Texas Photographic Society

TPS Celebrates 25th Anniversary
In the early 1980s, the Austin Photo Co-op was formed by a group of photographers for film purchasing purposes. They reorganize in 1984 incorporating under the name “Texas Photographic Society.” Within two years, TPS membership had grown to over 100, and the Society attained ‘not-for-profit’ status. Today, TPS has over 1,200 members in 48 states in 15 countries.

In 2010, we will have new opportunities like online exhibitions, more workshops, lectures, and more. Please check the website throughout the year of 2010 for updates, opportunities, and much more.

Members' Online Gallery
Portfolio Competition
Winners Announced!!!!!

Jean Caslin has chosen the 3 Emerging Artists and 3 Mid-Career Artists for the Members' Online Gallery Portfolio Competition. Each artist will be published in a book and available for purchase thru lulu.com.

July 2010
Al Braden–Emerging Artist
April Pilley–Mid-Career Artist

August 2010
Marti Belcher–Emerging Artist
Louis Smith–Mid Career Artist

September 2010
Bob Levy–Emerging Artist
Laura Noel–Mid-Career Artist

Each exhibit will open on the 1st of their corresponding month.

To view the July Emerging and Mid-Career Artist Gallery.
To find out more about this competition and to enter.

*image ©April Pilley of Lubbock Texas, July 2010 Portfolio Mid-Career Artist for her image Fair Lady of the Plains from the series To The End, Nature Remains.

Cell Phone Online Exhibition
Winners Announced!!!
Scott Bourne has selected 32 images and 3 winners for the Members' Online Gallery Cell Phone Exhibition. First, Second and Third Place winners will receive a one print from a selection of previous Print Programs. The Exhibit will be online for one year.

To learn more about Scott Bourne, visit his website http://scottbourne.com.

To be added to our mailing list for other opportunities and updates.
To view the details for the competitions.

To view the Cell Phone Online Exhibitions.

*image ©Laura Boston-Thek, iPhone, Lo-mob Application

Childhood: An International Photography Exhibition
Juried by Jamie Lee Curtis, actress and childrens' books author, opened at the Dougherty Arts Center on January 7th. Currently at Options Gallery of Odessa College.Childhood is fleeting – yet sometimes, in a fraction of a second, photographers can capture its essence: joy, pain, play, boredom, frustration, elation. As an author of children's books I have tried to capture what it feels like to be a child - the good and the bad - and to stimulate a dialogue between children and parents regarding the issues raised in the book. I hope to see creative work that captures childhood's many guises. -Jamie Lee Curtis

Visit Options Gallery webpage.
To visit the current Gallery website.

*image © Polly Gaillard, First Place Winner

TPS 18: The International Competition
Juried by Cig Harvey, Associate Professor at The Art Institute of Boston, Lesley University. Opens at River City Silver in San Antonio, TX on April 5th.

It is such an honor to be the 2009 Juror for the Texas Photographic Society Annual show. I take this role seriously and promise to review every single submission closely and intensely with fresh eyes and an open heart. My love of photography is all consuming and deeply rooted. As a maker of images I understand the intense dedication, discipline and passion that goes into each piece we put out into the world.
I would love see your very best work; the images that you can not believe you have made. All genres of photographic inquiry are welcomed with open arms. A strong marriage of content and formal concerns are paramount. I would love to see that you are using all of the photographic tools available to the highest level to visually communicate your ideas.
Ideally, although not exclusively, I would like to see work from a series/portfolio of 10-15 images from which select pieces will be chosen to represent the body of work. A short concise project statement relating to the submitted body of work would also be appreciated. I am looking for work that is non derivative and contains soul. -Cig Harvey

Visit River City Silver.
View the TIC 18 catalog.