Bristol Festival of Photography http://www.bfop.org 3-31 May 2012 Thu, 17 May 2012 13:28:06 +0000 en hourly 1 ‘I Love Bristol’ Photo Competition http://www.bfop.org/2012/i-love-bristol-photo-competition http://www.bfop.org/2012/i-love-bristol-photo-competition#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 13:20:01 +0000 Sarah http://www.bfop.org/?p=1252 The Civic Day is a new initiative when civic societies across England invite people to celebrate their area and discover more about where they live. To celebrate Civic Day 2012 in Bristol, Bristol Civic Society are holding a photography competition in the city, with the theme I love Bristol because…

“We want to encourage members of the public to take a photo of their favourite building or open space in Bristol, and to send this to us. We believe that this will allow us to engage with a variety of people, from young to old. The outcome will be a visual catalogue of what people in Bristol feel it is important to improve or protect for future generations.”

The best of these photographs will be awarded prizes, based on creativity, imagination and originality. Photography Made Simple have kindly donated prizes of a one day photography course at Ashton Court for each category winner, and 1-2-1 tuition for the overall competition winner.

All entrants will have the opportunity for their photograph to be showcased at the Civic Day event, to be held at Bristol’s Bearpit in the city centre on Saturday 23 June. Members of the public are encouraged to come and view the photograph submissions, and to attend the event, where there will be many activities and stalls for people to enjoy.

Closing date: 16 June 2012

FFI:
www.flickr.com/photos/bristolcivicday
www.facebook.com/BristolCivicDay
twitter.com/#!/bristolcivicday

Competition Rules

  1. The competition is open to individual interpretation
  2. Entries should be submitted with your name, the photograph title, your email address and telephone number.
  3. Entries should be submitted via Twitter, Facebook or email – bristolcivicday@live.co.uk
  4. All entries must be the original work of the entrant and must not infringe the rights of any other party. The entrant must be the sole owner of the copyright in all photographs entered and must have obtained permission of any people featured in entries prior to submission.
  5. By entering the competition all entrants grant Bristol Civic Society the right to publish and exhibit their photographs on the Bristol Civic Society website and other promotional material.
  6. By entering, entrants will be deemed to have agreed to be bound by these rules and Bristol Civic Society reserve the right to exclude entries from the competition at any time if it is believed an entrant has breached these rules.
  7. Bristol Civic Society reserves the right to cancel this competition or alter any of the rules at any stage.
]]> http://www.bfop.org/2012/i-love-bristol-photo-competition/feed 0 Festival highlights for the week http://www.bfop.org/2012/festival-highlights-for-the-week http://www.bfop.org/2012/festival-highlights-for-the-week#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 19:18:40 +0000 Sarah http://www.bfop.org/?p=1247 We hope you’ve been enjoying the festival so far – we certainly have. So many things to see and do!

This week’s top pick would definitely be Simon Norfolk’s talk at the QEH Theatre this Thursday – don’ t miss this rare opportunity to hear from ‘the leading documentary photographer of our time’! Tickets are just £6 (+booking fee), available from Bristol Ticket Shop.

We’re also very much looking forward to the opening of Paolo Woods’ Radio Days at Philadelphia Street Gallery this Friday from 6 – 9pm. It’s also your last chance to catch the Zed Nelson show; Hackney – A Tale of Two Cities will be closing on Thursday 17 May, 7pm.

As ever, keep an eye on our Facebook page – we’re updating daily so follow us there (or on Twitter – @festivalofphoto or #BFOP) for the most current BFOP news.

Upcoming events

Tuesday 15 May

Wednesday 16 May

Thursday 17 May

Friday 18 May

Saturday 19 May

Exhibitions opening this week…

Last chance to see…

Southbank Bristol Art Trail

The famous Southbank Bristol Art Trail happens this weekend, 19-20 May. While you’re there taking in the delights, why not check out a few BFOP shows; the following exhibitions are all happening in the vicinity this weekend…

Volunteer with BFOP

We are still looking for a few people who might be able to spare a few hours staffing the exhibitions and Festival Hub at Philadelphia Street Gallery. The dates and times are here, if you think you can help please let us know by emailing contact@bfop.org.

]]> http://www.bfop.org/2012/festival-highlights-for-the-week/feed 0 This week’s festival round-up http://www.bfop.org/2012/week-1 http://www.bfop.org/2012/week-1#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 22:56:30 +0000 Sarah http://www.bfop.org/?p=1230 Keep up to date with BFOP

We’re finding it hard to keep up with everything going on this month, and we’re guessing you are too. The best way to get the latest information about where to be and what to see during BFOP 2012 is on our Facebook page – we’re updating daily so follow us there (or on Twitter – @festivalofphoto or #BFOP) for the most current BFOP news.

