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Check the PhotoZone Meeting educational events HERE. We have many educational events planned. All will take place after our meetings regularly scheduled on the third Sunday each month. Meetings are held at The Emerald Art Center, 500 Main street in Springfield. Meetings start at 1:00pm. Visitors are welcome. Please enter by the side door on 5th St. Special events usually start around 3:00pm. Note: the events page will open in a new tab.
Photography at Oregon’s 47th Annual Exhibit and Auction
May 1st through July 31st
Receptions: May 2nd, June 6th and July 4th
The First Fridays of each month during
the Lane County Artwalk
Dot Dotson's Gallery and Online
1668 Willamette St.
Eugene, OR 97401
541-485-1771
Mon-Fri 10 am - 5:30 pm, Sat, 10 am - 1 pm
Free and open to the public
Photography at Oregon’s 47th Annual Exhibit and Auction is nearly upon us!
We’ve already received an impressive collection of print donations from noted photographers locally and nationally. So far, contributions include prints from artists such as Christopher Burkett, Christopher Landis, Ken Hawkins and Brian Lanker, as well as outstanding works from many exceptional local and regional artists, such as Michael Z. Taylor, Barbora Bakalarova, Sarah Grew, Walt O’Brien, and Doremus Scudder, just to name a very few.
As in years past, there will be three Auction Exhibits featuring prints from the Online Auction at Dot Dotson's Gallery in Eugene, one each in May, June and July. This year, the online auction and the three exhibits will run concurrently. You can view a select number of photographs at Dot Dotson's each month and view and bid on the entire selection of over 85 photographs online at auctria.events/PAO2025.
The first installment of the PAO Auction Exhibit opens Friday, May 2nd at Dot Dotson’s Gallery, 1668 Willamette St. Eugene, OR 97401
There will be an Opening Reception from 5-6 p.m., complete with wine and hors d’oeuvres.We hope to see you there.
The exhibit will run all of May, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. till 1:00 p.m.
Following that, new works will be displayed each month through the end of the auction period, so watch for the exhibit changes at the beginning of June and July so you can see these remarkable prints in person. These will be First-Friday opening receptions from 5-6 p.m. for each of the exhibits.
The Online Auction itself will be open for bids starting May 1st and continuing through July 31st. The entire selection of photographs will be online, so, starting May 1st, visit https://www.auctria.events/PAO... to view and bid!
Don’t miss this great opportunity to acquire fine-art photography at auction prices while supporting photography events in the Willamette Valley!
Photography At Oregon has had a busy and successful season, sponsoring exhibits and talks by many talented artists over the past year, including the exhibitions Shifting Focus at the Maude Kerns Art Center, featuring eight specifically invited photographers, Logic of the Subconscious by Steve Dzerigian at the New Zone Gallery, Unseen Images, a group show by the PAO committee members at Dot Dotson’s and Whispers of Nature by Franka Gabler at the Emerald Art Center, not to mention the many artists’ talks, lectures and, of course, our monthly Last Friday Photo Movie Night.
But we can't continue without your help!
We are looking forward to an active turnout for the 2025 Auction! Remember, that all auction proceeds go toward promoting and sponsoring photography exhibits and events by PAO, as they have for the past 45 years. Our success is directly due to the generosity of many fine photographers donating work, giving back to the medium we all love, as well as the generosity and commitment of our bidders.
Please share this with others!
We can't reach out to everyone who might be interested having one of these fine photographs in their art collection, so feel free to share with friends, neighbors, businesses, art collectors, or whomever you think might like be interested.
St. Johns Springtime Photo Booth Project
May 10, 2025, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Franklin Foto
8953 N Lombard St.
Portland, OR 97203
Wednesday – Sunday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
https://www.franklinfoto.org/
FREE
Celebrating in St. Johns this Spring? Franklin Foto will offer free photo booth portraits in St Johns in conjunction with the St. Johns Spring Fling, Saturday, April 26, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. But the big event is the St. Johns Bizarre/St. Johns Parade, Saturday May 10, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Franklin Foto will have an analog black & white photo booth set up at our facility on May 10 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visitors to the St. Johns Bizarre and parade attendees are invited to stop by to have their portraits taken for no charge!
