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PhotoAccess

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6295 7810

Address: Cnr NSW Cres & Manuka Circle 2603 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://www.photoaccess.org.au

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22.01.2022 This Saturday from 2pm we're opening a beautiful new outdoor exhibition, Water Walks, showcasing 38 artists who braved the Canberra winter and attended a series of photowalks exploring the hidden intricacies of Canberra's Waterways. Come on down have a have a glass of something cold, its going to be a stunning day for an outdoor show!

21.01.2022 Tomorrow! GOST x PhotoAccess will open their 20/20 20x20 2020 collaborative group exhibition live at 6:30pm on Thursday 20th August. Hear Anne Masters and Kirsten Wehner welcome in the show! Featuring 13 artists responding to the theme of 20/20 vision, this small but exciting show will be opened online, but installed and able to be visited in person at the Gallery of Small Things in Watson.... #gost #2020vision #perfectvision #photoaccess #groupshow #visitcanberra #whatson #exhibitionopening #galleryofsmallthings Gallery of Small Things

21.01.2022 Water Walks live opening speeches! Come down to the PhotoAccess Garden until 5pm today to welcome in the amazing outdoor exhibition. Open until September 6!

20.01.2022 On Tuesday night, we were delighted to welcome His Excellency Mr. Mohammad Sufiur Rahman, Bangladesh High Commissioner in Canberra, to open a new exhibition, ‘Life and Legacy of the Father of the Nation of Bangladesh Bangabandu Sheik Mujibur Rahman’. The opening was a festive event in the setting sun. H.E. Mr. Mohammad Sufiur Rahman kindly acted as a tour guide sharing personal stories about Bangabandu Sheik Mujibur Rahman with many members of the local Bangladesh and diplom...atic communities. This exhibition is a collaboration between PhotoAccess and the Bangladesh High Commission. You can visit ‘Life and Legacy of the Father of the Nation of Bangladesh Bangabandu Sheik Mujibur Rahman’ in the Huw Davies Gallery until 4pm, Sunday September 13th. #visitcanberra #thiscanberranlife #hercanberra #the_riotact #canberra #Canberralocals #bangladesh #bangabandhu #photoaccess

18.01.2022 PhotoAccess tutor Ellis Hutch is running a two very insightful (free!) workshops focusing writing artist statements and bios. More info below: Session 1 Tuesday 10 November 6pm:... Introduction to artist statements and bios Considering different contexts and aims for statements and bios Practical exercises: Getting started addressing the blank page/ blank screen Writing about a single work of art Writing about a body of work Writing a general artist statement Writing a bio Session 2 Tuesday 24 November 6pm: Bring writing generated from the previous session / or another piece you’d like to work on Getting fresh eyes on your work Playful ways to get a different perspective on your writing Common obstacles and issues, and how to navigate them Sustainable Creative Careers: Writing Workshops for Artists will be taught by Ellis Hutch, artist and educator. Ellis Hutch is a visual artist and lecturer at the Australian National University School of Art & Design. Ellis’s teaching interests span drawing, sculpture, installation, video and performance art, and art theory. She’s currently teaching in the Sculpture and Spatial Practice Workshop at the ANU School of Art & Design.

17.01.2022 Thank you to everybody who headed down to our lush garden exhibition this afternoon for the launch of Water Walks! The weather was warm, the Bentspoke beers were chilled and the spirits were high. If you weren't able make it to the opening event jump on our gallery website to discover the works in the show and read the accompanying essay by writer environmentalist Cameron Muir. On our FB page you can watch the opening speeches and acknowledgement to country captured from our live stream. The PhotoAccess team is filled with joy and gratitude after such a lovely afternoon in the spring sun!

14.01.2022 Last week Thursday the 17th of September PhotoAccess welcomed a sizeable group of art lovers to help celebrate the opening of 'The Journey Through'. It was a great night with marshmallow roasting on the open fires, lovely BentSpoke Brewing Co beers and delicious nibbles. The works in 'The Journey Through' are the culmination of an eight month workshop called Concept to Exhibition, this time around mentored by local photographer Grace Costa. There are currently only 3 more p...laces left in the next chapter of this workshop. The 2021 Concept to Exhibition workshop will be led by our staff member Wouter Van de Voorde. Discover the exhibition online on our gallery website: http://www.gallery.photoaccess.org.au/journey-through Listen to the opening speeches, read the artist statements and listen to Grace Costa and Thea McGrath talk to Neil Doody on ArtsoundFM. Linked below http://www.gallery.photoaccess.org.au/journey-through Image credit: Michelle Crosbie #visitcanberra #thiscanberranlife #hercanberra #the_riotact #canberra #Canberralocals #canberraphotography #art #artgallery #photography #photomedia #contemporaryart #artist #photoaccess

14.01.2022 Learn everything you need to know about getting your digital camera off automatic mode and take your photography to the next level! In this hands-on workshop, you will gain a practical understanding of your camera’s functions aperture, shutter speed and ISO together with manual focus techniques and the basics of creative composition. You’ll apply these practical techniques and newly established skills over the course of the day and have the opportunity to ask questions an...d gain feedback, all under the guidance of experienced photographer and tutor, Jane Duong. Enrol via the link below: https://www.photoaccess.org.au//digital-photography-basic/ #visitcanberra #thiscanberranlife #hercanberra #the_riotact #canberra #Canberralocals #canberraphotography #art #artgallery #photography #photomedia #contemporaryart #artist #photoaccess

