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Friday Links: May 5, 2023

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Photo by Victoria Pickering

The 17th annual Exposed DC Photography Show opening is just about a month away. Get all the details in our press release and mark your calendars now for Sunday, June 4! We’ll be announcing exciting updates as the date gets closer.

  • People and the Planet, an international open call that invites artists to think about our world and the humanity within it, is accepting applications through June 4 with an entry fee of $35.
  • A new radio drama about an aspiring photographer aims to help educate the community and new photographers.
  • Survive, Glamorously: Images of Drag in the District is on view at Ron David Studio through May 13 with an artist talk on Tuesday, May 9 at 7:00 p.m. Metro Weekly spoke to co-curators haus of bambi and Farrah Skeiky about the show.
  • A comprehensive study of the photography drones market aims to provide an overview including industry development, market summary, and value chain analysis.
  • The DC Street Photography Collective and Chris Suspect present King Koala at Slash Run on May 18 for a NSFW photo slam, presentation, and more. Entries for the photo slam are accepted through May 11. Event is 18+ and tickets are $15 with limited seating.
  • Community Love and PortraitMeetDC are having a day of networking with content creators tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the National Harbor.
  • Reports suggest the upcoming iPhone 15 will get a major camera upgrade compliments of Sony’s newest image sensors.
  • Wildlife photographers from around the world come together for 100 For The Ocean, a month-long fundraiser for ocean conservation.
  • The deadline for the Women Photograph Project Grants is coming up soon. Women, nonbinary, transgender, and intersex documentary photographers of any nationality are invited to submit an application by May 15 for consideration.

Exposed DC Returns to Mount Pleasant for 17th Annual Photography Show

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  • Featuring 35 images of the Washington, D.C. metro area taken by local photographers
  • Exhibit presented at Lost Origins Outside in Mount Pleasant
  • Opening celebration: Sunday, June 4 from 3:00-6:00 p.m.
  • Best in Show awards chosen by five distinguished local photographers
  • Full-color exhibition magazine featuring all winning images available for purchase

Exposed DC is excited to partner with Lost Origins Gallery to present the 17th annual Exposed DC Photography Show in an outdoor installation in Mount Pleasant opening on June 4. The show features 35 images that were taken by local photographers and selected from a contest for their unique perspective of the D.C. metro area. The exhibition will be on view at Lost Origins Outside located along the exterior wall of Ellē restaurant at 3221 Mt Pleasant St NW throughout the summer. A virtual gallery will also be available for remote viewing of the exhibition.

Join us for an opening celebration on Sunday, June 4 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. View all the winning images together and chat with featured photographers and the Exposed DC team. Each image in the show will be available to purchase as a fine art framed print for those looking to expand or even begin their own personal collection. An exhibition program featuring all the winning images in full color will also be available for purchase. Attendees will also have the chance to win a gift card from Aperturent, Nations Photo Lab, or Capital Photography Center for their gear rental, photo printing, and photography education needs.

Five of the photographs will receive a Best in Show award along with a $100 cash prize. These awards are selected by independent judges who are acclaimed photographers and creatives in the D.C. community. This year, we’re thrilled to have Astrid Riecken, Briana A. Thomas, Candace Dane Chambers, Carol Guzy, and Colin Winterbottom selecting these special awards. Get to know the judges now and stay tuned to find out which photos they selected in the days leading up to the show.

Since 2006, Exposed DC has been celebrating life and culture in the Washington, D.C. area through the perspectives of photographers who live, work, play, and love here. Our annual photography show shines a spotlight on life in the D.C. metro area as seen through the lenses of some of the region’s most passionate amateur photographers and professionals alike.

For more information or media inquiries, please contact:
Noe Todorovich at info@exposeddc.com

The Exposed DC Photography Show is a Ten Miles Square production.
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Exposed DC would like to thank the 2023 show partners & sponsors for their support.

16th Annual Exposed DC Photography Show Returns to Mount Pleasant

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– Featuring 38 images of the Washington, D.C. metro area taken by local photographers
– Exhibit presented at Lost Origins Outside in Mount Pleasant
– Opening celebration: Sunday, May 29 from 3:00-6:00 p.m.
– Best in Show awards chosen by five distinguished local photographers
– Full-color exhibition magazine featuring all winning images available for purchase

Exposed DC is excited to partner with Lost Origins Gallery to present the 16th annual Exposed DC Photography Show in an outdoor installation in Mount Pleasant opening on May 29. The show features 38 images that were taken by local photographers and selected from a contest for their unique perspective of the D.C. metro area. The exhibition will be on view at Lost Origins Outside located along the exterior wall of Ellē restaurant at 3221 Mt Pleasant St NW through July 24.

Join us for a special celebration of local photography as we open the show on Sunday, May 29 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. View all the winning images together, chat with featured photographers and the Exposed DC team, and purchase an exhibition program or even a framed print of one of the images in the show. 

