Press Release - February 22, 2007 - A month of Photography at the Brookline Arts Center
Upcoming Free Photo Salons at the Brookline Arts Center
Come to the Brookline Arts Center during the month of March and explore the world of photography. At the free Photo Discussion Salons, led by local professional photographers, photographers and art lovers discover new techniques while getting feedback in a relaxed environment. This month the BAC is also exhibiting two photographers who are taking traditional photography and transcending the way the viewer looks at composition and meaning. In the downstairs gallery see Chandra Meesig’s backs of photographs, while upstairs observe Naveed Nour’s Momento, black and white images that bring the world to the viewer’s fingertips.
The exhibits and salons are free events offered by the Brookline Arts Center to the community. The salons are for people interested in learning more about photography, as well as professional or amateur photographers. It is highly encouraged that participants bring in their work to share with the group. Both digital and film photographers are welcome.
Ongoing Exhibitions
Naveed Nour: “Momento”
February 1- March 16, 2007
Lush black and white images of Paris and other world centers.
Chandra Meesig: “backs of photographs”
February 9-March 24, 2007
Abstract, stripped down images of the backs of old photographs: each expresses its own mysterious story.
Upcoming Events
4 Photographers of the Exposure Project, Photo Salon (www.theexposureproject.com)
Friday, March 2nd, 6:30 P.M.
The Exposure Project founders are four photographers who are passionate about creating a forum for emerging new artists to share their vision. The project founders have just self-published their first issue of the Exposure Project Book, where they can get their artistic voices heard and seen. Learn how to bring an entrepreneurial spirit to your own photography.
David Gordon, Photo-Journalist, Photo Salon (www.degphoto.com)
Friday, March 16th, 6:30 P.M.
Photojournalist David Gordon tells complex stories through series of narrative photographs. Currently, he is focusing on the new field of web-based multimedia photo series, exemplified by the on-line community mediastorm.org. At this salon, Gordon will lead a discussion of the portfolios brought by participants, with ideas for bringing unity through storytelling techniques.
The gallery and salons are free and open to the public, but donations are accepted. For more information, call 617-566-5715 or visit www.brooklineartscenter.com.
The Brookline Arts Center is located at 86 Monmouth Street, Brookline, one block from the St. Mary’s stop on the MBTA Green Line. The photo salon is handicapped accessible.
For more information, visit www.brooklineartscenter.com or email bac@brooklineartscenter.com.