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May 24, 2013
2013 Filter Photo Festival Registration Now Open

Filter Photo is pleased to announce its 5th annual Filter Photo Festival, a five day photo extravaganza dedicated to inspiring and educating emerging and professional photographers. The 2013 Filter Photo Festival's diverse programming will include portfolio reviews, lectures, workshops, panel discussions and gallery talks with world-renowned photo professionals; juried exhibitions, and networking events. The majority of the events will take place in Chicago’s downtown Loop, a vital metropolitan area famous for its world-class cultural institutions.

Filter Photo is pleased to announce its 5th annual Filter Photo Festival, a five day photo extravaganza dedicated to inspiring and educating emerging and professional photographers. The 2013 Filter Photo Festival's diverse programming will include portfolio reviews, lectures, workshops, panel discussions and gallery talks with world-renowned photo professionals; juried exhibitions, and networking events. The majority of the events will take place in Chicago’s downtown Loop, a vital metropolitan area famous for its world-class cultural institutions.

May 22, 2013
Photographers Talk About: Sharing Photography Online

The impetus for this article was a recent conversation with self-described “Analog Man,” a fine arts photographer who uses only film and has no interest in social media, yet wants to sell his work. I was intrigued by the whys and wherefores of that stance in this digital age. Knowing a couple of other photographer friends who were similarly reluctant -- but many more who do share online -- I set out to discover what photographers think about this issue.

The impetus for this article was a recent conversation with self-described “Analog Man,” a fine arts photographer who uses only film and has no interest in social media, yet wants to sell his work. I was intrigued by the whys and wherefores of that stance in this digital age. Knowing a couple of other photographer friends who were similarly reluctant -- but many more who do share online -- I set out to discover what photographers think about this issue.

Being familiar with many of these photographers' work, I will warn you, we are talking to some heavy-duty talent here. And, bonus: all of this talent comes with well-thought-out stances about why they do what they do.

May 21, 2013
Call For Entries: Super-"Calatrava"-Listic Exhibition at the Art*Bar

The Quadracci Pavilion, affectionately called the "Calatrava," is probably the most photographed building in the city, and every photographer likely has at least one image of it in their portfolio. The idea behind this show is to compare how different artists/photographers "see" the building. It is an iconic structure, but every photographer has a unique "eye," and this promises to be a fascinating look into all the different kinds of ways artists are able to portray the same, highly recognizable subject.

The Quadracci Pavilion, affectionately called the "Calatrava" after its architect, Santiago Calatrava, is probably the most photographed building in the city, and every photographer likely has at least one image of it in their portfolio. The idea behind this show is to compare how different artists/photographers "see" the building. It is an iconic structure, but every photographer has a unique "eye," and this promises to be a fascinating look into all the different kinds of ways artists are able to portray the same, highly recognizable subject.

All entries will be juried by the owner of the Art*Bar.

Exhibition Dates: July 19 - August 22

VENUE: Art*Bar

722 E. Burleigh

Milwaukee, WI 53212

(In Milwaukee's Riverwest Neighborhood)

THEME: The Quadracci Pavilion Through the Eyes of an Artist

May 15, 2013
Call for Entries: "Photography: A Juried Exhibition of Visual Images"

Call for entries for "Photography: A Juried Exhibition of Visual Images" exhibition at Anderson Arts Center, June 23 - August 4.  The juror is Jon W. Balke. Awards will be presented at the opening reception on June 23rd. Works must be dropped off June 2, 2013 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Anderson Arts Center.  For more information, visit the website at www.andersonartscenter.com.

Call for entries for "Photography: A Juried Exhibition of Visual Images" exhibition at Anderson Arts Center, June 23 - August 4.  The juror is Jon W. Balke. Awards will be presented at the opening reception on June 23rd. Works must be dropped off June 2, 2013 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Anderson Arts Center.  For more information, visit the website at www.andersonartscenter.com.

May 7, 2013
Call for Entries: "Photography" Exhibition at Gallery 224 in Port Washington

Call for entries for the summer "Photography" exhibition at Gallery 224, July 12 - Sept 1.  Approximately 10 artists will be selected to exhibit a series of their photographs investigating the theme of their choice.  Please submit 6-10 images and an artist statement addressing the series to gallery224@gmail.com.  The submission deadline is June 2.  For more information, visit the website at gallery224.org.

