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  1. FotoWeekTODAY provides some daily Festival highlights. It lives on our homepage, but check it out here:

    https://www.fotoweekdc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=190
    Photo: FotoWeekTODAY provides some daily Festival highlights. It lives on our homepage, but check it out here: 

https://www.fotoweekdc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=190
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    • Alyscia Cunningham-Photography
      I missed this. Is there one next year? I would like to participate.
    • Sonja Y. Foster
      Gotta be there!
    • Martin Benes
      It will be great week for all of us
    • Ellen Jantzen
      Thanks for my comp ticket (as a 1st place competition winner). Can I get a ticket for my husband, perhaps a promotional code?
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  4. Tomorrow:

    Longtime FotoWeekDC Partner Critical Exposure is having a great event at Busboys and Poets. Make sure to join us after the event at Tropicalia (a block away) for a great afterparty!

    http://fotoweekdiscoteca.eventbrite.com/
    Photo: Tomorrow:

Longtime FotoWeekDC Partner Critical Exposure is having a great event at Busboys and Poets. Make sure to join us after the event at Tropicalia (a block away) for a great afterparty!

http://fotoweekdiscoteca.eventbrite.com/
  5. TODAY'S FESTIVITIES!

    National Gallery of Art
    Gallery Talks - Bread and Roses: The Photographs of Milton Rogovin
    Lectures
    12-12:20pm
    ...

    Carroll Square Gallery
    From The National Geographic Image Collection: Photographs of Social Life in Washington DC, 1900-196
    Exhibitions
    6-8pm


    The Phillips Collection
    Picturing the Sublime: Photographs from the Joseph and Charlotte Lichtenberg Collection
    Exhibitions
    11am-6pm
    Admission : http://blog.phillipscollection.org/2012/10/13/picturing-the-sublime

    International League of Conservation Photographers
    Oceans In Focus Exhibit at the Dupont Circle HOtel
    By Partner Events

    National Gallery of Art
    The Serial Portrait: Photography and Identity in the Last One Hundred Years
    Exhibitions
    10am-6pm

    Goethe-Institut
    FotoWeekDC FotoBook Award Winners Exhibition
    Exhibitions
    9am-6pm
    www.goethe.de/washington


    Maxwell MacKenzie Photography
    Helter-Shelter ~ An Exploration into Temporary Communities
    Exhibitions
    10am-5pm
    The American Institute of Architects Headquarters ( AIA )

    Mexican Cultural Institute
    Fotoweek DC Exhibit: Luces y Sombras
    Exhibitions
    10am-6pm
    Admission : http://instituteofmexicodc.org/


    Artisphere
    ROBERTO BOCCI: STREAMS + SPACES IN BETWEEN: ARLINGTON, VIRGINA + WASHINGTON, DC Exhibitions
    4-5pm
    Admission : http://www.artisphere.com/calendar/event-details/Visual-Arts/ROBERTO-BOCCI-STREAMS-SPACES-IN-BETWEEN-ARLINGTON-VIRGINA-WASHINGTON-DC.aspx

    Touchstone Gallery
    THE DRAG ILLUSION Photographs by Michael Lang Exhibitions
    11am-6pm
    www.touchstonegallery.com


    Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design
    Taryn Simon: A Living Man Declared Dead and Other Chapters I-XVIII
    Exhibitions
    10am-6pm
    http://www.corcoran.org/exhibitions/simon

    Ivan Sigal: White Road
    Exhibitions
    10am-5pm
    The Corcoran Gallery of Art
    http://www.corcoran.org/exhibitions/ivan-sigal-white-road

    Torpedo Factory Art Center
    Fotographers at the Factory Invitational Exhibit
    Exhibitions
    10am-6pm
    Admission : http://www.torpedofactory.org/galleries/multiple_exposures.htm

    upheaval
    Exhibitions
    10am-6pm
    Admission : http://www.torpedofactory.org/galleries/target.htm

    Blurring the Line
    Exhibitions
    10am-6pm
    Admission : http://www.torpedofactory.org/fotoweek.htm


