Photo Speaker at the Sheldon: 27 Satruday 2008

Virginia Dodier, curator of the current Sheldon exhibit Nosotras: Portraits of Latinas, is speaking Saturday morning at 11. Admission is free.

Ms. Dodier is Director of the Carlsbad Art Museum, Carlesbad, New Mexico.

She is speaking at the Sheldon Art Galleries, 3648 Washington Ave., St. Louis MO 63108, in the Grand Center.

Register to vote!

We may have different political convictions and affiliations, but the people of Webster University all support democracy and government of the people, by the people, and for the people.

The purpose of this email is to share information on a one-stop voter registration website - VoteforChange.com. Although the website is sponsored by the Obama campaign, anyone can use it to register to vote, confirm his/her existing registration, apply to vote absentee, and/or find his/her polling place.

Registration deadlines are coming up soon. You'd be surprised how many people you know aren't registered to vote. Tell your friends, family, and neighbors to check out this one-stop voter registration website: http://my.barackobama.com/vfc

Digital Photo Pro maginze (free)

Copies of the current issue of Digital Photo Pro magazine (cover price $5.99) are free for the asking. Catch me in my office in the Kirk House and I'll give you one for as long as they last.

Webster Works Worldwide 14: Sign up!

FINAL WEEK TO SIGN UP!

Webster Works Worldwide 14
Community Service Day

Wednesday, October 1, 2008 (weekend projects also available)

http://www.webster.edu/www

Projects are filling quickly, but there are still plenty of agencies that need your help, including: Building Dreams Ranch, Forest ReLeaf, Grace Hill Head Start, Missouri Zen Center, Operation Food Search, St. Louis Area Food Bank, St. Louis VA Medical Center, YWCA Head Start, ...and many more!

(The on-line database will close on Monday, Sept. 29 at noon.)

Photo speaker: Friday 26 September 2008

Noted Peruvian photographer Walter Iglesias will speak at Webster University on Friday, 26 September, at 11:00 am in Sverdrup room 101.

Walter Iglesias began his career as a researcher in molecular biology, but then turned to photography, where he has specialized in people, especially emphasizing fashion and advertising work.

Call for Work: Deadline 15 October 2008

Amnesty International Call for Artists!

Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights!
“ART FOR HUMAN RIGHTS” Exhibit
Believe ~ Create ~ Inspire

October 24-26, Amnesty International will be hosting its Midwest Regional Conference right here in St. Louis. Over 500 activists from the Midwest will be inspired, educated, and learn how to work with Amnesty to defend human rights around the world. It will be an exciting weekend with speakers, including experienced human rights defenders, a life-size replica of the Guantánamo Cell (touring the US and featured on the Daily Show), a slam poetry show hosted by national poetry slam champion and three-time HBO Def Poetry veteran Big Poppa E, a celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and an “ART FOR HUMAN RIGHTS” Exhibit.

We are inviting local artists of all levels from the St. Louis area to join with us in our celebration of human rights and our continued fight for justice and submit your human-rights themed art! It can be a celebration of hope; a call for justice; a reflection on a particular human right; a piece inspired by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights itself… it is your expression of human rights!

Your art will be displayed throughout the conference, and participants in the conference will have a change to vote on the piece that inspires them the most. The winner will be honored as the Amnesty Artist of Conscience. After the conference the pieces will then be displayed at various St. Louis businesses after the conference, to help raise awareness for human rights, Amnesty International, and to display your passion and talent to our neighbors.

Artists please contact Tarah Demant at tarahdemant@hotmail.com or 314-863-4548 by
October 15 with: name, phone number, e-mail by October 22 with: final piece, name, title of piece, medium, artist statement/brief description of your piece (optional), and "FD"(for donation), "FS" (for sale), or "NFS" (not for sale) or with any questions/interest

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Amnesty International is a Nobel Peace Prize winning grassroots human rights organization. Our St. Louis group has been working since 1977 to educate our community and take action to uphold human rights here and around the world.

The Amnesty Midwest Regional Conference is open to everyone. Join us for the whole weekend and become a human rights defender! This conference will be joyful, and dynamic. To attend contact: Rocio Diaz or (312) 425-6395

Need facts on The Universal Declaration of Human Rights? Go to: http://www.knowyourrights2008.org

Outdoor Photographer magazine

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The Challenges Of Yellowstone
Salvatore Vasapolli gets off the beaten path, works around the crowds and shoots in fast-changing light. He shares some secrets from his 20 years of photographing this jewel of the American park system. more...

