Sunday, April 06, 2008
AND THE WINNER IS . . .
VCP drew the winning ticket of its fundraising raffle, an Ultra Large Format 7 by 17 inch camera designed and built by Richard T. Ritter during the opening celebration of Ten Years Later: New Works from Past Exhibitors on April 4th during the Brattleboro Gallery walk. The winner of the raffle was Brattleboro resident and member of VCP, Roger Katz. Congratulations Roger!
The event was such an exciting and successful evening for The Vermont Center for Photography, despite the rainy weather the BAND PLAYED ON! And what a band they were! Thanks to Jay Cook and Jazzberry Jam for such an excellent complimentary performance to our anniversary celebration!
VCP also published its first exhibit catalog to commemorate this special occasion. Entitled “Ten Years Later” the catalog features works by 25 artists from past exhibits at VCP. The photographs in the book as well as the exhibit represent new work by these artists. The exhibit and book show how the artists’ works have changed since their exhibits at VCP.
The book includes remembrances and statements about the gallery and the work. The catalog is for sale for $16.00 through the gallery on Flat Street.
The Vermont Center for Photography, a non-profit gallery featuring fine art photography, was founded in 1997. The gallery represents photographers from Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New York, promoting a regional community of photographers.
Gallery hours are Thursday, Friday, 2 to 7 p.m.; Saturday, and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.; or by appointment. For directions or information, please call 802-251-6051 or visit the website at http://www.vcphoto.org.
Posted by Jess on 04/06 at 04:43 PM
Sunday, March 30, 2008
CELEBRATE WITH US!
The Vermont Center for Photography presents “Ten Years Later” an exhibit of new work by past exhibitors.
After ten years of presenting fine art photography to the region, VCP is celebrating with a Party of the Decade during Gallery Walk on Friday April 4. This public celebration will have live music, refreshments and hors d’oeuvres.
VCP will pick the winner of its fundraising raffle, an Ultra Large Format 7 by 17 inch camera designed and built by Richard T. Ritter. Tickets for the raffle will be available until 8:00 p.m.
VCP is also publishing its first exhibit catalog to commemorate this special occasion. Entitled “Ten Years Later” this exhibit features works by 25 artists from past exhibits at VCP. The photographs in the book as well as the exhibit represent new work by these artists. The exhibit and book show how the artists’ works have changed since their exhibits at VCP.
The book includes remembrances and statements about the gallery and the work. The catalog is for sale for the first time on opening night. An opening reception and party will be held at the gallery, 49 Flat Street (next to the parking garage) during Brattleboro’s Gallery Walk on Friday, April 4 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to celebrate this milestone in regional photographic history.
The Vermont Center for Photography, a non-profit gallery featuring fine art photography, was founded in 1997. The gallery represents photographers from Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New York, promoting a regional community of photographers.
Gallery hours are Friday, 2 to 7 p.m.; Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.; or by appointment. For directions or information, please call 802-251-6051 or visit the website at http://www.vcphoto.org.
Other Upcoming Events at the VCP:
What: Vermont Center for Photography Board Meeting*
When: Monday March 31st 6-8 pm
Where: 49 Flat Street, Brattleboro
*All MEMBERS WELCOME
What: Vermont Center for Photography Open Portfolio Night
When: Thursday April 18th
Where: 49 Flat Street, Brattleboro
Posted by Jess on 03/30 at 06:08 PM
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
VCP Members Show at The Vermont WELCOME Center
A small contingency of VCP members took advantage of a wonderful opportunity to hang their work at the Welcome Center this month. Thanks so much to the staff at the welcome center and special thanks to Gene Butera in finding this opportunity for our members. Additional “Thanks!” to Gene, Era Cathey, Kiersten Hanna, and Richard Ritter for their time and energy in putting together such a nice display of VCP member’s work. The following photographic artists have work on display at the Vermont Visitors Welcome Center on Highway # 91through the month of April:
Fred Abrahams, Gene Butera, Barry Dial, Suzanne Flynt, Bob George, John Kudukey, Debra Lazar, Paul Miller, Jackie Ross, Jim Schlessinger, Len Seeve, and Caroline Streeter
If you have an opportunity, please take a drive and look at the beautiful work of these members. We are proud to have this work that represents the high quality and eclectic pursuits of members of The Vermont Center for Photography. Thanks to ALL who took advantage of this unique opportunity to share their talent, and congratulations!
Posted by Jess on 03/25 at 03:07 PM
Friday, March 14, 2008
Vermont Center for Photography FREE Workshop
Ultra- Large Format Camera Workshop
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 19th 7-8:30 PM
Location: Vermont Center for Photography Gallery
49 Flat Street, Brattleboro, VT
Instructor: Richard Ritter
Camera maker Richard Ritter is offering this special workshop on the use of his ultra-large format Camera. The camera is a 7” x 17” panoramic camera, which is currently being raffled off at VCP. For more information about the raffle, visit the VCP website.
