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Friday Links: April 11, 2025

April 11, 2025 By Matthew Holubecki

Save the date to celebrate the Exposed DC Photography Collection Launch at the DC Public Library on May 24! In case you missed it, we issued a press release with exciting details about the all-day celebration we’re planning to showcase the images of the collection. You can RSVP on Eventbrite and help us spread the word for the big event!

Appreciate geometry and still life images created with found objects and monofilament at Studio Gallery on Third Thursdays, April 17 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. or during the closing reception on April 19 from 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Learn the basics of wildlife photography with the DC Bird Alliance on April 19 from 1:00-2:30 p.m., tickets by donation.
This Morning, This Evening, So Soon: James Baldwin and the Voices of Queer Resistance exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery closes on April 20.
An underwater camera set up 55 years ago to try photographing the Loch Ness Monster was discovered by a robot submarine and a few images were even developed. No sign of Nessie though.
Held in conjunction with the opening of the new Seed Library at Fenwick, the Cross-Pollination exhibit explores the relationship between the earth’s natural elements and the creative process—on view through April 25.
Join APA|DC for their monthly photo happy hour on Tuesday, April 15 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Nice & Easy; this event is open to the larger photography and creative community.

Celebrate the Exposed DC Photography Collection Launch at the DC Public Library on May 24

April 10, 2025 By Noe Todorovich

A special event showcasing 300+ images of life in the District, mixed into a site-specific performance by D.C. multimedia artist Robin Bell.

Washington, D.C. — Exposed DC invites the public to celebrate the launch of its photography collection into the permanent archive of the DC Public Library with an all-day, free event at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library on May 24, 2025.

About the Photo Collection Launch Celebration

All are invited to this celebration of local photography with more than 300 stunning images captured over nearly two decades. The work will be showcased throughout the day on the library’s 5th floor and incredible rooftop garden. On this day, the Exposed DC Photography Collection will be launched in The People’s Archive of the DC Public Library.

Exposed DC is very pleased to announce that this one-day-only event will also feature artist Robin Bell with a live video remix of the collection. Through projection mapping and archival artistry, Bell will transform images from the Exposed DC Photography Collection into a dynamic, site-specific performance and installation.

“Exposed DC is honored to have our photographs and organizational records included in the rich historical archives of the DC Public Library,” said Heather Goss, Exposed DC’s founder. “We hope everyone comes out to celebrate our local photographers, life in the District, and these incredible images showcased in such a special way by Robin Bell.”

The site-specific installation will continue through the evening reception, when DJ Sequoia and v:shal will join us on the rooftop garden to provide music. Stay tuned for more updates on the event.

The entire event is free and open to the public, but registration is highly recommended. Tax-deductible donations to support the work behind the Exposed DC collection and celebration can be made through Eventbrite and on site. Daytime hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; reception is from 5 to 9 p.m.

About the Collection

Documenting nearly two decades of the city’s culture, history, and communities, the Exposed DC Photography Collection offers a perspective on the District’s transformation, with contributions from local photographers who have documented the region’s story. The collection’s new home at the DC Public Library will help preserve it and make it accessible for future generations.

Exposed DC, a 501(c)(3) organization, originated as part of DCist, a local news site, and has cultivated a significant community of photographers. Images from the community are featured in an annual exhibition showcasing life in the nation’s capital. The collection draws from the last 18 Exposed DC exhibitions, featuring images that capture the city’s street life, cultural events, architecture, and political moments—from famous landmarks to ordinary scenes that define life in the District. The collection also includes a selection of promotional materials, exhibition catalogs, business records, and images from Exposed DC events.

The Library’s People’s Archive will host the collection, which will be made available to the public through the DC Public Library’s Dig DC portal, providing community members and researchers an opportunity to explore a visual record of D.C.’s evolution.

This event is supported in part by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Contact Information

Exposed DC
Contact: Heather Goss, info@exposeddc.com, 202-286-8878
Website: https://exposeddc.com/
Social Media: @exposed_dc

DC Public Library
Website – The People’s Archive: https://www.dclibrary.org/plan-visit/martin-luther-king-jr-memorial-library/peoples-archive

Robin Bell – Bio; press images
Website: http://bellvisuals.com
Social Media: @bellvisuals

Friday Links: October 25, 2024

October 25, 2024 By Matthew Holubecki

In case you missed it: earlier this week we announced that the Exposed DC Photography Collection has found a permanent home at the DC Public Library. You can read the press release here. Stay tuned for more updates as we work to gather hundreds of photos that document the last 18 years of life in D.C. as seen by the people who live, work, and love here! If you were featured in our annual photography show and have not received an email from us, we have been trying to get in touch. Drop us a line to make sure we have a current email address on file so you have the chance to be included in the collection!