Digital Exposure Tips From The Pros
Don't rely on setting the camera to auto or fixing a photo after capture. Check out what the pros have to say about exposure. more...

There And Back Again
Returning to your favorite places gives you the chance to push the boundaries of your own photographic exploration. more...

Keeping Your Camera Steady
When you have to work fast to frame and focus, keeping your camera steady can be a challenge. Try these tips to keep the shots sharp.more...

Gadget Bag: Travel Zooms
These "do it all with all-in-one zoom lens" solutions can be ideal travel partners when you want to minimize your gear. more...

2008 Outdoor & Digital Photo Seminars
Learn top techniques in outdoor and digital photography from Bruce Dale, Bob Krist, Frans Lanting or David Middleton at a weekend seminar near you! Reserve your seat today by clicking here.

Digital Photo Academy: 710 Small-Class Offerings
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Contests

The 3rd Annual Emerging Pro Photo Competition
Here's your chance to show your best work--and win $10,000 in cash! If you're a current photography student or a professional with three years of experience or less, you need to enter Digital Photo Pro's Emerging Professional Photo Competition, sponsored by Microsoft and Olympus. Entry deadline is January 5, 2009. Click here to get started!

Outdoor Photographer's Top 100 Photo Contest Finalists!
The Top 100 Photo Contest is now over, but you still have a chance to see all of the great photography! We went through almost 4,500 submissions, and here's your chance to check out the 40 we love. Winners will be showcased in the November issue of Outdoor Photographer.

Check Out Our Past
Contest Galleries:
Magical Adventures
Winter Photo Contest
PCPhoto's Top 100
PCPhoto's Your Best Shots

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Call for Work: Deadline 2 October 2008

Call for Entries

The Soulard Art Market and Contemporary Art Gallery is calling for submissions to "HAPPY BLOODY BIRTHDAY" a juried exhibition of artists that is open in subject matter. We are looking to represent over 30 artists in our Contemporary Art Gallery, exhibiting withour 14 resident artists.

The Exhibition runs from October 9th, 2008 through November 9th, 2008.

Calendar

• October 2nd, 2008 - Deadline for submissions
• October 4th, 2008 - Accepted Artists Notification
• October 6th, 2008 - drop-off date for accepted works 6pm to 8pm. Acceptance fee of $30 payable in cash.
• October 9th, 2008 - "Happy Bloody Birthday" Casual preview - 7pm to 10pm
• October 10th, 2008 - "Happy Bloody Birthday" Formal Reception - 7pm to 10pm
• November 10th 2008 -- Art pick-up 6pm to 8pm
  

Submission Guidelines:

• Submission is FREE!
• Each artist may submit up to three original works for consideration.
• We are looking for all forms of art, styles and points of view
• 2D work should be no larger than 4ft x 4ft in total. Must be framed and ready for hanging.
• Sculpture should be no taller than 6ft and must have a stand or be displayable on a 10" deep windowsill.
• All artwork for consideration must be submitted via JPEG/JPG image.
• An accompanying e-mail must include title/media/measurements, contact -mail, address, and phone number.
• File size for each work cannot exceed 500kb, JPEG Files should be named as such: Artists Name_Name of Piece_Dimensions.jpg (JohnSmith_Artwork1_16x20.jpg)
  

Send e-mail and JPEG/JPG(s) to: jury@soulardartmarket.com

All submissions are to be received no later than October 2nd, 2008, by 7pm CST for consideration. Accepted artists will be contacted by September 4th & 5th and promotional postcards will be available for collection from the gallery during scheduled drop-off. Accepted artists must submit an operational costs fee of $30. There will be no commission; artists will retain 100% of sales.

For more info:
http://www.soulardartmarket.com
info@soulardartmarket.com
(314)258-4299

Soulard Art Market & Contemporary Art Gallery
2028 S. 12th Street
Saint Louis, Missouri 63104

PIEA International Student-Teacher Competition and Exhibition coming soon

Rules and entry forms for the 2009 PIEA International Student-Teacher Competition and Exhibition may be found at http://pieapma.org/contest

Please familiarize yourself closely with the 2009 rules as several items have changed.

New this year is the requirement that all submitted prints must have at least a 1/2" white border outside the image area. In years past, images were damaged while handling them as no edge was available for the judging and mounting of prints. Judging last year consisted of over 6000 prints! The white border will greatly enhance the traveling exhibitions as I will no longer have to remove image area that had been damaged before mounting or during shipping. Please remember to package your images well to protect them from wrinkling and corner damage.

