Exhibition of Film and Darkroom Photography
Help produce an exhibition of photographs created with film cameras and the darkroom.
What We Are Doing:
Seven Texas photographers are collaborating on a group exhibition of photographs made with film cameras and printed in the darkroom. The photographers are established artists who choose to work with film and the darkroom for all or much of their work.
Our purpose is to highlight the richness and diversity of images created using film and darkroom processes, in the hopes of building a community of film photographers in the North Texas area. We know through informal associations, internet and social media groups, etc., that there are hundreds of photographers in the area that use film on a regular basis. Eventually, we hope to have an active, established group that will be able to produce two exhibitions annually, such as an open membership show and a selective, juried show.
We expect that once a group is established, future exhibitions will be self-financing. However, in the meantime, we need to be successful with this first exhibition, to show that it can be done, and this is where you can help.
What We Need & What You Get
Each of the photographers in this show will, of course, finance the creation of their own work. However, there are production expenses in mounting any exhibition that are unavoidable. QUALITY
exhibition venues are generally not free and often galleries look for a prior history of success in order to allocate space to an artist or a group.
exhibition venues are generally not free and often galleries look for a prior history of success in order to allocate space to an artist or a group.
After many months of work, we secured consideration for the gallery expense for this exhibition and some funding is pledged for reception expenses. However, there are other unavoidable expenses that remain, and these include hardware and tools for hanging the photographs, printing expenses for signage at the gallery, and other miscellaneous costs.
Even so, our needs are modest. We have a production budget of $500. If we raise more than is needed at this time, excess funds will be APPLIED to future exhibitions.
to future exhibitions.
There will be a prominent sign at the gallery listing our contributors (you may remain anonymous, if desired). In addition, we will list all contributors on social media and the Silver Darkroom website and blog.
We are offering a number of used photography and darkroom items as "perks" for various contributions. There are also some books and original prints available. Please see the Gallery section for details on the perks. All contributions for which you will receive a perk include shipping. However, if you wish to add a little more to your contribution to cover shipping, that would be appreciated.
You can be a patron of the arts and film photography by supporting this exhibition.
Risks & Challenges
Support of film photography is necessary if the medium is to CONTINUE to be healthy.
to be healthy.
The chances of success for this endeavor are very good. All seven photographers are committed and the work is prepared for exhibition. The gallery is contracted for the dates.
Other Ways You Can Help
In addition (or in place of) a financial contribution, you can also help in other ways:
- Please help get the word out about this campaign and the exhibition.
- Use the Indiegogo share tools! Please share this campaign on all of your social media and internet communities.
- Tell your friends.
- Come see the exhibit! You are especially invited to the reception on October 19th.
Details of the Exhibition
Prints shown will include silver gelatin, as well as other “alternative” processes.
The exhibition will feature the work of seven photographers:
- David Brown
- Valerie Yaklin-Brown
- Michael Castles
- J. B. Harlin
- Susan Harlin
- Matthew Magruder
- William McEwen
October 3 - 23, 2014
Janette Kennedy Gallery
Southside on Lamar
1409 South Lamar St.
Dallas TX, 75215
Southside on Lamar
1409 South Lamar St.
Dallas TX, 75215
Artists’ reception: Sunday, October 19th, 1:00 - 4:00.
For additional information, or if you have questions, please email us at
email: silverdarkroom@yahoo.com
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