photography

Chase the Light: A Photo Event on June 14th & 15th

Photographic Center Northwest is promoting the photographic community with their yearly fundraiser and event, Chase the Light!

“The event kicks off with a 48-hour photo weekend on June 14th and 15th, where people around the globe make photographs on the same weekend. Every participant who submits will have their work reviewed by industry professionals and is guaranteed to have one photograph selected for a pop-up exhibition and print sale on Saturday, June 21st. Register today, and invite your friends and family. Chase The Light is a summer highlight for the photographic community, and we want you in on the fun!”

Call for Photographs for Whatcom Museum’s “Not the Whole Picture”

In Whatcom Museum’s Not the Whole Picture, Garth Amundson and Pierre Gour will present “35 years of photography, painting, and mixed media installation, which often centers queer identity while exploring the arc of their collaborative and personal partnership.” The community is welcome and invited to contribute photographs of and/or about Bellingham. Photos may be donated through December 20, either as digital images uploaded to the Whatcom Museum website, or as 4” x 6” printed photographs dropped off at one of the following locations:

Whatcom Museum admission desks in Old City Hall and the Lightcatcher
Bellingham Public Library
Bellingham Queer Collective
Wink Wink
El Sueñito
BACK DOOR
Quicksilver Photo Lab
Art Department Office, WWU campus
Dakota Art
Bellingham Frameworks

More information can be found at https://www.whatcommuseum.org/exhibition/not-the-whole-picture/.

By AAWC|2024-11-21T15:22:53-08:00November 21st, 2024|Categories: Art News 360|Tags: art show, call to artists, photography|

December Gallery: Tribute to Time and Place – Through the Eyes and Years of Tore Ofteness

Tribute to Time and Place: Through the Eyes and Years of Tore Ofteness

December 6-20

Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 11am – 4pm

Opening Reception: December 6, 6pm-9pm

1213 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225

We are thrilled to announce a very special art exhibit featuring the breathtaking aerial photography of renowned professional photographer Tore Ofteness. This unique collection will be on display in three venues at: Allied Arts, Bellingham Frameworks, and Quicksilver from December 6th to December 20th. Join us for an opening reception on December 6th from 6pm to 9pm,

Tore Ofteness is celebrated for his diverse array of photography. This exhibit also showcases his stunning and dramatic images, spanning a broad range of themes including majestic mountains, vintage music festivals, and historic events, including his award-winning, awe-inspiring aerial shots of iconic bridges, highlighting Washington’s natural beauty with architectural wonders. He brings a personal touch to his photography that captivates and inspires. This exhibit is a must-see for art lovers and photography enthusiasts alike. Don’t miss your chance to experience the world through the lens of Tore Ofteness.

Allied Arts is a non-profit gallery, all proceeds from sales go towards supporting the arts in our community.

For more information visit www.alliedarts.org or contact Xandra Blackburn at 360-676-8548 or gallery@alliedarts.org.

By AAWC|2025-01-17T14:55:22-08:00November 15th, 2024|Categories: Art News 360, Past Exhibits|Tags: art, art show, Bellingham, december show, gallery, gallery show, photography, Special Event, Tore Ofteness, tribute|

City’s Essence of Bellingham Photo Competition now accepting 2024 entries

Evening Bay by Macy Adkinson, 2023 Best of Show – First Place

August 07, 2024 – by Melissa Morin, Assistant Communications Director

Capture the essence of Bellingham with your camera and share your photos in the 19^th annual Essence of Bellingham Photo Competition. Photographers of all ages and skill levels can submit photos that express what it’s like to be a part of our fabulous city – from the moments that make up daily life to the iconic celebrations we enjoy.

Entries may be submitted, free of charge, now through October 1, 2024. Winners will be selected in several categories: Best of Show, Best of Class, Best of Category and Honorable Mention. One photo will also be selected to receive the Climate Action Award, given to an image that gives perspective to our community’s actions to address climate change.

The City of Bellingham and the Whatcom Museum created the annual photo competition to highlight what we love most about our community and honor the artists who capture it. Winning entries are added to the Whatcom Museum’s photo archives and may also appear on BTV, in City publications, or on the City’s website and social media.

Find competition details, an entry form and an archive of previous winners at cob.org/eob.

By AAWC|2024-08-14T20:53:08-07:00August 14th, 2024|Categories: Art News 360|Tags: art contest, Bellingham, competition, photography|

Bellingham Chamber Music Society presents Portraits in Sound: Capturing the Love of Music

As part of the Bellingham Chamber Music Society’s mission to share the love of music with our community we are launching a photo contest. To celebrate chamber music in our city and region we invite you to take photos that represent the love of chamber music! BCMS will be using your photos in future marketing and will credit the photographer for any print or online use of their work.

Prizes

First Prize: Adult: Night accommodations at the Hotel Leo, plus 2 tickets to any concert

Second Prize: Adult: $50 gift card to Amendment 21, plus 2 tickets to any concert

First Prize: Youth: $100 plus two tickets to any concert

Second Prize: Youth: four tickets to any concert

Content

What type of photos are we looking for? Here are some ideas to get you started:

Borrow our musical figurines and stage them at your favorite local spots for a photo shoot. (You can check out some of the places they’ve already traveled in this post.) Your imagination is your only limitation as you transport the figurines to some of the most magical places indoors and out in Whatcom and Skagit counties. (Follow this link to find out how to check out the figurines.)
Take photos of scenes that reflect your definition of chamber music. Perhaps it’s friends playing instruments at a cafe, or your kids practicing a duet.

Register

Registration is open to all ages. Register here. Deadline is MAY 1, 2024 5:00pm

Winners will be announced on May 10th and the winners will be displayed at our May 19th Soundscapes concert at the Hotel Leo. Contact BCMS at musicinbellingham@gmail.com with any questions.

By AAWC|2024-03-06T15:46:57-08:00March 6th, 2024|Categories: Art News 360, community news, competition|Tags: Bellingham, Bellingham Chamber Music Society, call to artists, photography|

Photography Challenge: Chase The Light

Don’t forget! Registration is now open for PCNW’s 2023 summer fundraiser: Chase The Light! Join participants across the globe in 48 hours of image-making worldwide. Make photographs with any type of camera, between Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11. Every single participant who submits will have one photograph selected for inclusion in an in-person pop-up exhibition and print sale on June 17. Registration is FREE in order to eliminate barriers to participation in this community-centric event!

Go to https://www.pcnw.org/chasethelight for more details!

By AAWC|2023-06-01T15:41:43-07:00June 1st, 2023|Categories: Art News 360, community news, competition|Tags: photography|