Weekly MCC News #13 – 23-April-2023

Tracey will address the overall theme ”how photography as an artistic medium fits into the artwork now” and about her journey as an Arts Manager.

For over 20 years Tracey has focused on three major goals in the arts, with the majority of this time focussed on artists and groups in the City of Port Phillip.

Tracey’s first goal was to develop the community profile of a large, commercial art gallery while managing the business to achieve creative and financial goals for all concerned. 

The second is to continually impart crucial professional development skills and ‘The Mechanics of Realism’ to arts practitioners. 

The third goal is to assiduously communicate the benefits of engaging with the arts to the community at large.

Tracey said that she likes to think that (based on feedback!) she is well regarded for the depth of practical knowledge that she shares in a direct, warm and humorous style.

The Melbourne Camera Club is pleased to be running its third nature exhibition featuring the works of club members and invited guests. The theme for this year’s exhibition is ‘Natural Connections’.

We are inviting all members to be a part of this year’s Nature Photography Exhibition, which will be held 26 May – 4 June 2023.

For this exhibition we are looking for two or three of your images that work together. They may be themed by subject, colour, texture or any other connection.

Images for the purposes of this exhibition, will need to follow the nature definition as determined by Australian Photography Society (APS). Please refer to details on the Terms & Conditions website page. Entrants are encouraged to contact the Exhibition Committee if they need clarification of the nature definition.

*Image: Mantis by Frances Egan

MCC Members are welcome to participate individually in the APS Photo Walk Day 2023. Registrations are open and APS invites all Australian Camera Clubs and individuals to participate in this exciting and fun-filled event.‍

Schedule

• Wednesday 3rd May: Guest Presenter online 7:00pm to 8:00pm
• Saturday 6th May: Photo Walk Day
• Monday 15th May: Images need to be uploaded
• Wednesday 24th May: Results announced (online event)

Ancient Symbols – Modern Twists

15 Melbourne photographers reimagine the Zodiac with interpretations that are playful, mysterious and investigative. Several MCC members are exhibiting images.

April 13 – May 8

Wolfhound Gallery
Level 1, 386 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy

See website for opening hours.

Plans are well underway for this year’s major event on the VAPS calendar – the Annual Convention, which is being held in Colac this year. Members of all affiliated camera clubs are invited to attend. 

All details including the Program and Registrations are available online, refer link.

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If you have any recent results you would like to share to inspire other members in their photography journey, please email the Newsletter team so the website page can be updated and shared in the Weekly News.

MCC does not endorse any competitions/exhibitions that are listed, the content is for informational purposes.