Michael Thompson; Call for Photographers # 54

  Our favorite show regular Michael Thompson is back discussing the second annual Photographic Competition and Exhibition. The inaugural event was a huge success and the call is officially out to submit your photos (do that HERE)  The submissions are due Feb 29, 2016 and the cash prizes over $5,000. The man who has the hard job of picking the winners will be Stephen Perloff from Photo Review.  The Photo Review is a critical journal of national scope and international readership. Publishing since 1976, the Photo Review covers photography events throughout the country and serves as a central resource for the Mid-Atlantic region.Enjoy!http://traffic.libsyn.com/recordtalklisten/MHT_5_.mp3Make sure to stay tuned for more fun events like the Photo Boot Camp and your chance to see wonderful art in your community!  

Chris Sloan; Allegany Arts Council

We were privileged enough to speak to Chris Sloan director of the Allegany Arts Council. We discussed some of the annual events that the Arts Council hosts; including the Art Sale and Tour  featuring 24 local artists and their studios over two weekends. (October 17-18 and 24-25)  The Arts Council offers opportunities to local and national artists to exhibit in their galleries. Chris discusses where he envisions our local arts community in the upcoming years. Chris is excited for the Arts Council to help spearhead some excellent opportunities for new upcoming artists and helping nurture the already vibrant existing community.  The Arts council is a member based organization and a great place to volunteer in your community and you can help keep this area alive with art!Make sure to check out their other popular annual events: Plein Air, The Wills Creek Survey, Photographic Competition Enjoy!http://traffic.libsyn.com/recordtalklisten/Chris_Sloan_.mp3