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Attention all PAST AND PRESENT part time students!!
The time has come for The School of The Photographic Arts: Ottawa’s A+3 Show.
This will be the third annual contest and exhibition of selected images from SPAO’s continuing education community. If you have taken a part time course or a workshop at SPAO, you are eligible to enter your work for a chance to have it shown on the Red Wall as well as displayed at www.spao.ca.
We will be accepting entries for two categories.
• Silver Gelatin/Alternative Processes
• Digital Imagery
Deadline for submissions: 5PM on Friday August 6th, 2010
Exhibition Dates: September 10th to September 18th, 2010
Opening and Awards Ceremony: September 10th, 2010, 6-9pm.
PDF of submission details.
For more info contact: 613.562.3824 or info@spao.ca
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SECRET GARDEN
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Artist: Angelina McCormick
Vernissage: Friday June 18th, 2010, 17:00 - 20:00
On View: June 18th – August 28th, 2010
Mon - Fri 10:00 -18:00, Sat 10:00-15:00
Secret Garden by Angelina McCormick is, on the surface, a collection of flower photographs spanning 5 years of obsessive imaging of dying and artificial flora. Assembled for the first time in the Red Wall Gallery, the resulting array of images is much more than a botanical collection.
This exhibition reveals how McCormick’s practice has evolved over time. The formal elements of her photographs have changed with each collection; passing through several film formats, camera types and production approaches to the most recent iconic 8” X 10” shot, large, clean images.
More significantly, the expressive content of her work has also evolved. Each successive grouping, although always of either real or artificial flora, conveys a different aspect of the artist’s search for self.
Early work tackles aging, sickness and also death as transformation. Images of this ultimate of changes from life to death are made by someone who describes herself as “ruined and living in both worlds”, and pose important questions about our perceptions of both states of being. McCormick’s Holga series is playful and made with deliberate misdirection. These photos of fake flowers cloak gallows humour in a seductive surface of candy colours and soft edges. The most recent works become larger and more iconic. Crisp and bright, they induce awe sometimes at odds with their unpretentious look at human relationships, personalities and archetypes.
The Red Wall Gallery is located in SPAO at 168 Dalhousie, at the corner of Bruyère, in the Byward Market.
For more info contact: 613.562.3824 or info@spao.ca
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THE SPAO MOTTO EXHIBITION
At Exposure Gallery
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Exposure Gallery
1255 Wellington Street West
2nd Floor Studio of Thyme and Again
www.exposuregallery.info
Photographs on view: June 10 - July 27, 2010
Vernissage: June 10, 18:30 - 21:00
The motto of the School of the Photographic Arts: Ottawa is “Vision, Content, Craft”. Over the last 5 years, SPAO has become recognized as a place where individuals passionate about photography can pursue these ideals. Exposure Gallery has offered alumni and students of both the SPAO Part Time Studies Program and the SPAO Portfolio Program the opportunity to come together to exhibit work exemplifying this maxim.
For more info contact: 613.562.3824 info@spao.ca
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SPAO SOLO SERIES 2010
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The School of the Photographic Arts: Ottawa is proud to present its third Solo Series from January 29th, to March 30th, 2010. Level 3 of the SPAO Portfolio Program is a directed research and production year in which a small group of selected students work towards solo exhibitions of their work in SPAO’s Red Wall Gallery.
Exhibition 1: Fragments
Artist: Alli Asudeh
Date: January 29th – February 9th, 2010
Vernissage: Friday January 29th, 2009, 17:00 - 20:00
Exhibition 2: Metaphorical
Artist: Wesley Kirschner
Date: February 12th – February 23rd , 2010
Vernissage: Friday, 2009, 18:00 - 21:00
Exhibition 3: Lineage
Artist: Magida El-Kassis
Date: March 5th – March 16th, 2010
Vernissage: Friday March 5th, 2009, 17:00 - 20:00
Exhibition 4: The Block
Artist: Matthew Higgins
Date: March 19th - March 30th, 2010
Vernissage: Friday March 19th, 2009, 17:00 - 20:00
Viewing Hours: Monday-Friday, 11:00-18:00, Saturday, 10:00-15:00, Sundays and late evenings by appointment or by chance.
