Featured Events
FotoWeek DC presents itself to the public in many forms -- from our exciting launch party and the opening of several special exhibitions organized by FotoWeek curators, to a lecture series by internationally recognized photographers, large scale projections of Awards competition finalists' images on the M Street facade of FotoWeek Central, and the first ever all-night FotoWeek DC shoot-out called NightVisions. Throughout the week, there will be additional lectures, workshops, openings, and receptions by partnering organizations and galleries, all of which will center around diverse imagery and the ideas and technology that sustain photography.
Launch Party @ FotoWeek Central 1, 2, 3 & 4 |
Join us for our Launch Party with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and a viewing of all FotoWeek Central exhibitions on November 6th at 6:30pm. Register now to add your name to our Guest List.
NightVisions |
3338 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
One Night Event: Saturday, November 7, 6:00pm - Sunday, November 8, 6:00am
Hours:
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am — 8:00pm; Monday — Friday: 11:00am — 7:00pm
Join fellow photographers in an all night spontaneous adrenaline caffeine induced creation of images. The premise is simple. Create a photographic image between the hours of 6:00pm, Saturday, November 7th and 6:00am, Sunday, November 8th. Where: anywhere your imagination dictates. Anything Goes: Street scenes, studio, any venue, any subject or concept. How: Photographers should shoot digitally and personally deliver the photos to FotoweekDC Central 1 at 3338 M Street NW in Georgetown. Computers will be provided for photographers to download, rough edit and submit 1 to 30 images. Lightroom and Bridge will be available. Next: Nationally recognized photo editors will be on hand all night to choose one image from each photographer. The editing process will be projected for all to see. The selected image will be immediately printed, size 11X14, identified with the photographer's name, and hung. Hand written signature and captioning encouraged. All submitted images will be continuously projected. The show will be open to the public during Fotoweek.
Pictures! Pictures! Pictures! Free snacks, coffee, music, cash bar and best of all an opportunity to create, see, and talk about photography all night with friends, colleagues and photographic zealots.
Please RSVP: nightvisions@fotoweekdc.org
Night Gallery DC |
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| DATE: | 11/6/2009 - 11/9/2009 |
| WHERE: | FotoWeek Central 1 Hours: |
| DESCRIPTION: | The façade of FotoWeek Central 1, 3338 M Street, will be illuminated with digital video projections, featuring a dazzling display of of images by finalists in the FotoWeek DC Awards competition and of selected images from FotoWeek DC special exhibitions. The projection site will become a focal point for viewers to experience on a grand scale the ephemeral magic that comes when light meets surface. Over the weekend of November 6, 7, and 8, the projections will begin at dusk, and are free and open to the public. A production of Architectural Mediaâ„¢ by Marc Herring. |
| COST: | Free nightly starting at dusk |
What Lies Beneath: Nature & Urban Landscape in EU Photography |
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| DATE: | 11/7/09 - 11/22/09 |
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| WHERE: | House of Sweden W: www.swedenabroad.com |
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| DESCRIPTION: | "What Lies Beneath: Nature and Urban Landscape in EU Photography," curated by Judith Turner-Yamamoto, features exciting and challenging new work in landscape photography by 20 renowned and emerging European fine art photographers. They look beyond mere observation to explore how our presence and built environments intersect and impact the natural world. These images ask us to take a second look, whether at the familiar or the sublime, and to discover the unexpected and the sometimes incongruous in how we live now. The works resonate with references to a human presence that is felt if not seen. Space is not only described but mysteriously enlivened, evoking emotional rather than rational responses to become meditations on place. Exhibition photographers are Olaf Otto Becker, Karin Borghouts, Elina Brotherus, Iñigo Calles Oyarbide, Lotte Fløe Christensen, Argyro Christodoulou, Denise Grunstein, Annika Haas, Josef Hoflehner, Vassilis Makris, Peter Koštrun, Alena Kotzmannova, Selene Lazzarini, Edgar Martins, Dara McGrath, Serban Mestecaneanu, Simon Roberts, Alnis Stakle, Artur Wesolowski, and Edwin Zwakman. A harbinger of FotoWeek DC, the exhibition launches on November 7th. This extensive exhibit includes work from the following embassies:
