WE JUST RECIEVED WORD (10/22/2024) THAT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED- THE IAC WILL LET US KNOW ABOUT FUTURE EVENTS

Photo + Digital Event at the Indy Art Center

The Indy Art Center presents ‘Indy Captures’ in partnership with Robert’s Camera and North Indy Magazine.

Let’s bring together the Indianapolis Photo + Digital Community for a night of learning, networking, and creative exploration!

Enjoy our Photo + Digital Studios, where you can attend a live shoot by professional photographers. (Lighting and shooting space will be provided.) Learn more about professional-grade printing from our Artist-In-Residence – Kevin Raber.

This event is FREE and open to the public!

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre presents FASHION AT THE FLORENCE: GHDT Costumes Past and Present on the Runway, at The Florence on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 6:30 pm. 

This is a FUNDRAISING GALA to support the company’s new season.

 GHDT is known for its costumes that range from simple elegance to fantastic fashion, and often with a global flair. Mr. Hancock makes or curates all the costumes for the company’s performances. This event is an opportunity to hear Mr. Hancock talk about the inspiration behind many of his creations and see them presented as fashion on the runway.

 GHDT dancers, Board members, sponsors, and patrons will all be featured as models for this fabulous fashion event.

 There will also be a Silent Auction featuring fashions from the show, and artwork by several of GHDT visual artist friends.

Paparazzi needed!

Gregory has invited us (MEMBERS ONLY) to photograph this unique fashion runway event. The program begins at 6:30 so you will need to be there by 6pm. It is a semiformal fundraiser (tickets are $100) so evening attire required. We can have 10-20 photographers. Gregory would like a head count, so please let Sandy know by September 10 if you plan to be there. 

Meeting: Zoom

Our speaker this evening is wildlife photographer David Johnston, from Tennessee. Click here to see some of his work!

THE BEGINNING

I started my journey in photography in 2004 when I took a film photography course in high school. It was an amazing experience to shoot with film and then bring those images to life in the darkroom. There is definitely an enormous difference in film and digital photography. Film cameras taught how to get my light correct in-camera as best possible.

However, it was in 2010 that I really became obsessed with photography after I got my first DSLR camera. I decided to put all of my energy into photography to make it my life career. I knew I couldn’t quit my full-time job right away, but I could hustle with photography on the side until I could do photography full-time.

In 2014 I started my first blog and podcast called Photography Roundtable. I had a good run with the podcast and it enabled me to meet some of my best photography friends, teach, and run photography workshops in national parks in the United States.

MAJOR LIFE CHANGE

In 2017 my wife and I had a major life change. We moved to Haiti to become missionaries. My wife runs maternal health programs and I help with logistics and I frequently find myself being her ambulance driver. Even in Haiti I still wanted to do photography and teach in some way. So, I turned to YouTube to share my landscape photography ideas and techniques for people to learn for free.

RIGHT NOW

In 2019, we made the difficult decision to return to our home state of Tennessee which is where we live now. I’m passionate about helping people improve their nature photography with online video. Video content on YouTube, post-processing courses, and video tutorials are my favorite ways of helping people with their photography. One of my favorite ways of talking about landscape photography is through my podcast called The Landscape Photography Show.

Non-members welcome

We'll meet at the entrance to the Arts building (near Hook's Museum) at 6:30PM. After we tour the photography exhibit, everyone is welcome to hang out and enjoy the rest of the evening shooting around the fair and eating delicious treats. So come early, stay late but join us August 8!

Bag Policy:

EMAIL RESPONSE FROM ISF: If you have problems getting through the gates with your gear, it may help to share this email exchange:

The camera equipment and associated bags referenced below are permitted through the gates at the Indiana State Fair. The bags may be subject to additional search during security screening.

This information has been shared with our gate leadership, so you should not encounter any issues upon entry. Should that not be the case, feel free to contact me directly.

Thanks for your continued support of the Great Indiana State Far!