In the recent editions of View Camera Magazine, Steve Simmons writes a series of articles featuring the camera and the 7 x 17 project. Learn about this project and the use of this beautifully hand-crafted camera in a fun and informative workshop.
For registration, call the VCP Gallery at 802-251-6051 or, email: info@vcphoto.org http://www.vcphoto.org
SUPPORT REGIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY BY BUYING RAFFLE TICKET
The Vermont Center for Photography is raffling off a Ultra Large Format 7 by 17 inch camera worth $3400 at its Tenth Anniversary Party during Gallery Walk on Friday, April 4 in Brattleboro, Vermont. Tickets are $50 each with only 300 being sold. This uniquely designed camera is made of mahogany and carbon fiber for lightness and portability. The back standard can be moved to either vertical or horizontal position. The film size is 7 x 17 inches. Lens, lens board, and film holder are not included. The very special camera is designed and built by Richard T. Ritter of Townshend, Vermont. Ritter is an expert on large formant camera modification, repair, and restoration. Ritter has donated the camera to the Vermont Center for Photography so all proceeds from the raffle benefit VCP.
To see the camera please visit the Vermont Center for Photography at 49 Flat Street in Brattleboro, VT (At the bottom of the steps to Elliot Street in the parking garage). Or for more information and to get a raffle ticket contact the gallery at 802-251-6051 or email at info@vcphoto.org. Gallery hours are Thursday, Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 pm
http://www.vcphoto.org
Posted by Jess on 03/14 at 04:41 PM
Sunday, March 02, 2008
The Long View, Panoramic Photographs from Exhibiting Members
The panoramic format, captured either in camera, through the use of image editing software or as the product of sequential collage creates a viewing vista from which we can widen our imaginations. It selects a slice, either vertical or horizontal, that focuses our attention on the whole, not arbitrarily cropped version of sight.
This show also celebrates the beginning of our tenth year as a regional photographic gallery. The Vermont Center for Photography is raffling a 7 by 17 inch panoramic camera donated to VCP by Richard Ritter. There will be work in the show taken by his ultra large format panoramic camera. Exhibiting member photographers exhibiting include: Gene Butera, Bob Cantius, Kate Cleghorn, Jean Davis, Barry Dial, Jonathan Flaccus, Bob George, Peter Haas, Paul Miller, and Richard Ritter.
An opening reception will be held at the Gallery, 49 Flat Street (next to the parking garage) during Brattleboro’s Gallery Walk on Friday, March 7 from 5:30 to 8:30pm: The public is invited and refreshments will be available. The Vermont Center for Photography, a non-profit gallery featuring fine art photography, was founded in 1997. The gallery represents photographers from Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New York, promoting a regional community of photographers.
Show ends on Sunday March 30.
Vermont Center for Photography
49 Flat Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301
Gallery hours are Thursday and Friday, 2 to 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.; or by appointment.
For directions or information, please call
802-251-6051 or visit the website at http://www.vcphoto.org
Posted by Jess on 03/02 at 03:33 PM
Sunday, February 03, 2008
VISIT THE Zooborhood
Thanks to those who braved the weather last Friday to attend Gallery Walk and view our newest exhibit!
The gorgeous, thoughtful, color portraits by VCP founder Eric Slayton is a show that is both captivating and fun to see. Don’t miss your chance to see these enchanting charismatic mega fauna!
Eric Slayton explores the relationship between an urban zoo, full of wild animals and faux wild places, with the city outside its doors in his latest project, Zooborhood. In spring of 2004 Slayton worked as a field biologist at the Bronx Zoo. This gave him access to the zoo grounds most visitors do not get to see. About commuting to the zoo Slayton said,”...once I crossed through the zoo gate there was a clear and distinct shift to this ‘thing’ that was visibly discordant with the urban life outside the gate.” Slayton’s goal was to reveal the ways in which the Bronx community has their sense of nature shaped by the zoo in the middle of their neighborhood, particularly through the experience of the zoo’s employees.
Posted by Jess on 02/03 at 12:09 PM
Monday, January 28, 2008
New Photography Exhibit at the Vermont Center for Photography
Zooborhood
Photographs by VCP FOUNDER Eric Slayton
Eric Slayton explores the relationship between an urban zoo, full of wild animals and faux wild places, with the city outside its doors in his latest project, Zooborhood. In spring of 2004 Slayton worked as a field biologist at the Bronx Zoo. This gave him access to the zoo grounds most visitors do not get to see. About commuting to the zoo Slayton said,”...once I crossed through the zoo gate there was a clear and distinct shift to this ‘thing’ that was visibly discordant with the urban life outside the gate.” Slayton’s goal was to reveal the ways in which the Bronx community has their sense of nature shaped by the zoo in the middle of their neighborhood, particularly through the experience of the zoo’s employees.
Eric Slayton founded Vermont Center for Photography (VCP) under its original name, Flat Street Photography Gallery, in 1998.
A few years later it became the VCP, a non-profit community gallery space for photography. Slayton, formerly of Marlboro, Vermont, now resides in Shelter Island, New York. He has exhibited in many galleries, locally and in New York. Slayton is a bird naturalist currently working on a bird study in Central Park.