Call for entries for the summer "Photography" exhibition at Gallery 224, July 12 - Sept 1.  Approximately 10 artists will be selected to exhibit a series of their photographs investigating the theme of their choice.  Please submit 6-10 images and an artist statement addressing the series to gallery224@gmail.com.  The submission deadline is June 2.  For more information, visit the website at gallery224.org.

March 10, 2013
Submissions to CoPA’s 8th Annual Members’ Exhibition is now open! DEADLINE: APRIL 7 2013

CoPA’s 8th Annual Members’ Exhibition

April 19 - 20, 2013 Gallery Night

Exhibition Dates: April 25-27, May 2-4

VENUE:

600 East Mason (Mason and Jackson)

Second Floor(Stairs and Elevator access)

Milwaukee, WI

THEME: Open

All entries are to be submitted to the CoPA website beginning Sunday, March 10, 2013. Go to www.copamilwaukee.com for details.  THE MEMBER SUBMISSION LINK IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SUBMISSION INFORMATION FORM!

CoPA’s 8th Annual Members’ Exhibition

April 19 - 20, 2013 Gallery Night 

Exhibition Dates: April 25-27, May 2-4

VENUE:

600 East Mason  (Mason and Jackson)

Second Floor(Stairs and Elevator access)

Milwaukee, WI 

 

THEME: Open

ELIGIBILITY AND RESTRICTIONS

Original photographic (film or digital) works executed 2007 or later by registered members of the Coalition of Photographic Arts. Work cannot have been displayed in any of the previous CoPA Members’ Exhibitions.   Maximum framed size 40”x 40”. 

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

February 20, 2013
CoPA Member Paul Matzner to Teach Street Photography Class

CoPA member Paul Matzner will be teaching a "Street Photography" class on Saturday, June 1 from 9:30 - 4:30 at The Center for Photography at Madison (CPM). Detailed information and official registration will be available at the end of March on CPM's website: http://www.cpmad.org/
Students will gain insight into what street photography entails, and improve their ability to make photographs that capture the essence of people and location.

CoPA member Paul Matzner will be teaching a "Street Photography" class on Saturday, June 1 from 9:30 - 4:30 at The Center for Photography at Madison (CPM).
Detailed information and official registration will be available at the end of March on CPM's website: http://www.cpmad.org/

Students will gain insight into what street photography entails, and improve their ability to make photographs that capture the essence of people and location.

Students will:

- gain a historical perspective into the genre of street photography,

- learn various techniques for making impactful images as opposed to just taking pictures,

- discuss various “rules” of photography and why and how to break them,

- practice street photography on location in Madison,

December 4, 2012
"Surrealism and Beyond" Art Exhibition December 6th – January 17th

CoPA members Perry Heideman, Steven Yeo and Cardi Toellner participating in a mind-bending art exhibit from six local artists and photographers entitled Surrealism and Beyond. The exhibit incorporates surreal, illusory and flow of consciousness imagery that will delight, amuse and engross audiences of all ages.  At Unitarian Universalist Church West, artists' reception Thursday, December 13th, 7:00 – 8:30 pm.

Beginning December 6, 2012, the Community Room Art Gallery at Unitarian Universalist Church West will be hosting a mind-bending art exhibit from six local artists and photographers entitled Surrealism and Beyond. The exhibit incorporates surreal, illusory and flow of consciousness imagery that will delight, amuse and engross audiences of all ages.

California Zephyr, a painting by League of Milwaukee artist, Ellen FS Gilbert brings to mind the graphic, plane-shifting work of M.C. Escher. Perry Heideman’s series of photographs present a visual treat in images inspired by Lewis Carroll’s, Through the Looking Glass. Heideman is a board member of CoPA, Coalition of Photographic Artists. Steven Yeo and Cardi Toellner, also of CoPA, present striking manipulated photographs. Other art includes a watercolor by Carolyn Simpson of Wauwatosa Artists workshop and dreamlike oil paintings by Tom Neuwirth.

