This October, ‘Dahlonega Celebrates Photography’ will present six events in conjunction with Atlanta Celebrates Photography (ACP), Atlanta’s very successful, nine-year-old photography festival that includes exhibitions, lectures, portfolio reviews, public art and much more.

A core group of motivated photographers, curators, consultants, gallery owners and scholars have envisioned a festival that will showcase the area’s vibrant photographic art scene. Dahlonega’s festival events include the Dawsonville area and are scheduled for Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5, 2008. Read on to learn more about the events that make our region a dynamic destination to celebrate photography.

Push Pin Show – Saturday and Sunday, October 4 &5, 11am-3pm
Dahlonega/Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce Gazebo Area
13 S. Park Street, Dahlonega, GA
info@kennisonphotography.com

Dahlonega and Dawsonville photographers of all ages with all levels of experience are invited to bring their images to the Gazebo at the Visitors Center. The photographs are to be unframed and in any print format: digital prints, darkroom prints, Polaroid prints, even one hour photo lab prints! No pre-registration is required and ribbons will be awarded Sunday, October 5, 2008 at 2:30PM. This event is sponsored by Kennison Photography, Beetree Studio and the Dahlonega/Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce.

Kryder Gallery – Reception/Juror Talk/Awards: Saturday, October 4, 2pm-4pm
Show Dates: October 1- November 23, 2008
40B Public Square South, Dahlonega, GA 30533
www.krydergallery.com or 706.482.0204
 

Kryder Gallery will host two exhibitions: Love vs. Fear is a juried exhibition that invites photographers to explore the space where love and fear meet – both within ourselves and in our relationships as well as on the many stages where we act out our lives. Hank Margeson, prominent artist and art educator, will be the juror. Jennifer Julian’s Water is a multi-media installation that explores emotional intensity regarding birth, life and death.

Hummingbird Lane – Reception: Saturday, October 4, 1pm-3pm
Show Dates: Saturday, October 4, 11am-7pm, Sunday, October 5, 10am-6pm
100 Public Square North, Dahlonega, GA
www.hummingbirdlaneartgallery.com or (706) 864-5991
 

Hummingbird Lane is proud to present the work of Jack Anthony. Jack has an eye for the natural beauty of the land, and his photography tells wonderful stories. The show is a contrasting display of black and white photographs of waterfalls from his book Waterfalls of North Georgia and color photographs of the green and golden yellow wheat and canola fields made in the Palouse area in southeastern Washington State. You will definitely want to take the opportunity to meet him in person at the reception!

Frog Hollow Company– Sunday Model, Sunday, October 5, 12 Noon-5pm
Reception: Friday, October 3, 4-9pm
cindy@thefroghollowcompany.com or www.froghollowcompany.com

The Sunday Model project is an ongoing series of spontaneous photographic portrait themes that change each week. Visitors are invited to participate and then check out the website a few days later where they are available to download and purchase as prints. This is a unique and fun event not to be missed! Join us for our Friday reception to see the best of our Sunday Model Project.

Dawsonville/Lumpkin Libraries – Saturday, October 4, 2008 10:00am – 2:00pm
706-344-3690 Dawsonville or 706-864-3668 Lumpkin

Here’s a chance for kids to photograph their parents! Bring props if you'd like. These portraits will be on display at the libraries during October. Pre-registration is requested. Drop ins will be on a first come first served basis. Kids, don’t miss this chance to turn your parents into models!

Bowen Center for the Arts–Reception/Awards Ceremony: Saturday, October 4, 6-8pm
Show Dates: October 2 - November 1, 2008
334 Highway 9 North, Dawsonville, GA
jcseibel@alltel.net or www.dawsonarts.org

This year’s photography exhibit, A Flash in Time, will feature many local and regional artists, amateur to professional, old to young. New this year is the addition of cash prizes and awards. Entries will be juried by Paul Dunlap, Assistant Professor of Art in Photography at North Georgia College & State University. There is no specific theme for this year’s exhibit and the public should be treated to a wide and eclectic mix of photographic artwork.

Please come join us for the first annual ‘Dahlonega Celebrates Photography’ festival. There will be maps that allow visitors to easily go from one location to another and enjoy the finest photographic art that our region has to offer. From fun loving photo shoots to juried exhibitions and more serious fine art photography, there is something for everyone!

Jennifer Julian is an art consultant, curator, artist agent and educator specializing in photography, serving businesses, collectors, art galleries and art centers. Visit www.jenniferjulian.com/consulting.html or call 404-232-9797 for more information.