Mike Berkery
Vice President & Chief Operating Officer | Indiana State Fair Commission
Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center
1202 East 38th Street /// Indianapolis, IN 46205
O/F (317) 927-7615

PERMITTED:

• All bags (clear, backpack, tote, camera) 9” x 10” x 12” or smaller will be permitted.

• Fairgoers are NOT limited to the number of bags smaller than 9” x 10” x 12” that they bring in, and all bags will be searched.

• Empty reusable bottles, cups, and souvenir cups will be permitted.

• Any carry-in items for family care, such as diaper bags, water or snacks for children, or medical reasons will be permitted – no medical proof or note needed.

• Fairgoers are encouraged to leave unnecessary items at home. We realize this policy will change the way you prepare to come to the Fair and appreciate your flexibility and patience.

PROHIBITED:

• Aerosol Cans

• Alcoholic Beverages

• Banners, Signs, or flags on poles

• Bicycles, tricycles, or unicycles

• Foot powered or electric scooters (such as Bird, Lime, or Lyft scooter)

• Skateboards, hoverboards, roller skates, or inline skates

• UAV – drones

• Animals such as pets and emotional support animals (service animals are allowed)

• Balloons

• Beach Balls

• Commercial A/V Equipment

• Fireworks, sparklers, or explosives

• Glass Bottles

• Hard-sided coolers

• Illegal Substances (drugs, paraphernalia, etc.)

• Bags larger than 9” x 10” x 12”

• Lasers

• Noisemakers

• Sticks, Bats, Poles

• Weapons, Firearms, Knives

The following items are ALLOWED at the State Fair:

• Diaper bags of any size

• Cameras for personal use (No photography for commercial or media use without proper media credentials)

• Empty cups, water bottles, and camelback-style water packs

• Lawn chairs/folding chairs (please remove chair from bag at security screening)

• Sealed water bottles

• Bags and soft sided coolers 9”x10”x12” or smaller

• Strollers/wagons

• Umbrellas

Members & Family Only

PVCC Annual Summer Picnic is planned for Thursday, August 1 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

All members and their families are welcome to join in the fun at Jen Spence's parent's - Don & Mary Spence - Morse Reservoir home, which is located at 268 Sioux Circle, Noblesville, 46062.

Hot dogs, Hamburgers and drinks will be provided, and everyone can bring a side item or dessert. Only 2 potato salads this year please!  LOL! The evening will include yard games and pontoon rides.  This is the social event of the season where we enjoy chatting and getting to know each other!

Please RSVP

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED BY THE SPONSOR

Indy Captures

Photo + Digital Event at the Indy Art Center

The Indy Art Center presents ‘Indy Captures’ in partnership with Robert’s Camera and North Indy Magazine.

We bring together the Indianapolis Photo + Digital Community for a night of learning, networking, and creative exploration!

This event we have two great women photographers who are sports photographers and news photographers.

Photographers Jenna Watson and Grace Hollars will do a presentation beginning around 6:15 and then do a demo and more presentations in the digital studio. We are planning on having models that evening that you can photograph on the Art Center campus.

We do these events at the Indianapolis Art Center as a way to bring the photographic community together and share techniques and information to make everyone more passionate about capturing great images.

Enjoy our Photo + Digital Studios, where you can attend a live shoot by professional photographers. (Lighting and shooting space will be provided.) Learn more about professional-grade printing from our Artist-In-Residence – Kevin Raber.

This event is FREE and open to the public!

Members Only

FABLES AND FOLKLORE

The Tarkington

Join GHDT for the highly anticipated return of the popular PINOCCHIO!  In Executive Artistic Director Gregory Hancock’s adaptation of PINOCCHIO, the lonely Geppetto, an inventor of “Steampunk” dolls and robots, longs for a real human child which results in consequential adventure.  Two World Premieres created by Mr. Hancock will also be performed.  GOLEM, drawn from Czech folklore is the story of a clay golem created by a rabbi to protect the Jewish ghetto of Prague from persecution.  And the final tale featuring original music by GHDT collaborator and composer Cory Gabel, XOCHITL AND HUITZILIN will tell the Aztec story of young love, separation and reunification.