Also worth noting is the importance of supplying a working email and computer platform of choice for each entrant on the individual entry forms. Many of our prizes are computer system specific or require the email address to send further information from our sponsors concerning the students winnings. Emails are not used for advertising purposes.

Checklist:

• All entries are properly labeled on the back with name, school and category and theTOP of the image designated. (Print Legibly!)
• Image area is at least 5”x5” and no larger than 14”x14” and has a 1/2” white border on all sides.
• Each entrant has filled out an entry form with all requested info.
• Entries have been mailed to arrive in Jackson, Michigan by December 5, 2008.
  

At this moment there are 64 sponsors donating over $157, 500.00 in prizes. More are expected.

Start thinking about your entries now. We can mail all the Webster entries together to save you time and money. More about that soon.

Film study in Vienna

Study Abroad
Webster University Vienna Spring 1 2009

Classes:
Film 3150, 3D Animation for Motion Picture
Film 3160, Czechoslovak New Wave
+ travel to Prague

More information at www.wuvienna.net
Study Abroad program dealine Sept. 15, 2008!

Questions? : jurajb@webster.edu

Michael Swoboda's father

Former Kirkwood mayor Michael Swoboda, father of former Webster photo faculty member Michael Swoboda, died "peacefully and in the company of his family" this past weekend. Mayor Swoboda was one of those shot in the tragic events at Kirkwood City Hall last February.

A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, 11 September, at 4 pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood, at the corner of Adams and Kirkwood Aves. Additional information is available at the Webster-Kirkwood Times.

VLAA’s Business Edge seminar series

St. Louis Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts (VLAA)’s Business Edge seminar series for individual artists of all disciplines continues in this fall with these offerings:

CAREER PLANNING FOR ARTISTS
Monday, Sept. 22, 2008 (7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.)
What does success look like to you? This hands-on workshop, presented with thanks to our colleagues at Springboard for the Arts in St. Paul, will help you examine your career, both professionally and artistically. You’ll learn how to chart a “career path” that incorporates specific strategies and how to put your plan into action. Instructors: Susan Bostwick, artist; and Sue Greenberg, VLAA executive director

SO YOU HAVE AN LLC, NOW WHAT?
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008 (7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)
Find out if a limited liability company really is for you. Attorney Rob Kahn will cover all the basics, including how to form and run an LLC, operating agreements, when you can be held personally liable and how LLCs are taxed.

MARKETING & PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATION
Monday, Oct. 27, 2008 (7:00 to 9:00 p.m.)
Learn how to market your art with the same intensity you used to create it. We’ll discuss promotional materials and help you identify the right audience, position yourself (including pricing), set priorities and stop procrastinating. Instructors: Jen Meyer, Washington University School of Art; Kate Poss, Art St. Louis; and VLAA’s Sue Greenberg

WEB SITE & MYSPACE SHOW AND TELL
Monday, Nov. 3, 2008 (7:00 to 9:00 p.m.)
What makes a Web site stand out? David Lowey, Fleishman-Hillard, will share the secrets of exceptional design, hassle-free maintenance and generating traffic. Then a panel of experts ­ Emily Blumenfeld, Via Partnership; Traci Moore Clay, graphic designer; and Jim Dunn, Bigfatcat Management and Public Relations ­ will critique a wide variety of artist sites and MySpace band pages.

The seminars will be held in the Regional Arts Commission’s building, 6128 Delmar, which is located across the street from the Pageant and just west of the Delmar MetroLink station.

Registration form available online.

St. Louis Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts
6128 Delmar
St. Louis, MO 63112
Phone: 314/863-6930
Fax: 314/863-6932
www.vlaa.org

Darkroom Student Gallery

The Darkroom Student Gallery is open.

Any interested student can stop by the Media Center to pick a time slot to display their work. 16 slots will be available per semester. Slots will be first come, first served. Work will be displayed for two weeks. The student is free to display any type of work and is in courage to make updates during the two week period. Currently David Kovaluk is displaying on Board #2.

North American Nature Photography Association scholarship

The North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) is again providing an opportunity for up to ten college students to attend NANPA's Fifteenth Annual Nature Photography Summit in Albuquerque, NM from February 16-21, 2009.

Students qualify for scholarships via an application process, including a portfolio submission. A major in art or photography is not required, but students must demonstrate their passion for nature photography to a selection committee. Applicants must be full-time students at a two or four-year college, university or trade school, and be at least 19 years of age by December 31, 2008. The deadline for applications is November 12, 2008.

