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Celebration of Photography Festival at the ACP

24/01/2012 - IMAGES © Stefan Wellsmore

The Celebration of Photography Festival has been a massive success at the ACP.

Saturday 21 January to Wednesday 25 January saw the myriad of events for the Celebration of Photography Festival kick off the year for Creative Learning at the Australian Centre for Photography.

On Saturday 21 January gallery attendees enjoyed the Student Term 4 2011 Exhibition Opening. The seminar by Chris Shain, ‘Taking care of business - Is your dream job a reality’ was packed out, with attendees hoping to gain insight into life as a commercial photographer.

Sunday 22 January was Creative Learning Open Day where attendees were able to have a look at Creative Learning facilities and seek the advice of tutors. Two exciting seminars were packed out - Kelly-Ann Denton and Garth Knight spoke about portraiture and the photography practice. In the evening, guests treated themselves to a complimentary glass of wine, popcorn and enjoyed the screening of the documentary Oceans, courtesy of Hopscotch Films.

On Monday 23 January Michael Waite gave some free guided tours of his new exhibition, Silent and Still, in the Creative Learning Gallery and the documentary Waste Land was screened in the evening, courtesy of Hopscotch Films.

Tuesday 24 January saw the ACP host Industry Day. Professionals from WACOM, Kayell, CR Kennedy, Lomography, Momento and Crumpler amongst others gave free advice to attendees and brought in the latest photography gadgets for visitors to look at. Many excited photography fanatics passed through the industry stalls, interacting with the professionals and the day was a fantastic success.

Finally, Wednesday 25 January saw some portfolio reviews of some lucky individuals by industry professionals; Bronwyn Rennex, Lynne Roberts-Goodwin, Tony Nolan and Steven Cavanagh. The gallery also got it’s groove on, hosting the closing party and late-night opening with chilled beats. Many turned up to help us finish the Celebration of Photography week in style.

ACP Consultant Director, Tim Wilson at the COFA Annual

08/12/2011 - IMAGES © COFA

Every year The COFA Annual launches the next generation of fine artists, media artists and designers.

ACP Consultant Director, Tim Wilson, joined COFA students at the COFA Annual 2011 on 25 November to present the 2011 ACP Photomedia Award.

The winner of the 2011 ACP Photomedia Award was Katrina Stamatopoulos, who won the prize of a Creative Learning course at ACP.

I was an exciting and enjoyable evening for both COFA students, staff and arts representatives.

Artist Talk: Conor O’Brien Rebecca Dagnall and Lee Grant

07/12/2011 - IMAGES © Yann Audic

On Saturday 3 December members of the public were treated to three artist talks at the ACP by exhibiting artists Conor O’Brien, Rebecca Dagnall and Lee Grant.

Conor spoke about his aim of capturing an instinctual and immediate moment within his photography. Rebecca talked to the crowd about the digital manipulation techniques she had employed in her ominous images and her fascination with exploring the darker side of suburbia. Lee then explained the how the banalities of suburban life can be revealed as community pride as seen in Belco Pride.

The artists listened to feedback and answered many questions from the attendees and all enjoyed a thoroughly informative and stimulating morning.

Opening of Conor O’Brien Photographs 2003-2011, Rebecca Dagnall There is unrest in the forest, there is trouble in the trees, and Lee Grant Belco Pride

07/12/2011 - IMAGES © Yann Audic

Friday 2 December saw the opening of ACP’s Summer Exhibitions. Conor O’Brien, Rebecca Dagnall and Lee Grant were all present for the opening preview drinks.

Photographs 2003-2011 is Conor O’Brien’s first major survey exhibition. Many gallery visitors at the opening commented on the feeling of immediacy the images capture. Rebecca’s gothic and mysterious exhibition, There is unrest in the forest, there is trouble in the trees and Lee Grant’s suburban Belco Pride were viewed by visitors in Galleries 3 & 4.

The artists enjoyed mingling with the large crowd and speaking with members of the public about their work.

ACP welcomes Kon Gouriotis as its newly appointed Director

09/11/2011 - IMAGES © Yann Audic

On Thursday 3 November the Australian Centre for Photography board members, staff, tutors and special guests gathered to welcome the newly appointed Director, Kon Gouriotis to ACP.

Surrounded by the stunning imagery of Murray Fredericks’ exhibition the SALT project 2003-2010 the special guests mingled, enjoying a drink and admiring the artwork. Board Chair Vincent Sweeny thanked guests for coming and remarked upon the atmospheric surrounds of the exhibition. Deputy Chair, Delia Browne then formally introduced the new Director Kon Gouriotis, giving a brief summary of his background.

