The Center for Photography at Woodstock (CPW) is proud to announce its 2012 Benefit Gala. This year, the highly anticipated annual event, which takes place on Sunday, October 7, 2012, honors Willis "Buzz" Hartshorn and includes the 34th annual benefit auction of contemporary and classic photographs. Proceeds from this event support CPW's year-round programs which champion artists near and far and provide opportunities for our community to engage with thought-provoking exhibitions, educators, and professional resources.
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ABOUT CPW'S 2012 VISION AWARD HONOREE: 
This year CPW recognizes Willis E. Hartshorn, currently the Senior Deputy Director of the International Center of Photography (ICP) with the Vision Award for his out- standing dedication and service to the field of photography.
Since joining the staff of the International Center of Photography, in 1982, Willis E. Hartshorn, has been instrumental in the growth of this world-class museum and school. Like his predecessor and ICP's founder, Cornell Capa, Buzz has championed strong photojournalism and documentary work within ICP's productions, while also introducing contemporary work across all disciplines of the medium, ever attentive to the shifts and trends that photography continues to undergo today.
He has held numerous positions over his 30-year tenure with ICP, including Coordinator of Traveling Exhibitions, Director of Exhibitions, Deputy Director for Programs, and Executive Director from 1994 - 2012. With a leadership style that colleagues and friends have described as "strategic, inclusive, and wise", his time there has seen a period of unprecedented growth both for the institution and for the field. Notable achievements include the institutions move to their Midtown location, a massive growth in ICP's endowment, additional educational programs, new additions to the collection and a book department in collaboration with the renowned publisher Steidl.
EVENTS:
SCHEDULE
3pm - 5pm | Cocktail Reception including live music, delicious canapés, delectable drinks, and live auction preview. Silent auction open
5pm | Vision Awards Ceremony presented by Nathan Lyons with screening of tribute film by Dennis O'Clair (Silent Auction closed)
5pm | Auction only admission begins
5:45pm | Live Auction (Silent Auction closed)
6:30pm | Silent Auction reopens
7pm | Silent Auction closes
ABOUT THE VISION AWARD
Established in 2004, the Vision Award recognizes those individuals who have made important contributions as artists or professionals to the field of photography. Past honorees have included the photo-agency VII, photographers John Dugdale, Kenro Izu, and Lilo Raymond; and ground-breaking leaders in the field, Colleen & Kathleen Kenyon, Howard Greenberg, Neil C. Trager, W.M. Hunt, and in 2011, Fred Baldwin & Wendy Watriss, founders of FotoFest
ABOUT CPW'S 34TH ANNUAL BENEFIT AUCTION
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Randy West, Folding Paper/Bending Light #8, 2010
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Following the Award Reception & Ceremony, CPW's Benefit Auction of Contemporary and Classic Photographs will be held for the 34th year in a row. The evening will feature a total of 70 lots, with 65 stunning photographs and 5 exclusive "experiences" such as a private lunch and gallery tour of NYC's Chelsea District with The New Yorkers' photography critic Vince Aletti, photography critic for the New Yorker, among others. The lots will be split between a live and silent sale and will be featured in CPW's stunning perfect bound full color catalog alongside full descriptive text and artist information.
The Benefit Auction is known throughout the photography and arts communities as an outstanding source of finding the very best in photography - from renowned historic masters of the field to the most exciting emerging and mid-career voices. The event attracts excited new collectors as well as shrewd discerning ones who are seeking to fill the missing elements in their prized collections.
