Places to Go, Things to Do, People to See
Compiled by Virginia Dunbar
| Event Name | Show Dates | Description | Location |
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Top: current events and contests Next: Classes, seminars and workshops, ordered by LAST NAME or LOCATION Next: Museums, ordered by MUSEUM NAME Next: Exhibits with items for sale, ordered by GALLERY NAME Bottom: Resources, commercial contacts, annual events, miscellaneous | Address
Phone Web site |
| GALLERY
Roy Gordon-Italy, and more | Thru Jul 14
M-F 9-5, Su 9-1 | SPS member Roy Gordon has 15 images of Italy, and works by Virginia T Smith and Bill Boley, on display in the gallery of the church; free
The church can be reached easily from I-85 at N Druid Hills Rd via Access Road North, or from Clairmont Rd via Access Road South by going under the highway past REI | Unitarian Universalist Church of Atlanta
1911 Cliff Valley Way NE Atlanta 404.634.5134 |
| CONTEST
Digital Nature Photo Contest | Deadline:
Oct 15 | The Nature Conservancy solicits digital nature photos depicting the diversity of life on Earth for their annual contest; 35 winners will receive prizes and be featured in publication; see website for details.
Also, TNC solicits digital photos for their annual calendar; see website for details. | www.nature.org |
| CONTEST
National Geographic Magazine | Daily | Each month thousands of readers submit their best nature photos. The editors' top 12 are featured in the 'Daily Dozen' on the website where you can rank your favorites. The highest ranked is published on the magazine's 'YourShot' page.
For guidelines and submission form, go to ngm.com/yourshot | National Geographic Magazine
ngm.com |
| GALLERY
Southern Exposures | Thru Aug 28
& Sat morns Tu-F 10-4, Sat 11-3 | Robert Yellowlees, photographer and collector, presents various artists; free in the gallery upstairs
Jun 26-Aug 28: Southern Exposures, works of 4 important artists featuring the South Sat morns 10AM artist talks, free: Jun 28 Thomas Neff Jul 12 Tim Barnwell Jul 26 Lucindas Bunnen Aug 9 Mark Maio | LUMIERE Gallery
425 Peachtree Hills Ave Bldg 5, Ste 29B Atlanta 30305 404.261.6100 www.lumieregallery.net |
| GALLERY
SlowExposures 2008 | Sep 19-28
F Sa Su | The 6th annual juried exhibit will run on weekends in Concord, Pike County, and over $2000 in prizes will be awarded. See website for details. | SlowExposures 2008
PO Box 489 Zebulon, GA 30295 770.567.3600 www.slowexposures.org |
| EVENT
GA Mountian Fair | Jul 16-27 | 58th annual fair in Hiawassee, includes live music, carnival rides | Hiawassee
706.896.4191 www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com |
| EVENT
Tomato Festival | Jul 20 | All things tomato - pies, arts & crafts, live entertainment and twilight tomato supper at Glen-Ella Springs Inn | Glen-Ella Springs Inn
Clarkesville 877.456.7527 www.glenella.com |
| EVENT
Monthly Meeting | 2nd F, 7:30 | The Atlanta Stereographic Association meets the 2nd Fri of each month at the CCC on Clairmont near Briarcliff; come experience a variety of 3-D images and their projection techniques; free
| Central Congregational Church
2676 Clairmont Rd NE Atlanta www.georgia3d.org |
| CLASS
Bisti Digital Expeditions | Varies | Bisti Digital Expeditions provides guided photo tours for intermediate to advanced digital photographers in New Mexico; fees | www.geocompa.com/expeditions/ |
| CLASS
| Varies | David Akoubian and Jeff Woodlee offer workshops for all experience levels, digital or film; fees; call David or see website for details | David Akoubian
678.231.1752 www.bearwoodsphotography.com |
| CLASS
Tom & Pat Cory Workshops | Varies | Nature and travel photo classes in various locations throughout the year offered by Tom and Pat Cory who are based in Signal Mt, TN; digital, film and video formats; fees; also on their website past issues of newsletters with helpful tidbits for shooting, travel, etc; fees | Tom and Pat Cory
PO Box 42 Signal Mt, TN, 37377 423.886.1004 tompatcory@aol.com tomandpatcory.com |
| CLASS
Photo and Darkroom Classes | Quarterly Sessions | DeKalb County Dept Parks & Recreation offers instruction in basic digital photography & laptop Photoshop and beginning/continuing camera and darkroom at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center; instructors include Steve Schaefer, Joe Cillo and Richard Lubrant; fees
Gallery Hours: M-F 10a-8p, Sa 10a-3p; free | Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
980 Briarcliff Rd NE Atlanta 30306 404.872.5338 www.callanwolde.org |
| CLASS
Gary Hart Photo Workshops | Oct 1-5
Oct 23-26 | Gary Hart offers workshops in Yosemite spring and fall, and also in the esatern Sierra Mts in fall; fees; go to web site for details | Gary Hart Photo Workshops
gary@eloquentimages.com www.PhotographCalifornia.com |
| CLASS
Photo Cruises | Multiple Dates 08/09 | Cruise West, the leader in small-ship cruises, presents Photographers' Cruises lead by Kerrick James, sponsored by Pentax, at no additional charge to cruise fees. Pentax provides premium gear (K10D, lenses) for you to try.
