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Silver and Water

May 3, 2013 in events, exhibitions

Silver and Water at George Eastman House

Silver and Water at George Eastman House

Silver and Water at George Eastman House

Silver and Water at George Eastman House

Silver and Water at George Eastman House

Silver and Water at George Eastman House

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Remember back in March when I was a guest contributor on the George Eastman House Blog? My post, Riding Around In A Camera, was a look back on my experience with the Liminal Camera in response to my visit to GEH to check out the Silver and Water exhibition.

There are two really great events, presented by Metabolic Studio, coming up next week in conjunction with Silver and Water. I will be attending both – join me!

Tuesday, May 7 at 7 pm
Visual Studies Workshop
Pinhole Cinema and an Aesthetic of the Handmade

Robert Schaller will present a theoretical framework for pinhole filmmaking and discuss the implications of the handmade as a part of photography in general. The presentation will be part talk and part film show, illustrated by screenings of Robert’s short handmade pinhole films and documentation of other handmade projects.

Wednesday, May 8 at 6 pm
George Eastman House

An 8-foot by 12-foot negative of Kodak’s chemical factory has sat for the last two months soaking in a shallow bath of water at the George Eastman House, its silver image slowly decaying. Now Bon and her team invite the public to participate in a darkroom performance—the South Gallery will be converted into a darkroom for the evening, and a giant contact print will be made with audience participation.

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please note: I took the photos of the exhibition above back in March – the print submerged in the water has greatly degraded since then.

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social media for artists

November 12, 2012 in community, events, social/new media

I’m teaching a workshop at VSW this Saturday! Join me!

Social Media for Artists
with Megan Charland
Saturday, November 17th
10am-1pm
$35 ($30 for members & students)

Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, oh my! Participants will discuss different social media platforms and how, as artists, we can promote and network utilizing these online tools. Whether you have been tweeting for years or haven’t got a clue what a tweet is, all artists interested in creating a strong online presence are encouraged to attend.

Register online today!

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updates!

November 4, 2012 in updates

First, regular posting will be resuming tomorrow! Yay! Second, I have a ton of updates for you! Let’s break this down list-style:

1. Last Wednesday was my last day working at The Strong here in Rochester, NY. I worked for the museum for a little over 3 years. It was a GREAT experience. The last two years I worked as the photographer for an Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grant where I photographed over 9,500 pre-1930 museum artifacts. I was also one of the museum bloggers, which was a fun opportunity. My blog posts The Cherished One: A Teddy Bear Tale, Playing with Advertising, and Interior Design as Play (Dollhouse Memories from The Strong) were picked up by the Rochester Arts: Arts Community Blog on the Democrat and Chronicle’s website. 3 for 3 – very exciting!

2. September I took on the position of Web Manager at Visual Studies Workshop. I am the voice behind VSW’s Twitter and Facebook accounts. I also launched my redesign of the VSW site this past Thursday! I’m excited to be working with the rest of the VSW team over the next few months adding content to the site.

3. Currently I am training my replacement as Photo Editor & Designer of Afterimage. VOL. 40, No. 4 will be my last in the position. I’m not leaving Afterimage however, I have taken on the roll of Online Media Editor effective this past Friday. I will be working on adding more unique online content to the Afterimage website and I’m also the new voice behind the Afterimage Twitter account and Facebook Page. I LOVE THE INTERNET!

4. The 20hrs/week I was working at the museum the last two years will now be used to WORK ON MY THESIS!

5. I’m going to be a blogger…who actually blogs! As I mentioned, regularly scheduled posts will resume tomorrow and I will also be playing catch-up! Not only do I have to post about my “recent” trip to NYC, but also post about events going back as far as MAY! YIKES! I’m not even going to admit how many blog drafts have piled up. BAD BLOGGER.

6. I’m teaching a workshop at VSW! Social Media for Artists will be held Saturday, November 17th from 10am-1pm. I hope you’ll join me! REGISTER: $35 ($30 for members & students)

7. I want a puppy.

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Yards Experimental

September 12, 2012 in events, photography, ROC

This Sunday is Yards Experimental, an evening of experimental art and music at The Yards. Fellow VSWer John Lake organized the event – he along with several of his friends and some of us VSW students will be displaying our photographs (workprints), which will be available to take home (FREE!) at the end of the evening. Fun!

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read more about the event over on The Yards blog
check out the Facebook event page

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Twitter + VSW Photo-Bookworks Symposium

June 28, 2012 in collaboration, community, events, photobooks, photography, ROC, social/new media

Hi friends! I’m excited to announce that I will be live tweeting from the 2012 VSW Photo-Bookworks Symposium for Visual Studies Workshop!

So, be sure to follow @VSWnews and #VSW2012PBW to stay up to date on the latest and greatest going on with the symposium!

I will rarely (for me!) be using my own account though I’m sure the occasional Instagram (@megancharland) photo will appear! I can’t help it!

I will transition from my account to @VSWnews tonight at Scott McCarney’s artist talk and go all weekend long! JOIN ME!