At CPW's annual benefit auction you can mingle with artists, collectors, and a circle of people who are passionate about the arts, while making a meaningful contribution to the arts in our community. The evening offers something for everyone - from classic and rare historical finds to unique, cutting-edge contemporary prints. It features a wide range of photographic genres including stunning abstract works, poignant moments articulating the human condition, light-hearted whimsical interpretations of the everyday, and magical moments uniquely captured by the remarkable artists featured. The auction includes prices that match every budget, from work that will go for $300 to some special pieces that may raise as much as $10,000. The 2012 benefit auction features over 70 photographs by the likes of
Shelby Lee Adams John Dugdale David Maisel Alison Rossiter
David Armstrong Barbara Ess Tanya Marcuse Aaron Siskind
Eugene Atget Louis Faurer Vivian Maier Paul Strand
Matthew Brandt LaToya Ruby Frazier Sheila Metzner Hank Willis Thomas
Edward Burtynsky Kenro Izu Martin Munkacsi Brian Ulrich
Elinor Carucci Daniel Kramer Lori Nix Randy West
Bruce Davidson Elliott Landy Platon and many more,
Tim Davis Saul Leiter Liliana Porter including 3 special
Baron Adolf DeMeyer Leon Levinstein Lilo Raymond "experience" lots!
Notable about CPW's exciting roster of artists featured in the annual benefit auction is how many of them have been a part of CPW's rich and dynamic history. Whether they had their first solo exhibition at CPW, received an artist residency that allowed them to make new work, or were once a workshop student at CPW, it is remarkable to see such a noteworthy group of artists come back to support an organization that played a part in their artistic and professional development.
RELATED EVENTS:
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Edward Burtynksy, Bonneville #1, Start Line, Landspeed Trials, Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah, 2008
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BENEFIT AUCTION PREVIEWS The 2012 Benefit Auction can be previewed in person, online, and in print form. A preview exhibition will be on view in CPW's galleries from September 15 - October 6, Wednesdays - Sundays, from 12pm to 5pm and by appointment. Admission to the Auction Preview exhibition is free and open to the public. Lots in both the live and silent sales will also be featured in CPW's stunning perfect bound full color catalog with features writing about our 2012 Vision Award Honoree and full descriptive text and artist information for all lots featured. Prints will be on view before the live sale and during the silent auction during the event at the Diamond Mills Hotel & Tavern on October 7, 2012 from 3pm - 7pm. Can't attend the live event? Not to worry - visit the online catalog where you can view every lot and place an absentee bid in advance of the benefit auction or participate as an online bidder during the live sale!
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Duane Michals, House Without Walls: Untitled, 2008
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ADMISSION
There are two types of admission to CPW's annual fund-raiser.
Gala tickets are $100 per person and include both the Vision Awards reception with heavy canapés, wine, and live music, and admission to the 34th Annual Benefit Auction. These tickets include a complimentary copy of the Auction Catalog. Gala tickets must be purchased in advance by contacting CPW at (845) 679-9957 or by clicking here.
Admission to the Auction only can be made by purchase of the Auction Catalog, which costs $50 ($35 for CPW members). The catalog admits two individuals to the live sale and is available by mail order (postage not included) as well as at the door on the day of the sale.
The Gala and Silent Auction will begin at 3pm with a reception and presentation of the Vision Awards beginning at 5pm. Admission to the live auction will begin at 5pm following the presentation of the 2012 Photographers' Fellowship Fund Award which will be selected by Willis E. Hartshorn. Through the Photographers' Fellowship Fund, CPW has supported photographers living and working in upstate New York with nearly $69,000 in grants to 84 photographers since 1980. The live auction will close at 6:30pm and the silent auction at 7pm as the evening draws to an end.
ABOUT CPW
Founded in 1977 and recognized as a international cultural resource, the Center for Photography at Woodstock is an artist-centered 501(c)3 not-for-profit arts & education organization, dedicated to supporting artists working in photography and related media and engaging audiences through offerings in which creation, discovery, and education are made possible.
CPW has worked with hundreds of artists over the past year alone! In 2010, CPW has presented exhibitions of artists from around the world and our own backyard; provided direct financial support for regional photographers through the Photographers' Fellowship Fund award; offered over two dozen photography workshops and lectures with renowned talents; published the internationally-distributed magazine,PQ ; hosted eight artists-in-residence ; provided access to professional quality workspace including black-and-white darkroom and digital imaging facilities; held monthly Photographers' Salons for photographers to share their artistic visions; trained over a dozen interns , and so much more!
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