Panana Canal & Costa Rica: Dec 2-08; Mar 2-09 Sea of Cortes: Jan 17-09 British Columbia coast: Oct 4-09 Alaska: May 23 & Jul 4-08; May 30 & Jul 4-09 | www.CruiseWest.com/photocruise |
| CLASS
Lepp Institute of Digital Imaging | Varies | George Lepp and other instructors offer courses at the digital darkroom lab in Los Osos, CA, and a variety of other locations; fees
New for 2008: Canon sponsored with full line of digital cameras, lenses, projectors, printers and other equipment; contact for reviews and to purchase equipment, including Wacom tablet | 805.528.7385 M-F 9-5
info@LeppPhoto.com www.LeppPhoto.com |
| CLASS
Nature Photo Workshops | Varies | Bill and Linda Lane offer nature workshops at various locations in the USA: RI, NC, TN, VA, WV; fees | Bill & Linda Lane
804.883.7740 lanephotoworkshops.com |
| CLASS
John Mariana Workshops | Varies
Jun 8-13, 09 Scotland | John Mariana offers excellent instruction in photography and Photoshop via local seminars and workshops at exotic locations ; see his website for current offerings; fees
July 2008: Just back from a scouting trip, John is offering a 5-day photo workshop in the Highlands & Borderlands of Scotland June 2009. Planning now underway. Contact him ASAP with interest and suggestions. | John Mariana
5585 Commons Lane Alpharetta 30005 678.427.5423 cell 770.752.4999 johnjmariana@yahoo.com www.marianaphotography.com |
| CLASS
Charles Needle Workshops | Varies | Charles Needle instructs small groups in a variety of natural locations (incl home garden studio, Atl Botanic Garden, Callaway Gardens, Hilton Head SC, Townsend NC, Whidbey Island WA, ) at one-day and multiple day courses; fees
Also in 2008: May 17 Macro May 21-15 Macro intensive May 30-Jun 1 Grandfather Mt NC Jun 21 Atl Botanical Garden June 28 ABG Jul 7-13 Crested Butte CO Jul 27-Aug 3 Pacific NW (8 gardens) Aug 6-10 Coupeville Arts WA Sep 13 Macro Sep 23-28 Tetons WY Oct 21-26 Smokies TN | Charles Needle Photography
3581 Schooner Ridge Dr Alpharetta 30005-4289 770.752.8566 www.charlesneedlephoto.com |
| CLASS
Nikon School | Varies
Call for date | Nikon presents "Introduction to Digital SLR Photography"; fee $119
See website for info | 631.547.8666 EST
www.nikonschool.com |
| CLASS
Judy Pishnery Workshops | Varies | Judy Pishnery offers workshops on a variety of topics, local and foreign destinations; private lessons; custom classes; fees | Pisconeri Studio
Atlanta 404.525.4829 www.pisconeri.com |
| CLASS
Photography Classes | Varies | Bill Gillespie and friends at the Photography Center of Atlanta offer film and digital, studio lighting, B&W darkroom, photo restoration and Photoshop classes, as well as other services; fees; see website for schedule | Photography Center of Atlanta
1769 Cheshire Bridge Rd Atlanta 30324 404.872.7262 www.MagicSilver.com |
| CLASS
Career Training Workshops Weekends | Varies | Neil Chaput, SPS founder, offers professional classes at his RMSP and also weekends/workshops lead by exceptional staff in exotic locations; fees
| Rocky Mountain School of Photography
210 N Higgins Ave, Ste 101 Missoula, MT 59802 800.394.7677 www.rmsp.com |
| CLASS
Radiant Vista Workshop for Women Only | Varies | Susan Flack and Marti Jeffers of Radiant Vista present one-on-one instruction for women only who are moving to digital SLR; for details visit website | workshops@radiantvista.com
www.radiantvista.com |
| CLASS
Classes and Digital Darkroom rental | 6 Week Sessions
