Events

May 21, 2006

Spring 2006 WITHiNSIGHT Opening Reception

Chicago Photography Center
May 21, 2006

12-4 pm

The Chicago Photography Center is holding an opening reception for their Spring 2006 WITHiNSIGHT gallery show which presents original b&w film and both b&w and color digital photography created the following Chicago Photography Center artists:

Tom Cantos
Jenny Deang
Carolyn DeVar
Dave Klotz
Judy McDonald
Kristin Opaskar
Traci Patterson
Kristin Pishdadi
Lane Statterblom
Julie Sielaff
Jan Weber


The exhibit runs through July 30, 2006 at CPC's headquarters located at 3301 N. Lincoln Avenue.

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May 20, 2006

The Last Picture Show

Damen Studio

May 20, 2006

6-9PM

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photograph by Bill Vaccaro

Sadly, DAMeN Studio will be closing at the end of this month, but you still have time to give it a great sendoff with

The Last Picture Show
Sat. May 20, 2006
6-9pm

Featuring the work of eight photographers and four painters who have shown at Damen Studio in the past, or who are friends of the studio. This will truly be the last hurrah. So, come share it with us and see some great work by:

Alison Rae Butkus
Brandon Sorg
Carlos Ortiz
Katie Brown
Sarah Hadley
Abbie Singer
Man Bartlett
Nazarin Hamid
Anthony Lewellen
David Moenkhaus
Bill Vaccaro
Theresa Bertocci

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May 19, 2006

CPC First Glimpse

Chicago Photography Center
May 19, 2006

8-10:30 pm

The Chicago Photography Center is again holding a First Glimpse preview party for their latest exhibit Friday, May 19, 2006, from 8 to 10:30 pm. Enjoy complimentary wine, Skyy cocktails, IZZE sparkling beverages, AEL's Martini Bar, Merle's hors d'oeuvres, live music and a photography exhibition at the Sneak Preview of the CPC's Winter 2006 WITHiNSIGHT Gallery Show. Special show unveiling at 9pm. Admission is $30.00 at the door.

The Chicago Photography Center is located at 3301 N. Lincoln Avenue.

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May 12, 2006

Pilsen 2nd Fridays

Archie FlorCruz

May 12, 2006

6-11pm

Fellow photoblogger Archie FlorCruz will be showing selected works from his photoblog, Whateverland, this month in a one man exhibition at Pilsen 2nd Fridays. Mark your calendar for Friday, May 12 from 6 to 11 pm at Mode Realty, 818 W. 18th Street. It'll be a fun night.

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March 4, 2006

Made In China

Made In China

Jan 12-Mar 4, 2006

Various times

The Museum of Contemporary Photography, 600 S. Michigan Avenue, presents Made in China, a multimedia exhibit which explores China's rapidly changing society and its rising influence as an economic force in the global arena through photography and video installations. It features the work of Edward Burtynsky, Polly Braden, Melanie Jackson, Michael Wolf, Danwen Xing, Jun Yang, and John Schmid and Rick Romell.

The exhibit runs through March 4, 2006.

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February 5, 2006

WITHiNSIGHT Opening

Winter 2006 WITHiNSIGHT Gallery Show Opening

noon-4:00PM

Event: WITHiNSIGHT Gallery Show Opening
Place: Chicago Photography Center, 3301 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60657
Cost: Free

Presenting original photography created by the Chicago Photography Center’s community for our Winter 2006 WITHiNSIGHT Gallery Show.

Contact: For more information, please visit www.chicagophoto.org.

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February 4, 2006

Toy Camera Show

DAMeN STUDIO

Feb 4-Mar 3, 2006

6-9 PM

The DAMeN STUDIO will be featuring The Toy Camera Show from February 4 through March 3, 2006. Juried by Whitney Bradshaw, Assistant Curator of the LaSalle Bank photography collection, the exhibit features the work of:

Alison Bixby
Jerry Cargill
John Flak
Emily Grimes
Sarah Hadley
Emily Long
David Moenkhaus
Carlos Ortiz
Jeff Phillips
Kit Rosenberg
Alex Segreti
Bill Vaccaro

An opening reception will be held Saturday, February 4 from 6 to 9 pm at The DAMeN STUDIO, 4528 1/2 N. Damen Avenue, Chicago.

Gallery hours are Sundays 1-5 or by appt.

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February 3, 2006

CPC First Glimpse

Sneak Preview of the CPC's Winter 2006 WITHiNSIGHT Gallery Show

8:00-10:30PM

Event: CPC First Glimpse
Place: Chicago Photography Center, 3301 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60657
Cost: $25 with payment by 2/1/06 to paypal@chicagophoto.org or an RSVP to nicole@chicagophoto.org. $30 at the door

Enjoy complimentary wine, Skyy cocktails, IZZE sparkling beverages, hors d'oeuvres, live music and a photography exhibition at the Sneak Preview of the CPC's Winter 2006 WITHiNSIGHT Gallery Show. Special show unveiling at 9pm.

Contact: For more information, please visit www.chicagophoto.org or e-mail nicole@chicagophoto.org.

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December 17, 2005

Stages of Memory Exhibit

Stages of Memory: The War In Vietnam

Various times

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--photograph by Howard Henry Chen

The Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia College exhibit, Stages of Memory: The War In Vietnam, runs through December 17, 2005. Featured are photographs by Howard Henry Chen, Binh Danh, Anh-My Le, Dinh Q. Le, Johnny Miller and Liza Nguyen.

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December 4, 2005

Declan Haun Exhibit

A Compassionate Eye: The Photographs of Declan Haun 1961-69

12:00PM-5:00PM

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--photograph by Declan Haun


Looking for something to do this weekend? Then head over to the Chicago Historical Society, 1601 N. Clark St. as Sunday, December 4 is the last day to see some remarkable photographs by photojournalist Declan Haun. Entitled A Compassionate Eye: The Photographs of Declan Haun, 1961-69, the exhibit shows works from Haun's most productive years.

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