Festival events for this week…

Tuesday 08 May

Wednesday 09 May

Thursday 10 May

Friday 11 May

Saturday 12 May

Sunday 13 May

Exhibitions opening this week…

Last chance to see…

Volunteer with BFOP

We are still looking for a few people who might be able to spare a few hours staffing the exhibitions and Festival Hub at Philadelphia Street Gallery. The dates and times are here, if you think you can help please let us know by emailing contact@bfop.org.

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© Andrew Varcoe © Andrew Varcoe © Andrew Varcoe © Andrew Varcoe © Andrew Varcoe © Andrew Varcoe © Andrew Varcoe © Andrew Varcoe © Andrew Varcoe © Andrew Varcoe © Andrew Varcoe ]]> http://www.bfop.org/2012/festival-launch-party/feed 0 BFOP 2012 Programme additions & amendments http://www.bfop.org/2012/bfop-2012-programme-additions-amendments http://www.bfop.org/2012/bfop-2012-programme-additions-amendments#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:44:51 +0000 Sarah http://www.bfop.org/?p=1198 Additional Listings
  • While We Wait | Jessica Macdonald
    Duke of York , 03 May — 10 June
  • Passers By | Anna Kälin
    St. Pauls Learning and Family Centre, Saturday 05 May, 10am – 4pm
  • Series No. 397 (1-5) | Polly Kelsall
    A cappella cafe and pizzeria, 01 — 31 May

Listing amendments

Check the Amendments page for an up-to-date list of changes.

]]> http://www.bfop.org/2012/bfop-2012-programme-additions-amendments/feed 0 MediaMash comes to Bristol http://www.bfop.org/2012/mediamash-comes-to-bristol http://www.bfop.org/2012/mediamash-comes-to-bristol#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:25:59 +0000 Sarah http://www.bfop.org/?p=909 MediaMash Bristol | 23rd April 2012 | 7 – 10pm
Under the Stars Bar | Corrine Marin Boat, Narrow Quay, Habourside, Bristol

Want to chat about an idea, show some photographs you’ve recently shot, a finished project or just come and hang out with other photographers? MediaMash is a monthly event where you can talk to your peers and receive feedback about your work.

The evening consists of photography and multimedia screenings at the beginning, followed by photographers breaking off into smaller groups, sharing and giving feedback on each others work. Its a night for photographers to get a fresh perspective on their projects, talk about ideas and work through problems they are having and to generally network with other photographers.

It’s relaxed and informal, with drinks available for thirsty photographers.

More information and to book your free ticket visit  www.fireflyphotofilms.com/mediamash or contact info@fireflyphotofilms.com

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Matt Stuart will be showing a selection of his work and there will be a chance to have a chat with him, have a drink and meet other like minded people. 

Photofactory on Facebook

]]> http://www.bfop.org/2012/photofactory/feed 0 April’s edition of TalkPhoto http://www.bfop.org/2012/aprils-edition-of-talkphoto http://www.bfop.org/2012/aprils-edition-of-talkphoto#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:32:35 +0000 Sarah http://www.bfop.org/?p=993 Documenting life and culture across the world: TalkPhoto explores the critical role played by photographers

Thursday 12 April, 7pm
Hamilton House, Stokes Croft, Bristol

 The importance of photography as a means of documenting different aspects of life and culture around the world – and improving people’s understanding of major issues – comes into sharp focus at April’s TalkPhoto event at Hamilton House, 80 Stokes Croft, Bristol, on Thursday, April 12th

Serving Lance Corporal Tim Jones will present his striking images of life on the streets of Kabul taken during the conflict in Afghanistan while Simon Caplan will talk about his recent work to record the efforts of a small number of highly skilled craftspeople as they struggle to revive traditional industries and crafts here in England. The evening will also include a screening of ‘Leaving Dublin’, an audio-visual piece by Irish photographer David Monahan.