Join StreetMeetDC tomorrow from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at Rock Creek Park Picnic Grove 6.
Register now for Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions to reserve your spot for the Nov. 2 and 3 event with a lineup of renowned speakers, hands-on-workshops, and 1-on-1 sessions.
The call for entries for the Leica Women Foto Project Award closes Tuesday, November 5. Four awardees will receive a Leica SL3 camera, a Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens, and a $10,000 USD cash prize.
ZEKE magazine features seven photographers who are under the age of 31 and making a difference through their work.
Double Exposure, the United States’ first and only film festival dedicated to investigative reporting on film, returns for its 10th year, November 7-10. This year, photography stands out as a powerful medium that exposes truths through observation and expression in the Spotlight presentation.
Join the DC Film Collective for an astro photography meet on November 2 at Sky Meadows State Park.

DC Public Library Secures Exposed DC Photography Collection

October 22, 2024 By Noe Todorovich

Images Document District Life and Culture

Washington, D.C. — The DC Public Library has acquired the Exposed DC Photography Collection, an archive of more than 600 digital images capturing life in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Documenting nearly two decades of the city’s culture, history, and communities, this collection offers a perspective on the District’s transformation, with contributions from local photographers who have documented the region’s story.

The Exposed DC Photography Collection originated as part of DCist, a local news site, and has since grown into a photography exhibition showcasing life in the nation’s capital. The collection draws from 18 annual Exposed DC exhibitions, featuring images that capture the city’s street life, cultural events, architecture, and political moments – from famous landmarks to ordinary scenes that define life in the District. Now managed by Exposed DC, a nonprofit documenting D.C. through photography, the collection’s new home at the DC Public Library will help preserve it and make it accessible for future generations.

“The Exposed DC Photography Collection is a vivid tapestry of our city’s recent history,” said Richard Reyes-Gavilan, executive director of the DC Public Library. “By integrating its collection into the People’s Archive, we’re ensuring that this valuable record of District life is preserved and accessible to all. We are grateful to Exposed DC for their partnership in bringing these images to the public.”

“The local photographers in the Exposed DC community have been sharing their perspective on life in the District for nearly two decades,” said Heather Goss, founder of Exposed DC. “We are so honored to see it officially become part of our historical record through the DC Public Library.”

The Library’s People’s Archive will manage the project, working in partnership with Exposed DC to secure the collection by the end of 2024. The collection will be made available to the public through the DC Public Library’s Dig DC portal, providing community members and researchers an opportunity to explore a visual record of D.C.’s evolution. The collection will be integrated into Dig DC in phases. Highlights will be featured in a series of public releases—such as images related to local elections and notable political events—to coincide with major moments in the city’s history.

As Exposed DC and the DC Public Library continue their collaboration, both organizations aim to use the archive to connect with the community. Plans include social media promotion, newsletter updates, and an event in Spring 2025 to celebrate the collection’s completion and availability online.

For more information about the Exposed DC Photography Collection and upcoming events related to the project, visit https://digdc.dclibrary.org/.

Thank You for Celebrating the Opening of the 18th Annual Exposed DC Photography Show!

July 13, 2024 By exposeddc

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Photos by Mariah Miranda Photography

Thank you so much to everyone who joined us last night for the opening of the 18th Annual Exposed DC Photography Show! We were thrilled to see you all, and we hope you enjoyed the celebration and the 42 images in the exhibit that showcase life in the Washington, D.C. metro area by the people who live, work, and love here. If you’d like to share feedback on the event and exhibition, we invite you to complete this survey.

In addition to exhibit hours, we also hosted two special events. On Sunday, July 14, exhibiting photographer Mac Cosgrove-Davies created custom wet plate portraits during a tintype demonstration. On Saturday, July 20, we held a social with Capital Photography Center (CPC) where people could meet instructors, find out about workshops and classes, and win a $100 CPC gift certificate.

If you’d like to purchase any of the photos on display, you can do so here. At the exhibit, you can scan the QR code on a title card to go directly to the page where you can buy that image! A collectible exhibition program is also available for purchase online or at the gallery during exhibit hours.

Special thanks to Fathom Gallery Georgetown for hosting our exhibition in their beautiful space and to our sponsors for their support: the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities, Aperturent, Capital Photography Center, and Topo Chico. Thank you to Kendall Spink for sharing her graphic design expertise in preparing our beautiful exhibition program, our wonderful group of volunteers who make sure the event goes off without a hitch, and to our official event photographer, Mariah Miranda, who always captures the joy of our opening celebrations so beautifully! You can view the full set of images in this online gallery. We are ever grateful to this incredible photography community for their support of one another and Exposed DC.

The exhibit will be on view through Friday, July 26 during the following hours. Admission is free. A virtual gallery is also available for online viewing with additional information about the photographs and links to where you can view more of the photographers’ work. Be sure to turn your audio on to hear about some of the images from the photographers themselves as well!

Exhibit Hours
Thursday & Friday: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: noon to 5 p.m.

Fathom Gallery Georgetown
1351 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20007

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