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FotoWeek DC Tech Pavilion |
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| DATE: | 11/14/09 - 11/15/09 |
| WHEN: | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| WHERE: | Pepco's Edison Place Gallery 702 8th St NW Washington, DC 20001 |
| DESCRIPTION: | One stop shopping for an array of photography equipment suppliers and services. View Events >> |
| COST: | Free |
Crystal City Night Gallery |
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| DATE: | 11/8/2009 - 11/10/2009 |
| WHEN: | 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM |
| WHERE: | Crystal City Business Improvement District (Lowe Century Plaza Location)
T: 703.412.9430 |
| DESCRIPTION: | FotoWeek DC crosses the river into Crystal City! Beginning at dusk on these three nights, there will be massive photo projections on the facade of Lowe Enterprises' newest retail development at 23rd & Crystal Drive, Lowe's Century One Center. Come one and all to see these stunning projections. This event and other Crystal City events made possible by: Crystal City BID, Vornado/Charles E. Smith, Lowe Enterprises |
| COST: | Free |
Crystal City FotoWalk |
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| DATE: | 11/6/2009 - 3/6/2010 |
| WHERE: | Crystal City Business Improvement District (Vornado/Charles E. Smith Crystal City Shops Location)
T: 703.412.9430 |
| DESCRIPTION: | FotoWeek DC crosses the river into Crystal City! FotOBAMA will launch the last week in October, the 2009 Winners will be installed 11/6 in the morning. Â These exhibits will run for at least 4 months. This event and other Crystal City events made possible by: Crystal City BID, Vornado/Charles E. Smith, Lowe Enterprises. |
| COST: | Free |
Rosslyn NightGallery |
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| DATE: | 11/6/2009 - 11/10/2009 |
| WHERE: | Rosslyn Business Improvement Disctrict in collaboration with Arlington Cultural Affairs and JBG Companies |
| DESCRIPTION: | The Rosslyn BID in collaboration Arlington Cultural Affairs the and JBG Companies will be presenting large scale photography and video projections on the wall of a vacant construction lot in Rosslyn, Virginia. The selection of images will include the work of local, regional and nationally know artists. Geoffrey Aldridge selected video artists Sean Capone (New York), Kate Gilmore (New York) William Lamson (New York) and Scott Wolniak (Chicago). FREE RIDE: Friday, 11/6/09 to Sunday, 11/8/09 - 6:00pm to 11:00pm The Georgetown BID and the Rosslyn BID are partnering to offer free vouchers to ride the Georgetown "Blue Bus" between the Rosslyn Metro and Georgetown as part of FotoWeekDC. Vouchers are valid during the hours of the Georgetown and Rosslyn projections November 6, 7 and 8. Georgetown and Rosslyn BID Ambassadors will hand out the vouchers at the projection locations. |
| COST: | Free Starting at Dusk |
Lecture - Edward Burtynsky and the Industrial Sublime |
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| DATE: | 11/11/2009 - 11/11/2009 |
| WHEN: | 7:00 PM |
| WHERE: | Corcoran Gallery of Art Frances and Armand Hammer Auditorium T: 202.639.1867 |
| DESCRIPTION: | One of the world's most respected photographers, Edward Burtynsky explores the intricate connection between industry and nature in his photographs, beautifully depicting the inherent tension between mankind's struggle to preserve and exploit the landscape. Capturing landscapes that are both beautiful and terrifying, Burtynsky has mastered the art of the industrial sublime in photography. On this evening, he discusses the exhibition Edward Burtynsky: Oil (on view at the Corcoran through December 13, 2009) and its place within his oeuvre. $15 Members; $20 Public |
| COST: | $15 Corcoran Members $20 Public |
When Sights & Sounds Converge: Storytelling in the Digital World |
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| DATE: | 11/9/2009 - 11/9/2009 |
| WHEN: | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| WHERE: | National Public Radio At National Geographic Grovesner Auditorium |
| DESCRIPTION: | National Geographic and NPR are each renowned for storytelling -- one in photos, the other in sound. And both have adapted to new digital technologies that facilitate -- and change -- the way they report. Join NPR's Jacki Lyden as she hosts a panel discussion and presentation about the evolution of storytelling in sights and sounds. npr.orgts -- including Keith Jenkins, NPR's multimedia director; Chris Johns, editor in chief of National Geographic; Andrea Hsu, producer for All Things Considered; and a National Geographic photographer -- talk about how they've adapted in the ever-changing digital world. RSVP strongly encouraged; please send email to pictureshow@npr.org. |