Five of the photographs will receive a Best in Show award along with a $100 cash prize. These awards are selected by independent judges who are acclaimed photographers in the D.C. community. This year, we’re thrilled to have Dee Dwyer, Andrew Harnik, Kenny Holston, Cheriss May, and Michael McCoy selecting these special awards. Get to know the judges now and stay tuned to find out which photos they selected in the days leading up to the show opening.

Since 2006, Exposed DC has been celebrating life and culture in the Washington, D.C. area through the perspectives of photographers who live, work, play, and love here. Our annual photography show shines a spotlight on life in the D.C. metro area as seen through the lenses of some of the region’s most passionate amateur photographers and professionals alike.

For more information or media inquiries, please contact:
Noe Todorovich at info@exposeddc.com

The Exposed DC Photography Show is a Ten Miles Square production.
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Exposed DC would like to thank the 2022 show partners & sponsors for their support.

The 2020 Exposed DC Photography Show Opens February 19

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Exposed DC Photography Show – 14th Annual Exhibition
 – Tickets on sale now!
– Featuring 43 images of the Washington metro area
– Opening reception: Wednesday, February 19 from 6 to 9 p.m.
– Exhibit hosted by Touchstone Gallery, 901 New York Avenue NW
– Exhibition magazine available for purchase, featuring all the winners
– Best in Show awards chosen by a panel of distinguished local photographers
– Advance tickets: $20. Door tickets: $25
– After party at City Tap House Penn Quarter, 8 p.m. to close. Free entry, cash bar.

Exposed DC is excited to announce its 14th annual Exposed DC Photography Show, February 19 through March 1, 2020. The exhibit will be hosted by Touchstone Gallery, with support from the Touchstone Foundation for the Arts.

The 43 winning photographs were chosen from a contest for their unique view of the Washington area as more than just a tourist destination and political arena. They showcase and celebrate the experience of the people who live, love, work, and play here. Five of these photographs will be awarded our Best in Show award along with a $100 cash prize. Each award will be chosen by a distinguished metro-area photographer: Angela Bain, Darrow Montgomery, Shedrick Pelt, Beverly Price, and Gerry Suchy. Custom framing for the show is provided by Art & Framing Expo, Inc.

Our opening reception will be held Wednesday, February 19 from 6-9 p.m. at Touchstone Gallery. Complimentary wine, beer, and snacks will be provided. A full color 14th annual exhibition magazine with all 43 winning photos will be available for purchase. All exhibit photographs will be for sale at first time art buyer prices as well. 

Tickets for the opening are $20 in advance and will be $25 at the door. 

Join us for a free after party at City Tap Penn Quarter, 8 p.m. to close, cash bar. 

Exhibit hours (free admission): 
Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
Saturday through Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m.
Closing day: Sunday, March 1, 2020

For more information or media passes, please contact:
Noe Todorovich at info@exposeddc.com

High-res images available upon request.

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Exposed DC Photography Show Opens March 12

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Our huge annual photography exhibit opens soon!

Quick Details:

*9th annual Exposed DC Photography Show, featuring 42 images of the Washington area.

*Opening reception: Thursday, March 12, 6 to 10 p.m.

*New Location: 1358 NE, Capital Fringe headquarters at 1358-1360 Florida Ave NE

*Exhibition Magazine available for purchase.

*Best in Show Awards chosen by a panel of distinguished local photojournalists.

Beer provided by Bluejacket Brewery

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Exposed DC is pleased to announce its 9th annual Exposed DC Photography Show at its new location, 1358 NE, from March 12 to April 11, 2015.

Our 42 winning photographs were chosen from a contest for their unique view of the Washington area – not as a political venue or tourist destination, but as a place where we live and work and love every day. Five of those photographs will be awarded our Best in Show award and $100 prize, each one chosen by a panel of distinguished metro-area editors and photojournalists.

The exhibit and opening reception will take over two floors at Capital Fringe‘s brand new Trinidad headquarters. D.C.’s own Bluejacket Brewery will provide three of their original brews at an open bar; complimentary wine will also be available.

Tickets are $14 in advance, $20 at the door. 

A full color Exhibition Magazine with the 2015 winners will be available for $10 at the opening, and online soon. The special issue 5th Anniversary Magazine from 2011 will also be available for $25. At the reception only, guests can purchase them together for $30.

Additional exhibit viewing days:
– Saturday, March 14, 4:30-7:30pm
– Friday, March 20, 6-8pm
– Saturday, March 28, 6-8pm
Closing reception: Saturday, April 11, 4-8pm, free admission.

All photographs displayed will be for sale. High-res images available upon request.

For more information or media passes, please contact:
Heather Goss at info@exposeddc.com

The Exposed DC Photography Show is a Ten Miles Square LLC production.

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