An opening reception will be held at the Gallery, 49 Flat Street (next to the parking garage) during Brattleboro’s Gallery Walk on Friday, February 1 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The public is invited and refreshments will be available. The Vermont Center for Photography, a non-profit gallery featuring fine art photography, was founded in 1998. The gallery represents photographers from Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New York, promoting a regional community of photographers.
Gallery hours are Friday, 2 to 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.; or by appointment. For directions or information, please call
802-251-6051 or visit the website at http://www.vcphoto.org.
Vermont Center for Photography, 49 Flat Street, Brattleboro, VT, 05301 (at the steps to Eliot Street by the new Flat Street Parking garage) info@vcphoto.org
Posted by Jess on 01/28 at 12:24 PM
Friday, January 18, 2008
What people are saying about . . .
The Detroit Project;
An Installation Concerning Our Motor City
The Photography-Based Artwork of Kiersten Hanna
“This is the most exciting exhibit in town!”
“Stunning” “Inventive” “Creative” “Awesome” “Impressive” “Terrific” “Thought provoking”
“Fun, playful and telling” “WOW!”
“Great Show, A wonderful new level of photography - great presentation”
In the Gallery Right Now . . .
January 4th – January 27th, 2008
At The Vermont Center for Photography
49 Flat Street Brattleboro, Vermont
Gallery Hours:
Fridays, 2-7pm
Saturdays & Sundays 12– 5pm
VCP Winter Workshops
NOW THRU FEBRUARY!
COMING UP . . .
WHAT: BEGINNING PHOTOSHOP
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16TH, 2008 6 – 9 PM
WHERE: MARLBORO COLLEGE GRADUATE CENTER, TECH CENTER
BRATTLEBORO, VT
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING
YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE
Intermediate Photoshop: January 23rd
Introduction to Photo Matting: January 30th
Digital is Different: February 13th
Call or email the gallery for details or come in during regular gallery hours to register.
The Vermont Center
for Photography
49 Flat Street
Brattleboro, Vermont 05301
tel: 802.251.6051
info@vcphoto.org http://www.vcphoto.org
THANKS!
These people have recently added themselves to the list of volunteerism here at VCP!
Jonathan Flaccus
Judith Klein-Dial
Fred Abrahams
Posted by Jess on 01/18 at 06:49 PM
Sunday, December 30, 2007
LOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT YEAR AT THE VERMONT CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY
UPCOMING EVENTS AT VCP
The Detroit Project;
An Installation Concerning Our Motor City
The Photography-Based Artwork of Kiersten Hanna
January 4th – January 27th, 2008
Opening Reception:
Friday, January 4th, 5:30-8:30
At The Vermont Center for Photography
49 Flat Street Brattleboro, Vermont
Gallery Hours:
Fridays, 2-7pm
Saturdays & Sundays 12– 5pm
HAPPY 2008!
VCP BOARD MEETING
Wednesday January 2nd, 6-8 pm
ALL VCP MEMBERS AND PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS INVITED & ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND! Start the New Year with a new level of involvement with The Vermont Center for Photography!
Join a Committee!
Volunteer!
Here is a list of the kinds of fun and challenging things that VCP Committee members get to do:
*Fundraising
*Curating & Hanging Exhibits
*Public Relations (Media, Marketing, Mailings, graphics, posters, etc. . .)
*Fiscal Planning (You can help determine the future financial choices of VCP!)
*Education (Planning & Running Workshops, Classes, etc. . .)
VCP Winter Workshops
NOW THRU FEBRUARY!
COMING UP . . .
WHAT: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT ROUND TABLE
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9TH, 2008 6 – 8 PM
WHERE: HUNT’S PHOTO & VIDEO
HADLEY, MA
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING
YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE
Beginning Photoshop: January 16th
Intermediate Photoshop: January 23rd
Introduction to Photo Matting: January 30th
Digital is Different: February 13th
*Registration deadline is 14 days prior to workshop
Call or email the gallery for details or come in during regular gallery hours to register.
The Vermont Center
for Photography
49 Flat Street
Brattleboro, Vermont 05301
tel: 802.251.6051
info@vcphoto.org http://www.vcphoto.org
Posted by Kiersten on 12/30 at 09:01 PM
Sunday, November 04, 2007
Kate Cleghorn Opening at Gallery Walk
Kate Cleghorn’s opening of Traveling the Trace: Nashville to Natchez, was well attended during Brattleboro’s Gallery Walk Friday, November 2nd. Many found the images beautiful and fascinating. You could overhear people discussing past experience and future travel plans to “walk the trails” of the Trace. One visitor to the exhibit had grown up in Mississippi and was surprised at how recent the photographs had been taken (last Spring) he said, “It hasn’t changed all that much”. Those who arrived earlier in the evening enjoyed sweet Muscadine Juice from the Hillside Vineyards in Mississippi, provided by the artist as a special treat during the exhibit.
Posted by Jess on 11/04 at 04:53 PM