Martin McNamara to Judge Photo 612 Juried Show III

Submissions for The Juried Show III are due March 19. As in the past, the photographic theme is open. First Prize is a cash Prize.

Judge Martin McNamara is director & partner of Gallery 339, Philadelphia's only art gallery devoted to photography. McNamara began developing the business over five years ago. The focus of Gallery 339 is contemporary photography exhibiting a mix of local work as well as photography from around the world. McNamara's interest in photography came about as a collector. The gallery began it's program of exhibitions with a show of work by Korean photographer Bohnchang Koo and British photographer Edward Dimsdale. Artists recently exhibited have included Henry Horenstein, Amanda Means, and Tina Barney.

View www.photo612.info for submission guidelines and forms.

Happy Groundhog's Day from the King

If candle mass be fair and bright
Come winter, have an early flight
If candlemass brings clouds and rain
Go winter and come not again

So it seems he has seen his shadow..... King Groundhog 2.2.2009

The King..... Coming Soon

Photo 612 presents King Groundhog EXTREME IRONING-
eleven new photos- never seen before along with some OF THE KINGS' ALL TIME FAVS
ALL of THE IRONS IN THE PHOTOS WILL be ON DISPLAY TOO ...A PHOTO -ANTQUE IRON SHOW IF YOU WILL ..
Open Reception: January 31, 1:00 - 3:00
Show hangs thru February 26, 2009

HAVE A HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY ....

ALL IRONS ARE FROM THE PAUL T.HOLTZMAN ANTQUE IRON COLLECTION ...

Pennsylvania's 3rd Most Famous Groundhog.....

Photo 612 & Facebook

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Thanks to Everyone who came to the photo swap. Angelo Benedetto's Photo "walked away" as the Swap Favorite, but there was alot of great work to be had. Swapping was pretty civil ;) and it was a great laugh.... I hope all participants received a copy of Bing's roundhouse photo- be sure to contact the gallery if you have not seen the image.



Now if only i knew how to slow this down! Pano image created and stitched by Bing
Attendees with their swapped IMages

Happy New Year to Everyone!

A HOliDay Present for U

Photo 612's Alternative to the Polly-anna! Who is Polly?
All are invited, but one must bring a photograph- unframed!- to get in. PHotos will be hung on the wall as Guests Arrive to view as a gallery show- then the Swap Begins! Refreshments & Merriment- (feel free to bring a refreshment to share ;) )

Ann Marie Casey

Hey Ann Marie Casey's Gladiator PHoto was spotlighted in the INLiquid weely! How awesome is that! Be sure to check out Ann's work until December 18th
Remember- get 'em a sweater next year! Fine art prints make great Holiday pressies :)

California

photo by Julia Blaukopf, 2008

Where else could this be, but California!

Photo 612 celebrates the Roadtrip -

Open Reception, Oct. 25th 1:00- 3:00

Photos by artist Julia Blaukopf documenting her days out West where she is working on a new photo project.

View http://www.juliablaukopf.com/ to learn more about Julia. Additional work will be on display by Christine Foster from the Mt. Shasta area.