Portraits will be shot using a 4x5 view camera with paper negatives. Two darkroom prints will be made from each negative; you get one to keep and the other will be hung on our gallery walls. The "St. Johns Springtime Photo Booth Project" exhibition will be created as a "pop-up" exhibition that builds itself as the day progresses. The "opening reception" of the exhibit will coincide with the shooting and hanging of the show.
The “St. Johns Springtime Photo Booth Project” will run from May 10 to June 1.
The St. Johns Bizarre is a fantastic street festival in "downtown" St. Johns with tons of great food, art, live music, a beer garden and more! It coincides with the 63rd Annual St. Johns Parade. Come down and be a part of the community celebration!
Jim Lommasson, What I Carry: A collaborative photo+writing storytelling project with Portland’s Street Community
OPEN/CLOSE: May 1 – 31, 2025
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 3, 3-5 pm
Street Poets + Gallery Talk: Saturday, May 10, 3-5pm.
Street Poets + What I Carry Video: Saturday, May 31, 3-5pm.
PLACE Galleria
PLACE 735 NW 18th Ave,
Portland, OR 97209
Phone: (503) 334-2080
Gallery Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8 AM–6 PM
Saturday: Open for Reception and poetry events
Sunday: Closed
free admission
"I Remember The day that I First. When I first strummed guitar never was there any doubt in my mind that I would do my best to become a guitar player. 50 some years later, I play. That being said, there isn’t a single day that goes by that I don’t learn, some days I make major breakthroughs, some not as big but everyday the joy of playing and learning is mine. There is a world out there that most don’t know is there. Musicians have the pleasure that others don’t ever get to have. I only wish that everyone could have the great gift that playing music brings.” – Mick
what i carry
A collaborative photo+writing storytelling projectwith Portland’s Unhoused Community
I believe in the power of art.
Since 2010, I have dedicated my work to collaborative projects with communities displaced from their homes and their homelands.These projects encompass the stories of refugees, genocide, and Holocaust survivors who bear the burdens of the diaspora.
My “What We Carried” projects examine themes of departure and the enduring impact it leaves behind.Each project deepens my connection with the communities with whom I collaborate.What I Carry focuses on Portland’s unhoused community.
These photo/writings serve as a poignant reminder that any of us could find ourselves in need of shelter, should one or two circumstances in our lives shift.
Through this process of personal storytelling with object/photographs with the participants’ handwriting, giving voice to the those who are rarely heard illuminate the resilience and humanity behind each object – and the person carrying it.
This project with the unsheltered members of our community aims to remind us of our shared humanity and that we are all one family.
It's been said that my What We Carried projects "humanize” the refugee.
But it’s not the refugee (or the homeless person) that needs to be humanized,
...it is us.
– Jim Lommasson
Vintage Vogue: A Styled Photography Lighting Workshop with Fritz Liedtke
Saturday, May 17 · 12 - 6pm
Chateau de Lis, Oregon City
$250
Immerse yourself in the world of "Vintage Vogue: A Styled Photography Lighting Workshop," where the art of photography meets the elegance of retro fashion. This special event will take place at the stunning and exclusive European-style Chateau de Lis, in Oregon City.
Explore the magic of lighting with speedlights, as talented models don retro styles in an old-world setting, providing you with a unique backdrop for capturing stunning portraits.
Throughout the 6-hour workshop, you'll learn how to work with small, portable speedlights and a variety of modifiers, to sculpt light, balance ambient light with flash, and create stunning portraits. We'll be discussing both the technical and aesthetic sides of lighting, and will be working both indoors and out, in some stunning, magical spaces. You'll also learn about styling, and how to give excellent direction to your models, to perfectly bring your vision to life.
After learning from Fritz's instruction, you'll dive into hands-on shooting time with Fritz's personal input and feedback, where you’ll apply what you've learned. You'll be working with professional models in vintage dress, with a small student-to-model ratio, so you'll have lots of opportunity to practice what you're learning, as well as add beautiful images to your portfolio. Fritz's personalized oversight allows for immediate feedback, ensuring you develop confidence and precision in your shooting.
This workshop is not just about taking pictures; it’s an unforgettable experience where art, education, and nostalgia collide. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a pro at an incredible venue, all while expanding your photography portfolio with unique, timeless images.
