NW Photographic Events

TRAVELING ON GROUP TOURS 'Tripod' slide shows

bodori@comcast.net (Bob Wills) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:15:16 +0000

YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE:

Friday January 20th, from 7 - 8:30

Madera Architectural Elements showroom:

2210 Court A, in downtown Tacoma*

TRAVELING ON GROUP TOURS 'Tripod' slide shows

Francesca Siena introduces. . .Picking Raw Coffee in Peru

Diane Hansen explores . . .The Profound Ethiopia

Candy Anderson presents . . .Survival of the Fittest on the Galapagos Islands

$5 donation at the door

*Near El Gaucho: half a block east of Pacific Avenue, between South 22nd & 23rd (Puyallup Ave is 24th).

Ethiopian Church cut from stone

Associated Arts of Ocean Shores Juried Art Show

bodori@comcast.net (Bob) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:38:06 +0000

Overview

ELIGIBILITY
- Entries must be original works, done entirely by the entrant.
- Entries must not be copies, in whole or in part, of paintings or photographs by other artists.
- Works produced in workshops or under supervision are not eligible.

CONDITIONS
- Entry acceptance will be judged from digital images only.
- Awards will be judged from original works.
- Artists may not substitute another work for an accepted work nor withdraw the work once it is accepted.
- All entries must be for sale. Associated Arts of Ocean Shores charges a 25% commission.
- Maximum FRAMED dimensions: not to exceed 48x48 inches.
- Minimum FRAMED dimensions: at least 12 inches in any dimension.
- Entry fees are non-refundable.
- AAOS reserves the right to refuse, upon arrival, any piece of unacceptable quality not discernible in the digital image. Art works that do not match the digital image will not be displayed.

Eligible media

Visual Arts, Photography

http://www.associatedarts.org/events.html#

*Electronic Media is art created partially or totally through the use of a computer. Components such as photos and graphics must be the original work of the submitting artist. Eligible artwork may include photographs enhanced and artistically altered by computer manipulation or by over-painting, drawing, or other creative means. Video work is not eligible. A brief written description of techniques and software programs utilized must accompany the entry.

Cash Prizes; Deadline, Feb 17th 2012. Entry fee: 3 for $35, $10 after that, with a 5 image maximum. There are categories for painting, photography and “Electronic Media”

32nd Annual PSPCS Camera, Swap & Collector Show

bodori@comcast.net (bob) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 02:55:30 +0000

The 32 annual camera swap meet of pre owned photograph equipment, collectibles and antique photographic items. This is the largest one day show in Western Washington.

General show admission starts at 10 am a cost of $5.00, or an early bird at 8 am for $20.00. The show will run from 10 - 4 pm.

Link for Show information and dealer registration

For additional information contact:

Harold Beyea

206 232-7328

hbeyea@comcast.net

Date: Saturday April 14th,

Time: 10am - 4pm (8am early bird - admission $20)

Price: General admission @ 10 am $5.00

Location: Kent Commons

2012 Louisville National Juried Photography Show call for entry

bodori@comcast.net (bob) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 03:46:52 +0000

Cash Prizes, entry fee $35 for first 3 entries then $10 each no more than 10 images, Deadline is May 9^th, this an all photography show in Louisville, Colorado.

http://www.louisvilleart.org/images/2012_photoprosp.pdf

OVER $8,000 IN CASH AND

AWARDS!

Overall:

Best of Show $1,000

Each Category

8 Best of Category $100

8 Second Place $75

8 Third Place $50

Over $5000 in Additional Awards

provided by: OnOne Software, Duraplaq, Helicon

Software and Topaz Labs

11th Annual Spring Fair Contest Results

webmaster@tacomaphoto.org (Administrator) — Tue, 01 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

sponsored by Tacoma Photographic Society is complete.

All entered images were exhibited at the Puyallup Spring Fair from April 19th -22ND 2012 at the Western Washington Fair Grounds in Puyallup, Washington

SPRING FAIR PHOTO CONTEST CATALOG OF ENTRIES

ADULT DIVISION

Best of Show "8 x 10 in the Dunes" by Douglas Hall
2nd Place "Feather Dance" by Tim Clifton
3rd Place "Quiet Spot" by William Harris

. .. .

