FOTOKIDS Guatemala Benefit in Los Angeles
January 31, 2010
Photo: David Ixbalán/Fotokids 2008 (c)
FOTOKIDS, a participant-photography organization based in Guatemala, uses photography, graphic arts, and scholarships to give children an opportunity to get ahead. Join founder Nancy McGirr on Thursday, February 18th from 6:30–9pm at a special reception being hosted by Altered Space Gallery, located at 1221 Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice. For more information call: 310-452-8121.
Where are the images of Haiti, by Haitians?
by Jim Hubbard
January 30, 2010
Girl Getting Water, Photo by: Unknown, Flckr Post
There is no better time than now, nor place than Haiti, to provide citizens with cameras to tell their own story.
Outside the Lens Partners with ‘The Last of the Gunslingers’ Doc Fundraiser
January 27, 2010
Outside the Lens is hosting a fundraiser to support the documentary film-in progress, “The Last of the Gunslingers.”
The event will be held on February 2 at the Pearl Hotel in San Diego.
For more information about this event, go HERE.
Venice Arts Seeks Documentary Photographers
January 27, 2010
Venice Arts is seeking to expand its pool of qualified, professional documentary photographers and/or photojournalists interested in working on projects on an Independent Contract basis. Selected faculty will be trained by Venice Arts and given teaching assignments in either ongoing programs or special projects locally, regionally, statewide, or internationally.
Qualifications:
Must have experience and strong commitment to documentary photography, photojournalism, or street photography. Prior experience teaching youth a strong plus, as is familiarity with participant photography and visual storytelling. Must be expert working in digital media, including image management. Must be available during standard after–school hours and/or on weekends or, if assigned to a special documentary project (regional, international), available for one– to two–week intervals. Must be interested in a long–term affiliation with Venice Arts.
To apply:
In your cover letter, among other things, please indicate your availability (weekday, weekends, full–week or multi–week intensive projects). Attach your résumé and samples of class syllabi that you have created, along with 10-20 digital images of your work or a link to your portfolio website here.