    Adah Rose Gallery
    ART TRAVELS
    Special Events
    7-9:30pm


    Galerie Blue Square
    Global Underground - Exhibition by Valera and Natasha Cherkashin
    Exhibitions
    11am-6pm
    Admission : http://www.galeriebluesquare.com/exhibition/17/valera-natasha-cherkashin


    Capital Photography Center
    Tried and True Essentials for Wedding Photographers
    Workshops
    7:30-9:30pm
    Admission : http://bit.ly/SP5YNl


    Del Ray Artisans
    Telling Images: photographs that imply a story
    Exhibitions
    11am-6pm
    Del Ray Artisans gallery at the Nicholas A. Colasanto Center

    Studio Gallery
    Revisited: The Inconstancy of Being
    Exhibitions
    11am-7pm

    Susan Calloway Fine Arts
    Images on Paper: Fine-art photographs by Andrew Sovjani
    Exhibitions
    11am-7pm


    Watergate Gallery
    ALEXANDER (Sasha) VASILJEV - IN SEARCH OF THE WINDHORSE.
    Exhibitions
    10am-5pm

    Watergate Gallery
    ALEXANDER (Sasha) VASILJEV - IN SEARCH OF THE WINDHORSE.
    Exhibitions
    10am-5pm
    Alexander (Sasha) Vasiljev www.AlexanderVasiljev.com
    watergategalleryframedesign@verizon.net


    Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design
    Gallery 31 - This is Not a Photo
    By Partner Events
    10am-5pm
    Admission : http://www.corcoran.org/exhibitions/not-photo


    Hillyer Art Space
    November Exhibition
    Exhibitions
    11am-6pm


    Workhouse Arts Center
    With/Out
    Exhibitions
    11am-7pm

    The Art League
    Exhibit: Cold River by Andrew Zimmermann
    Exhibitions

    International League of Conservation Photographers
    Opening Reception for Oceans In Focus Exhibit
    By Partner Events
    6:30-8:30pm
    Admission : http://ilcpoceansinfocus.eventbrite.com/

    Photoworks
    Once Upon A Time In Almería
    Exhibitions
    9:30am-4:30pm
    Embassy of Spain
    http://www.spainculture.us/calendar/617/


    SPAIN arts & culture
    The Spanish National Photography Prize: Connections and Confrontations
    Exhibitions
    12-5pm
    Admission : http://www.spainculture.us/calendar/710/
    Former Residence of the Ambassador of Spain

    IberoAmericaCulturaDC
    Transitional Bodies / Cuerpos en Transición
    Exhibitions
    12-5pm
    Former Residence of the Ambassador of Spain
    www.facebook.com/IberoAmericaCulturaDC

    Folger Shakespeare Library
    Very Like a Whale
    Exhibitions
    10am-5pm
    Admission : http://www.folger.edu/whale


    Addison/Ripley Fine Art
    Frank Hallam Day: WATERLINE, black and white photographs
    Exhibitions


    American University Museum @ The Katzen Arts Center
    Ivan Pinkava / Remains (1997-2011)
    Exhibitions
    11am-6pm
    Admission : http://www.mzv.cz/washington/en/culture_events/news/news.html
    http://www.ivanpinkava.com/


    Sam Kittner Photographer
    Herblock and Photographers Observe the Environment
    By Partner Events
    Graphic Arts Galleries
    http://www.kittner.com/


    Austrian Cultural Forum Washington
    Eyes On - Month of Photography | Vienna
    Special Events
    Admission : http://www.eyes-on.at/2012/
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  6. @fotoweekdc is LIVE c/o Fox 5 Morning News Live with Holly Morris!
    Photo: @fotoweekdc is LIVE c/o Fox 5 Morning News Live with Holly Morris!
  7. TOMORROW NIGHT -

    The Craft of Storytelling: Through the Lens of Masters

    Please join ASMP: American Society of Media Photographers – National Page DC SOUTH for an evening of insights and wonders as two masters of photography share their e...
    xperiences and stories with us. Richard Nowitz presents: Mastering Light: Using Light to Tell A Story and Kenneth Garrett presents: The Origin of Civilization in the Americas.

