Camerawork Lives on!

On August 10th, I received the distressing news that SF Camerawork is once again preparing to close its doors. For as long as I’ve been a photographer, their indefatigable effort has nurtured and sustained our community.

Ever since its founding in 1974 by a visionary group of artists, SF Camerawork has provided a true haven for experimentation, open dialogue, and creative daring. By offering direct support to artists alongside exhibitions and educational programming, they have helped define what contemporary photography can be.

Yet, just as it has in decades past, the Phoenix rises from the ashes. SF Camerawork is alive once more. As an expression of the vitality of the community it serves, SF Camerawork Gallery is hosting a fun Members Only show, consisting of unframed work prints signed and taped- yes, taped to the walls of the gallery. This unorthodox approach is part of what makes the organization work.

I have two of my work prints, Green Aspen and Mitch’s Roses, adorned with blue painter’s tape in the exhibit. The opening reception is this Thursday September 17th from 5- 8 p.m. I will not be in attendance, as we are hosting 50 artists that evening from the Colony of Coastside Artists community to kick off planning for our annual Open Studios event on November 21st and 22nd.

Mitch’s Roses (2004), and Green Aspen (2005)

SF Camerawork Gallery

Photographers installing their works