November 19, 2012
CoPA’s 6th Annual Midwest Juried Photo Exhibition
 | Walker's Point Center for the Arts

The Coalition of Photographic Arts and the Walker’s Point Center for the Arts are pleased to present CoPA’s 6th Annual Midwest Juried Photo Exhibition, an annual opportunity for emerging and established artists from Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota to exhibit their contemporary photography.  This Year’s jurors are Annemarie Sawkins (former Associate Curator, Haggerty Museum of Art at Marquette University) and Graeme Reid (Assistant Director, Museum of Wisconsin Art).

photo: "Peony 2" by Vicki Reed

 The Coalition of Photographic Arts and the Walker’s Point Center for the Arts are pleased to present CoPA’s 6th Annual Midwest Juried Photo Exhibition, an annual opportunity for emerging and established artists from Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota to exhibit their contemporary photography.  This Year’s jurors are Annemarie Sawkins (former Associate Curator, Haggerty Museum of Art at Marquette University) and Graeme Reid (Assistant Director, Museum of Wisconsin Art).

 

About the Jurors:

Born in England, Annemarie Sawkins graduated from McGill University with a Master’s Degree and Ph.D. After 13 years as a curator at the Haggerty Museum of Art at Marquette University, she is now an independent curator and art consultant working on a major exhibition for the Ackland Art Museum, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which opens in February of 2013. Annemarie often writes for exhibition catalogues and is a frequent juror, having critiqued everything from artists portfolios to short films.

November 7, 2012
Museum of Wisconsin Art Executive Director Announces Retirement.

Date: Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 10:23 AM
Museum of Wisconsin Art Executive Director Announces Retirement.
Tom Lidtke , Museum of Wisconsin Art (MWA) Executive Director, has announced his semi-retirement.  Tom has been with the Museum of Wisconsin Art for 30 years and has been instrumental in the formation of the MWA and what it is today.

Museum of Wisconsin Art Executive Director, Tom Lidtke Announces Retirement

(WEST BEND, WI) Museum of Wisconsin Art (MWA) Executive Director, Tom Lidtke announced that he will be semi-retiring in July 2013.  The announcement comes after his 30 years with the Museum of Wisconsin Art and numerous achievements with the organization, including the $9.9 million capital project that will be opening in early April 2013.

September 7, 2012
Volunteers Needed!

CoPA is in need of some willing volunteers interested in donating a few hours of their time in return for the satisfaction of knowing their efforts are helping their organization grow stronger and more valuable in the community. Opportunities available in Programming, Communications, Events, Website, and Venue Evaluation, as well as on the Board of Directors.

CoPA is in need of some willing volunteers interested in donating a few hours of their time in return for the satisfaction of knowing their efforts are helping their organization grow stronger and more valuable in the community. Please seriously consider any of the following opportunities.

Board of Directors - Of course we would love to bolster the board with a few new members. If you have ever thought you would like to assist in a leadership position and have a real voice in the direction of the organization, here is your opportunity.

Programming - Ideally we would have one or two members who could brainstorm ideas and chase down leads for future programs. Our programming is set through December, so if you sign on now you can have the luxury of three months lead time to investigate possibilities. The time commitment is really just a few hours a month.

April 2, 2012
CoPA Annual Meeting | Call for Board & Committee Members

Do you love CoPA? Do you have creative energy? Do you want to see CoPA grow? Do you want to grow as a photographer?

If you answered yes to some of these questions, it's obvious that you care enough about CoPA to become involved and here is your chance.

Do you love CoPA?
Do you have creative energy?
Do you want to see CoPA grow?
Do you want to grow as a photographer?
Do you want to grow as a leader through experience?
Do you want to build valuable networks and relationships with fellow board members?
 
If you answered yes to some of these questions, it's obvious that you care enough about CoPA to become involved and here is your chance.
 

