Call for Photography / Minnetonka Center for the Arts
An Uncommon Landscape
The landscape is constantly changing, whether by natural processes or human activities. Historically, much landscape photography has championed the grand and untouched natural landscape and the pure beauty of vast, open spaces. Much of the contemporary landscape, however, exists somewhere on the spectrum between natural and man-made. Landscapes moving toward either end of this spectrum - or chronically caught in the middle - can be visually telling, horrific, or awkwardly beautiful. Photographic records of these “new” landscapes can speak to the larger economic, social, and/or political climate of a place. The works exhibited in “An Uncommon Landscape” will collectively point to the reality that is truly more common.
MWSPE Scholarship Opportunity
Midwest Regional Scholarship Opportunity
To attend the 2009 SPE National Conference
March 26 – 29, 2009 in Dallas, Texas
This year the region will award three scholarships of $500.00 each and a conference fee waiver to the National Conference in Dallas, Texas, titled “Sprawl.”
Scholarship winners will be announced by January 15, 2008.
Scholarships Available: Undergraduate Student (1), Graduate Student (1) and Adjunct Instructor (1)
Each MWSPE Award Recipient will also present his or her work at the 2009 Midwest SPE Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota as part of the Image-Maker lecture track.
Eligibility:
- All student applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student in a 2 or 4-year undergraduate or graduate program within the Midwest SPE Region. All adjunct applicants must also teach at a 2 or 4-year program within the Midwest SPE Region.
- Applicants do not have to be a current member of SPE to apply. However, all award recipients must become a member to attend the National Conference.
- Any previous MWSPE Scholarship recipient will not be eligible for the award for a period of four years.
- Deadline: All applications for this scholarship must be received by December 15, 2008.
Application Requirements:
- 10 images of work produced since January 01, 2008. All images submitted must contain a generic sRGB profile at 72 ppi with longest dimension no more than 800 pixels using the JPG format.
- Please title each image with the number, underscore, your last name, underscore, and brief title. (Example: 01_LastName_Title.jpg)
- A cover letter indicating what scholarship you?re applying for and why. Include an image list of
corresponding work (Example: 01 Title of Image, Date, dimensions and medium).
- Students: scan of your current school identification ID
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Adjuncts: please include a brief 1 or 2 page current curriculum vitae.
Submissions:
- Undergraduate Applicants: Submit all application materials to undergrad@midwestspe.org
- Graduate Applicants: Submit all application materials to grad@midwestspe.org
- Adjunct Applicants: Submit all application materials to adjunct@midwestspe.org
- All applicants are more than welcome to submit materials through multiple emails if necessary.
- You will receive confirmation that your application has been received within 72 hours of submission.
Questions? Contact Allyson Klutenkamper at aklutenkamper@me.com
MWSPE Project Support Grant - 2008 - Download the information in PDF
Grant Amount: $5,000
Postmark deadline – September 13, 2008
The Midwest Region of the Society for Photographic Education is pleased to announce
a new Project Support Grant for MWSPE members. This grant is a reflection of the national organizations interest in supporting its member’s creative activity as well as their teaching. There are no restrictions on how the grant recipient may utilize the funds to support their project (material costs, equipment, professional services, travel, etc.).
Eligibility: This Project Support Grant is only available to Professional Members of the Midwest Region of the Society for Photographic Education in good standing.
Grant application forms can also be downloaded at www.midwestspe.org
If you are not currently a Professional Member of SPE and would like to be eligible to apply for the Project Support Grant please go to the SPE website for membership information. Include with your grant application materials the completed membership form and a check for the SPE membership fee in the amount of $90 payable to the Society for Photographic Education – Midwest Region. www.spenational.org/membership/index.html
Juror: Kevin Miller, Director and Senior Curator of the Southeast Museum of Photography, a public museum located in Florida at Daytona Beach College. Since 2001 he has curated and presented more that 70 exhibitions and produced numerous exhibition catalogues and texts.
For questions concerning this grant please contact
Steven Benson, MWSPE Chair: sb@stevenbensonphoto.com
MWSPE Scholarship winners! Undergraduate: Lacy Davis , Graduate: Kimberly Thomas, Adjunct: Shannon Benine
Undergraduate: Lacy Davis - Junior, BFA Candidate at Shawnee State University.
"For as long as I can remember I have been making art that metaphorically deals with the hardships and struggles I have faced and continue to face within my life."
Graduate: Kimberly Thomas is a graduate student at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. She received her BFA from Missouri State University in 2001.
Adjunct: Shannon Benine
Instructor, Photography, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. BFA, 2003, University of Washington, Seattle; MFA, 2007, University of Illinois at Chicago.
All images are excerpts from the series Westhope: Above and Below
14 x 14 inches, archival inkjet prints
9H - Wayne Field, Westhope, North Dakota, September 2006
Gas Flare Pit - Westhope, North Dakota, January 2007
Approaching Storm - Wayne Field, Westhope, North Dakota, September 2006
Photo Imaging Technician (Job No. 996809) The University of Toledo has an immediate need for a Photography and imaging Lab tech/ manager. Part Time. Review of applications will begin immediately. For full application details see website http://humanresources.utoledo.edu/jobs/.