THE WILD WILD WEST

The Florence

GHDT brings the American Old West into the black-box cabaret setting for a fun theatrical experience giving a nod to the Western movies of old Hollywood.  Complete with cowboys, gunslingers, bandits, townsfolk, lawmen and saloon girls, this interactive performance will feature renowned music from popular TV and movie Westerns with costumes of yesteryear.

THE WILD WILD WEST

The Florence

GHDT brings the American Old West into the black-box cabaret setting for a fun theatrical experience giving a nod to the Western movies of old Hollywood.  Complete with cowboys, gunslingers, bandits, townsfolk, lawmen and saloon girls, this interactive performance will feature renowned music from popular TV and movie Westerns with costumes of yesteryear.

Members Only (plus 1)

No alcohol permited

Join us for PVCC's annual holiday party potluck and print gift exchange. The club will provide an entree of deli meats and cheeses. Please bring your 'plus 1' and a favorite hot or cold dish or dessert to share. Watch for an RSVP sign up so we can plan accordingly.

If you wish to join the exchange, bring a gift-wrapped - no names! - matted print; suggested 8x10 or larger but a calendar of your work or some notecards would also be nice. Each person who gifts, gets to choose and unwrap a print. The next in line has the option to steal or open a new print. If your gift gets stolen, you pick or steal another until everyone who entered has a print. (A print can only be stolen twice.) If you were there last year, you can't help but remember what a blast this was - for everyone not named Paul.

Due to road construction in the area, the best approach is to turn west from 10th St onto Cherry St. This intersects with S 5th St, and the little yellow former church is the Birdie Gallery.

This is a MEMBERS ONLY EVENT
Location: The Tarkington

Legends and Fairytales
October 26, 2023 at 6:00 PM (rehearsal starts at 6:30 PM)
The Tarkington at The Center for the Performing Arts

PVCC has been invited to photograph this dress rehearsal

“An audience favorite, LA LLORONA, is a work derived from a Mexican legend about love and spirits. It will captivate the audience through imagination and layers of theatrical nuance. A new work, ANGELS AND DJINN, will use Turkish classical and folk music, stunning costumes, movement and lighting to help tell these meaningful stories which will engage audiences and make deep emotional connections. TICKETS ON SALE September 11th”

Check out the calendar on the website for the latest information about his rehearsal schedule. Click here to go to GHDT events

Click here for Health and Safety Policy

Please complete our waiver form prior to attending PVCC events. Click here to download

For the latest news about field trips and other activities, check the Calendar or our Facebook page.

MEMBERS ONLY

Join us for an onsite tour of Ikelite Underwater Systems.

Ikelite is located at the Northeast corner of 33rd and Illinois Street. You can park in the small lot in front of the building or along 33rd Street. Enter through the Shipping & Receiving entrance. There is a red door with a doorbell next to the large garage door. We’ll hear the doorbell and let you in. It will be after hours so the office phones are off.

Plans for the evening:

• Our hosts will be Jean Rydberg and John Brigham

• Brief history of the company

• Walking tour showing their photo/video production studio, assembly floor, laser, water pressure testing, machine shop

• Refreshments and Q&A

You don’t want to miss this “behind the scenes” tour. Click here to let us know if you are attending

If you have any questions, please reach out to Bill Bubenzer (317-439-4169)

Ikelite is a leading manufacturer in the underwater photographic industry with worldwide name recognition and global distribution in over 95 countries. Our products are used by amateur and professional photographers in a variety of wet environments from swimming pools to polar ice caps and everywhere in-between. Ikelite is family owned, woman led.

Click here to learn more about Ikelite

Photo Shoot Special

Tuesday, August 29, 2023
6:30 - 7:30 PM, weather permitting.

Coxhall Gardens, Children's Pavilion

non-members welcome

Sarah Browning has proposed a series of Tuesday evening shoots to practice different techniques. Tonight's topic: Fast Shutter vs Slow Shutter. Bring a tripod. Final images will be your best of both. Sarah will present additional instructions at the event.

