Events

Events Calendar  |  2010  |  2009  |  2008

The ACP presents a range of events over the autumn to expand your understanding of contemporary photography. Our Gallery Talks allow audiences to hear first-hand from the artists and curators in the exhibition program. Afternoon Teas are relaxed and informal panel discussions focussing on key issues in photomedia. In Talking Shop events, established photographers talk in-depth about their practice.


Subcultures
Slide Night

Subcultures

7—9pm Thursday 8 April 2010

Experience the world of subculture as photographers document the dress codes, attitudes and what it means to belong. They present a selection of their images and discuss the complexities of gaining access to and trust from the communities they photograph.

ACP members $5, Non-members $10

IMAGE © James Brickwood / OCULI Warehouse 2009

Head On
Artist Talk

Head On

1—3pm Saturday 1 May 2010
Free Admission

Each year the Head On Portrait Prize grows in popularity as well as in critical regard. This year Head On has expanded to become a photographic festival, utilising venues around the city. Festival curator Moshe Rosenzveig and guests discuss the evolution of Head On.

IMAGE © Bruce York 2009

Video Portraits
Artist Talk

Video Portraits

1—3pm Saturday 8 May 2010
Free Admission

The screen-based works in My Favourite Australian and The Mirror Effect were all created specifically for the gallery environment. In this floortalk, ACP Program Manager Malcolm Smith leads a discussion on the works in these exhibitions and the broader role that video can play in contemporary art.

IMAGE © Steve Thomas (Courtesy of ABC TV) Peter Cundal 2006

Head On
Seminar weekend

Head On

10am—4pm Saturday 8 May 2010

8 - 9 May, National Art School, Darlinghurst

A two day seminar for professionals and non- professionals alike. Learn the secrets to creating great work and getting it published from some of Australia’s foremost practitioners.

More Information: www.headon.com.au

IMAGE © Chris Gleisner Head On Opening 2009

Photo Festivals
Panel Discussion

Photo Festivals

6—8pm Thursday 27 May 2010

The Directors of Australia’s most dynamic photographic festivals, including FotoFreo International Photography Festival, Ballarat International Foto Biennale, Vivid National Photography Festival, and the Head On Photo Festival present the highlights of their programmes.

ACP members $5, Non-members $10

IMAGE © Clare Martin Slabs 2009