11.01.2022 Today we're sharing a few images from last Saturday's opening of our Water Walks exhibition. We were very lucky to have such gorgeous spring weather to make this gathering even more joyful and festive. The exhibition is on display until this coming Sunday the 6th of September, so make sure you don't miss out on seeing it. When you drop by, don't forget to pick up one of the show's beautiful catalogues - on sale in the PhotoAccess gallery. Our gallery website also features al...l the Water Walks pictures, with statements by the participating artists. And check out the opening speeches too! Link below. http://www.gallery.photoaccess.org.au/water-walks Photos by Rory Gillen

09.01.2022 PhotoAccess' kids and teens school holiday programs are still open for enrolments! We have a variety of one and two days workshops for young people of all ages and photography skill levels. We're offering: Introduction to Digital Photography - running both weeks of the school holidays Introduction to DSLR - BYO camera National Zoo Safari Scrapbooks - including a trip to the Zoo! Sign up through the PhotoAccess website under "learn". We look forward to seeing you there. ... https://www.photoaccess.org.au/learn/classes/ #canberra #schoolholidays #workshops #kids #nationalzooandaquarium #DSLR #Photography #holidayactivities #photoaccess #springholdidays #parents

09.01.2022 There are only a couple more spots left in our Introduction to Darkroom course running over 4 consecutive Wednesday nights. The course starts on Wednesday the 14th of October. Learn to shoot, develop your negatives, print photos in our amazing darkroom and walk away with a set of handmade prints at the end of the course. https://www.photoaccess.org.au//introduction-to-black-and/

08.01.2022 We want you! Who says photographers can’t make public art installations? We’re on the lookout for a semi-permanent artwork to adorn our exterior wall here at the Manuka Arts Centre. If you’re a photo-media artist and your art practice has been impacted by COVID-19, we would like to commission you to make a new work for public display.... The chosen artist will be paid a fee to make a new work which will be printed 3.2m x 2m, portrait orientation, and installed on one of our walls with excellent street frontage, especially in the summer months as it faces the Manuka Pool. We anticipate the work to be installed for a number of months! This project is proudly funded by the ever generous and supportive Transport Canberra and City Services (TCCS) department in the ACT Government through the Creative Endeavour Grant scheme. Apply through this link, before Midnight the 6th October 2020. https://www.photoaccess.org.au//public-photography-insta/ #photoinstallation #canberrastreetart #photomural #photobanner #comission #tccs #creativeendeavourgrant #actgovernment #covid19 #photoinstallation

06.01.2022 PhotoAccess' kids and teens school holiday programs are still open for enrolments! We have a variety of one and two days workshops for young people of all ages and photography skill levels. We're offering: Introduction to Digital Photography - running both weeks of the school holidays... Introduction to DSLR - BYO camera National Zoo Safari Scrapbooks - including a trip to the Zoo! Sign up through the PhotoAccess website under "learn". We look forward to seeing you there. https://www.photoaccess.org.au/learn/classes/ #canberra #schoolholidays #workshops #kids #nationalzooandaquarium #DSLR #Photography #holidayactivities #photoaccess #springholdidays #parents

06.01.2022 New on Photo-Stories! David Flanagan, 2019 Dark Matter resident, talks about his current show Found. Jump on the link below to watch. https://www.gallery.photoaccess.org.au//david-flanagan-in- There is still 24 hours to enrol in David's workshop, learn how to coat objects in Liquid Light and discover the alchemical magic behind Flanagans captivating objects. https://www.photoaccess.org.au//treasures-found-and-print/ Flanagan's Found and Cresciani's State of Change can still be admired IRL in the Huw Davies Gallery until Saturday the 7th of November.

05.01.2022 An amazing opportunity not to miss!

04.01.2022 We have a few spots left in tomorrow evenings 'Develop and Scan' workshop. Learn how to develop your own 35mm or 120 black and white images and also scan the negatives with our high quality Epson flatbed scanners. Only $99 for members, or $134 including a reduced rate 12 month membership. Once a member, its free to develop and scan at PhotoAccess all year round! Join black and white expert Kate and begin your analogue film journey tomorrow! Link in bio to enrol now.... #analogue #shootfilm #filmisnotdead #learnanalogue #darkroom #selfdev #analogueaustralia #35mm #35mmblackandwhite #35mmbw #blackandwhite #ilford #hp5 #whatsoncanberra #learncanberra #cbrarts #canberraarts #workshops #canberra #photoaccess #photography