Fritz Liedtke is a professional photographer and artist, with a BFA in photography. He's won numerous awards, grants, and residencies for his work, and his images have been widely published by magazines such as National Geographic, Lenswork, Professional Photographer, and more. His artwork is held in numerous museum collections in the US and abroad. Fritz has been teaching his popular photography workshops for 25 years, from Portland to Provence, Santa Fe to Tibet. His passion for the art of photography, combined with his extensive knowledge and experience, make for fun workshops that are jam-packed with great information; he loves helping his students grow as artists. Working with SAS Events, he's excited to lead this uniquely styled lighting workshop.
Learn more and sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/v...
LightBox Photographic Gallery & Fine Printing
Small and Connected group show at LightBox Photographic Gallery
Saturday, April 12, from 4-7pm
Show runs from April 12th - May 3rd
LightBox Photographic Gallery & Fine Printing
1045 Marine Drive
Astoria, Oregon 97103
(503) 468-0238
Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 12 pm to 5 pm
The Green Room - ©Julie Moore
LightBox Photographic Gallery opens Small and Connected, an Exhibit by the Guild at LightBox, on Saturday, April 12, from 4-7pm.
This exhibit challenges the traditional notion of scale, suggesting that size is not a measure of importance. These prints, though small in scale or modest in subject matter, reveal the complexity and beauty of a world that often goes unseen.
The works in this exhibit remind us that the smallest of moments can hold profound meaning. With each photograph the artists capture threads that connect disparate elements yet resonate with deeper significance upon reflection.
Through a diverse range of techniques these photographers use their skills to build an emotional landscape where everything is linked, where the tiniest details have a ripple effect. “Small and Connected” is an invitation to slow down, observe, and discover the profound stories hidden in the simplest of things.
The exhibit runs until May 3rd. Complete show info is on the LightBox website, http://lightbox-photographic.c.... The Guild at LightBox include Jim Fitzgerald, Jody Miller, Julie Moore, Marc McVey, Rachel Wolf, Kathy Radie, Michael Puff and Loren Nelson.
Scenes from the 2020 Protests in Portland by Sai Stone at Franklin Foto
Reception: April 5, 5-8 p.m.
Sai’s work will be on display through the month of April.
Franklin Foto
8953 N Lombard St
Portland, OR 97203
Wednesday – Sunday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
In 2020, Portland photographer Sai Stone was on the streets to witness the protests that began in the wake of the murder of George Floyd in May of 2020. Five years later, in an era of renewed political upheaval, we reexamine that time with Sai’s images.
"Sai’s photography captures the raw intensity and significance of the 2020 police brutality protests, amidst a backdrop of social unrest and a global pandemic. Through his lens, he skillfully navigates the chaotic and emotionally charged scenes, documenting the powerful moments that unfold on the streets of Portland Oregon.
His photographs convey a profound sense of urgency and activism, reflecting the collective outcry for justice and equality. Each frame captures the human spirit, as protesters bravely confront systemic issues and demand societal change. These photographs reveal the diverse faces and voices at the heart of these movements, providing a platform for marginalized communities to be seen and heard."
-Sai Stone
An opening reception is scheduled for Saturday, April 5, from 5-8 p.m.
Sai’s work will be on display through the month of April.
Franklin Foto is a community darkroom and gallery space located in Portland’s St. Johns neighborhood. Contact manager@franklinfoto.org for more information.
PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW ARCHIVES
PhotoZone members Greg Giesy and Doremus Scudder are included in a long list of videos by by Hedda + John SD
Rudi Dietrich pictured below was one of the many artists sponsored by Photography at Oregon. He showed work at Dot Dotsons and gave a talk bout his work.
Click below and scroll down to find talks by Rudi and many others.
http://www.youtube.com/artsjournal/videos
artsjournal@yahoo.com - videos by Hedda + John SD
ARTS JOURNAL is on XFINITY CABLE 29 & 1088 Eugene & Springfield, Oregon Wednesday @ 4pm & Thursday @ 10pm
Photographer Stewart Harvey gave a Zoom talk for his previous show at the Emerald Art Center.
Burning Man
You can still view that on youtube by clicking here
Sponsored by Photography at Oregon.
Christopher Landis, Las Vegas Pandemic 2020
Presented by Photography At Oregon
This talk can also be viewed on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tXJbTttrmZc
