Another Photographers Forum Night on the Town!

Once again Forum members venture out for a night on the town. This time our location was Bittersweet in Raleigh (116 E. Martin St.). In case you didn't know. Bittersweet is a desert and cocktail only restaurant. Yes, that's right... deserts and cocktails ONLY!!! (Really, if you think about it, what more do you need? Cosmically speaking, life is way too short, so let's just cut to the chase.)

The Photographers Forum once again out and about!

Thanks again to John for organizing the outing. A fantastic time was had by all, even though as each desert was served, the person on either side was suddenly overcome with "desert envy", a rare but sometimes debilitating disease for which another desert is the only known cure.

Thanks also to the staff at Bittersweet for the exceptional food and hospitality. If you haven't been there, you're missing out! Check out their website here.

Forum Member Stephen Fletcher to Speak at NC Museum of History

If you're looking for a great way to take a lunch break look no further than the NC Museum of History on Wednesday January 11th., where forum member Stephen Fletcher will speak on the Mysteries of Hugh Morton's photographs.

Stephen Fletcher

Hugh Morton’s photographs are full of mysteries and secrets, some known only to him. Fortunately, while processing the Morton collection and managing the associated blog, A View to Hugh, Fletcher has made some discoveries and deductions. Explore some of those stories during this free lunchtime program.

Beverages provided. Purchase a boxed lunch—or just bring your own. For information, call 919-807-7982. Or visit the Museum website here.

The Photographers Forum is Off and Running in 2017!

The photographers Forum has hit the ground running in their first meeting of 2017! The meeting was well attended with members venturing out ahead of the coming winter storm. As always, there was some terrific work presented and great conversation.

Forum member Lynda Wright presents an image during the first meeting of 2017

This month's Artist in Absentia is Mitch Dobrowner. To see more of his work go to his website here.

The Hand of God (c) Mitch Dowbrowner

If you've missed Forum meetings you're missing out! The next meeting is February 1st at the Visual Art Exchange, 309 W. Martin St. in Raleigh. Starting time is around 7:00pm. We hope to see you there!!!

The Photographers Forum Ends 2016 with a Flourish!

Members of the VAE Photographers Forum held their last dinner outing of 2016 at Mia Francesca at North Hills. Once again, John's due diligence rewarded us with a terrific evening of food and fun. We look forward to wherever he takes us next year.

Another great night out for the Forum!

As we move into 2017 make plans now to join us the first Wednesday of each month at VAE. Meetings begin around 7:00pm. If you miss a meeting, you miss a lot! To everyone who participated this year we thank you for being involved. We look forward to seeing you all next year!

Forum Artist Stephen Fletcher Has Exhibit Opening in Carrboro

Sunday afternoon saw the return of sunshine to the Triangle area and along with it an exhibit of Forum artist Stephen Fletcher's work titled: Some Semblance. The work is an exploration of the pictorial aesthetic and how it fits in the age of digital photography.

Stephen at the opening of his exhibit: Some Semblance at Framers Corner
Photo (c) Ray Pfeiffer

The show will run through December 31, 2016. Framers Corner is located at 210 West Main Street in Carrboro.

Forum Photographers Hit the Click! Festival

Forum photographers got out on the town, gathering at Vic's Italian Restaurant prior to heading off to the NCMA to hear Zanelle Muholi, the self-described "visual activist" discuss her work. As always John picked a great place for the group to eat, hang-out and socialize.



Forum members out on the town!
Photo by Barbara Tyroler

We heard a fantastic talk by South African photographer Zanele Muholi at the NCMA. Zanele is here for her exhibit at the NCMA titled: "Faces and Phases" as part of the Click! Festival.

Muholi’s work is rooted in social justice and advocacy, and she sees herself equally as an activist and photographer. Through her deeply personal portraits, she strives to present positive images of individuals often confronted by others’ assumptions, stereotypes, and prejudices regarding race, sexuality, and identity. Her subjects look straight at the camera (and the viewer): openly, defiantly, shyly, proudly. “This is not art, this is life,” says Muholi. ”Each and every photograph is someone’s biography.”



Zanele Muholi speaking at the NCMA
photo by Ray Pfeiffer

Forum Artists That Can be Seen Around the Triangle

Several Forum artists will have work to be seen around the Triangle next month which is the month of the Click! Triangle Photography Festival. There are more than 70 events at more than 30 venues around the Triangle. If you love photography this is a great place to be in the month of October. To find out more and to sign up for the Click! newsletter, go to the web site here.

On display in the Click! Pop-Up exhibit at the Frontier Building in RTP will be Tricia McKeller and Ray Pfeiffer, last seen together in June in the SCOPE show at VAE. Who knew?

Drive (c) Tricia McKeller

Variation on a Theme #3, (c) Ray Pfeiffer

And at the Litmus Gallery in Raleigh will be Teresa Stephens and Eric Saunders.

What's Up Next (c) Teresa Stephens

Sand Dunes #2 (c) Eric Saunders

Congratulations to the Forum members who will have their work on display during the Click! Festival. Be sure to take advantage of all there is to see and do, and support your fellow photographers!!!