Red Wall Gallery at SPAO 168 Dalhousie
For more info contact: 613.562.3824 info@spao.ca
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SPAO PRINT SALE
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Saturday December 12th, 2009 11:00 - 16:00
Silent Auction: 12:00 - 14:00
Auction Preview: 11:00 - 12:00
The School of Photographic Arts: Ottawa is holding their second annual Print Sale. This is a fund-raising event for SPAO and the students of the SPAO Portfolio Program.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to buy original gifts.
Matted black & white and colour photographs by SPAO Portfolio Program and Part Time Studies students.
Photographs by established local and international photographic artists (by silent auction).
BAKE SALE of holiday snacks and goodies.
Silent Auction Artists Confirmed to Date:
David Barbour
David Cowles
John Hewett Hallum
Karina Kraenzle
Angelina McCormick
Joseph Jeremie Roy
Michael Schreier
George Steeves
Michael Tardioli
Genevieve Thauvette
Michelle Wilson
More to Come, keep checking the list!
The School of the Photographic Arts: Ottawa is located at 168 Dalhousie, at the corner of Bruyère, in the Byward Market.
For more info contact: 613.562.3824 info@spao.ca
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SPAO PRESENTS: KOYAANISQATSI
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Thursday December 10th 2009, 19:00
Mayfair Theatre, 1074 Bank Street
www.mayfairtheatre.ca
The School of the Photographic Arts: Ottawa presents, Koyaanisqatsi. A visual feast for the eyes, this film offers a view of the world unlike any other. With hypnotic cinematography and a mesmerizing soundtrack Koyaanisqatsi takes us on a compelling journey through the world we live in with bewildering perspective.
This is a fund-raising event for SPAO and the students of the SPAO portfolio program. It is also an excellent chance to preview some of the work available to purchase at the upcoming SPAO Print Sale.
$9.00 non-members / $5.00 members
View Trailer
For more info contact: 613.562.3824
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION ON CUBAN EMERGING ARTISTS
BY SUSANA PILAR DELAHANTE MATIENZO (HAVANA, CUBA)
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Thursday Decemeber 3
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Ottawa Art Gallery
2 Daly Ave, Arts Court
More Information
Jeudi 3 décembre
15 h 30 à 17h
La Galerie d'art d'Ottawa
2 avenue Daly (Cour des arts)
Plus d'information
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OPEN HOUSE
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Join us for a celebration of photographic achievement and education as we open our doors to the public to commemorate our 4th year anniversary.
Tour the darkroom, computer lab and studio spaces, and view displays, slide shows, demonstrations, live shoots and exhibitions of images by our full-time students.
Come see what’s up at SPAO!
Friday November 6th, 2009
15:00-21:00
Photo Credit: Joël Côté-Cright
Red Wall Gallery at SPAO 168 Dalhousie
613-562-3824
info@spao.ca
PORTES OUVERTES
Venez célébrer le fruit de quatre ans d’éducation et de succès académiques lors de notre journée portes ouvertes.
Visitez notre chambre noire, notre laboratoire informatique et nos espaces studios. Prenez part à nos démonstrations et nos séances de prise de photo.
Découvrez ce que nous faisons à SPAO.
Vendredi le 6 novembre 2009
15h00-21h00
Crédit Photo: Joël Côté-Cright
Pour plus d’informations :
Red Wall Gallery at SPAO 168 Dalhousie
613-562-3824
info@spao.ca
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IMAGING THE URBAN FABRIC
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Vernissage at SPAO: October 2nd, 2009, 18:00 – 21:00
On View: October 2nd to October 9th, 2009
Mon-Fri 11:00-18:00, Sat 10:00-15:00, Sun and late evenings by appointment or chance.
Locations:
Red Wall Gallery - School of the Photographic Arts: Ottawa
168 Dalhousie Street at Bruyère
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National Capital Infocentre
90 Wellington Street at Metcalfe
For Architecture Week (October 2nd-9th, 2009) instructors, alumni and students of the SPAO Portfolio Program will present a juried selection of architectural photographs examining Ottawa’s urban fabric.
