Events at this location

February 19 – April 17

Colorado Photographic Arts Center

Timed Entry Opening Reception: Saturday, March 6, from 4:20 – 7:00 PM (Register)

Artist Talk (ONLINE): March 10, 6 – 7 PM

Gallery hours:
Tues – Fri, 11 am – 5 pm; Sat, Noon – 4 pm

The Colorado Photographic Arts Center presents Reflecting Voices – a collection of photographs from bodies of work by Alanna Airitam, Narkita Gold, and Rashod Taylor. In photography, light that reflects off a subject is most often what the camera records to produce a photograph. Here the subject is diverse expressions of black identity. Alanna’s tribute to Black culture as realized through characteristics of Dutch portraiture and the Harlem Renaissance; Narkita’s revealing portraits of Denver’s Black community seen through bright, colorful backgrounds; Rashod’s testimony of the Black American experience documented through an intimate study of family. It is an honor to spotlight these artists, who each reflect on identity, race, and legacy in their own way through the art of portraiture. With this exhibition we seek to provide the space to reflect, engage in conversation, and respond to our current moment. Curated by Samantha Johnston, CPAC Executive Director & Curator.

Please visit the Reflecting Voices exhibition page on CPAC’s website for details.

Image Credit: Rashod Taylor, LJ and his Fort

Tuesday, March 9

5 – 7 pm MST

ONLINE

Sponsored by Freestyle Photographic Supplies, this free online seminar is about how to take your work to a new level by creating unique, one-of-a-kind pieces using the DASS Art Image Transfer Process.

Why print only on paper when you can print directly onto pre-coat painted surfaces or transfer images onto any number of substrates? DASS Art creator Bonny Lhotka and her family have provided Freestyle with the means to generate new opportunities for you and your art.

Instructor Carrie Lhotka is not only an amazing image-maker, but is an authority on DASS ART products and processes. Carrie will inspire you to allow your inner printmaker to emerge and expand your creative voice. Watch how images can easily be transferred to wood and metal using WonderSauce and witness the debut of the new DASS ART Dual Film which will be available at Freestyle soon. See examples of Carrie’s art and ask questions.

This is your invitation to get inspired, uniquely set yourself apart and increase your value! Embrace your inner artist and let your photography shine!

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SATURDAY, MARCH 13

10 AM – 1 PM (MST)

COLORADO PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS CENTER

This workshop is meant for photographers who have acquired large format cameras are are getting started in using them. From simple hand-holdable Graflex Speed Graphics to full-size large format field cameras and monorails with camera movements, Kenneth will discuss what is possible with the large camera from camera movements and different lens choices, and how you can use your camera to work in a deliberate, methodical way to create photo projects and high-quality images. He will discuss film types and costs, and the tools he uses to hand-process his film at his own studio which can making shooting the large negative much more cost-efficient.

Instructor

Kenneth Wajda

Materials needed

Large format camera and lens (4×5, 5×7 or 8×10) and tripod required.

Paper and pen for note taking

Skill level

Beginners in Large Format photography

Cost

$99 ($90 for CPAC Members)

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SUNDAY, MARCH 14

10 AM – 5:45 PM (MST)

COLORADO PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS CENTER

This workshop is designed to help you develop a powerful photographic presentation while clarifying your style and career direction. Limited to 6 people, each photographer will get an hour of personalized one-on-one instruction on organizing, and sequencing their portfolio.

While this workshop is primarily intended for newer photographers developing a portfolio, the information presented is valuable for all experience levels and areas of photographic interest including fine art, editorial, and commercial. Your final portfolio may be in a digital format, however working with physical prints is an essential part of the process of sequencing your portfolio. Attendees are asked to complete a professional direction questionnaire prior to the workshop. The instructor has advised hundreds of photographers with many positive career successes. Students will receive a PDF handout on portfolio editing and sequencing techniques for future reference.

Instructor

Frank Varney

Materials needed

A collection of your best work in print form. Small low cost machine prints are fine for this exercise. Further information supplied upon request.

Paper and pen for note taking

Skill level

All Levels

Cost

$66 ($60 for CPAC Members)

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17

5 PM – 8 PM (MST)

ONLINE

Darren Ching, owner of Klompching Gallery in New York City, will give a formal presentation, providing a candid summary of the key challenges that photographers encounter when preparing to work with a gallery—from full-on representation to a one-off exhibition. This lecture will focus upon five essential tools needed—providing participants with the necessary insights to meet those challenges head-on and ensure the gallery/artist relationship is professional, successful and profitable for all. A Q+A will follow the presentation.

Instructor

Darren Ching

Materials needed

Paper and pen for note taking

Skill level

All Levels

Cost

$99 ($90 for CPAC Members)

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Tuesday, March 23

5 – 7 pm MST

ONLINE

Sponsored by Digital Silver Imaging, Concept Aware® (CA) is a unique creative framework for concept development created by J. Sybylla Smith.

Strengthen the foundation of your creative practice by increasing awareness of how you see and the components of an impactful image. This overview outlines principles of the CA structure in a presentation utilizing contemporary photography.

“An inspiring and jam-packed workshop. I came away with knowledge about how to take my ideas and make them bloom. I loved sharing work in a safe and constructive place and gaining intimate knowledge of each of my classmates by workshops end.” — Besty Fenik

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Tuesday, March 30

5 – 7 pm MST

ONLINE

Sponsored by Digital Silver Imaging, this free online seminar is about digitizing your film archive. Your film archive has value as a source of income, a portfolio of your work, and as a historic and personal record. How to digitize your archive is often a source of confusion and misinformation. In this webinar, the experts at Digital Silver Imaging will visit a variety of ways to digitize your archive with a “pros and cons” approach.

Topics will include:

• Scanning, drum scans, and direct image capture
• Scanning / image capture do’s and don’ts
• File format choices
• Digital file storage
• Archival considerations

This webinar will be led by Digital Silver Imaging’s Scott Nidermaier, who is a trained expert on Image Capture Systems. He is a recognized authority on Phase One Cameras as well as Capture One Software.

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February 19 – April 17

Colorado Photographic Arts Center

Timed Entry Opening Reception: Saturday, March 6, from 4:20 – 7:00 PM (Register)

Artist Talk (ONLINE): March 10, 6 – 7 PM

Gallery hours:
Tues – Fri, 11 am – 5 pm; Sat, Noon – 4 pm

The Colorado Photographic Arts Center presents Reflecting Voices – a collection of photographs from bodies of work by Alanna Airitam, Narkita Gold, and Rashod Taylor. In photography, light that reflects off a subject is most often what the camera records to produce a photograph. Here the subject is diverse expressions of black identity. Alanna’s tribute to Black culture as realized through characteristics of Dutch portraiture and the Harlem Renaissance; Narkita’s revealing portraits of Denver’s Black community seen through bright, colorful backgrounds; Rashod’s testimony of the Black American experience documented through an intimate study of family. It is an honor to spotlight these artists, who each reflect on identity, race, and legacy in their own way through the art of portraiture. With this exhibition we seek to provide the space to reflect, engage in conversation, and respond to our current moment. Curated by Samantha Johnston, CPAC Executive Director & Curator.

Please visit the Reflecting Voices exhibition page on CPAC’s website for details.

Image Credit: Rashod Taylor, LJ and his Fort