March 19, 2013
CoPA’s 8th Annual Members’ Exhibition & Gallery Night

CoPA’s 8th Annual Members’ Exhibition

April 19 - 20, 2013 Gallery Night 

Exhibition Dates: April 25-27, May 2-4
VENUE:       600 East Mason  (Mason and Jackson)
                        Second Floor(Stairs and Elevator access)
                        Milwaukee, WI 
THEME: Open
ELIGIBILITY AND RESTRICTIONS
Original photographic (film or digital) works executed  2007 or later by registered members of the Coalition of Photographic Arts. Work can not have been displayed in any of the previous CoPA Members’ Exhibitions.   Maximum framed size 40”x 40”. 
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
All entries are to be submitted to the CoPA website beginning Sunday, March 10,2013. Go to: www.copamilwaukee.com
for details. We will NOT accept any images into the Members Exhibition until we have verification that the artist is an active member of CoPA.

April 19 - 20, 2013 Gallery Night 

Exhibition Dates: April 25-27, May 2-4

VENUE:

600 East Mason  (Mason and Jackson)

Second Floor(Stairs and Elevator access)

Milwaukee, WI 

THEME: Open

ELIGIBILITY AND RESTRICTIONS

Original photographic (film or digital) works executed  2007 or later by registered members of the Coalition of Photographic Arts. Work can not have been displayed in any of the previous CoPA Members’ Exhibitions.   Maximum framed size 40”x 40”. 

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

March 19, 2013
CoPA’s 8th Annual Members’ Exhibition & Gallery Night

CoPA’s 8th Annual Members’ Exhibition

April 19 - 20, 2013 Gallery Night 

Exhibition Dates: April 25-27, May 2-4
VENUE:       600 East Mason  (Mason and Jackson)
                        Second Floor(Stairs and Elevator access)
                        Milwaukee, WI 
THEME: Open
ELIGIBILITY AND RESTRICTIONS
Original photographic (film or digital) works executed  2007 or later by registered members of the Coalition of Photographic Arts. Work can not have been displayed in any of the previous CoPA Members’ Exhibitions.   Maximum framed size 40”x 40”. 
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
All entries are to be submitted to the CoPA website beginning Sunday, March 10,2013. Go to: www.copamilwaukee.com
for details. We will NOT accept any images into the Members Exhibition until we have verification that the artist is an active member of CoPA.

April 19 - 20, 2013 Gallery Night 

Exhibition Dates: April 25-27, May 2-4

VENUE:

600 East Mason  (Mason and Jackson)

Second Floor(Stairs and Elevator access)

Milwaukee, WI 

THEME: Open

ELIGIBILITY AND RESTRICTIONS

Original photographic (film or digital) works executed  2007 or later by registered members of the Coalition of Photographic Arts. Work can not have been displayed in any of the previous CoPA Members’ Exhibitions.   Maximum framed size 40”x 40”. 

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

March 10, 2013
Submission Guidelines available for CoPA’s 8th Annual Members’ Exhibition Accepting Submissions now until the DEADLINE: April 7, 2013.

CoPA’s 8th Annual Members’ Exhibition

April 19 - 20, 2013 Gallery Night 

Exhibition Dates: April 25-27, May 2-4

VENUE:

600 East Mason  (Mason and Jackson)

Second Floor(Stairs and Elevator access)

Milwaukee, WI 

 

THEME: Open

ELIGIBILITY AND RESTRICTIONS

Original photographic (film or digital) works executed 2007 or later by registered members of the Coalition of Photographic Arts. Work cannot have been displayed in any of the previous CoPA Members’ Exhibitions.   Maximum framed size 40”x 40”. 

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

All entries are to be submitted to the CoPA website beginning Sunday, March 10,2013. Go to  www.copamilwaukee.com  for details. We will NOT accept any images into the Members Exhibition until we have verification that the artist is an active member of CoPA.

CoPA’s 8th Annual Members’ Exhibition

April 19 - 20, 2013 Gallery Night 

Exhibition Dates: April 25-27, May 2-4

VENUE:

600 East Mason  (Mason and Jackson)

Second Floor(Stairs and Elevator access)

Milwaukee, WI 

 

THEME: Open

ELIGIBILITY AND RESTRICTIONS

Original photographic (film or digital) works executed 2007 or later by registered members of the Coalition of Photographic Arts. Work cannot have been displayed in any of the previous CoPA Members’ Exhibitions.   Maximum framed size 40”x 40”. 