At the Albuquerque, NM summit, students will be treated to a pre–summit photo field trip, daily sessions with professionals, portfolio reviews, time with keynote speakers, and the opportunity to interact with mentors throughout the conference. The scholarship students will also be given the opportunity to explore and apply for a variety of photography internships. The Summit registration fee is waved and lodging is provided.

NANPA is an international nature photography organization whose mission is to provide education, foster professional and ethical conduct, gather and disseminate information, and to develop standards for all persons interested in the field of nature photography. NANPA also promotes nature photography as an art form and a medium of communication for the sciences, nature appreciation and environmental protection.

Prospective students should visit www.NANPA.org and select "scholarships" from the index. (Or, the direct link to the online application is http://nanpa.org/students/app_process_co.html)

Lomography/Urban Outiftters contest: Deadlines 7 & 14 September 2008

Caroline Philippone points us to a site she recommends to you:

"I stumbled upon a neat photo contest that I thought fellow photo students would be interested in. It's sponsored by Lomography and Urban Outfitters. What I thought the more unique part of this contest was that it is specifically for people who work with film. The idea is to scan in negative and upload it to the site. The competition starts today the 21st, and runs for three weeks, with a new challenge every week. Without giving you too much info I have included the link for you to check out. http://urbannomad.lomography.com. If nothing else it is a more commercial contest, with prizes at $2,000, and artwork to be printed for Urban Outfitters stores."

As with any contest, be sure to read the terms and conditions! In this case, you are granting them unlimited use without compensation to you of any photo you submit, whether or not you win. But you can make your own decisions about the best way to get exposure for your work.

Cummel's Cafe: Friday, 12 September 2008

Cummel's Cafe presents the photography of Mark Polege. The rescheduled Artist Reception will be on Friday, September 12th from 6-9p. Mark's rural & architectural photography has appeared in magazines both in the U.S. & the UK. His work has also been shown in galleries throughout the midwest including St.Louis & the Metro-East.

For more details please check these websites, Cummel's Cafe and Mark Polege.

Saint Louis Artists' Guild Brentwood Gallery: Friday, 12 September 2008

Brentwood gallery opening, 7-10 pm
Opens September 12, 2008, closes nov 8th.

The Photo section of the Saint Louis Artists' Guild opens a satellite gallery.

2119 South Brentwood
St. Louis MO 63144

Film cameras for sale

We have received this information about used cameras for sale. The Olympus OM-1 was a great professional camera, and is in excellent condition.

Olympus OM-1 SLR film camera. Kit includes Olympus 50 mm f/1.4 lens, Olympus 35 mm f/2.8 lens, Olympus 135 mm f/3.5 lens, 3 closeup lenses (filter type) and a metal Halliburton case

$125 or best offer. Call Bob Langenberg, 314/961-6030.

Also,

This gentleman sends camera for sale listings every year:

I have for sale the following 35mm camera equipment that will help you in your classes:

All cameras come with standard 50mm lenses, internal exposure meters and manual settings.

Pentax K-1000 $125 Classic Student Camera
Pentax K-1000 SE $140 Special Edition of K-1000
Pentax KX $140 Upgrade from the K-1000
Pentax KX $65 Minor Problems
Pentax P3N $135 Great Student Camera
Pentax Program Plus $125 Great Student Camera
Pentax Super Prog $135 Great Student Camera

Ricoh KR-5 Super $75 K-mount – Black Body
Chinon DSL (PK) $65 K-mount Camera

Canon AE-1 $100 Good Student Camera
Canon Rebel Xs (AF) $125 (includes 35-70 zoom lens)
Canon Rebel 2000 (AF) $125 (includes 35-70 zoom lens)

Minolta X-370 $95 Good Student Camera
Yashica FR(I) $85 Black Body w/Case

Also available: Developing Tank, Grain Focuser and Bulk Film Loader Straps, Camera Bags, Filters, Wide Angle / Zoom Lenses

Payment: Cash preferred. 30 day warranty on all purchases. Call Gary at 636-441-6919, leave message if not home.

Potfolio Review Meeting: Tudsday, 30 September 2008

The Fall 2008 informational portfolio review meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 30, 2008, in SV123 from 4-5 pm. We will be holding the panel reviews shortly after the meeting. Instructions will be given out at the meeting, but you can also contact Judi Smith if you have any questions, at smithjl@webster.edu or 314/968-6924.

If you have not attended one of these meetings, it is smart to do so, even if you don't plan to do your portfolio review this fall.