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The “Act Here. Love Now.” Tour
Sep 14th
Who says cool stuff only happens in big cities?
The “Act Here. Love Now. Tour” is coming to downtown Fort Walton Beach…
Act Here. Love Now. is a book that follows the journey of 11 student photographers who had a vision to change the world. They traveled through 36 countries documenting the lives of those they met. As they took photos and heard stories, they were overwhelmed with the needs that confronted them along the way. But as the days wore on, the girls realized they could make a difference, every day, with simple acts of genuine love. This book is a culmination of their stories, photos, and practical ways to impact your own community, city, and world.
Tonight at 6pm at the Art Lair, Savannah Chastain will be sharing stories of her journey, excerpts from their book and exhibit some of the photography they captured along the way. There will also be books for sale =)
Hope to see you there!
Photojournalist and Guest Speaker: Savannah Chastain
Sep 11th
I am very excited to announce the guest speaker for our Photo Club meeting on Wednesday. Savannah Chastain, an artist who is part of a non-profit organization called Photogenx, which uses media (mainly photography) to bring awareness to social injustice issues around the globe. She and 10 other student photojournalists, just spent the past year traveling the world encountering situations of poverty, human-trafficking, misused refugees, and many other injustice issues.
Savannah says, “During our trip we realized that it was not so much the shock of injustice that we wanted to address, but instead the truth that daily actions of love and justice can make a change in the world. We have written a book, called ‘Act Here. Love Now,’ that is full of personal stories from people living in dire situations, to our own reflections on injustice. The book is full of photos and art, and our message is that you don’t have to take an epic trip around the globe to make a difference… you can start in your own neighborhood.”
Savannah will be sharing stories of her journey, excerpts from their book and exhibit some of the photography they captured along the way.
Check out more information and view their photography at:
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This is an event you won’t want to miss! It is FREE and open to the public on Wednesday, Sept. 14th at 6pm in the Art Lair.
The 4th Annual Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk in Downtown FWB
Sep 11th
Scott Kelby, the President of NAPP (National Association of Photoshop Professionals) and Editor-in-Chief of Photoshop User Magazine is organizing the 4th Annual Worldwide Photo Walk and our board director, Holly Bain has been chosen to lead the photo walk in our area. Our walk will cover downtown Fort Walton Beach, the Landing, and possibly the area near Brooks Bridge. After the walk, we will meet in Fountain Square for a group picture and for those of you that would like to stick around to mingle and share your photos afterwards, we will also get together for lunch.
This social event is open to photographers on all levels from amateurs/hobbyists to professionals. Whether you use a high end DSLR or you like capturing the moment with your phone camera, the objective of this event is to bring together thousands of photographers of all levels around the world to take pictures, share and promote coexistence among those who agree with the same passion: Photography. There were over 1100 Photo Walks and over 33,000 photographers who participated around the world last year.
There are ONLY 50 spots available and you MUST register to participate. Participants have a chance to win some really awesome prizes too! This event is open to the public so spread the word to your photo-loving friends! Oh, and did I mention, it’s FREE?!!! So sign up today at:
www.tinyurl.com/fwbwalk
Meeting Location & Time:
Saturday, October 1, 2011 @ 9:00am – 11:00am
Location: Parking lot next to Cinema Plus (174 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL)
After the walk, meet at: Fountain Square, downtown Fort Walton Beach
Japanese Giant Crop Murals
Jul 9th
Controversy Surrounds the “Life Plasters” of Edgar Degas
Mar 9th
Many experts raise concerns about the authenticity of the 74 “recently discovered” plaster casts of Degas statues. These casts are said to have been created whiles Degas was still alive. The casts were found at the Valsuani foundry, outside Paris. The Valsuani foundry cast 46 bronze statues of Little Dancer from these supposed “lifetime plaster” in 1997 and 1998. Each of these were sold for upwards of $2 million. Many of the experts who doubt the authenticity of the cast and the whole enterprise, have choosen to stay silent for fear of law suits, but say, “Let it collapse of its own weight.”
Little Dancer
Examples of all 74 bronzes are now on display at the Herakleidon Museum in Athens. In November of 2011 they will be at the New Orleans Museum of Art.
To learn more:
Life Plasters
