metro Atlanta events

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2/11 - 5/29/2011
Henri Cartier-Bresson, The Modern Century, High Museum of Art
This first full retrospective in the U.S. in 30 years showcases Cartier-Bresson's inventive work of the early 1930s that helped define the creative potential of modern photography and his uncanny ability to capture life on the run. Following an exquisite presentation of the best of his early work, the exhibition will be organized into a series of distinct sections. The exhibition is organized by MoMA, where it debuted in the Spring of 2010. From Atlanta, the exhibit has traveled to Chicago during mid-Summer to mid-Fall of 2010 and to San Francisco from mid-Fall to mid-Winter, coming back to The High (in Atlanta) now.

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The Society for Photographic Education (SPE) is having their national conference in ATLANTA this coming March! The Sheraton Atlanta Hotel - Atlanta, GA - March 10-13, 2011 SPE's 48th National Conference in Atlanta, "Science, Poetry and the Photographic Image," will examine the confluence of the ideologies of scientists and poets in the context of photography. Presentations and discussions from photographers, writers, educators, curators, historians, and professionals will examine our philosophies, share our discoveries, and celebrate our accomplishments. Also featured: a bus tour to SCAD Atlanta and the High Museum of Art (sponsored by SCAD), a curator portfolio walk-through, portfolio reviews, an Exhibits Fair, film festival, dance party, and more! Keynote Speaker: Abelardo Morell Featured Speakers: Catherine Wagner and Carolyn Guertin, Ph.D. Invited Speaker: Justine Cooper Honored Educator: Joyce Neimanas Details & registration Online registration ends February 25, 2011. - ACP

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Largest Ansel Adams Collection
Ever Displayed in Georgia

Sep 16-Feb 20, 2011 | ansel adams: a legacy
& the expedition Showcase Photo & Video invites you to travel to the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, GA.
Click flyers for details. Limited exhibit extended thru Mar. 13.

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ACP Joins Festival of Light

Atlanta Celebrates Photography (ACP) has been accepted into Festival of Light (festivaloflight.net) an international collaboration of more than 20 photography festivals taking place all over the globe.
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Amy Miller ACP's Executive Director states, "We are thrilled to become a part of Festival of Light. It is invigorating to have Atlanta's voice become part of a greater international dialogue of cooperation and photographic exploration. Presenting ACP to the members of Festival of Light for consideration was an honor. We look forward to collaborating with photo festivals from around the world, while working to increase Atlanta's visibility as an international center for photography."

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During the First Thursdays ArtsWalk Downtown, local galleries stay open late, giving you a chance to see what you want to see, when you want to see it. Participating galleries include the Museum of Design, The GSU School of Art & Design Gallery, the GSU Art Student Union Exhibit Project, the Arts for All Gallery at VSA Arts of GA, The Rialto Center for the Arts, the Paige Harvey Art Studio (the only artist studio on the artwalk), and the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Gallery. The First Thursdays ArtsWalk Downtown last from 5:00p.m.-8:00p.m. To plan your route, click here for a map of the venues.