Start Apr 28 | Since 1996, small class size, six-week day and evening classes, weekend and one-day seminars. Basic and advanced digital photo, shooting RAW, Epson printing, hands-on Adobe Photoshop CS2, CS3 & Elements 5, switching from film to digital, nature and travel workshops, studio techniques, scrapbooking and mount-mat-frame taught by various instructors at The Showcase School; fees, club members receive discount | The Showcase School
1135 Sheridan Rd NE Atlanta 404.965.2205 www.theshowcaseschool.com |
| CLASS
Varies | Call for times | Photography classes by local experts offered at Spruill Center; fees | Spruill Center for the Arts
5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd Atlanta 30338 770.394.4019 www.spruillarts.org |
| CLASS
Craig M Tanner Next Step Workshops Lensbaby info | Spring 2009 | Craig Tanner and friends offer workshops on a variety of topics in local and exotic locations; fees
See Craig's 'Light Diary' on his website for description of the Lensbaby - episode 10, sweet magnolia Mar 22-28: Next Step in Savannah; limited to 11, $1195 Apr 28-May 2: Street portraiture in Savannah; limited to 8, $1095 | www.craigtannercreative.com
craig@radiantvista.com |
| CLASS
Photo Safaris and Workshops | Varies | Joseph Van Os offers nature photography expeditions around the world; fees | Joseph Van Os Photo Safaris
POB 655, Vashon, WA 98070 206.463.5383 206.463.5484 fax www.photosafaris.com/register |
| CLASS
Larry Winslett Workshops | Varies | Larry Winslett offers instruction on a variety of techniques at various locations in and around Atlanta, as well as exotic; fees
| Larry Winslett
404.375.8405 www.larrywinslett.com |
| MUSEUM
GA Last Wild Places | Thru Aug 4
Tu-Su 9-5 | Flowers & shrubs inside solarium and outside, great place for macro practice; fee $12 (or half price at AtlanTIX)
Art Gallery: images by Marc Del Santro who specializes in wildlife and nature Thru Oct 31: Sculpture in Motion, 25 kinetic installations | ABG Atlanta Botanical Garden
1345 Piedmont Ave NE Atlanta 404.876.5859 www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org |
| MUSEUM | 9a-8p M-Th,
9a-4p F, 10a-2p Sa | Various photographic projects of students, graduates and faculty; free | Art Institutue of Atlanta
100 Embassy Row 6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE Atlanta 30328 770.394.8300 www.artinstitutes.edu/atlanta |
| MUSEUM
| Daily 9-5
| Various exhibits and displays; fee | Atlanta History Center
130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW Atlanta 30305 404.814.4000 www.atlantahistorycenter.com |
| MUSEUM
| TuWFSa 10-5,
Th 10-9, Su 1-5 | Various traveling and standing exhibits; free
Take I-85 south, then I-185 to Columbus, and Exit #6 Macon Rd, follow signage; est 100 miles from downtown Atlanta | COLUMBUS Museum
1251 Wynnton Rd Columbus, GA 706.748.2562 www.columbusmuseum.com |
| MUSEUM
| M-Sa 9-4:45,
Su 12-4:45 | Call for featured artist or theme; fee $8; for details visit website
| Jimmy CARTER Presidential Library & Museum
441 Freedom Pkwy Atlanta 30307 404.865.7100 www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov |
| MUSEUM
Varies | Call for times | Various exhibits | CITY Gallery East
675 Ponce de Leon Ave, 5th Fl Atlanta 30308 404.817.6815 www.bcaatlanta.com |
| MUSEUM
The End of Polio | Held over
MTuWF 9-5, Th 9-7 | Photographs of Brazilian photojournalist Sebastiao Salgado documenting the global eradication effort in 2001 in Somalia, Sudan, India, Pakistan and DR Congo. Also video of iron-lung user 30+ years. Free: drivers license or passport required, also mandatory vehicle inspection; enter complex at Visitor's gate across from hotel.