04.01.2022 Opening tomorrow at 6pm! 'The Journey Through' is a group exhibition featuring works created during Concept to Exhibition, an eight month long PhotoAccess workshop led by photographer Grace Costa. Eleven photographers of all skill levels have worked to produce a body of work and build on a creative concept outside of their usual photographic comfort zone. Each body of work in 'The Journey Through' tells an incredibly personal story. Each artist is simultaneously explorin...g, confronting, and also sharing their voice through photographic expression. We do hope to see you at the opening of this heartfelt exhibition. ----- Artists: Astrid Breuer, Alan Charlton, Michelle Crosbie, Shan Crosbie, Leanne Harrison, Tracy Hebden, Tessa Ivison, Ina Jalil, Thea McGrath, Linda Roche and Michael Taylor ----- Opening Event: outdoors in the PhotoAccess Garden, 6pm Thursday September 17. #visitcanberra #thiscanberranlife #hercanberra #the_riotact #canberra #Canberralocals #canberraphotography #art #artgallery #photography #photomedia #contemporaryart #artist #photoaccess https://www.facebook.com/events/405473317084289

04.01.2022 Enrolments are now open for the next Concept to Exhibition workshop! The current chapter of this engaging workshop led by photographer Grace Costa will culminate into a show at the Huw Davies Gallery opening on 17 September. Do you love photography but are not sure of the next steps to take? Would you like to exhibit your work? or are you looking to connect with a group of people to talk photography and bounce ideas off? If this sounds like you, then our Concept to Exhibition... workshop is what you have been looking for. This time around Concept to Exhibition will be led by our staff member and local photographer Wouter Van de Voorde. Jump on the link below to reserve a spot for this exciting opportunity! https://www.photoaccess.org.au//cla/concept-to-exhibition/

04.01.2022 Do you stand outside at night, look up at the stars and dream of capturing the awe-inspiring beauty of the Milky Way? If you’re in possession of a DSLR camera, a tripod, warm clothes and a sense of adventure, then your dream can come true! Join experienced astrophotographer and tutor Joe Cali for this hands-on workshop focusing on creating nightscapes. Together with fellow astro-enthusiasts, you’ll consider how to compose after-dark land and skyscapes, explore practical aspec...ts of night shoots, such as forecasting clear skies and staying comfortable during long shoots, and experiment with capturing striking stills, star trails and panoramas. During long exposures, you’ll no doubt also have lots of opportunity to discuss the wonder of the galaxy. Hit the link below to enrol, places are very limited! #milkyway #astrophotography #milkywaychasers #nightsky #canonaustralia #milkywaygalaxy #nightscaper #astronomy #astrophoto #canberra #universetoday #abcmyphoto #ig_milkyway #nightscape #longexposure #nightphotography #eclectic_shotz #nightpics #milkywaycanberra #longexpo #nightimages #fantastic_universe #stargazing #universe #longexpohunter #milkywayworkshopcanberra #nightshooters

02.01.2022 Last chance! Split by Chris Bowes, Aberration by Jacinta Giles, and Ghost Light by Victoria Wareham closes this Saturday afternoon. Why not stop by this Saturday and kill FOUR birds with one stone, as we're opening an exciting outdoor exhibition, Water Walks this Saturday at 2pm! Thats right, four exhibitions will be showing at PhotoAccess! Forecast is sunny and bright. I do hope to see you there to welcome in the new, and say goodbye to the three ending exhibitions. ... #waterwalks #split #aberration #ghostlight #opening #closing #canberragallery #gallery #exhibition #canberraexhibition #whatsoncanberra #visitcanberra #visitcbr #whatson #whatsoncbr #canberraarts #cbrart #photoaccess #photomedia #whereyouarefestival

02.01.2022 YOUTH PROJECT | Future Faces Are you 15 25 years old, and have something to say about life in Canberra? Join Future Faces, a two-day workshop re-making the Woden streetscape with a giant photo-mural showing what young people think about our city, now and into the future.... Over the weekend, you’ll share ideas, create paste-up street art and have fun celebrating the belated ACT Youth Week 2020 with a statement about the power of us! Young people of all backgrounds are very welcome, and you don’t need any experience in art ( or activism!) to participate. More details through the link in our bio. This is a free event, but registrations are essential.

01.01.2022 We’re getting super excited about the opening of Water Walks next Saturday the 29th in the gardens of the Manuka Arts Centre from 2-5pm! Behind the scenes PhotoAccess has been flat out preparing for this launch. The opening will also see the presentation of a new PhotoAccess publication accompanying this show. The Water Walks exhibition will be a culmination of the project which involved 3 guided walks along local waterways. The walks were led by local experts and photograph...ers. Water Walks is part of the Where You Are Festival made possible through the support of Rise Canberra and Arts ACT. Shoutout to our favorite printer @prinstant_canberra for their hard work in assisting us with this project! Image credit @wouter.vandevoorde @artsact_ @rise.canberra #canberraarts #exhibition #finearts #environment #waterways #waterwalks #canberra #australiancapitalterritory #riotact #photography

01.01.2022 Introducing Emilio Cresciani, our 2020 Dark Matter resident. Over the past months Emilio has been chipping away at huge chunks of ice creating huge cyanotype colour fields, photographs and tintypes. Emilio’s residency will culminate in an exhibition at the Huw Davies Gallery opening on the 15th of October. Jump on the link to watch a short video in which Emilio sheds some light on his practice!