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Goodnight iPad

June 28, 2012 in artist books

I was browsing in the special pop-up bookstore by ARTBOOK at VSW yesterday and literally ran across the room when I spotted Goodnight iPad by Ann Droyd sitting on the shelf. First of all, Goodnight Moon (by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Clement Hurd), which this parody is based off of was one of my favorite books as a young child. I was grinning like a fool standing in the store! Second, this is just so clever! I will most definetly be picking up a copy for my niece (Bella turns 4 next month – and yes, knows how to use an iPad already) this weekend at the 2012 Photo-Bookworks Symposium – and a copy for myself! I have quite the shopping list forming – and a grad student budget. This book must be mine though. Priority!

I also LOVE the video above – a reading of the book. It’s perfect.

“Modern life is abuzz. There are huge LCD WiFi HD TVs and Facebook requests and thumbs tapping texts and new viral clips of cats doing flips. Wouldn’t it be nice to say goodnight to all that? Like the rest of us who cannot resist just a few more scrolls and clicks, you may find yourself ready for bed while still clinging to your electronics long after dark. This book, which is made of paper, is a reminder for the child in all of us to power down at the end of the day. This hilarious parody not only pokes loving fun at the bygone quiet of the original classic, but also at our modern plugged-in lives. It will make you laugh, and it will also help you put yourself and your machines to sleep. Don’t worry, though. Your gadgets will be waiting for you, fully charged, in the morning.” – Penguin Group (USA)

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TOMORROW NIGHT: artist talk with Scott McCarney

June 27, 2012 in artist books, events, exhibitions, ROC

Scott McCarney will be in conversation with curator Cyril Reade at 7pm TOMORROW NIGHT as part of the 2012 Photo-Bookworks Symposium at Visual Studies Workshop! The event is taking place in the auditorium. Will I see you there?

Above are photos (I took) from McCarney’s current exhibition at VSW: “Reversing the Catastrophe of Fixed Meaning: The Bookworks of Scott McCarney”. The exhibition is up through July 9th in VSW’s Bookstore and Gallery. Be sure to check it out!

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2012 Photo-Bookworks Symposium @ VSW

June 14, 2012 in events, photobooks, photography

Wait, you haven’t registered for the 2012 Photo-Bookworks Symposium yet? No worries! There is still time! REGISTER TODAY! The event is June 28-June 30 – only 2 weeks away!

Presenters this year include: Adam Bell, Verna Posever Curtis, John DeMerritt, Myra Greene, Gregory Halpern, Scott McCarney, Nicholas Muellner, Christian Patterson, Irina Rozovsky, Valerio Spada, and Mark Steinmetz.

I attended the 2010 Photo-Bookworks Symposium and trust me, this is an event not to be missed! Also, like the 2010 symposium (and the Magnum event) there will be a special pop-up bookstore by ARTBOOK!

Head on over to the Visual Studies Workshop website for more information (exhibition! workshops! film!) and to register! Hope to see you there!

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photo I took while attending the 2010 symposium

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Larry Towell – House of Pictures

May 2, 2012 in exhibitions, photography, ROC

The highlight of Magnum’s House of Pictures for me was Larry Towell’s corner. I immediately was attracted to the tactile quality of the empty film canisters, tri-x film (hand rolled), gravestone/memorial rubbings, and newspapers. After his live performance a couple of months ago and having sat in the audience as he declared his excitement and contentment in being in the home of Kodak, I could’t help but look at this tribute to George Eastman and smile.

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read more of my posts about Magnum’s House of Pictures project here, here, here, here, here, and here!

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House of Pictures @ VSW

May 1, 2012 in events, exhibitions, photography, ROC

For two weeks, from April 15th-29th, MAGNUM photographers Jim Goldberg, Susan Meiselas, Paolo Pellegrin, Alec Soth, Bruce Gilden, Martin Parr, Alessandra Sanguinetti, Larry Towell, Alex Webb, Donovan Wylie, and Chien-Chi Chang were here in Rochester, NY to photograph and exhibit new work in the hometown of Kodak for their project House of Pictures.

Above are photos from House of Pictures which was installed in the auditorium at Visual Studies Workshop which also served as the home base for the project. It’s been really quiet the last few days now that they’re gone!

Over the two weeks they were here it was interesting to watch the materials accumulate in the auditorium. For me, I kept watching and waiting for the team of photographers to show the beauty of Rochester, NY. Generally, they all tended to focus on the dark side. Now, I know coming in they had their own agenda and their own photographic interests. I know for a fact certain photographers had tunnel vision and wouldn’t take a single photograph unless it was something they were specifically looking for. How do you accurately portray a city if you don’t allow yourself to truly experience it? I realize this is a very generalized statement. There were, of course, some very lovely photographs taken here in the city. LOTS of portraits!

An interesting aspect of the display of House of Pictures were the tables spread out covered in brown paper. They wanted to know what the audience thought of the project and invited a written response. They also asked, “What did we miss??” and “What do you want from a picture?” – both questions receiving a range of responses.

It most certainly was an experience having them here!

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read more of my posts about Magnum’s House of Pictures project here, here, here, here, and here!

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