    Cocktails, Refreshments, and amazing photography? Yes, please!

    Details here: http://bit.ly/RPMUlJ
    See More
    Photo: TOMORROW NIGHT - 

The Craft of Storytelling: Through the Lens of Masters

Please join ASMP: American Society of Media Photographers – National Page DC SOUTH for an evening of insights and wonders as two masters of photography share their experiences and stories with us. Richard Nowitz presents: Mastering Light: Using Light to Tell A Story and Kenneth Garrett presents: The Origin of Civilization in the Americas.

Cocktails, Refreshments, and amazing photography? Yes, please!

Details here: http://bit.ly/RPMUlJ
  8. Let the Festivities continue!

    TONIGHT:
    BU Center for Digital Imaging Arts DC Campus presents a panel discussion featuring [arts] professionals who will share their unique experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan, and how they tell the story of the warrior through their individual mediums: news correspondence, writing, art, photography, film, and music.

    Speakers will include: Mike Fay, former combat...
    artist for the Marine Corps; Mike Phillips, a staff reported for the Wall Street Journal who has done four tours in Iraq; Phil Nesmith, a renowned wet plate Photographer who documented the Iraq war in early 2000s with the Army’s 1st Armored Division; and others.

    6:30-9pm
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    BU Center for Digital Imaging Arts DC Campus
    School · Washington, District of Columbia
  9. TONIGHT'S highlights!

    Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design
    Artist Talk with Ivan Sigal
    7-8pm
    https://www.fotoweekdc.org/index.php?option=com_ksadvertiser&id=239&task=viewad&Itemid=81

    Northern Virgina Community College
    ASMP: Breaking into the Biz- starting a photography business
    7-9pm
    ...
    http://www.nvcc.edu/alexandria/visual/photo/

    Capital Photography Center
    Barren Places
    Workshops
    8:15pm-9:45pm
    http://bit.ly/Q1omEg

    Washington DC - A Photographer's Paradise
    Workshops
    7-8pm
    http://bit.ly/R3AkMo

    Leica Camera
    Terri Weifenbach: Photographs and the Printed Book
    Lectures
    3-5pm
    Leica Store Washington DC , 977 F Street, NW
    Washington, DC 20004 , Northwest
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  10. Looking at the Land
    Photo: Looking at the Land
  11. Come see the PhotoPhilanthropy exhibit at FotoWeek DC. There are many other great shows to see, including the work of the Pulitzer Center's grantees. 1299 Penn Ave. NW
    Photo: Come see the PhotoPhilanthropy exhibit at FotoWeek DC. There are many other great shows to see, including the work of the Pulitzer Center's grantees. 1299 Penn Ave. NW
  12. Happy Veterans Day!

    We're still in need of volunteers for this potentially very busy holiday, so if you have time, come over and help!


    Photo: Carey Wagner Photography
    Photo: Happy Veterans Day! 

We're still in need of volunteers for this potentially very busy holiday, so if you have time, come over and help!


Photo: Carey Wagner Photography
  13. FotoWeekCentral, moments ago - GREAT buzz

    Open 7 more days, 11am -6pm!
    Photo: FotoWeekCentral, moments ago - GREAT buzz