School groups usually tour before lunch; adults prefer afternoons. | CDC - Global Health Odyssey
1600 Clifton RD NE Atlanta 30333 404.639.0830 www.cdc.gov/gcc/exhibit |
| MUSEUM
Anne Frank in the World: 1929-1945 | Tu-Th 10-5,
F 10-4, Sa 9-1, Su 1-5 | GA Commission on the Holocaust exhibition of more than 600 photographs and 8000 words of text; free
To reserve a docent-led tour call 404.370.3056 | DeKALB History Center
Old Court House on the Square in Decatur 101 E Court Sq 404.370.3012 www.holocaust.georgia.gov |
| MUSEUM
Varies | Call for times | SCAD students display photos | DEFOOR Centre
1710 DeFoor Ave Atlanta 404.591.3814 www.defoorcentre.com |
| MUSEUM
| M-F 9-4,
Sa 12-4 | Various works on display; free
Also, on campus quadrangle: Michael C Carlos Museum; donation | EMORY University
Visual Arts Bldg & Gallery 700 Peavine Creek Dr NE Atlanta 30322 404.727.6315 www.visualarts.emory.edu |
| MUSEUM
| 8a-6p M-F,
9a-6p Sa | Various images on display in two areas of main library; free
| EMORY University
Schatten Gallery Robert W Woodruff Library 540 Asbury Cir NE Atlanta 30322 404.727.6861 www.web.library.emory.edu/libraries/schatten |
| MUSEUM
Varies | M-Sa 10-5,
Su 12-5 | Various works on display in addition to science museum offerings; fee $12 | FERNBANK Museum
767 Clifton Rd NE Atlanta 30307 404.929.6300 www.fernbankmuseum.org |
| MUSEUM
Varies | M-Th 8a-10p,
F 8-5, Sa 10-3, Su 2-6 | Various photographers; free | GA Perimeter College - Dunwoody Campus
Auditorium Bldg C 2101 Womack Rd Dunwoody 770.274.5285 www.gpc.edu |
| MUSEUM
Varies | Tu-F 10-5,
Sa 10-3 | Various media; fee $5 | HUDGENS Center for the Arts
6400 Sugarloaf Pky, Bldg 300 Duluth, GA 770.623.6002 www.artsgwinnett.org |
| MUSEUM
Young Americans | Thru Aug 10
TuWFSa 10-5, Th 10-8, Su 12-5 | Fee $15 (or $10 at AtlanTIX box offices) at Woodruff Arts Center on Peachtree St
Images by Sheila Pree Bright of the next generation and their feelings about the USA Jun 7-Oct 5: Road to Freedom: Photos of the Civil Rights Movement | HIGH Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree St NE Atlanta 30309 404.733.4400 www.heavenbluerose.com www.woodruffcenter.org |
| MUSEUM
Varies | Tu-F 11-5,
Sa 11-4 | Various media; fee $5 | Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art
30 Atlanta St Marietta 770.528.1444 www.mariettacobbartmuseum.org |
| MUSEUM | Tu-Sa, 10-5 | The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia features GA artists and collects a variety of media on display at 2 locations - MOCA GA Midtown and SunTrust Plaza. | MOCA GA Midtown
1447 Peachtree St, Ste 101 NE Atlanta 30309 404.881.1109 www.mocaga.org |
| MUSEUM
Varies | M-F 10-6,
Sa 11-4 | The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia collects and displays works by GA artists in 2 locations; free | MOCA GA at SunTrust Plaza
303 Peachtree St Atlanta 30308 404.881.1109 www.mocaga.org |
| MUSEUM
| Tu-Sa 8:30-5
| Traveling exhibits vary; call for current details; free
As part of the New Deal, the Farm Security Administration hired over 150 photographers to document the Great Depression 1935-1943 with over 80,000 images and 60,000 unprinted negatives; reproductions available to purchase at www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu | National Archives
5780 Jonesboro Rd Morrow 30260 770.968.2100 www.archives.gov/southeast |
| MUSEUM | Tu-F 10-4,
Sa 12-4 | Various works; free | SPELMAN College Museum of Fine Art
350 Spelman Lane SW Atlanta 30314 404.270.5607 www.spelman.edu |
| MUSEUM
Varies | M-Sa 9:30-5,
Su 12-5 | Various exhibits; fee $7.50 | Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
2829 Cherokee St Kennesaw 770.427.2117 www.southernmuseum.org |
| MUSEUM | M-Sa 10-5 | Savannah College of Art and Design has multiple galleries with varying collections | SCAD
1600 Peachtree St NW Atlanta 30309 877.scad.atl www.scadexhibitions.com |
| MUSEUM
Varies | M-Sa 9-5,
Su 2-5 | Various media; fee $5 | TUBMAN African American Museum
340 Walnut St, Macon, GA 478.743.8544 www.tubmanmuseum.com |
| GALLERY | Tu-F 10-5,
Sa 10-3 | Various media; donation suggested | ART Station