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

January 18, 2013
'Pancakes and Booze' Underground Art Show.

'Pancakes and Booze' Underground Art Show.

CoPA member Michael Nowotny presents four images with pancakes.

Date: March 1st, 2013

Time: 8 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Location: Reggies Live 2105 S. State Street, Chicago, IL

 

'Pancakes and Booze' Underground Art Show.

Date: March 1st, 2013 Time: 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. Location: Reggies Live 2105 S. State Street, Chicago, IL

Michael Nowotny presents four images.  The CoPA banner will be prominently displayed in the gallery.   The event features over 75 artists.  You will see live painting, body painting and listen to live music as you are served all the pancakes you can eat for an admission of $5.00.

Pancakes and Booze was founded by Tom Kirlin. The first event was held in Los Angeles, CA. It has since grown to showings in Dallas, TX-Austin, TX-San Francisco, CA-Phoenix, AZ-Minneapolis, MN and now Chicago.

September 17, 2012
Announcing CoPA’s 6th Annual Midwest Juried Exhibition

This juried exhibition is open to all photography artists who reside in Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota or Michigan, who may submit up to four entries with a $35, non-refundable entry fee. There is no fee for active/paid CoPA members; this is considered a membership benefit. Entrants must be a current paid member as of Oct 15, 2012 in order to qualify for the member submission fee waiver. New memberships after Oct 15, will not qualify for the fee waiver.

Exhibition Jurors: Graeme Reid, Annemarie Sawkins

Graeme Reid - Born in Scotland, Graeme Reid graduated from the University of Glasgow and Indiana State University with Master’s degrees in 1990 and 1993 respectively. With nineteen years experience in arts management/curatorial work he is currently Assistant Director at the Museum of Wisconsin Art having previously worked at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center (Sheboygan, WI), the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette (IN) and the Swope Art Museum (Terre Haute, IN). Over the years he has curated over 120 group and solo exhibitions as well as worked on the development and installation of institutional collections. An experienced judge on a local, regional and national level and award winning writer on the arts, he has taught art history and the humanities at ISU and Purdue University and is a regular guest lecturer at various Wisconsin institutions.

September 7, 2012
Walker's Point Center for the Arts Annual Members Show

Walker's Point Center for the Arts, the gallery that hosts CoPA's Annual Juried Exhibition, is proud to announce the beginning of their “Featured Member” exhibition series. The Exhibition runs from September 7 to October 6, 2012, with an Opening Reception on Friday, September 7th from 5 – 9pm. Featured Members will be announced at 8:30pm.

Walker's Point Center for the Arts, the gallery that hosts CoPA's Annual Juried Exhibition, is proud to announce the beginning of their “Featured Member” exhibition series. The Exhibition runs from September 7 to October 6, 2012, with an Opening Reception on Friday, September 7th from 5 – 9pm. Featured Members will be announced at 8:30pm.

"With a variety of talented members exhibiting their work in an array of mediums, styles and compositions, this dynamic showing of local and regional artists is sure to create an environment of juxtapositions and kinships. Featuring the work of WPCA members, this salon-style exhibition takes a broad look at what is being produced in the contemporary Milwaukee and regional art scenes. For years WPCA has hosted its Annual Members Show in gratitude of those who have sustained the organization and as an opportunity for emerging and established artists from the area to converge, share ideas and generate dialogue."

Visit their website here for more information.

August 22, 2012
The Center for Fine Art Photography - Call for Entries

With selection for this exhibition, featured artist's work will be seen by an international audience of collectors, curators, art consultants and other advocates of fine art photography. Each participant will be included in the Center's Main Gallery exhibition and Online Gallery exhibition. In order to be included in the online gallery or to receive an award, you must participate in the gallery exhibition.

May 23, 2012
Be CoPA's Featured Artist at an ART Milwaukee ART Jamboree

CoPA is partnering with ART Milwaukee to bring great photographs to the community at their ART Jamborees. With the help of other local organizations, these social experiences bring the work of featured artists to thousands each month at different locations throughout the city.