Bristol-born Lance Corporal Tim Jones’s talk ‘My tour of duty: Afghanistan in pictures’ will feature images that he took in Kabul whilst accompanying VIPs around the city, patrolling the local streets and compounds and helping the Afghan people build a better country for themselves. His unique photographs give an intimate view of soldiers and locals in Afghanistan not normally seen on TV or in the papers. Tim joined the army in 2005 to travel the world and served in Iraq in 2007. He is currently serving with 3 (United Kingdom) Division and Signal Squadron based in Bulford, Wiltshire. Recently back from Kabul, he is planning to become a full-time time professional Army photographer. More of his work can be seen online at www.jonesmrjones.co.uk

Inspired by the work of the legendary industrial photographer Maurice Bloomfield and contemporary photographers such as Scotland’s Chris Frear and  Cornwall’s Paul Felix, Simon Caplan set out to photograph craftspeople considered to be amongst the last of their kind in England. In his talk ‘Surviving, Reviving, Thriving’. he will outline the challenges of photographing busy craftworkers in messy, cramped environments and will offer photographers advice on preparing for this kind of environmental portrait photography. Simon, a Licentiate of the Royal Photographic Society, is currently completing a new project: ‘An Extra Shot’ – exploring the photographic opportunities offered by the world of coffee roasting, serving and drinking. He is best known for his colourful urban and architectural abstracts and ‘found’ still life images. His solo exhibition ‘Hidden Harbourside’ can be seen aboard The Grain Barge off Hotwells Road, Bristol throughout April 2012. More of his work can be viewed online at www.simoncaplanphotography.co.uk

‘Leaving Dublin’ by Irish photographer David Monahan is a series of heroic portraits of people about to emigrate from Ireland in search of better prospects, and is the photographer’s personal reaction to the re-establishment of emigration as a major part of Irish cultural identity. These portraits were all taken at night, in and around Dublin, just before his subjects emigrated - young graduates, unemployed tradesmen, couples, families with children and a handful of people in their 40s and 50s. The project has been widely reported in the international media, and its TalkPhoto screening is following on from several worldwide screenings on St Patrick’s Day. davidmonahan.viewbook.com

After the two talks (and a visit to the bar), there will be a chance for attendees to share and talk about their own work or that of photographers or photographs that inspire or interest them

There’s a small entrance charge of £3 (£2 for Second Look members) to cover the cost of room hire and publicity. The evening starts at 7pm.

TalkPhoto is staged by the city’s Second Look photography group and is designed to enable Bristol’s growing community of photographers to learn from successful and innovative photographers and to share ideas and improve their skills. Details of how to participate in the evenings can be found on the Second Look website at www.secondlook.org.uk

>>> Do you feel you have a solid photographic technique, a unique artistic style or an interesting philosophy? If so, do you want to be considered as a future speaker for these events? Please email a paragraph about what you want to talk about and the photograph that illustrates it best, plus your website or Flickr photostream address if you have one, to Michael Reeves at contact@michaelreevesphotography.com

]]> http://www.bfop.org/2012/aprils-edition-of-talkphoto/feed 0 The Sunday Times Magazine 50th Anniversary Exhibition http://www.bfop.org/2012/the-sunday-times-magazine-50th-anniversary-exhibition http://www.bfop.org/2012/the-sunday-times-magazine-50th-anniversary-exhibition#comments Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:53:22 +0000 Sarah http://www.bfop.org/?p=815 Paintworks Exhibition Space
Sat 24 March – Tue 3 April
10am – 6pm
Free entry

The exhibition will showcase images from some of the world’s finest photographers who have worked for the Sunday Times Magazine over the years. Photographers featured include Don McCullin, David Bailey, Eve Arnold, Snowdon, Richard Avedon, Eugene Richards, Sam Taylor-Wood, Terry O’Neill, Chris Floyd and Stuart Franklin.

The exhibition will also highlight the contribution made to the Magazine by renowned writers such as Ian Fleming, Martin Amis, Bruce Chatwin, Jilly Cooper, Zoe Heller, James Fox and Nicholas Tomalin.

The exhibition’s regional tour will be launching at Paintworks following a hugely successful run at the Saatchi Gallery in London, which has so far attracted 160,000 visitors and has been extended twice due to popular demand.

Paintworks is on Bath Road, Bristol BS4 3EH (map).

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Instant Coffees is a platform and network for progressive storytelling through photography and combined media, running regular screening nights since the beginning of 2011.

Aiming to promote and encourage documentary photography within Bristol and to engage with the wider photographic community. Instant Coffees invites photographers to showcase their work and gives exposure to local photographers alongside those working internationally and to strengthen these connections.

Practitioners from other photographic disciplines such as curators, researchers and storytellers are also invited to talk about their work. This time around curator, archivist and photo-historian Gavin Maitland will be sharing his research into the history of the Bamboo Club, Bristol’s first West-Indian social club located in St. Paul’s from 1966 – 1977.

Further information: Instant Coffees website or Facebook event

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