FOTOSEPTIEMBRE USA SAFOTO, founded in 1995, can be described as a unique, inclusive and eclectic forum for the exhibition and celebration of photography and photography-based art forms.
FOTOSEPTIEMBRE USA takes place every year in September throughout San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country. Immerse yourself in this art medium by viewing the availability of online exhibitions, monographs and an abundance of gallery exhibitions listed, with brief descriptions, at www.fotoseptiembreusa.com.
Just short of 200 years ago, Joseph Nice'phore Nie'pce (1765-1833), a French chemist, made the first surviving photograph of a courtyard just outside his home. Nie'pce exposed a polished pewter plate for eight hours to obtain the hazy image.
A collaborator, Louis J. M. Daguerre (1789-1851), invented a more practical process of photography in 1839. A beautifully detailed view of a corner of his studio that he titled “Still Life” required only 10 to 15 minutes of exposure for comparison.
That same year, an Englishman, William Henry Fox Talbot, improved the process further with his invention of the photo negative. He began his experiments by pressing leaves, feathers and scraps of lace against chemically prepared paper and then exposing to sunlight.
In 1851, the wet-plate process reduced exposure time to seconds and was quickly followed by invention of tintype that provided an image on a thin metal plate rather than glass. The dry-plate liberated the photographer from rushing to the darkroom.
Images kept longer before developing, and the speed of exposure was so quick that tripods were no longer necessary.
Instant photography replaced the daguerreotype by 1858, and in the 1880s portable hand-held cameras requiring roll film took over.
Fast forward to today. One can also celebrate the evolution of this art form by visiting our Hill Country photographers. While many of their images reveal the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, all are well-traveled and through their eyes, you, too, can visit faraway lands.
Among my favorites, with respect to their individual talents and ability to share their adventures with their audiences, are Bill Eichholtz, Carriage House Gallery, Boerne; Jim Heupel, Gallery 195, Boerne; Mark Holly, Helotes Art Gallery, Helotes; and Elizabeth Castle Fine Art, www.ecastleart.com.
Boerne BierFest
Fifth annual art exhibition and sale, call to artists. It's not too late to apply. Artists' booths again will be interspersed among craft beer booths "down the midway," allowing for a cross-pollination of our young, professional audiences.
Craft media artisans encouraged – clay, fiber, glass, paper, wood or any combination thereof – to join our participating fine artists, and demonstrations are always welcome.
Arts and crafts festivals enhance our local image and identity. It helps folks to feel more positive about our community and serves as a platform for mobilizing stakeholders in the arts and culture Industry.
Register today at www.hccarts.org or call 210-269-8349 with inquiries.
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HCCArts Calendar
• Artist of the Month
Boerne Art League has named Lleanna Griffin Brinsmade Artist of the Month. You can view Brinsmade's pastel series, “Opening Night,” in the lobby of Kronkosky Place and the following Boerne banks: Frost Bank, Texas Heritage Bank, Bank of America, Security State Bank and Jefferson Bank.
• Hill Country Arts Foundation, members' show and sale
Through Sept. 16, fall fundraiser for educational programming, Creekside Gallery, 120 Point Theatre Road, Ingram. For information, refer to www.HCAF.com or call 830-367-5121.
• Hill Country Arts Foundation, Seeing Blue: Annual HCAF juried show
Call for entries. Requirement: The color blue must be represented in some way. The members' show is a tradition that showcases the talents of HCAF's core constituency and provides local artists with an important exhibition opportunity. Cash awards offered. For information, refer to www.HCAF.com, or call 830-367-5121.
HCCArts Art AfterHours 2022
Scheduled 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays in the comfort of The Classroom at the AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center, 102 City Park Road, Boerne. Cost is $35 each session, discount with membership. Class descriptions and limited registration www.hccarts.org/workshops.
Series 6 announced.
• September 13, Wood Relief Carving, Part 1; September 20, Wood Relief Carving, Part 2.
Try your hand at relief carving and reveal an image from a solid panel of wood. Our first session will focus on carving using hand gouges. In the second session we will immerse ourselves in micro power carving with a rotary tool and various carving bits.
• September 27, Mould Making.
Fabricate your own unique moulds. Use three different mediums to create a master pattern to be used again and again. From economically and simple as polymer and foam, to permanent and professional as silicone, discover new ways to make your work as individual as you.
• October 4, Silkscreening with Vinyl.
• October 11, Cri-Cut 101, Part 1; October 18, Cri-Cut 101, Part 2.
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