Kon Gouriotis comes to the ACP from his current position as the Director, Visual Arts, Australia Council for the Arts. He has made a significant and ongoing contribution to the development of the Australian visual arts and has raised the profile and experience of visual arts in Australia and overseas.

Artist Talk: The Bigger Picture

26/10/2011 - IMAGES © Yann Audic

Saturday the 15th of October saw a huge turnout for the Murray Fredericks and Nikon-Walkley Press Photography artist talks, with more than 90 visitors filling the ACP galleries.

First to speak were representatives from the Nikon-Walkley Press Photo Exhibition. Photographer and Walkley Advisory Board Member John Donegan spoke about the prestigious history of the Awards followed by press photographer, Craig Greenhill, who spoke about the process of capturing an astounding moment for press.

Murray Fredericks then took the crowd through his exhibition, the SALT project 2003-2010, and explained the processes he went through on both a technical and psychological level to capture his beautiful photographs of Lake Eyre.

2011 Nikon-Walkley Press Photo Exhibition and the SALT project 2003-2010 will be exhibiting at ACP until November 19.

Opening of Murray Fredericks: the SALT project 2003-2010 and 2011 Nikon-Walkley Press Photo Exhibition

18/10/2011 - IMAGES © Yann Audic

Two highly anticipated exhibitions drew a huge crowd to the ACP galleries on Thursday 14 October. In galleries 1 and 2, the SALT project 2003-2010 presented breath-taking landscape images of Lake Eyre by Murray Fredericks, while in galleries 3 and 4 the 2011 Nikon-Walkley Press Photo Exhibition remained concealed behind black curtains ready for the finalist announcement.

ACP Consultant Director Tim Wilson began the speeches at 7pm, introducing producer and director of the multi award-winning documentary SALT Michael Angus, who spoke about his experiences working with Murray Fredericks on the SALT project 2003-2010. Murray Fredericks then took to the lectern to speak about his exhibition and thank everyone involved, remarking that it was a career highlight for him to appear in the space.

The audience was then shown a Walkley Sport montage, following which Chris Warren, Federal Secretary of the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance, Trustees of the Walkley Foundation, formally introduced the 2011 Nikon-Walkley Press Photo Exhibition. Walkley Advisory Board member John Donegan and documentary film maker Anna Broinowski finished by announcing this year’s finalists and the exhibition was unveiled.

The SALT project 2003-2010 and 2011 Nikon-Walkley Press Photo Exhibition will be exhibiting at ACP until 19 November.

Creative Learning Student Exhibition Term 3 and Angophora Obscura

04/10/2011 - IMAGES © Stefan Wellsmore

On Wednesday 28 September ACP saw the opening of its Term 3 Creative Learning Student Exhibition, whilst upstairs in the brand new Creative Learning gallery visitors were delighted with the exhibition opening of Angophora Obscura by Benjamin Stone-Herbert. The galleries were filled with lively and excited ACP students as Paul McDonald, Associate Director, Creative Learning and Community took to the microphone to announce the winning images from the Term 3 Student Exhibition.

Winners in the Print Category each won a Crumpler Bag and a Kayell Gift voucher worth $150. Congratulations to Hollie Napper from Camera Craft 3, Melanie Garrick from Camera Craft 1 and Koji Makino from Lighting.

The Mixed Media winners each won two Australian Photographers Collection Photography Books. Congratulations to Selina O’Connor from Camera Craft 2, Michael Wright from Camera Craft 2 and Mandy Shannon from Camera Craft 1.

Director / CEO - Position Vacant

26/09/2011

The Australian Centre for Photography Board of Directors is looking for an inspiring and innovative artistic leader with extensive senior level management experience. The Director is both Artistic Director and CEO and is responsible to the Board.

For further information about the position and details on how to apply, please visit our Jobs page.

International Portfolio Review for Russian Photographers in Moscow

21/09/2011 - IMAGES © Anastasia Lednik

From August 29 to September 2, Tony Nolan, ACP Associate Director - Visual and Public Programs was busy reviewing works by new and emerging photographers at the Garage Centre for Contemporary Culture in Moscow as part of the International Portfolio Review for Russian Photographers. Now being regarded as the most significant photography event held in Russia for 20 years, the event attracted 45 international photography experts from around the globe. Among the reviewers were representatives from the International Center of Photography (ICP), New York; the Museum of Contemporary Photography, Chicago; the Centre National d’Art et de Culture Georges Pompidou, Paris and the Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam.

See Also: Complete 2012 News Archive