Photo Shoot Special

Tuesday, August 8, 2023
6:30 - 7:30 PM, weather permitting.

Coxhall Gardens, Children's Pavilion

non-members welcome

Sarah Browning has proposed a series of Tuesday evening shoots to practice different techniques. Tonight's topic: Up Close vs Far Away. Final images will be your best of both. Sarah will present additional instructions at the event.

This is a MEMBERS ONLY EVENT
Location: The Paladium

PVCC has been invited to photograph this dress rehearsal. Please contact Gregory via Facebook or ghdt@sbcglobal.net to get your name of the list.

From Gregory:
The DRESS REHEARSAL for The Music of LA CASA AZUL is Friday, August 4 at 7:00 pm. This is a "Concert Version" of LA CASA AZUL featuring the Carmel Symphony Orchestra, 20 vocalists, the dancers of GHDT and Bibi Heredia as the emcee of the evening. It is a ONE NIGHT ONLY performance. If you would like to photograph, we need a list of names to leave at the Security Desk. I want to personally ask you to please try to attend the actual performance on August 5. This really is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me, I am the composer of all the music in the production, and I have also created the choreography. I would really love for you to be there for the performance on Saturday!

• Check out the calendar on the website for the latest information about his rehearsal schedule. Click here to go to GHDT events

Click here for Health and Safety Policy

For the latest news about field trips and other activities, check the Calendar or our Facebook page.

All participants must furnish a PVCC Release and Waiver of Liability Form each year.

Photo Shoot Special

Tuesday, July 25, 2023
6:30 - 7:30 PM, weather permitting.

Coxhall Gardens, Children's Pavilion

non-members welcome

Sarah Browning has proposed a series of Tuesday evening shoots to practice different techniques. Tonight's topic: Black & White vs Bold Color. Final images will be your best of both. Sarah will present additional instructions at the event.

Aurora PhotoCenter is hosting an in-person talk on July 11 at Newfields with Arkansas-based photographic artist Aaron R. Turner, who will discuss his new book, Moves from The Archive.

The photographs, which are a part of Turner’s larger and ongoing project Black Alchemy, re-present cultural and familial images, exploring them as both subject matter and material. Using the studio as a space for construction, Turner employs cut paper, projected and natural light, black cloth, mirrors, paint, oil sticks, cellophane and packaging materials for analog photography as building blocks for his images.

The free program begins at 7 pm in DeBoest Lecture Hall.

https://www.auroraphoto.org/events/aaron-r-turner-artist-talk

Photo Shoot Special

Tuesday, June 27, 2023
6:30 - 7:30 PM, weather permitting.
Coxhall Gardens, Children's Pavilion

non-members welcome

Sarah Browning has proposed a series of Tuesday evening shoots to practice different techniques. Tonight's meeting - Diffusion vs Sharpness. Diffusion - shooting through a semitransparent object with a hole in the center for focus. Items such as tape on the lens hood, Vaseline on an old filter, saran wrap, nylon stockings. Halfway through - switch to sharpness and get creative with the framing. Final image will be your best of both. Bring diffusion materials. Sarah will present additional instructions at the event.

Members Only:

PVCC announces our annual summer picnic, which is planned for Thursday, June 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

All members and their families are welcome to join in the fun at Jen Spence's Morse Reservoir home, which is located at 210 Amhurst Circle, Noblesville.

Deli meats and drinks will be provided by the club, and everyone can bring a side item or dessert. The evening will include yard games and pontoon rides. This is the social event of the season where we enjoy chatting and getting to know each other!

Click here to sign up by Wednesday noon (6/21/2023)

This is a MEMBERS ONLY EVENT
Location: The Tarkington

PVCC has been invited to photograph this dress rehearsal

Throughout the many works in GHDT’s repertoire are those rooted in faith, love, connection, and hope. During the spring season of holiness and reflection, Mr. Hancock has collected works of faith and light to tell our common spiritual search for the divine.