 Open 7 more days, 11am -6pm!
  14. FotoWeekCentral is already hopping. The weather is beautiful - come join us!
    Photo: FotoWeekCentral is already hopping. The weather is beautiful - come join us!
  15. Thank you for celebrating FotoWeek opening with us yesterday!
    Tonight come to Slideluck Potshow at Malmaison for slide presentations by Astrid Riecken * Brandon Thibodeaux * Brendan Hoffman * Casey Kelbaugh * Didier Bizet * Dominic Bracco ...
    * Ed Pfueller * Henry Jacobson * Hillary Atiyeh * Jacquelyn Martin * Jay Westcott * Jessica Lutz * Kiana Hayeri * Kris Connor * Kristen Gill * Lauren Knapp * Lianne Milton * Lindsay Mackenzie * Melissa Golden * Nichon Glerum * Robb Hill * Rose Callahan * Roshani Kothari * Sandy Choi * Seth Rubin * Shannon Jensen * Souvid Datta * Steve Bernacki
    See More
  16. Our first lecture with Washinton Post Staff photographerJahi Chikwendiu is PACKED! We've got a great line up of presenters today - don't forget to stop by the lecture hall when you're at FotoWeekCentral.
    Photo: Our first lecture with Washinton Post Staff photographerJahi Chikwendiu is PACKED! We've got a great line up of presenters today - don't forget to stop by the lecture hall when you're at FotoWeekCentral.
  17. FREE lecture on Adobe Lightroom - today at noon, RSVP http://adobepeterkrogh.eventbrite.com/
    Adobe Lightroom Presentation by Peter Krogh
    November 10 at 12:00pm in EST
    The Jack Morton Auditorium: GW Media and Public Affairs Building 805 21st Street, NW Washington, DC 20052
    Join · 3 people went
  18. We've decided on our #fotoweekcontest winners!

    Not chosen? Don't worry - we have another FREE instagram contest with even better giveaways from National Geographic Workshops and THINK TANK PHOTO. More here:

    http://bit.ly/RqzWJJ
    Photo: We've decided on our #fotoweekcontest winners! 

Not chosen? Don't worry - we have another FREE instagram contest with even better giveaways from National Geographic Workshops and THINK TANK PHOTO. More here: 

http://bit.ly/RqzWJJ
  19. Don't forget, FotoWeekCentral doesn't begin until TOMORROW, but here's a list of festivities that are happening tonight!

    IberoAmericaCultura DC and Spain Arts & Culture

    Transitional Bodies/ Cuerpos en Transición Exhibitions
    Opening Reception: 6:30-8:30 pm
    https://www.fotoweekdc.org/index.php?option=com_ksadvertiser&id=245&Itemid=81&task=viewad
    contact@spainculture.us

    The Spanish National Photog...
    raphy Prize: Connections and Confrontations
    Opening Reception: 6:30-8:30pm
    https://www.fotoweekdc.org/index.php?option=com_ksadvertiser&id=245&Itemid=81&task=viewad
    contact@spainculture.us

    Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery at Smith Center
    Crime & Redemption Theatre, Photography by Clara Vannucci
    Opening Reception: 6-9pm
    www.smithcenter.org/gallery
    See More
  20. IT'S FINALLY HERE!

    FOTOWEEKDC 2012

    Exhibitions
    Seminars
    ...
    Portfolio Reviews
    Benefit Launch Party
    FotoWeek by Night
    100+ Partner Events

    Photo: Matthew Rakola Photography
    See More
    Photo: IT'S FINALLY HERE! 

FOTOWEEKDC 2012 

Exhibitions 
Seminars
Portfolio Reviews
Benefit Launch Party 
FotoWeek by Night 
100+ Partner Events

Photo: Matthew Rakola Photography
  21. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter! We will be tweeting live all throughout the festival. Easy access to great info, updates & more! Follow us @FotoWeekDC Happy FotoWeek!
  22. PRESENTERS ANNOUNCED:

    Astrid Riecken * Brandon Thibodeaux * Brendan Hoffman * Casey Kelbaugh * Didier Bizet * Dominic Bracco * Ed Pfueller * Henry Jacobson * Hillary Atiyeh * Jacquelyn Martin * Jay Westcott * Jessica Lutz * Kiana Hayeri * ...
    Kris Connor * Kristen Gill * Lauren Knapp * Lianne Milton * Lindsay Mackenzie * Melissa Golden * Nichon Glerum * Robb Hill * Rose Callahan * Roshani Kothari * Sandy Choi * Seth Rubin * Shannon Jensen * Souvid Datta * Steve Bernacki
    See More
  23. Can't wait until tomorrow for FotoWeekDC to begin? Neither can we! Check out some of our FotoPartner openings and events happening TONIGHT!

