Over the past few decades the downtowns of small-town America, which were once always busy, are all but extinct. First came the big box stores, then category killers like Best Buy and Toys “R” Us, and now Amazon sweeping them aside. But all these phenomenon resulted in. But all these phenomenon combined with our need to have lower prices resulted in the demise of small retailers and small downtowns. I’ve seen it myself in my own home town and I seen it in small towns throughout the country,
New Deadline for URBAN 2018 Photo Awards
"New deadline for URBAN 2018 Photo Awards, international contest organized by Italian cultural association dotART. Photos and projects can be submitted until Sunday, June 17, 2018 at 23.59 CET. The highest placing works with be published on the competition’s website and will be displayed in a collective exhibit on October/November 2018, in Trieste during Trieste Photo Days festival. The total prize value has now reached € 7,000 thanks to URBAN’s international partners." Source: URBAN
ICP Street Photography Exhibitions
Going on at the International Center of Photography from May 23, 2018 - September 2, 2018 are a few excellent exhibits that street photographers will appreciate. Here they are, in no particular order: Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Decisive Moment Naturally, topping the list is an exhibit by none other than HCB himself. And it's dedicated to the ever popular topic of what Robert Capa called "a Bible for photographers," which of course is HCB's most influential photobook originally
Photo Independant: An International Contemporary Photography Expo
"Photo Independent is the only international art fair bridging the gap between those who love and collect photography and the artists who make it. Photo Independent is championing a new generation of photographers and is quickly becoming one of the most significant annual photographic events in the United States. "View the work of important American and international photographers in a ground-breaking collection of exhibitions, curated projects, panel discussions and seminars with prominent
Irish Street Photography Contest
Hey street shooters! The month of May marks a special contest for the Irish Street Photography Group (ISPG), described on Instagram as "A stage set for Irish street photographers." So what's the deal? The theme of this Instagram competition is Window Reflections. One of the judges for the contest is Des Byrne. You probably remember Des from the podcast Des Byrne on Street Photography Collectives, Groups and Clubs, where he talked to us about how he discovered his passion for street
A Box of 10 Photographs: Diane Arbus at the Smithsonian
"In late 1969, Diane Arbus began to work on a portfolio. At the time of her death in 1971, she had completed the printing for eight known sets of A box of ten photographs, of a planned edition of fifty, only four of which she sold during her lifetime. Two were purchased by photographer Richard Avedon; another by artist Jasper Johns. A fourth was purchased by Bea Feitler, art director at Harper’s Bazaar, for whom Arbus added an eleventh photograph. This exhibition traces the history of A box
Philadelphia Photo Arts Center: Call for Entries
Here's another call for entries for you folks. This time the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center is accepting admissions for an annual competition in which two contemporary photography projects are selected as winners. Each winner will receive $5,000 and a pretty lengthy solo exhibition at the center. Here's more from the organizers: "Two artists will win $5,000 each and concurrent solo exhibitions from April 11, 2019 – May 25, 2019. PPAC understand’s that contemporary photography takes many
9 Street Photography Exhibits to See in NYC
William Eggleston: Los Alamos, The MET February 14 - May 28, 2018 Who doesn't love The MET? Not only will you probably be able to grab a few epic street shots outside the building, once inside, you can peruse the works of William Eggleston. This American photographer has some lovely color street photos taken of not-so-urban America. Purists beware, many of Eggleston's shots are not only in color, they are quite often people-less and involve small town architecture, but in my humble
The Art of Street Photography Exhibition is Accepting Submissions
Not too long ago, we spoke to Des Byrne on our podcast (Des Byrne on Street Photography Collectives, Groups and Clubs). Des talked to us about how he discovered his passion for street photography and how this led him to want to boost awareness about street photography in Ireland, where he lives. To do so, Des began speaking at photo clubs and even setting up workshops and exhibits. One such exhibit is coming up soon, The Art of Street Photography Exhibition. This exhibit will highlight the
Upcoming Photography Festivals for Street Photographers
Photography festivals are an excellent opportunity to learn new skills, connect with fellow photographers and just have a great time. If you are looking to attend a photography festival this year, then consider one of these 7 events, each with their own take on bringing people together through photography. #1 Street Sans Frontiers Paris, France - May 18-20, 2018 What better place for a street photography festival than the birthplace of street photography itself? This May, 80 photographers
8 Street Photography Contests with Open Calls for Entry
Each year, hundreds of photography competitions take place around the globe, which makes finding a street photography contest at the right time that matches your style and physical location can be challenging. With that in mind, we've put together a list of eight stand-out street photography competitions going on in 2018, all with open calls for entry right now. Best of all, they all accept entries from anywhere around the globe, making just about all of our readers eligible for entry. So get