| COST: | Free |
Getty Images Grant Awards Multimedia Presentation |
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| DATE: | 11/12/2009 - 11/12/2009 |
| WHEN: | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM |
| WHERE: | National Portrait Gallery
T: 202.633.8300 Hours: |
| DESCRIPTION: | This multi media presentation showcases the work of 9 photojournalists - including 5 professionals (Alex Majoli, Paolo Pellegrin, Brenda Ann Kenneally, Krissane Johnson and Zalmai) and 4 students (Max Bruan, Andy Spyra, Carl Kiilsgaard and Ed Ou) who were selected by teams of industry experts from more than 450 proposals to receive this year's Getty Images Grants for Editorial Photography. Grant recipients' projects are discussed in their own voices as their powerful imagery unfolds on screen. The presentation is introduced by Aidan Sullivan, Vice President, Photo Assignments for Getty Images, and includes time for questions and discussion between the audience and grant winners who are able to attend the event. |
| COST: | Free |
Symposium - African Art, Modernist Photography, and the Politics of Representation - |
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| DATE: | 11/13/2009 - 11/14/2009 |
| WHEN: | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| WHERE: | Part 1: Part 2:
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| DESCRIPTION: | The Phillips Collection, the David C. Driskell Center, and the Department of Art History & Archaeology at the University of Maryland invite you to a two-part symposium addressing the embrace of African art by the avant-garde in the first decades of the 20th century, in the context of cultural appropriation, race, identity, and the politics of representation. Part 1 takes place on Friday, November 13th at the University of Maryland For details, click here The symposium is free but registration for the Saturday events at the Phillips is required. |
| COST: | Free |
Lecture featuring Julieanne Kost, Digital Imaging Evangelist from Adobe Systems |
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| DATE: | 11/14/2009 - 11/14/2009 |
| WHEN: | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| WHERE: | Corcoran Gallery of Art Frances and Armand Hammer Auditorium T: 202.639.1867 |
| DESCRIPTION: | 10:00am -11:30am In this session, Julieanne Kost will demonstrate why Lightroom is the professional photographer’s essential toolbox, providing one easy application for managing, adjusting, and presenting large volumes of digital photographs. You will discover how to automate your workflow and organize your images, make global and selective corrections, enhancements, seamlessly integrate Photoshop and prepare your final images for output. 12:00pm -1:30pm Are you ready to discover the little known tips and tricks that will significantly boost your productivity using both Photoshop CS4 and Lightroom? If so then don’t miss Julieanne Kost, Digital Imaging Evangelist from Adobe Systems as she shares her favorite "Top Twenty" shortcuts for photographers that will improve the way you work as well as her favorite features and the most efficient ways to use them. From the novice to the seasoned expert, everyone has something to learn from this master class. |
| COST: | Free | Eight Short Stories from Around the World |
| DATE: | 11/08/2009 - 11/08/2009 |
| WHEN: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| WHERE: | Busboys and Poets |
| DESCRIPTION: | BagnewsNotes Blogger Michael Shaw leads off an evening with a presentation about White House Photo Strategy. Eight local photographers follow with highlights of their recent projects: Frank Day, Ethiopia; Katie Falkenberg, Uninsured in the MIssissipi Delta; Marvin Joseph, Body Builders; Darrow Montgomery, Washington Beyond the Monuments; Louie Palu, War in Afghanistan; Ivan Sigel, White Road--Journeys through Central Asia; Sarah Voisin, Drug Cartels Reign in Mexico; and Terri Weifenbach, "Another Summer", A book Project. |
| COST: | Free |
Fotoweek Late Night |
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| DATE: | 11/7/2009 - 11/14/2009 |
| WHEN: | Nightly starting at 5:00 PM |
| WHERE: | Local 16 |
| DESCRIPTION: | Description: Mingle with photographers, exhibitors, supporters, and friends for a nightcap every evening during the festival. Watch projections and video shows highlighting the exhibitions and view the FotoWeek DC/ASMP Poster Exhibition while sipping on delicious cocktail specials all week long! |
| COST: | Free |