Photo Safaris
Photos Courtesy Frank Bruns (left) and Katherine Murtha (right)
Carrie Furnace Photo Safari
Co-sponsored with the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area
Sunday, June 30, 2013, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Carrie Furnace is one of Pittsburgh's greatest historical sites of the industrial age. Through general and one-on-one instruction, further your knowledge of composition, quality of light, exposure, high dynamic range, and panoramas, all while enjoying the beauty and history that surrounds you.
Check out what past photographers on recent photo safaris have created: http://www.carriefurnacephoto.blogspot.com/
*Please bring with you: a d-SLR and a tripod, comfortable walking shoes, and weather-appropriate clothing.
Fee: $65 for Silver Eye members; $75 for non-members
Limited to 15 registrants
Instructor: Ivette Spradlin, Adjunct Faculty, Photography Department, Carnegie Mellon University
Location: Carrie Furnace, Rankin, PA
Interested in submitting your best image for our upcoming Carrie Furnace exhibition in August? Check out our call for entries here!
Photos Courtesy One Woman Farm
Organic Farming & Sustainability Photo Safari
Co-sponsored with One Woman Farm
Sunday, July 21, 2013, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Explore One Woman Farm's acres of gardens and pastures while receiving one-on-one instruction from professional photographer and instructor Karen Antonelli. Students will gain access to OWF as well as learn about sustainability and the importance of organic farms in the Pittsburgh region. At the end of the safari, relax and enjoy an included lunch en plein air at the farm!
Founder and manager Margaret Schlass created One Woman Farm in 2008 after gaining agricultural experience at various organic farms across the United States and abroad. The 2013 growing season will be One Woman Farm's fifth year serving its CSA, farmer's market, and restaurant customers.
After editing your best shots from the day, we welcome you to submit your photos to OWF to be featured (with proper acknowledgements) on their website. Check it out here: http://www.onewomanfarm.com.
*Please bring with you: a d-SLR and a tripod, comfortable walking shoes, and weather-appropriate clothing.
Fee: $65 for Silver Eye members; $75 for non-members
Limited to 45 registrants
Instructor: Karen Antonelli, Professor of Photography, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Location: One Woman Farm, 5857 Valencia Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044
The Bigger Picture
Photo Courtesy Jake Reinhart
Get Noticed: Where to Get Your Work Seen in Pittsburgh
Co-sponsored with Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
Thursday, July 11, 2013, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Have you ever wanted to display your work, but just don't know where or how? Spend an evening listening, conversing, and interacting with a panel of local professionals as they discuss their own experiences in navigating Pittsburgh's exhibition spaces and hear their recommendations for beginner and intermediate artists looking to break out on the scene and get public recognition. From curators to small gallery owners, this panel is sure to provide a unique and interesting outlook on the Pittsburgh arts scene.
Panelists:
-Adam Welch, Curator, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
-Christiane Leach, Artist Relations Coordinator and Office Manager, Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council
-Meliora Angst, Operations & Gallery Manager, Artisan Tattoo Gallery
-Nina Barbuto, Founder & Director, Assemble
-Sonja Sweterlich, Curator, 709 Gallery & Visual Arts Consultant, Three Rivers Arts Festival, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Fee: $20 for members of Silver Eye Center for Photography, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, or Pittsburgh Filmmakers; $30 for non-members
Limited to 45 registrants
Location: Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, 6300 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
1. Register for individual workshops by clicking the class name below:
3. Register by phone by calling 412.431.1810.
Not sure what class or membership level is right for you? Please call Jen Rokoski at 412.431.1810 ext. 11 or email jrokoski@silvereye.org to discuss your needs and questions.