5384 Manor Dr Stone Mountain 30083 770.469.1105 www.artstation.org |
| GALLERY
| M-F 10-5,
Sa 11-4 | Gallery and studios featuring 21 resident artists; photos and other works; free
Thru Jun 30: special exhibit of works by Tom Wright, aka Gordoni | Artists' ATELIER of Atlanta
800 Miami Cir, Ste 200 Atlanta 30324 404.231.5999 www.artistsatelier.com |
| GALLERY
| W-Sa 12-4 | Various themes by members; free | APG Atlanta Photography Group
Tula Art Center B-1 75 Bennett St NW Atlanta 30309 404.605.0605 www.apgphoto.org |
| GALLERY
Varies | F 11-6,
Sa 11-12 | Various media; free | Barbara ARCHER Gallery
280 Elizabeth St, Ste A012 Atlanta 30307 404.523.1845 www.barbaraarcher.com |
| GALLERY
| Tu-F 11-7,
Sa 11-5 | Images by students of Chamblee Charter High Magnet School on view and for sale; proceeds used to buy equipment for school's photo students and program; free | ALEXIA Gallery
335 W Ponce de Leon Ave Decatur 30030 404.373.1969 www.alexiagallery.com |
| GALLERY
Varies | Call for times | Photos of Bill Mahan and David Swerdlow as well as other works; free
| BOSWELL Gallery
153 Ponce de Leon Pl Decatur 30030 404.377.4778 www.boswellgallery.com |
| GALLERY
Varies | Tu-Sa 12-5 | Showcase venue for artists from the American South, original works in photography and various media; 8 fine art exhibits annually; free | BREZLER Gallery
SoCa Design Center 35 Oak St, Roswell 770.642.1515 www.thebrezler.com |
| GALLERY
| M-F 10-8,
Sa 10-3 | Various exhibits, free.
The center also offers classes in photography, decorative arts and dance, fees. | CALLANWOLDE Fine Arts Center
980 Briarcliff Rd NE Atlanta 30306 404.872.5338 www.callanwolde.org |
| GALLERY
Varies | W-F 12-6,
SaSu 11-5 | Various media | CLAY's Gallery
572 Edgewood Ave, Ste 118 Atlanta 30312 404.524.1155 www.claysgallery.com |
| GALLERY
| Tu-Sa 11-5
| Multiple galleries with various exhibits | Atlanta CONTEMPORARY Art Center
535 Means St NW Atl 30318 404.688.1970 |
| GALLERY
Varies | F 3-7,
Sa 11-7, Su 12-6 | Various exhibits | COMPOSITION Gallery
1388 McLendon Ave Atlanta 678.982.9764 www.compositiongallery.com |
| GALLERY | W-Su 6-11 | Sharing space with Palate Wine Bar, the gallery offers photography and other media; free | Jill CELESTE Gallery
321 W Hill St, Ste 7B Decatur 30030 404.373.4702 www.jillcelestegallery.com |
| GALLERY | M-F 9-6,
Sa 10-5 | Various works on display at Digital Arts Studio; free | DIGITAL Arts Studio
1082 Huff Rd NW Atlanta 30318 404.352.9779 www.digitalartsstudio.net |
| GALLERY
| M-F 10-4:30,
SaSu 12-4 | Various media displayed; free | The DALTON Gallery
Dana Fine Arts Bldg Agnes Scott College 141 E College Ave Decatur 30030 404.471.5361 www.daltongallery.agnesscott.edu |
| GALLERY | Tu-Sa 11-5 | Variety of images available to view and purchase by Jefferson Hayman, Frank Hunter, Kathryn Kolb, Kevin Saunders, and other media; free | Thomas DEANS Fine Art
Tula Art Center K-2 75 Bennett St NW Atlanta 30309 404.652.3778 www.thomasdeans.com |
| GALLERY | M-F 9-5,
Su 1-5 | Various photos exhibited by Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County | Cultural Arts Center
8652 Campbellton St DOUGLASVILLE 30134 770.949.2787 www.artsdouglas.org |
| GALLERY
Decatur ArtWalk | See web for dates | Enjoy unique art and photos, artist talks and free refreshments in multiple galleries in and around downtown Decatur from 5-10 PM; free
Alcove Gallery, Alexia Jewelry, Art House, Boswell Gallery, Foundation One, Jill Celeste Gallery, Junor Gallery, The Seen Gallery, Sycamore Place Gallery, Temple Gallery, Vinson Gallery | DECATUR Arts Alliance
www.decaturartsalliance.org www.decaturgalleries.com |
| GALLERY | F 3-8,
SaSu 1-6 | Various works on display in 2 galleries; call to verify viewing times | EYEDRUM Art & Music Gallery
290 MLK Jr Dr, Ste 8 Atlanta 30312 404.522.0655 www.eyedrum.org |
| GALLERY
Varies | M-F 9-5,
Sa 10-5 | Various media | FUNCTION: Gallery
508 East Howard Ave Decatur 404.969.0661 |
| GALLERY | M-Sa 10-6 | Custom frame shop and largest print selection in Atlanta, since 1981, in Peachtree Battle Shopping Center; free | Framers on Peachtree
2351 Peachtree Rd NE Atlanta 30305 404.237.2888 www.framersonpeachtree.com |