    The Art League
    Cold River by Andrew Zimmerman
    Opening Reception: 6:30-8pm
    http://www.theartleague.org/

    Torpedo Factory Art Center
    2nd Thursday Art Night- Shutter: FotoWeekDC
    6-9pm
    ...
    http://www.torpedofactory.org/

    George Washington University
    Global Goods: Local Costs- Conversations with Photojournalists
    6-7:30pm
    http://globalgoods-fotodc.eventbrite.com/

    Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design
    Newman Distinguished Visiting Artist Lecturer in Photography: Taryn Simon
    7-8pm
    http://getinvolved.corcoran.org/programsandevents
    See More
  24. We can't get enough of Andy Adams over here at FotoWeekDC! Take a look at this piece on Andy's newest Digital Exhibition, "Looking at the Land: 21st Century American Views". http://www.technologyinthearts.org/2012/11/looking-at-the-land-the...
    -crowdsourced-digital-exhibition-from-flak-photos-andy-adams/


    Don't miss Andy's lecture "Photo 2.0- Online Photographic Thinking" THIS Saturday, November 10th 1:30-2:30pm! https://www.fotoweekdc.org/index.php?option=com_ksadvertiser&id=273&task=viewad&Itemid=81#400
    See More
  25. Volunteer training tonight - we're so appreciative of our supportive volunteers!
    Photo: Volunteer training tonight - we're so appreciative of our supportive volunteers!
  26. 2012 International Award Competition Winner:

    Photo by Cenk Ozer: 2nd Place, 'Post Terminus' - Student Portfolio


    Get your Festival Pass now!:

    http://2012fotoweekdc-festivalpass.eventbrite.com/
  27. We're finalizing the exhibition for the winners of our 2012 FotoBook Competition as we speak!

    Mark your calendars for the Opening Reception - Wednesday, November 13th - 7:30pm @ Goethe-Institut Washington

    Photo: Select image from SUNSHINE & NOIR: Photographs by Thomas Michael Alleman - 1st Place, Photojournalism
    Photo: We're finalizing the exhibition for the winners of our 2012 FotoBook Competition as we speak! 

Mark your calendars for the Opening Reception - Wednesday, November 13th - 7:30pm @ Goethe-Institut Washington 

Photo: Select image from SUNSHINE & NOIR: Photographs by Thomas Michael Alleman - 1st Place, Photojournalism
  28. ASMP and FotoWeek DC - An Evening with Acey Harper

    Hear how Acey took all he had learned as an assignment photojournalist and turned it upside down to create the photographs for Private Acts: The Acrobat Sublime, a hardcover book published by Rizzoli .

    http://bitly.com/Tjv6Sq
  29. Only 2 days left to enter our pre-festival #fotoweekcontest

    Enter to win Festival Giveaways!

    Nearly 4500 images so far. Whoa!

    Details here:

    http://bitly.com/QrTtHa
  30. LOCAL EXPOSURE: Out of over 200 photographers that submitted work to our regional call for portfolios, 10 were chosen by our curators. One of them, Ben Marcin, is featured in this article. Go Ben!

    http://dcbydesignblog.com/artphoto/uncover-and-discover-at-fotoweekdc/
  31. FIVE DAYS UNTIL FOTOWEEK:

    Come see works from Latin America and Spain at the Mexican Cultural Institute and the Embassy of Spain’s joint opening party this Friday, November 9th at 6:30pm. The event will feature live latin jazz, connected walkways, and five powerful photography exhibits in two historic Embassy mansions.

    More info: http://bit.ly/ScKIBS
    Photo: FIVE DAYS UNTIL FOTOWEEK: 

Come see works from Latin America and Spain at the Mexican Cultural Institute and the Embassy of Spain’s joint opening party this Friday, November 9th at 6:30pm.  The event will feature live latin jazz, connected walkways, and five powerful photography exhibits in two historic Embassy mansions.

More info: http://bit.ly/ScKIBS
  32. We lined up all-star presenters for FotoWeekEDU seminars:
    Gerd Ludwig, Daniel Milnor, Mary Virginia Swanson, Alice Gabriner,
    Brian Storm, Aline Smithson, Tom Mangelsen, Mark Mahaney,
    Ed Kashi, Michael Melford, Holly Hughes, Rebecca Drobis
  33. Powerful photography by Mary Calvert, part of the 'Hope Reimagined' exhibition presented by PhotoPhilanthropy at FotoWeekCentral this year.

