Gallery
© Tim Barnwell

Saturday, July 12, 2008, 10:00 AM, @ Lumière

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“The Imagegriot” at Buckhead Public Library, July 25th

July 8th, 2008

Nafisa Valita Sheriff, a member of Sistagraphy, has a show opening on the 25th at the Buckhead Library.

THE IMAGEGRIOT
(Photos Tell Stories)

The Buckhead Library Announces its Summer Photographic Art Exhibit entitled, “The Imagegriot” by Nafisa Valita Sheriff. The exhibition will be at the library from July 25, 2008 through August 28, 2008 and can be seen during library hours: Mon & Wed 10am – 8pm, Tues & Thurs. 10am – 6pm, Fri & Sat. 11am – 6pm. The Artist Talk and Reception will be held on Sat. August 2, 2008 from 3-5pm, refreshment will be served. The artist is a local Buckhead resident, showing her first solo works. Ms. Nafisa is a member of AAC, APG, MOCA, RPS, Sistagraphy and WIF. This event is free and open to the public,
For information: Call 404-372-8114 or Email imagegriot@yahoo.com
The Buckhead Library
269 Buckhead Ave. NE.,
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
404-814-3500

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