| GALLERY
Varies | W-Sa 12-6 | Works by local artists; free | Galerie MC
6th St at W Peachtree St Atlanta 404.569.9121 www.galeriemc.com |
| GALLERY | Tu-Sa 9:30-5:30 | Contemporary photo and fine art; free | Fay GOLD Gallery
764 Miami Circle NE Atlanta 30324 404.233.3843 www.faygoldgallery.com |
| GALLERY
Varies | Th-Sa 12-5 | Various works | GET THIS! Gallery
322 Peters St, Ste 2 Atlanta 678.596.4451 www.getthisgallery.com |
| GALLERY
| Call for times | Fine art photographer John Slemp presents vintage and modern documentary images with themes of social justice; free | h2 Gallery
Tula Art Center H-2 75 Bennett St NW Atlanta 30309 404.325.9607 www.johnslemp.com |
| GALLERY
Bruce Davidson | Thru Jul 5
Tu-Sa 10-5 | Vintage (20th century) and contemporary photos, featured artists and more; free
Featured: Bruce Davidson, Civil Rights photographer | JACKSON Fine Art
3115 E Shadowlawn Ave Atlanta 30305 404.233.3739 www.jacksonfineart.com |
| GALLERY | Call for times | Photographer Parish Kohanim presents samples of his commercial work in his gallery; capturing 'beauty' | Parish Kohanim Fine Art Gallery
1130 W Peachtree St NW Atlanta 404.892.0099 |
| GALLERY
Varies | M-F 9-9,
Sa 10-8, Su 11-6 | Various media; free | The LIMELIGHT Gallery
3330 Piedmont Rd, Atlanta 404.760.9119 www.bindersart.com |
| GALLERY | Tu-F 10-5:30,
Sa 11-5:30 | Various media, including Dale Chihuly glass; free | The Bill LOWE Gallery
Tula Art Center A-2 75 Bennett St NW Atlanta 30309 404.352.8115 www.lowegallery.com |
| GALLERY
Varies | W-Sa 11-5 | Works by various photographers, and more; free | LAMBERT Gallery
805 Lambert Dr Atlanta 404.897.1109 www.lambertgallery.com |
| GALLERY
Varies | Call for times | Contemporary photos and fine art; free | Aliya LINSTRUM Gallery
2833 Peachtree Rd NE Atlanta 30305 404.869.2338 www.aliyagallery.com |
| GALLERY
| M-Th 9-9,
F-Sa 9-6, Su 2-6 | Various exhibits; free
| Atlanta-Fulton County LIBRARY
1 Margaret Mitchell Sq Atlanta 30303 |
| GALLERY
Varies | Varies | Contemporary photos and fine art; free | MATRE Gallery
65 Bennett St NW Atlanta 30309 404.351.3620 www.matregallery.com |
| GALLERY | Tu-Sa 10-5,
Su Noon-5 | Photos by Robin Davis, and fine art; free | Mason MURER Fine Art
199 Armour Dr NE Atlanta 30324 404.879.1500 www.masonmurer.com |
| GALLERY
Varies | F-Sa 12-5 | Photo exhibitions in the Oakhurst area of Decatur; free | NEW Street Gallery
134 New St, Decatur 404.373.9043 |
| GALLERY
| Call for times | Various exhibits | The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts
1523 Lower Fayetteville Rd NEWNAN 30265 770.254.2787 www.thecentreonline.net |
| GALLERY
Roswell Photo Society | M-F 9:30-6,
Sa 10-4 | Members of Roswell Photo Society have various displays in the gallery of the Visual Arts Center in Roswell Area Park; free | ROSWELL Visual Arts Center
10495 Woodstock Rd Roswell 30075 770.594.6122 www.roswellphotosociety.org |
| GALLERY | Tu-Sa 10-4 | Selected prints on display in Swan Coach House Gallery | SWAN COACH HOUSE Gallery
3130 Slaton Dr NW Atlanta 30305 404.266.2636 www.swancoachhouse.com |
| GALLERY | Call for hrs | Photo exhibitions in the school behind Tara Theater; free | The SHOWCASE School of Photography
1135 Sheridan Rd NE Atlanta 30324 404.965.2205 www.theshowcaseschool.com |
| GALLERY | Th-Sa 12-5 | Various media; free
Studio Spaces: William Boling, SaSu 11-6 | SALTWORKS Gallery
635 Angier Ave NE Atlanta 30308 404.876.8000 www.saltworksgallery.com |
| GALLERY
| Tu-Sa 12-9,
Su 12-5 | Various media in the Oakhurst area of Decatur; free
| The SEEN Gallery
321 W Hill St, Ste 7A Decatur 30030 404.377.0733 www.theseengallery.com |
| GALLERY
Varies | Tu-F 11-5,
Sa 12-5 | Various photographers; free | Gallery SKLO
Tula Art Center E-2 75 Bennett St NW Atlanta 404.350.9763 |
| GALLERY | M-F 10-5:30,
Sa 11-5:30 | Photos plus other works; free | Naomi SILVA Gallery
Tula Art Center M-2 75 Bennett St NW Atlanta 30309 404.350.8890 www.naomisilvagellery.com |
| GALLERY
Varies | Tu-Sa 10-6 | Nancy Solomon features in her gallery various works and video installations; free | SOLOMON Projects
