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Re: [OM] News from the playing field

Subject: Re: [OM] News from the playing field
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 22 May 2012 10:20:05 -0400
Thanks, but I just takes pitchers.  :-)

Chuck Norcutt


On 5/22/2012 8:30 AM, William L Barber wrote:
> As any who have been around for much time at all know, I occasionally
> get on my soap box and encourage folks on the list to trot their work
> out in front of others in the form of juried exhibitions.  For me
> this activity keeps me producing new work, being intentional about
> what I'm doing and makes me aware of what others are doing.  In the
> last couple of days I've been notified of the inclusion of one of my
> images in two juried shows.  One in an exhibit with the theme of
> "Play" at A Smith Gallery in Johnson City, Texas.  This gallery
> sponsors several shows a year and draws exhibitors and jurors from
> all over the country.  The other show is one sponsored by Santa Fe
> Photography Workshops which drew 3700+ entries from which 50 were
> selected.   Although I am a bridesmaid (Honorable Mention) rather
> than the bride (in the money) in this one, it is nice to me invited
> to the wedding.  As a graduate student in studio art it is important
> to have these things on your CV, however those w ho know me know I've
> been doing this for many years before I became a student again.  I
> would encourage each person on this list to look at local, state,
> regional, national and international opportunities to get your work
> out in front of others.  You may be surprised where it leads you.
>
> While standing on my soapbox I'll take the opportunity to encourage
> folks to find places where they have the chance to meet others with
> similar interests in photography and spend some face time.  This may
> be a local club/organization, school or workshop.  These
> organizations and activities will get you out of the bleachers and
> onto the playing field.  You may sometimes feel a little beat up,
> however you may also be amazed at where it takes you.
>
> Bill Barber
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