Job 996809 Photo Imaging Technician, College of Arts & Sciences:
This is a part time position (30 hours per week, 9 months per year) but the technician is on call 7 days per week for equipment problems as they arise and is expected to trouble-shoot problems over the phone whenever possible. The photo lab manager oversees all lab operations/ maintenance, works closely with students, and ensures a safe, orderly, and productive work environment.
Responsibilities include: Managing photo lab facility and student assistants; mixing chemistry (black & white and alternative processes); maintenance and daily operation of all darkroom equipment including cleaning and repair of enlargers, mounting presses, camera and lighting equipment, color laser and inkjet printers; maintenance of chemistry and equipment inventories; purchasing and budget oversight; scheduling, training and supervision of student assistants; helping photo students of all levels in their acquisition of knowledge in regard to photographic techniques and processes.
Technician must be able to: trouble-shoot problems students encounter in lab with camera and lighting equipment, darkroom equipment, chemical processes and computer based imaging; Work individually with undergraduate students to help in their acquisition of knowledge of traditional black and white film processing and printing, as well as digital printing, analog and digital camera functions, studio lighting, and health and safety issues specific to photo labs; have knowledge of various indicators of processing problems, have patience and experience working with students, be able to help students with a variety of questions relating to all aspects of photography (including various camera formats, black and white, digital processes, Photoshop, studio lighting, and alternative processes); work with Macintosh computers, scanners, and printers; calibrate monitors. Work with and support faculty in planning and implementation of new equipment, facilities, initiatives for photography and imaging during transition of labs toward greater use of digital technology. Technician must be able to work individually with students to make digital prints and help students understand the nuances of digital photo output. Knowledge of chemical disposal/ toxic waste handling and government EPA standards are necessary to ensure the lab runs within government and OSHA guidelines. Technician must work closely with student assistants to teach them lab operations including the mixing and disposal of black and white chemicals, safety issues surrounding chemical use and ventilation, and to train them to supervise the lab when the photo imaging specialist is not on duty.
Requirements for the position include experience in custom lab and/or large university darkroom. Applicants must be mechanically inclined (able to perform regular maintenance and repairs on printers and enlargers) and self-directed (able to work without supervision). Experience with digital SLR cameras, Macintosh computers (inc. Macintosh Operating System and Photoshop), inkjet printers, and scanners is also required. In-depth knowledge of fine art black and white processes, resourcefulness, strong organizational skills, and good interpersonal/ management skills are also required. Preferred qualifications include a BA/BFA in studio art, Background and ongoing interest in fine art photography and digital imaging, knowledge of EPA standards and OSHA guidelines, experience working with college students, and up to date knowledge of digital imaging equipment/ software. Wage to commensurate with education and experience.
To apply, submit a cover letter (include position title and job # 996809), a resume, as well as the names and contact information for three professional references to: The University of Toledo, Human Resources Department, Toledo, Ohio 43606-3390; Fax (419) 530-1490; or email recruit@utoledo.edu, which is preferred. Use only one method of application. Resumes must be received by Friday, November 30, 2007.
The University of Toledo is an Equal Access, Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and Educator.
MWSPE Scholarship Opportunity
to attend the 2008 SPE National Conference
March 13 – 16, 2008 in Denver, Colorado
GUIDELINES for 2008 Submissions:
Award: This year the region will award three scholarships of $500.00 each and a conference fee waiver for the National Conference in Denver, Colorado, titled “Agents of Change: Art and Advocacy.”
- MWSPE also invites winners of each award to present his or her work at the 2008 MWSPE Conference at the Cleveland Art Institute in Cleveland, Ohio, as part of the image-maker program (this is optional).
- Scholarship winners will be announced no later than January 15, 2008.
- Scholarships Available:
Undergraduate Student (1) Graduate Student (1) Adjunct Instructor (1)
Juror: Walter Bodle, Founder of Youth in Focus, a nationally recognized at-risk youth photography program based in Seattle, Washington.
Eligibility:
- All student applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student in a 2 or 4-year undergraduate or graduate program within the Midwest SPE Region.
- All adjunct applicants must also teach at a 2 or 4-year program within the Midwest SPE Region.
- Applicants do not have to be a current member of SPE to apply. However, all award recipients must become a member to attend the National Conference.
Deadline: All applications for this scholarship must be postmarked by December 1, 2007
Application Requirements:
Undergraduate and Graduate Applications
1. 10 images of recent work on CD
2. Image list of corresponding work
3. A cover letter indicating what scholarship you’re applying for and why
4. A photocopy of Student ID
5. Return container with return postage (applications without return postage will be discarded)
Adjunct Instructor Applications
1. 10 images of recent work on CD
2. Image list of corresponding work
3. A cover letter indicating what scholarship you’re applying for and why
4. 1 – 2 page current CV
5. Return container with return postage (applications without return postage will be discarded)
Image Guidelines: All images (TIFF or JPG) submitted must be tagged sRGB at 72ppi and longest dimension no more than 1024 pixels. Please title each image with the number, underscore, your last name, underscore, and title. (Example: 01_LastName_Title.[tif/jpg])
Send Application Materials To: Allyson Klutenkamper
MWSPE Scholarship
PO Box 2054
Portsmouth, OH 45662
Questions? Contact Allyson Klutenkamper at allyson@klutenkamper.com
