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FotoFest 2006
Literacy Through Photography



Liliana Porter, The Violinist, 2002
Courtesy of Sicardi Gallery

 




Watch for the launch of the
new FotoFest 2006 website.





The Literacy Through Photography website has a new design. Take a look here.



FotoFest is looking for volunteers on the following Saturdays:

  • November 19, 2-9 (during the Art Crawl)
  • November 26, December 3, 10, and 17 from 12-5
Contact Volunteer Coordinator Marianne Stavenhagen for more information.

 

Art Trip with FotoFest Board, Supporters and Friends
Prague, September, 2005
On September 3, 2005 FotoFest organized a follow-up trip to a memorable November 2004 visit to Paris.

The Charles Bridge

 

NAZAR photographer Issa Touma's gallery closed in Aleppo, Syria.
Click here to find out more.

Hear the story on National Public Radio

 

FotoFest 2006
Film and Video Series

Film and video are taking their place alongside FotoFest’s acclaimed photography programs at FotoFest 2006. Programming is scheduled for March 31 - April 9. FotoFest is collaborating with the Environmental Film Festival (Washington D.C.) and will screen in part at the Brown Auditorium Theater at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston.


 
 

Exhibition:
Photography in Houston Galleries
November 16 - December 17, 2005


Naia del Castillo, Untitled (Office Hours), 2000
Courtesy of De Santos Gallery

In the late 1960s, there wasn’t a photography collection anywhere in Houston. There was no institution exhibiting photography.
Geoff Winningham, Image Magazine, Houston 1982

Twelve galleries and 41 artists highlight the transformation of photography’s place in Houston’s art scene today. Photography in Houston Galleries is presented by FotoFest to give focus to this transformation and the recognition of photography as art in Texas.

The exhibit features a broad range of photographic art from conceptual color work to classical black and white still lifes. The opening reception for Photography in Houston Galleries is Wednesday November 16, 2005 from 6 – 9 pm at FotoFest’s downtown gallery in Vine Street Studios, 1113 Vine Street.

Gallery hours are 10am – 5pm Monday through Friday and noon – 5pm on Saturdays. The gallery will be open from 2 pm – 9pm for the Art Crawl on November 19. The exhibit is free to the public.

For a full press release, gallery and artist information, click here.
Kids Fun Day -
Literacy Through Photography
October 8, 2005

The fun day was indeed just that. Students and parents from Kruse Elementary came to FotoFest to take part in photography and writing activities.


FotoFest exhibitions coordinator Jennifer Ward assists at the cyanotype station

FotoFest Internships

Internships are available to students, artists and individuals interested in the arts. Internships are available to individuals from the U.S. and abroad.

For university students in the U.S., internships can be used for credit in college courses. Please look here for information on internship opportunities for U.S. students and individuals as well as information on internship opportunities for individuals coming from outside the United States.

  • Learn about careers in art and about all aspects of operating an international photo-based art festival.
  • Work on meaningful projects under the guidance of experienced professionals.
  • Make contacts with international art professionals
  • Develop mentor relationships with professionals who can advise and support you as you pursue your educational goals and career plans.
  • Share experiences within a tightly knit Intern group.
 

Currently, FotoFest is seeking interns for the Meeting Place and for our Website.

For more information click here or contact Frank Rose at 713-223-5522 ext 26 or press3@fotofest.org.

FotoFest is happy to introduce our new Meeting Place co-coordinator, Nan Stombaugh.

meeting@fotofest.org
713-223-5522 ext. 13.
   
     
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