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

BEST SPECIAL INTEREST "Guggenheim, Bilbao" by Susie Parrent
BEST ALTERED REALITY "WSU Chem & Business Bld." by Guy Crilly
BEST NATURE "Quiet Morning" by Daniel Suckow
BEST HUMAN INTEREST "Daddy's Hands" by Douglas Hall
BEST COLOR PORTRAITE "Woodland Nymph" by Dick Henderson
BEST LANDSCAPE "Snowy Skagit Morning" by Tim Clifton
BEST MONOCHROME "Arctic Fox #3" by Carla Gramlich
BEST MONOCHROME PORTRAITE "Tears of Joy" by Daniel Suckow
BEST PHOTOJOURNALISM "Legends" by Dick Henderson
BEST SCENIC "Astoria Megler Bridge" by Douglas Hall
BEST STILL LIFE "Changing Colors" by Virginia Connors
BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS "Peek a Boo" by Peggy Curtis

. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .

HONORABLE MENTION
“Nature Walk” By Taylor Cole-White
“Blonde Faerie By Dick Henderson
“Bird of Paradise” By Carla Gramlich
“Ice and Wind” By Victor Dallons
“Heron in Culvert” By Dave Scott
“Decisions” By Dave Scott
“Pots on Stairs” By Stan Braaten
“Mr. Palouse” By Peggy Curtis

. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

YOUTH DIVISION

BEST OF YOUTH "I Do" by Katie Spiese
2nd Place: "Gazebo Top" by Kayelyn Cooper
3rd Place: "The Unique Tulip" by Michelle Smith

. .. .

AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
BEST FLORAL "Morning Rain" by Michelle Smith
BEST MONOCHROME "Riding Solo" by Katie Spiese
BEST DESIGN "Country is Me" by Katie Spiese
BEST CRITTER "Otter Friend" by Katelyn Cooper
BEST PHOTOGOURNALISM "A Day at the Beach" by Ryan Naff
BEST CONCEPT "Straws" by Katie Spiese

. .. .. .. .. .

HONORABLE MENTION
“Red and White” By Michelle Smith
“Lily Festival” By Michelle Smith
“A Field of Sunshine” By Katie Spiese
“Mantid” By Ryan Naff
“Top Security” By Ryan Naff
“Rock of Falling Water” By Ryan Naff
“Butterfly on a Yellow Flower” By Ryan Naff
“April Showers, Paris Flowers” By Katelyn Cooper
“Grandfather Tree” By Katelyn Cooper
“La Tour Eiffel de Nuit” By Katelyn Cooper

PEOPLES CHOICE

Thursday, April 19th, “Tree of Life” by Dan Suckow; Friday, April 20th, “Snake Wood” by Bob Wills; Saturday, April 21st, “Humming Bird” by Bruce Benson; Sunday, April 22nd “Arctic Fox” by Carla Gramlich.

STATISTICS

4 Local stores handed out entry forms, and accepted entries. Robi's Camera, in Lakewood, Walgreens at 6th and Stevens, in Tacoma, Speedy ePhoto, in Parkland and Walgreens on Meridian on South Hill, in Puyallup.

19 images were entered by Youth (under 18 as of April 1, 2012)
119 images were entered in the Adult Division.
1,645 Fair Goers took the time to vote for their favorite image in the People’s Choice Competition, compared to 1,532 last year.
17 People signed up to receive meeting reminders from the TPS email list.
$230 in prize money was awarded.
30 TPS Members participated by: helping with the judging, setting up and organizing the exhibit, volunteering at the exhibit during the Spring Fair, taking down the exhibit and returning the equipment to storage.
4 Winners of the People’s Choice ribbons were: Thursday, April 19th, “Tree of Life” by Dan Suckow; Friday, April 20th, “Snake Wood” by Bob Wills; Saturday, April 21st, “Humming Bird” by Bruce Benson; Sunday, April 22nd “Arctic Fox” by Carla Gramlich.

Congratulations to everyone. If you would like to enter your images next year, check for an entry form on this website in March, 2013 , or contact TPS via “contact us” email to be included on the TPS non-members email list, from which you will receive club meeting reminders, photo contest information, and other things of interest to photographers.

Sincerely,

Roberta Marshall

Secretary

Tacoma Photographic Society

Call for Art - Mary Bridge Hospital

bodori@comcast.net (bob) — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:59:55 +0000

Tacoma General Hospital and Mary Bridge Hospital are expanding and renovating. Included in those improvements are plans to include several new pieces of art. Kimberly Kent Art Brokerage and the MMC Reinvestment Milgard Art Committee would like to extend a call to artists who work or live in the greater Tacoma area.

Framed art is needed for the respite rooms, staff lounges and corridors. We are looking for photographs, paintings and other 2D artwork that focuses on the aquatic wildlife of the area and is engaging and friendly to kids and families. The palette in these spaces uses a series of bright colors in both warms and cools. Artwork should be bright and cheerful, of the highest artistic quality and tastefully done.

