Neighborhood: Golden Triangle

THURSDAY, MARCH 4

6 PM – 8 PM (MST)

COLORADO PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS CENTER

This workshop is for anyone seeking to capture a unique perspective, or for curious minds looking for inspiration to view the world in an unparalleled way!

Abstract photography can be classified as “mood imagery” where the image itself takes you on an unidentifiable journey. You will learn how to think outside the box and create thought-provoking images by paying close attention to detail, the senses, and simplicity. To quote the 20th century abstract photographer Alvin Langdon Coburn, “the simplest things are the most profound.” We will review the history of abstract photographers through time and discuss how visual elements including color, texture, contrast, and composition can illustrate a mysterious point of view. This workshop will go against standard artistic rules, giving you limitless freedom to express your artistic nature.

Instructor

Zena Ballas

Materials needed

Camera, paper and pen for note taking

Skill level

Beginner to Intermediate

Cost

$66 ($60 for CPAC Members)

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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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THURSDAY, MAR 18, 2021

6 PM – 6:45 PM MST

CLYFFORD STILL MUSEUM (ONLINE)

In 1936, Clyfford Still co-founded an artists’ colony in Nespelem, the Indian Agency on the Colville Reservation in Washington state. During his time there, Still sketched and photographed the Native Americans whose livelihoods had been negatively impacted by the construction of the Grand Coulee Dam by the United States government. Join this virtual program, presented in partnership with the Month of Photography Denver Festival, featuring Clyfford Still Museum archivist Rachel Hancock and Washington State University professor Michael Holloman (member, Colville Confederated Tribes). Their conversation will shed light on the creation and context of these photographs.

Presenters:
Rachel Hancock, Associate Archivist, Clyfford Still Museum
Michael Holloman, Associate Professor: Drawing Coordinator and Art History, Washington State University

This event will include real-time captioning in English using Otter, an automated text transcription application.

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• Image credit: Clyfford Still, PD-89, 1936 (detail). Graphite on paper, 9 x 12 in. Clyfford Still Museum, Denver, CO.
  Portrait of a woman in traditional Native American dress, circa 1925 July 9. Photo by Clyfford Still. Courtesy the Clyfford Still Archives.
  Clyfford Still, PD-95, 1936 (detail). Graphite on paper, 9 x 12 in. Clyfford Still Museum, Denver, CO.
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