• Check out the calendar on the website for the latest information about his rehearsal schedule. Click here to go to GHDT events

Click here for Health and Safety Policy

For the latest news about field trips and other activities, check the Calendar or our Facebook page.

All participants must furnish a PVCC Release and Waiver of Liability Form each year.

Stop by to check out Charles Yang and Lesley Ackman's show, "Reading Between the Euclidian Lines," which opened May 5, remains on view Friday at Darkroom Revelations from 6-9 p.m. in the Circle City Industrial Complex, 1125 Brookside Ave., Indianapolis.

Call out for artists

Artists and makers are invited to be a part of the Artsapalooza Art Market at the Kokomo Strawberry Festival which is host to 7,000 guests on Friday, June 2nd in the heart of Kokomo in north central Indiana.

The Artsapalooza Art market will feature fine arts and crafts as well as engaging art demonstrations by artists, makers and non-profit organizations. Local and national artists as well as professional and emerging artists who emphasis demonstrations for an immersive arts experience for festival goers are encouraged to apply.

Hours:
Friday, June 2nd 11:00AM-9:00PM (Rain or Shine)
Set-Up: 8:00AM-10:00AM
Cars out of festival area by 10:00AM
Tear down: 9:00-10:00PM
All trailers and booths must depart the festival grounds by 10:00PM.

Important Dates:
Applications are due Friday, April 14th
Artist jury process and notification: Friday, April 21st
Acceptance of Invitation and payment deadline: Tuesday, May 5th

For more information and to register go to: https://greaterkokomo.chambermaster.com/events/details/artsapalooza-art-market-vendor-application-at-the-kokomo-strawberry-festival-2197

A note from Charles Yang:

If you are likely to be bored stiff and are looking for a visually exciting time on next Friday, May 5th, please come to visit my joint photographic exhibition with the renown Indy photographer, Lesley Ackman.

I will also be promoting and signing my 'hot-off-the-press' new photographic art book entitled: "On Reading: From Analogue To Digital".

Our Eric Schoch will also be holding a photo exhibition of his own work in his gallery in the same venue that evening. So, you can hit 3 birds with one stone next Friday

This is a MEMBERS ONLY EVENT
Location: The Tarkington

PVCC has been invited to photograph this dress rehearsal

Throughout the many works in GHDT’s repertoire are those rooted in faith, love, connection, and hope. During the spring season of holiness and reflection, Mr. Hancock has collected works of faith and light to tell our common spiritual search for the divine.

Gregory has asked PVCC to let him know who will be attending his dress rehearsals. For now this is an "open ended" ask for each performance.

• You don't have to send him a bunch of information, just give him your name and what rehearsal(s) you plan to attend.

• Check out the calendar on the website for the latest information about his rehearsal schedule. Click here to go to GHDT events

• You can email Gregory directly at ghdt@sbcglobal.net

Click here for Health and Safety Policy

For the latest news about field trips and other activities, check the Calendar or our Facebook page.

All participants must furnish a PVCC Release and Waiver of Liability Form each year.

Competition date is 4/1/2023 (no fooling)

​Register: www.printcompetition.com

Click here for Competition Rules

More Information: tamimohsphotography@gmail.com

Judges: Toni Harryman (Iowa), Brad Barton (Texas), Thea Martin (California) with Juror Chair: Bob Hawkins (Iowa)

This is a MEMBERS ONLY EVENT
Location: The Florence

This collection of original works by Executive Artistic Director Gregory Hancock was created during the pandemic and performed mostly for film on unique stages throughout the community. These masterful works will now be presented for live audiences for the first time at GHDT’s new black box theatre, the Florence

Gregory has asked PVCC to let him know who will be attending his dress rehearsals.

Click here for the signup sheet

Click here for Health and Safety Policy

For the latest news about field trips and other activities, check the Calendar or our Facebook page.

All participants must furnish a PVCC Release and Waiver of Liability Form each year.