Architecture has been a favourite subject of School of the Photographic Arts: Ottawa (SPAO) creators since its founding in 2005. This year, SPAO has been invited to participate in the Ottawa Regional Society of Architects’ (ORSA) Architecture Week, from October 2nd to October 9th, 2009.
Photography has been described as “Building with light.” The two-part exhibition presented by SPAO entitled Imaging the Urban Fabric, is a celebration of the visual kinship between architecture and photography that has existed since photography’s invention.
Students, instructors and alumni of the SPAO Portfolio Program have submitted their best architectural photographs on the theme “Ottawa, the Urban Fabric” to be juried. Selected works in a variety of photo media will be on view in SPAO’s Red Wall Gallery and/or displayed in the NCC Infocentre during Architecture Week.
Red Wall Gallery at SPAO 168 Dalhousie
613-562-3824
info@spao.ca
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A++
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Attention part time students, past and present: It's time again to showcase your photographic talents! A++ is The School of the Photographic Arts; Ottawa's second annual contest and exhibition of selected images from our Part Time students. If you have taken a part time course or workshop at SPAO, you are eligible to enter for a chance to win prizes, have your work shown at the Red Wall Gallery, and be featured on spao.ca. We will be accepting entries for two (2) categories; Silver Gelatin/Alternative Processes, and Digital Imagery.
Vernissage September 18th, 2009, 6-9pm.
Exhibition Dates: September 18th to September 30th, 2009.
PDF of Submission Details.
Red Wall Gallery at SPAO 168 Dalhousie
613-562-3824
info@spao.ca
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PANEL DISCUSSION
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The State of Contemporary Photographic Portraiture
Wednesday September 16, 7:00pm > 9:00pm
Admission: $ Pay what you can
Local photo luminaries come together in a vibrant panel to discuss today's photographic portrait.
Exchange of views to be followed by open question and answer period.
Moderator:
Dr. Lilly Koltun
Panelists:
Tony Fouhse
Michael Schreier
Biographies for Moderator and Panelists
A collaboration between X Ottawa Photography Festival and
School of the Photographic Arts: Ottawa
Red Wall Gallery at SPAO 168 Dalhousie
613-562-3824
info@spao.ca
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PUSH/PULL MAGAZINE LAUNCH
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Launch Date: April 17th 15:00-21:00
A magazine created, produced and imagined by the students
at the School of the Photographic Arts: Ottawa
The Level 3 students of SPAO have helped create a space where photo-graphy can be showcased outside the walls of the school with the creation of PUSH/PULL. A process driven project that results in an annual, theme based magazine made up of images and text created by the Level 2 students of SPAO. Issue #1 theme is BEGINNINGS which is depicted throughout a well designed tangible piece of art.
THE MAGAZINE HAS ARRIVED!
GET YOUR COPY FOR $5 AT THESE LOCATIONS
Books on Beechwood
Canteen
Cube Gallery
Eclection
Found Design
I Deal Coffee
La Petite Mort
Mags and Fags
Patrick Gordon Framing
Raw Sugar
Saw Gallery
School of the Photographic Arts: Ottawa
Experience more here
SPAO at 168 Dalhousie,
at the corner of Bruyère, in the Byward Market.
For more info contact: 613.562.3824
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SPAO PRINT SALE
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Saturday December 6th 2008 11:00 - 16:00
Silent Auction: 12:00 - 14:00
with preview from 11:00 - 12:00
The School of Photographic Arts: Ottawa is holding their first annual Print Sale.
This is a student fund raising event for the upcoming Exhibition No. 4
Don’t miss this great opportunity to buy original gifts.
Black & White and colour photographs by SPAO Full Time Portfolio Program and Part Time Studies students.
Photographs by local professional artists (by silent auction)
BAKE SALE of Holiday snacks and goodies
Silent Auction of photographs by these local artists
Adrienne Herron
Angelina McCormick
Daniel Marchand
David Barbour
John Conway
Leslie Hossack
Lora Jude DeWolfe
Louis Helbig
Michael Schreier
Michael Tardioli
Pedro Isztin
Tony Fouhse
Wojciech Jakobiec
The School of the Photographic Arts: Ottawa is located in SPAO at 168 Dalhousie,
at the corner of Bruyère, in the Byward Market.
