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Image City Photography Gallery
Newsletter
Issue: # 10 September 26, 2008
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Welcome to the tenth issue of the Image City Photography Gallery newsletter. Each month you'll find the latest news from the Gallery as well as regular features related to our world of photography.

In This Issue
Current Show: "SEEscapes"
Peter Marr's Picks from the Current Show
Announcing Collectors' Club
Silent Auction at Image City
Gary Thompson's Photo Tip
Exhibit at 1600 East Avenue
Behind the Scene: "The Magic of Light"
Calendar of Upcoming Events at Image City
SEEscapes by Philip Lange

Runs Through October 5

 
The current show is SEEscapes by Philip Lange, who presents a wonderful series of his photographs recently taken in Spain. As Peter Marr describes "traditional "landscapes" and "cityscapes have been magically transformed by Philip Lange into "SEEscapes" offering truly intimate portraits of life, largely in cities through Spain. He has beautifully captured the atmosphere, the warmth and the vibrancy of daily life in these cities." Select photographs in the show are also displayed at Edibles Restaurant and Starry Nites Cafe just to the west of Image City on University Avenue.
 
The exhibit also features the work of Guest Photographers Josh Bulriss, JC Krueger, Kristin Leitten, and Weiye Wang who each exhibit wonderful photographs that take us to other photogenic people and places. Exhibiting Artist-in-Residence are Gil Maker, Jim Patton, and David Perlman. Exhibiting Gallery Partners are Daniel P. Crozet, Joel Krenis, Dan Neuberger, Betsy Phillips, Gary Thompson, Phyllis Thompson, Sheridan Vincent, and George Wallace.
 
Click here for details of the show and here to see some photographs in the exhibit.
Picks of the Show
Peter MarrPeter Marr Picks Three Favorites from the Current Show

For each  of the Image City shows Peter Marr picks his favorites from the photographs exhibited by the featured photographer and the guest photographers. For the SEEscapes show Peter chose Philip Lange's Morocco #1, the photo featured in the previous article about the show. Peter described it as "a superb image, wonderfully seen, captured and printed." There have already been two sales of this photograph during the show. Two additional picks were Despair, that captures a portrait of a beautiful girl and culture by Josh Bulriss and a grand panoramic landscape from China titled Du-Jiang-Yan by Weiye Wange. Click here to see Peter's Picks and to read his comments.
Announcing Image City's Collectors' Club
 
Begins October 8, 2008 
 
Collecting photographs can itself be an act of creativity, a path for discovery and a way of sharing a passion. Above all, it is fun!

Image City is pleased to announce the launch of its Collectors' Club to encourage photography lovers to either start collecting photographs or to enlarge their existing collection. Starting with our next show on October 8, the Collectors' Club will be open to any individual photography enthusiast for their own collection.
 
Because we think that a large disposable income in not necessary to collect photographs, the membership ($35 per year) offers the opportunity for members of the club to buy up to five eligible photographs per year at very attractive discounted selling prices. New photographs eligible to the Collectors Club will be available for each of Image City's thirteen shows.
 
A photograph collection can be build around a specific subject, such as landscapes, rural or urban; architecture, glamour, specific places, abstract, etc. Or a collector may choose a specific artist or specific technique, for instance black-and-white. Contemporary fine art is recognized by all specialists as an excellent starting point for taking up the rewarding activity of collecting photographs. Each year, Image City shows about 1200 new photographs from local artists, this exceptional diversity and choice allows you to build a collection which will distinguish your decor from your neighbors and perhaps spice it up with unusual pieces.
 