1037 Monroe Dr Atlanta 30306 404.875.7100 www.solomonprojects.com |
| GALLERY
| W-Sa 11-5 | Various media and shows; free | SPRUILL Gallery
4681 Ashford Dunwoody Rd Atlanta 30338 770.394.4019 www.spruillarts.org |
| GALLERY
| Call for times
| Various exhibits; free | Sycamore Place Gallery
120 Sycamore Pl Decatur 30030 404.377.7747 |
| GALLERY
| M-F 10-4
| Exhibit space on the second floor features various photographers; free
| TEMPLE Gallery
Second Floor 108 E Ponce de Leon Ave Decatur, GA 30030 404.371.8826 |
| GALLERY
Varies | Call for times | Contemporary photos and fine art; free | TRINITY Gallery
315 E Paces Ferry Rd Atlanta 30305 404.237.0370 www.trinitygallery.com |
| GALLERY
Varies | Call for times | Contemporary photos and fine art; free | TWINHOUSE Gallery
2815 Peachtree Rd Atlanta 30305 404.233.3433 www.twinhouse.com |
| GALLERY | Tu-Sa 11-6 | Contemporary photography and other media by British and American artists; free | VINSON Gallery
119 E Court Sq Decatur 30030 404.370.1720 www.vinsongallery.com |
| GALLERY | W-Sa 11-5 | Various media; free | WHITESPACE Gallery
814 Edgewood Ave NE Atlanta 30307 404.688.1892 www.whitespace814.com |
| GALLERY | Tu-Sa 11-6 | Contemporary photo and fine art; free | Marcia WOOD Gallery
263 Walker St SW Atlanta 30313 404.827.0030 www.marciawoodgallery.com |
| GALLERY
| Tu-F 10-5,
Sa 10-4 | Custom framing and various media by local and regional artists; free
| WATSON Gallery
198 14th St NW Atlanta 30318 404.872.8020 www.watsongallery.com |
| EVENT
Photo kangaroos! | Call for times | Guided tours of the largest collection of 'roos outside of Australia; 1 hour north of Atlanta; reservations req'd, fee $22.50-$27.50 | Kangaroo Conservation Center
222 Bailey-Waters Rd Dawsonville, GA 706.265.6100 www.kangaroocenter.com |
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Atlanta Celebrates Photography | October, Annually
It's not just for October any more! | Atlanta Celebrates Photography each year during October with hundreds of shows and lectures around the state; most events free, some with fee
See website for year-round programs, contests and shows under the tab: ACP Now! | ACP
404.634.8664 www.acpinfo.org |
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American Photographers List | Web site | Registry of galleries, photographers and resources in Atlanta and beyond | www.aphotolist.org |
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National Geographic Photos | Online | The full set of Visions of Earth photos, along with a map pinpointing the locations, is now online at ngm.com/visionsofearth | www.ngphotocontest.com |
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New/used cameras and gear | Any time | Contact SPS member Jeannie Cox for the best deals on new or used equipment for sale by KEH | KEH
2310 Marietta Blvd NW Atlanta 404.351.5168 jean@keh.com |
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New/Used Equipment; Consignment Sales | Tu-Sa 10-5 | Great place to look for used gear or resell your unused equipment | Mike Morrison
Wings Camera & Digital 3100 Briarcliff Rd NE Atlanta 30329 404.636.4406 www.wingscamera.com |
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Evolution | Book Stores | By Patrick Gries and Jean-Baptiste De Panafieu (published by Seven Stories, $65) this book contains equisite b&w photos of animal skeletons - nature's elegant engineering - accompanied by essays reflecting history of life on Earth | Neighborhood Book Sellers
Amazon.com |
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Annual Photo Show | Fall, Annually | The Atlanta Artists Center presents its annual photo show in an Atlanta venue; artists include SPS members Cheryl & Paul D'Amato, Paula Peteson and Al Johnson, among over a dozen others; free
See website for details | Atlanta Artists Center
404.237.2324 www.atlantaartistscenter.org |
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Manuals etc | Any time | John S Craig has extensive inventory of instruction and repair manuals for all types of cameras, photo accessories, projection lamps, and more, for sale | 877.572.3686