For more info contact: 613.562.3824 info@spao.ca
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OPEN HOUSE
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On Friday November 7th between 3:00pm and 9:00pm, the School of the Photographic Arts: Ottawa will be opening its doors to the public to commemorate our 3rd year anniversary.
Come tour the darkroom, computer lab and studio spaces, and view displays, slide shows, and an exhibition of works by our full-time students.
SPAO is a creative domain for those with a passion for the image.
Join us for this celebration of photographic achievement and education.
The Red Wall Gallery is located in SPAO at 168 Dalhousie,
at the corner of Bruyère, in the Byward Market.
For more info contact: 613.562.3824 info@spao.ca
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X PORTFOLIO REVIEW
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LOCATION 168 Dalhousie Street, Ottawa
TELEPHONE (613) 562-3824
REGISTRATION portfolioreview@festivalx.ca
FEES
STUDENTS $25 for one 20-minute session / $40 for two sessions
NON-STUDENTS $35 for one 20-minute session / $55 for two sessions
X Portfolio Review 2008 is one of Festival X’s most important programs for emerging and professional photographers. This one-day event will present an unforgettable opportunity for photographic artists to have their work reviewed by highly acclaimed professionals in the field today.
Participants that register will experience a 20-minute critique session with a reviewer who will share their professional knowledge. This year’s panel is made up of Marie-Jeanne Musiol, Lori Pauli, Michael Schreier and Margaret Williamson.
If you have a serious interest in participating, make a reservation by contacting us at portfolioreview@festivalx.ca . Every effort will be made to match each participant with his or her choice of reviewers – space is limited so register early to ensure your place.
JURY PANEL
Margaret Williamson
Photography Consultant
Marie-Jeanne Musiol
President of the board of Daimon,
involved with Mois de la photo, photographer
Michael Schreier
Previous head of Ottawa U. Visual Arts department, teacher, photographer
Lori Pauli
National Art Gallery Assistant Curator photography
For more info contact: 613.562.3824 info@spao.ca
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Visual Literacy |
Location:
School of Photographic Arts: Ottawa, 168 Dalhousie Street
at the corner of Bruyere, in the Byward Market.
April 4th, 2008, 18:00-21:00
Please join us for a free public lecture based on his most recent work and introducing the first in the SPAO Master Class series : Master Class in
Visual Literacy to be lead by Michael Schreier this summer.
More information about the Master Class in Visual Literacy
can be found here.
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Point of Sale |
Location:
School of Photographic Arts: Ottawa, 168 Dalhousie Street
at the corner of Bruyere, in the Byward Market.
Vernissage:
February 15th, 2008, 18:00-21:00
On view:
February 15th to February 19th, 2008
Hours:
Friday, 18:00-21:00
Saturday, 10:00-15:00
Sundays and late evenings by appointment or by chance
Monday and Tuesday, 11:00-18:00.
Point of Sale is an exhibition of photographic works, which merge art and retail strategies. Graphic designer Valérie Yobé of Cheekita has lead the SPAO Portfolio Program’s Level 2 students in a project for commercial clients Magpie Jewellery and Paper Papier. The resulting works are metaphors for the mercantile experience. They pose and respond to questions and issues with visual symbols and new icons, while promoting, destabilizing, engaging and bringing the client to a new level of visual communication.
Exhibiting Artists:
Lora Jude Dewolfe, Sarah Fisher, James French, Ian James Hopkins, Justin Kean, Sarah Kirwan, Geoffrey Organ, Nathalia Pacheco, Sarah Schorlemer, Sarai Strikefoot, Michelle Wilson, Greg Zenha
Silent auction night of the vernissage
Magpie Jewelry
Paper Papier
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Open House |
Location:
School of Photographic Arts: Ottawa, 168 Dalhousie Street
at the corner of Bruyere, in the Byward Market.
R.S.V.P :
info@spao.ca 613.562.3824
Vernissage:
November 9th, 2007, 15:00-21:00
On Friday November 9th between 3:00pm and 9:00pm, the School of the Photographic Arts: Ottawa will be opening its doors to the public to commemorate our 2nd year anniversary.