Collector does not mean accumulator, but the Image City Collectors Club is now available to help you buy photographs that you like and that you will enjoy for years to come. Apply now to be set to purchase after October 8. Application forms will be available during your visit. Please enjoy this new, possibly addictive, activity.
Silent Auction
 
Features Room to Let by George Wallace
 
Image City Photography Gallery has launched a silent auction as a way to feature specific photographs in the show. The highest bidder will be able to purchase the framed image plus tax at the end of the auction. The image is available for viewing on the Image City website - click here and may be bid on and seen in person in the newly renovated entry-way to the gallery at 722 University Avenue. For this month the photograph is George Wallace's 10x15-inch print, Room to Let, framed and matted at 16x20-inches. Bidding concludes at 4pm on Sunday, October 5.
Gary Thompson's Photo Tip of Month
Sleepy Hollow Farm by Gary Thompson"S" Curves

"S" curves in streams, rocks, trails, roadways, and wherever present provide excellent compositional possibilities. Some say the "S" curve is naturally sensual. I'm not sure, but I do know that when used in an image it can be very pleasant. My example image is of "Sleepy Hollow Farm" formerly called "Gray's Farm". It is located in the back country of Vermont a few miles north of Woodstock. The sweeping portion of the "S" curve provided by the driveway is not only pleasing, but also leads the eye smoothly down into the image and ultimately to the rustic barn. In this instance even a portion of a full "S" curve is effective. The heavy rain from the fallout of a July hurricane enhanced the ambiance and moodiness of this composition. Click here to see all of the tips and example photos from Gary Tips.
Exhibit of Photographs at 1600 East Avenue on the Club Level
Current Exhibit through October
 
Image City Photography Gallery is pleased to extend our exhibition of fine photographs at 1600 East Avenue -- a short distance from our gallery. In our third exhibition, select photographs are displayed on the Club Level of the apartment community in a casual setting.  We encourage everyone to check out the wonderful new space and fine photographs presented by the Gallery Partners, Artists-in-Residence and the management at 1600 East Avenue. Non-residents of 1600 East Avenue may arrange a visit by scheduling a time with the concierge at 244-6041. Click here to see the work that is in the exhibit. If you would like to purchase a photograph contact the lease office at 1600 East Avenue directly, or call or visit Image City, where we will complete the sale.
The Magic of Light -- 2nd Image City Juried Show
 Behind the Scene
 
The organization of the Juried Show at Image City requires some advance planning. Taking a look behind the scene, we share with you how we got it started.
 Example Image by Betsy Phillips
Step 1: Choice of the Theme
 
The initial discussion about this 2nd juried show started in June. As a start it seemed that building on the success of the Elsewhere theme show last year we could name the next show "Somewhere", "Anywhere" .... then some partners started to joke with this approach, proposing "Tupperware", "Underwear".... so we quickly decided that we were going "Nowhere" with this idea.
 
Refocusing some other theme titles were discussed: "At the Edge", "Shapes", "Alphabet", but none of them appeared to be broad or challenging enough for the creativity that we wanted. Finally, the consensus came around "light" and its magic effect on many photographs and... "The Magic of Light" became our choice.
 
Step 2: Choice of Images for the Promotional Materials
 
The partners proposed a sample of their own images which could be used to illustrate the theme. Check out the selection by clicking here. From this very diverse set, the two images by Betsy Philips and Phyllis Thompson that you see on the postcards and website were selected. We will continue to use them through out the promotional efforts of the show.
 
In the next newsletter, I will continue to share with you the behind the scene aspects of The Magic of Light. Until then, keep the creativity turned up. All of the Image City partners look forward to receiving your submissions very soon. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate contacting us.
 
Daniel Crozet, Partner
Chairman of the 2009 Juried Show, The Magic of Light
Calendar
Image City Photography Gallery
 
October 3, 2008 First Friday Gallery Night, open until 9pm
October 5, 2008 Closing Date for Philip Lange's "SEEscapes"
October 8, 2008 First Day for the next show "Imagery" by Bill Bernbeck. Click here for announcement  details of Bill Berbeck's show. Additional guest photographers are  Len DeWeerdt Darlene Pruess, and Nancy Gauzauski in the East Gallery.
October 10, 2008 Artists Reception of Bill Bernbeck's"Imagery"
 
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