CoPA is partnering with ART Milwaukee to bring great photographs to the community at their ART Jamborees. With the help of other local organizations, these social experiences bring the work of featured artists to thousands each month at different locations throughout the city.

Member photographer Martha Coaty was CoPA's Featured Artist at the ART Milwaukee ART Jamboree on Saturday, May 19 at Milwaukee Athletic Club, 758 North Broadway in Downtown Milwaukee. For this event, ART Milwaukee partnered with info* Magazine for their 10 year anniversary party, which featured live painting, DJ's and live music, a food sampling from area restaurants and galleries by local artists. The festivities attracted over 2,000 people.

May 9, 2012
Meet the New Members of the CoPA Board of Directors

CoPA congratulates the six new members of our Board of Directors, elected unanimously at the Annual Meeting on Tuesday, May 8. We welcome: Shay Armstrong, Michael J. Havice, Paul Oemig, Jim Schaff, Roy C. Schmidt, and Mark Stall. Click to learn more about them, and how they hope to assist in achieving CoPA's future goals.
 

CoPA congratulates the six new members of our Board of Directors, elected unanimously at the Annual Meeting on Tuesday, May 8.

Officers were voted on by the Board Members at the June 22 Board Meeting. Serving terms this year are:
Angela Morgan, President
Kelly Crandall, Vice-President
Shay Armstrong, Secretary
Mark Stall, Treasurer

Please read on to learn more about the newest additions to the Board, and how they hope to assist in achieving CoPA's future goals.

May 3, 2012
Member Exhibition: Suzanne Garr at the Minneapolis Photo Center

CoPA member Suzanne Garr was recently accepted into Minneapolis Photo Center juried exhibition The Portrait: Up Close and Personal. The exhibition opens with a reception on June 22nd, and runs through August 19th.

CoPA member and former Board Secretary and Development Co-chair, Suzanne Garr was recently accepted in a Minneapolis Photo Center juried exhibition. The call for entries for The Portrait: Up Close and Personal resulted in the submission of more than 1,600 images from around the world, 75 of which will be exhibited at the Minneapolis Photo Center. The exhibition opens June 22nd, and runs through August 19, 2012.

April 4, 2012
Annual CoPA Members' Show Open through Saturday, May 12th

CoPA's Seventh Annual Members' Exhibition is open through May 12th with regular gallery hours at 262 East Menomonee in the Third Ward, across from Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD).The exhibition spans the gamut of photography: natural and urban landscapes, fantasy, travel, digital manipulation, black and white close-ups, psychological portraits, mixed media, and much more.

CoPA's Seventh Annual Members' Exhibition opened with a reception on Gallery Night at 262 East Menomonee in the Third Ward, just across from Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD). This year, the Members' Show features 113 regional artists. The exhibition will be on display with regular gallery hours from April 20 to May 12, 2012.

The exhibition spans the gamut of photography: natural and urban landscapes, fantasy, travel, digital manipulation, black and white close-ups, psychological portraits, mixed media, and much more. CoPA’s members include well-established professional photographers, college students and amateurs. Some experiment fearlessly; others are consummate craftsmen, committed to traditional processes. All are united by a passion for fine art photography.
 

Gallery Night Opening Reception
Friday, April 20     5–9 pm


April 2, 2012
Members' Schmooze | August : Erik Ljung, winner of the 2011 Artist Incentive Award, and Hava Gurevich, Director of ART2ART

6:30 p.m. | Location: The Marion Center for Nonprofits

6:30 p.m. | Location: The Marion Center for Nonprofits (Community Room) 3195 South Superior Street, Milwaukee, WI 53207

The winner of the 2011 Artist Incentive Award, Erik Ljung, will speak to us about how the award helped further his photography projects.

March 2, 2012
Learn: Photography and Photoshop CS5 Classes

CoPA member and photography instructor Susan Lukas offers one-on-one classes to improve your photography and Adobe Photoshop skills.

CoPA member and photography instructor Susan Lukas offers one-on-one classes to improve your photography by learning more about lighting, shutter speeds, and apertures, as well as the skills for taking better portraits.

Choose from sessions of four or eight classes.