Come tour the darkroom, computer lab and studio spaces, and view displays, slide shows, and an exhibition of works by our full-time students.
SPAO is a creative domain for those with a passion for the image.
Join us for this celebration of photographic achievement and education.
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X Portfolio Review |
Location:
School of Photographic Arts: Ottawa, 168 Dalhousie Street
Date and time:
Saturday, September 29, 2007, 10am - 5pm
Fee:
Students: $25 for one 20-minute session, $40 for two sessions
Non-Students: $35 for one 20-minute session, $55 for two sessions
Registration:
Contact info@festivalx.ca with the title "X Portfolio Review"in the subject line.
This day-long portfolio review session will afford established and emerging photo-based artists and photographers in commercial or fine art photography the chance to have their work reviewed by respected and notable professionals. Those that register for a review will experience a one-on-one 20 minute critique session with a reviewer selected from amongst a rich field including: an established photo-based artist and university professor (Lorraine Gilbert), a museum curator (Andrea Kunard), a professional commercial photographer (Martin Lipman), and a master photographic printmaker (Michael Tardioli).
Every effort will be made to match registrants with their first selection of reviewer, but please register early as time slots are limited.
To make a reservation for a review, please contact info@festivalx.ca with the title "X Portfolio Review" in the subject line.
This is a Festival X event.
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Rita Leistner |
Lecture |
Location:
School of Photographic Arts: Ottawa, 168 Dalhousie Street
Date and time:
Friday, September 21, 2007, 1:30 - 4pm
Fee:
Free (donations will be accepted for The Campaign for Innocent Victims in Conflict)
Award-winning independent Canadian photojournalist Rita Leistner will give a lecture (with slide-show) describing her experiences working as a photojournalist in conflict zones including Iraq and Lebanon. Rita will discuss the process and evolution of her work and its dissemination in all kinds of media including magazines books, stage performances, concerts, television, radio, the internet, and art galleries. Rita's diptychs from the conflict in Lebanon are featured in the current issue of The Walrus, and are at Toronto's Harbourfront Centre from September 14th to November 4th, 2007. Rita's work has been published and exhibited widely. She is the recipient of numerous awards including a recent Arts Partners production grant to collaborate with a team of artists including First Nations' playwright Marie Clements on a multi-media stage production examining the life and work of photographer Edward Curtis. She is co-author of Unembedded: Four Independent Photojournalists on the War in Iraq.
www.ritaleistner.com
This event is part of Festival X.
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Rita Leistner |
Master Class |
Location:
School of Photographic Arts: Ottawa, 168 Dalhousie Street
Date and time:
Saturday, September 22, 2007, 9am - 4pm
Fee:
$150.00
Registration: admin@spao.ca or 613.562.3824
Through a survey of her work in conflict zones around the world, Rita will discuss how her work evolves over the course of a project and what approaches she uses to develop her vision under the most challenging conditions. She will talk about the process of getting work published and the current state of the global photojournalism market, focusing on long-term projects and new ways of storytelling.
This class is for emerging and established photojournalists, as well project-oriented photographers looking to pursue new directions both within and beyond the traditional media outlets. Participants are to bring portfolios, samples of documentary work, and project descriptions for review and discussion during this inspiring full-day workshop.
www.ritaleistner.com
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Producing a Stock Shot |
A Capic Ottawa Event |
Location:
School of Photographic Arts: Ottawa, 168 Dalhousie Street
Date and time:
Friday, September 14, 2007 6:00 pm
Fee:
CAPIC members: Free
Non-members: $10
Info/RSVP:
Tom Evans 613.567.8193
tom@tomevans.ca
Join us and hear an informative talk by Masterfile Artistic Recruitment Director - Felicia Cohen.
Masterfile is a Stock Image Agency/Library that acquires, organizes, distributes and licenses images for commercial use in media ranging from print advertising to websites. Formed in 1981, and headquartered in Toronto, Masterfile has offices all over the globe and independent agents in over 30 countries.
This is a Capic Ottawa Event
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