March | April 2007 - Boston Photography Focus

announcements + exhibitionswww.prcboston.org | announcementsPRC Welcomes Jim Fitts asExecutive DirectorThe PRC staff andBoard of Directorsare pleased toannounce Jim Fittsas the new ExecutiveDirector ofthe PhotographicResource Center at Boston University. Jim iswidely known in the New England photographycommunity as a teacher and lecturer.Jim is also a photographer and his photographshave appeared in numerous groupand solo exhibitions. Through Jim’s provenleadership ability and love of photography,he has shown continued support for the PRCand its mission for over 10 years. We hopeyou will join us in welcoming him to thisposition.Call for Mother’s DayPortrait ExtravaganzaVolunteer AssistantsAs we gear up for the 15th Annual Mother’sDay Portrait Extravaganza, the PRC is activelyseeking volunteer assistants. This PRC fundraisingevent will take place May 12 & 13at premier locations around greater Boston.It features over 30 of the areas finest photographers.Volunteers are asked to committo one training event and both days of shooting.This is an incredible event to workwith professional photographers while supportingyour favorite spot for photography.Volunteers also receive a complimentaryPRC Membership as our thanks for yoursupport. To volunteer or receive more information,please contact Emily Gabrian at617-975-0600 or egabrian@prcboston.org.PRC Welcomes 150New MembersDuring the run of PRC/POV, photographylovers across New England helped us welcome150 new members to the alreadystrong PRC community. Thank you to thosenew and returning members that showedsupport for the PRC during its celebratorymembership offer. Now that you’ve joined,introduce yourself! We look forward tomeeting you at one or all of the excitingupcoming PRC events.New Member DiscountPRC Members now receive a 10% discounton participating workshops at the Fine ArtsWork Center in Provincetown. www.fawc.orgInstallation HoursBetween March 19 and March 30, thePRC gallery and library will be in installationfor Picture Show, and thus open by appointmentonly.THE PRC’S FLICKR SITECONTINUES!Just because we blew out our candles,doesn’t mean we aren’t still celebrating! Asa part of our 30th celebration, we launchedthe PRC Flickr page and uploaded imagestaken by gallery visitors in addition to otheranniversary events and programs. Over thecourse of the exhibition, we posted over 500photographs, which, at the time we went topress, were visited over 4,000 times!We will continue to use Flickr to post avariety of general PRC images—includingopenings, exhibitions, lectures, workshops,and more. Keep checking back to seethe newest images and who is featuredonline! If you have a Flickr account (theyare free), we encourage you to postcomments and make us your contact/friendso that we can begin to build a networkof photo friends! Explore PRC pictures atwww.flickr.com/photos/prcboston©2007 by Yahoo! Inc. FLICKR and the FLICKR logoare trademarks of Yahoo! Inc.QTQuality Time: Not youraverage photo geeks.SoireeMarch 29th after theopening reception forPicture ShowMiddlesex Lounge315 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MASocialize and network with other PRCMembers as we join the artists and friendsof Picture Show for a little Soireé. We’llmake our way to the Middlesex Loungefollowing the exhibition’s opening reception,which runs from 5:30-7:30 at the PRC.Middlesex is located next to Miracle ofScience, just a short drive over the BUBridge or ride via the #1 bus into CentralSquare. It is a 21+ venue.Exhibitions in the gallery2007 PRC Student ExhibitionThrough March 18, 2007Join us in celebrating regional talent with the6th annual PRC Student Exhibition! Almost100 images from the next generation ofphotographers currently adorn our walls.Visit prcboston.org/studentexhibition.htm fordescriptions and selected images from the16 schools and programs that are currentlyInstitutional Members of the PRC.The energy is always palpable in the wonderfulwork and vibrant crowd of the PRC Student Show.Photo by Emily Gabrian.