    Get your Festival Pass:

    http://2012fotoweekdc-festivalpass.eventbrite.com/
    Photo: Powerful photography by Mary Calvert, part of the 'Hope Reimagined' exhibition presented by PhotoPhilanthropy at FotoWeekCentral this year. 

Get your Festival Pass:

http://2012fotoweekdc-festivalpass.eventbrite.com/
  34. More great events during fotoweek. Our friends at ASPP are having a 2 fer 1 event on 11/13 on the CDIA campus in Georgetown. Richard Nowitz - Mastering Light and Kenneth Garrett - The Origin of Civilizations in the Americas. Hit up aspp.com for more info hit up aspp.com
    Photo: More great events during fotoweek. Our friends at ASPP are having a 2 fer 1 event on 11/13 on the CDIA campus in Georgetown. Richard Nowitz - Mastering Light and Kenneth Garrett - The Origin of Civilizations in the Americas. Hit up aspp.com for more info hit up aspp.com
  35. Join us for the opening of the 5th Annual FotoWeekDC Festival next Saturday! Tickets are selling fast...
  36. Photo by Erik Messori

    'Indian Coal' Photojournalism Series, Honorable Mention: 2012 International Awards Competition
  37. FotoWeekDC would not happen without the tireless work of many individuals, including our talented installers, Spike O.(pictured) and Matt D. Thank you guys!
    Photo: FotoWeekDC would not happen without the tireless work of many individuals, including our talented installers, Spike O.(pictured) and Matt D. Thank you guys!
  38. FOTOPARTNER OPENINGS TONIGHT - One week until the Festival, but some of our FotoPartners are already beginning the festivities!
    Tonight:

    Del Ray Artisans:
    'Telling Images: photographs that imply a story'
    Opening reception 7-10pm
    http://www.thedelrayartisans.org/

    Hillyer Art Space:
    November First Friday Celebration 6-9pm
    ...
    http://www.artsandartists.org/hillyer.html

    StudioGallery DC:
    'The Inconsistency of Being'
    First Friday Reception 6:30-8:30pm
    http://www.studiogallerydc.com/

    Touchstone Gallery:
    'The Drag Illusion'
    Opening Reception 6-8:30pm
    http://www.touchstonegallery.com/
    See More
  39. Good news: The submission deadline for Slideluck Potshow's SLIDELUCK DC VIII has been extended to Sunday, November 4th at midnight! Are you holding onto some amazing shots of Hurricane Sandy or the 2012 Presidential Election? Here is your chance to show that work! More information can be found at http://www.slideluckpotshow.com/submissions
  40. GET EXCITED - We're setting up for #fotoweekdc 2012! World-class exhibitions up next.

    Do you have your Festival pass yet?

    http://2012fotoweekdc-festivalpass-eorg.eventbrite.com/
    Photo: GET EXCITED - We're setting up for #fotoweekdc 2012! World-class exhibitions up next. 

Do you have your Festival pass yet? 

http://2012fotoweekdc-festivalpass-eorg.eventbrite.com/
  41. Photoworks Photo Slam 2012 Busboys and PoetsExciting Competition! Crazy Hip Fun Event!

    A crazy idea -- why do slam poets get all the fun? What if we tried to "slam" photographs instead? Now in its third year, the Photoworks Photo Slam C...
    ompetition is a bona fide hit. Held at DC's Busboys and Poets, Photo Slam is a sold-out, high-energy blast -- complete with celebrity judges, photo artists, and one hell of a vocal audience.

    For more info go to http://conta.cc/Y3L6a8
    See More
  42. TOMORROW:

    Join Maxwell MacKenzie Architectural Photographer at an opening reception of his unbelievably cool arial shots of Burning Man.

    Details below!
    Photo: TOMORROW: 

Join Maxwell MacKenzie Architectural Photographer at an opening reception of his unbelievably cool arial shots of Burning Man.

Details below!

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