If you would like to have your artwork considered for purchase please visithttp://www.kentartbroker.com/wp/?page_id=223 for submission instructions.

2013 Spirit of Flight Photography Juried Exhibition

bodori@comcast.net (bob) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:35:39 +0000

CALL FOR ENTRIES

January 1, 2013

2013 Spirit of Flight Photography

Juried Exhibition

June 8 – September 1, 2013

The Museum of Flight

www.museumofflight.org

The Museum of Flight invites entries for a special juried exhibition at the Museum to be

open to the public June 8–September 1, 2013 (dates are subject to change). The

exhibition will be comprised of approximately 25-30 photographs, and displayed in the

T.A. Wilson Great Gallery.

THIS CALL IS OPEN TO ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS (except those employed by the

Museum of Flight Foundation)

ENTRY DEADLINE: March 29, 2013

CALL FOR ENTRIES

2013 Spirit of Flight Photography Juried Exhibition

June 8 – September 1, 2013

The Museum of Flight invites entries for a special juried exhibition at the Museum to be open to the public June 8–September 1, 2013 (dates are subject to change). The exhibition will be comprised of approximately 25-30 photographs, and displayed in the T.A. Wilson Great Gallery.

THIS CALL IS OPEN TO ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS (except those employed by the Museum of Flight Foundation)

ENTRY DEADLINE: March 29, 2013. For more information, visit our website at

http://www.museumofflight.org/exhibits/spirit-of-flight-2013

32nd Inland Empire Chapter of PSA Spring Photographic Seminar

bodori@comcast.net (bob) — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 01:06:22 +0000

We invite you to join us in Spokane for our 32nd Inland Empire Chapter of PSA Spring Photographic Seminar. March 23rd and 24th 2013

Our Presenter this year will be Charles Needle. Charles is an award winning, Seattle based Flower and Garden Photographer, Author, Speaker, and Workshop Leader

with a unique eye for design and artistic interpretation. His popular "Art Of Nature" creative macro workshops have attracted students nationwide.
www.charlesneedlephoto.com/

For reservation info, times, and Field Trip information go to www.psainlandempire.org

Questions, contact Steve Shining APSA 509-328-3507 spshining@msn.com

2013 Edmonds Arts Festival Juried Gallery

bodori@comcast.net (bob) — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 01:13:31 +0000

2013 Edmonds Arts Festival Juried Gallery

Father’s Day Weekend, June 14-16

You are invited to apply to the 56th Annual Edmonds Arts

Festival Juried Art Show. The Edmonds Arts Festival is one of

the longest running in the Northwest, attracting artists from

across the nation. Profits from the Edmonds Arts Festival are

returned to the community through the Edmonds Arts Festival

Foundation. Programs include art scholarships, educational

grants, public art installations, and ArtWorks, a gathering place

for artists in downtown Edmonds. Over $9,000 will be awarded

to juried artists this year.

2013 Edmonds Arts Festival Juried Gallery

Father’s Day Weekend, June 14-16

You are invited to apply to the 56th Annual Edmonds Arts

Festival Juried Art Show. The Edmonds Arts Festival is one of

the longest running in the Northwest, attracting artists from

across the nation. Profits from the Edmonds Arts Festival are

returned to the community through the Edmonds Arts Festival

Foundation. Programs include art scholarships, educational

grants, public art installations, and ArtWorks, a gathering place

for artists in downtown Edmonds. Over $9,000 will be awarded

to juried artists this year.

March 30 Deadline for applications

May 13 - 17 Notiﬁcations of juried selection

June 6 & 7 Delivery of accepted artwork

June 17 Deadline to pick-up unsold artwork at the Frances

Anderson Center:

700 Main Street, Edmonds, WA

WEBSITE:

http://www.edmondsartsfestival.com/

Nature's Best Photography Awards Competition 2013

bodori@comcast.net (bob) — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 02:19:13 +0000

The editors of Nature's Best Photography magazine invite all photographers (professionals, amateurs, and youth) to enter the Windland Awards competition for 2013. Winners in each category and a selection of the Highly Honored photos will be displayed as large-format prints in an annual exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC, one of the most widely respected and highly visited museums in the world. In addition, all of the winning images will be published in the Fall/Winter 2013 Special Collectors’ Edition of NBP magazine. Each photograph is judged on technical quality, originality, and artistic merit. Enter up to 20 images for one entry fee ($25 US dollars--no foreign checks). Questions? Email: Awards@naturesbestphotography.com

Website is

http://www.naturesbestphotography.com/enter_guidelines.php