The PRC wants to invite you to a kickoff event for our new group, The Young Professionals. From emerging artists, to collectors, to photo fans, The Young Professionals is an exciting new hub for the Boston photography scene.

Join us on October 16th from 6 ­- 8 pm for the first Emerging Collector’s Event. We’ll have cocktails and hors d’oeurves and get the chance to talk first hand to a few of the artists whose work will be in the 2008 PRC Benefit Auction.

Thursday, October 16, 6-8 pm

808 Gallery, 808 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215

Admission: $10

Please RSVP by October 3rd. Call Cate Brennan, Programs Coordinator, at 617-975-0600 or email cbrennan@prcboston.org with questions or if you would like to join the Young Professionals of the PRC.

Last night at the Wonder Bar in Allston, the PRC hosted its 3rd PhotoSLAM! A PRC member program, the PhotoSLAM! is a digital slideshow of photographs submitted by members, a democratic showcase of the work and talent within the PRC membership. Participants came to narrate their work, and cheered on friends in a supportive environment! A good time was had by all.

Check out the pics online by clicking here or on the above montage. We hope that you can join us next time!

PhotoSLAM!
Deadline for Submissions: Thursday, June 19, 2008
Event: Thursday, June 26, 2008, 6pm
Location: The Wonder Bar, 186 Harvard Ave, Allston, MA
Questions? Call 617.975.0600

It’s time for the PRC annual PhotoSLAM! The PhotoSLAM! is a digital slide show of ALL submitted photographs, a showcase of the work and talent within the PRC membership. Submit photos by CD or email by June 19th to cbrennan@prcboston.org, attention PhotoSLAM!. We are only accepting submissions in digital format. Limit 5 images: Images must be jpegs (labeled last name and # - i.e., Brennan1, etc.), formatted for PC (please include .jpg extension) at 150 dpi/ppi, no larger than 800 pixels in either direction. All entries should include a sheet detailing name, image information (title, year, media, etc.), phone number, email, and a brief description of the work or series. You must be prepared to attend, narrate your work, and cheer on friends the night of the event!

Please join the Photographic Resource Center for the last in our series of “Behind the Scenes” special events. This event is open to a limited number of people on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited for this event, so please call 617.975.0600 to reserve your place today.

The third and last “Behind the Scenes” Event
A Private Collection Becomes Public
ISM.
Thursday, June 12, 2008, 6:30 - 8:30pm
745 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
ISM, a travel and leisure marketing company, is allowing a limited number of visitors to view their never-seen-before corporate collection. Guests will be treated to a guided tour with ISM’s President and CEO, Gary Leopold, and enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on its roof-deck, with a spectacular view of the Back Bay. Gary has been an avid collector of photography and a member of the PRC Board of Directors. The price of the event is $100 per person. RSVP by June 9th.

Shown above is an image from the ISM corporate photography collection. “Anamika Bhatnager and Dennis Willette, BBC News & Access Hollywood, Thursday, October 2nd, 2003, 7-8pm.” by Matthew Pillsbury.

Here in Boston, spring had sprung. Photo students from across New England are all hunkering down and burning the candle at both ends — either in the darkroom or at the ink jet printer.

Our friends at Our Daily Red, the blog of Big, Red, and Shiny, has a great run down of many of the regional senior and graduate exhibitions right here and we’ve listed a few others below. Many of these represent schools that are institutional members of the PRC - and we couldn’t be prouder.

Consider this an open post, please feel free to add other senior and graduate student exhibitions in the comments.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Art Institute of Boston
Senior photography exhibition: Laura Cashavelly, Lauren Bockow,
Kip DiVito, and Amber Vickery
AIB Gallery at 601 Newbury Street, Boston, MA
May 5 - 10, Opening: May 9, 6-8pm
&
Taking In book release event
Reception: May 16, 6-8 pm
University Hall Gallery, Porter Square, Cambridge, MA
Taking In: AIB photography exhibition
July/August, Opening, First Fridays
Laconia Gallery, 433 Harrison, Boston, MA

Massachusetts College of Art + Design
Thesis Show II
Through May 9
&
Thesis Show III
May 17-30, Opening: Saturday, May 17, 6-8 pm
MassArt Galleries, 621 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA

Maine College of Art
MFA Thesis Exhibition
Institute of Contemporary Art at MECA
May 10-25 , Opening: Saturday, May 10, 5-8pm
522 Congress Street, Portland, ME

NESOP
2008 Graduate Show
June 6-August 29, Opening: Friday, June 6, 3-5pm and 7pm-close
537 Comm. Ave, Boston, MA

Rhode Island School of Design
Graduate Thesis Exhibitions
May 18 - June 2, Opening: May 17, 6-8m
Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI

School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
MFA Thesis Exhibition III
Through May 18
Tisch Gallery at Tufts University Art Gallery, Medford, MA

Sunday, June 22, 2008, 10:00am – 5:30pm
Boston University’s George Sherman Union, Academy Room, first floor towards the back of the cafeteria, 775 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
FREE with PRC membership
Please RSVP by Wednesday, June 18th. Call Cate Brennan at 617.975.0600 with questions or to RSVP

Want to get together with other artists and talk photo? Come to a Member photo sharing on Sunday, June 22nd from 10:00am – 5:30pm. Bring your photographs, portfolios, or laptops and share your images with fellow members. Tables will be set up for you to display your work. This informal sharing is meant to encourage discussions of technique, visions, and collaboration.