Seriously?? Me?? …a letter from SPE
June 3, 2010
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On May 3rd I just got a letter from Virginia Morrison, the Executive Director for the Society for Photographic Education (SPE). It was to inform me that I had been recommended as a potential candidate for the Society for Photographic Education’s board of directors. I have only been a member for 3 months and I wasn’t sure how this happened but I thought, that is cool, but what do I have to offer, really?
Two weeks later the phone rang, it was Sama Raena Alshaibi, who is an artist/ educator from Arizona and current member of the board. She asked if I had received the letter from Virginia and if I would consider running.
I am a big fan of SPE and their dedication to furthering the education of photographic artist young and old.
If you are also intrested in photographic education, support you local capter and attend the wonderful events. If you are a student or thinking about futher education to expand you as a creative, go to the confrences and portfolio reviews. There are SO MANY oppertunities at the confrence. Consider it!
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This year the National Confrence will be in Alanta, GA
March 10-13, 2011 @ Sheraton Atlanta Hotel
THEME:
Science, Poetry and the Photographic Image
Since its inception, photography has been inexorably linked to science. The connection is not limited to optics and chemistry. The very heart of the scientific method: exploring, observing and recording, is paralleled in the working process of photographic artists. The objective is often the same in each, to come to a better understanding of and relationship to the world around us. So too is the goal of the poet, to delve into life, embodying and revealing that experience. The language of each relies upon their respective compelling and evocative qualities to convey a shared experience and understanding of our world.
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… hope to see you there!
ps. I didn’t send in my stuff for nomination this year (I have too much going on with my book deal and all), but if I am luck enough to be considered again – I’ll throw my hat in the ring! Really it was such an honor to be considered and to have such a wonderful conversation with Ms. Sama Raena Alshaibi. I am helping on the Adjunct Caucus in the meanwhile. ;)