www.craigcamera.com |
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Film, cameras and gear | Any time | Call Gary Farber about film or gear, and tell him you're a club member for the best deals | Hunts Camera
800.221.1830 ext 2332 FilmGuyGary@aol.com |
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Hard-bound Photo Albums | Web site | This website provides all you need to produce high quality, hard-bound, annotated photo albums, starting at $12.95 | www.blurb.com |
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Flower Show | February,
Annually | Annual Southeastern Flower Show to be held at the GA World Congress Center; fees; see website for details or visit any Pike Nursery
Annual photo contest | 404.351.1074
www.flowershow.org |
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Atlanta Dogwood Festival | April, Annually | Typically held in Piedmont Park; features local artists, musicians and restaurants | 404.817.6642
www.dogwood.org |
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GA Apple Festival | October, Annually | Entertainment, food, sample tastings, crafts and everything apple! | Ellijay, GA
706.635.7400 www.blueridgemountains.com |
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Gold Rush Days | October, Annually | Typically third weekend, various events for photo ops | Dahlonega, GA
www.dahlonega.org |
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Annual Old Courthouse Art Show | Spring, Annually | Juried art show and entertainment at the Old Courthouse in downtown Fayetteville | Old Courthouse
Fayetteville 770.719.4173 www.downtownfayetteville.org |
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Atlanta Arts Festival | Fall, Annually | Held in Piedmont Park, over 200 participants with sales of various media;
free Sa and Su | www.atlantaartsfestival.com |
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Annual CPPS Meeting | Annually | Cheaha Professional Photographer's Society presents annual conference; fee
Call or visit web for info | Michael Howton 256.835.8888
Jerrod Brown 256.525.6503 www.christianmichaelphoto.com |
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Annual Summit | Winter, Annually | The North American Nature Photography Association holds its annual conference each winter with tradeshow, keynote speakers, breakout sessions, awards and photo shoots; fees: member/nonmember; see website for info
| www.NANPA.org |
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GA School Professional Photo | Annually | The GA School of Professional Photography presents its annual meeting; fee
Call or see web for info | Tom McCollum 888.272.3711
www.gppa.com/school |
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LaGrange Hydrangea Festival | Annual
June | Tour of homes and gardens, Jazz Fest, arts & crafts, flower judging | LaGrange
706.884.8671 www.lagrangechamber.com |
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Roswell Magnolia Festival | Annual
June | Storytelling and more | Roswell
770.640.3253 www.cvb.roswell.ga.us |
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National Wildlife Magazine | Annual
Deadline: | Call for entries for the 2008 38th annual contest, 3 divisions (Pro, amateur, youth) and 6 categories; $18,000 in cash prizes plus equipment; entry fee $15 includes annual membership; submit up to 20 entries; see website for details | National Wildlife Federation
PO Box 10070 McLean, VA 22102 www.nwf.org/photozone |
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Oakland Cemetery's Annual Photo Contest | Fall, Annually | Open to amateur and professional photographers; photos of or in Oakland Cemetery
Cemetery open daily 6am-7pm Fdn office open M-F, 9-5 | Historic Oakland Fdn
248 Oakland Ave SE Atlanta 30312 404.688.2107 ext 11 |
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SE Flower Show | Winter, Annually | Take your cameras and shoot exhibits at the annual flower show; fee, take MARTA to save on parking
Also Annual Photo Contest, see website for details | Southeastern Flower Show
GA World Congress Center 404.351.1074 www.flowershow.org |