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Currently
on Exhibit
July 7 thru Aug. 4, 2005
Mon. thru Fri. 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Many nights gallery hours will be extended past 5:00
For additional info or
to set up weekend viewing:
989.239.2113
A City Studio (Photography Gallery)
306 5th St. Suite 250, Bay City, MI 48708
View the A City Gallery installation photos here.
View the CWoods Gallery installation photos here.
View the College of Creative Studies installation photos here.
View the bps
Corporate Training Center installation
photos here.
View the Macomb Community College installation photos here.
View the Oakland Galleria installation photos here.
View the Oasis Gallery installation photos here.
View the Rochester Institute of Technology installation photos
here.
View the Home Gallery installation photos here.
View the Berkowitz Gallery installation photos here.
View the Detroit Public Library installation photos here.
In
November 2000, Detroit Focus, an artists' alliance, coordinated
the largest visual arts event in the city's history. Detroit
Focus 2000 consisted of well over one hundred exhibitions
and dozens of lectures and special events. It provided an opportunity
for hundreds of artists and photographers to display their work
throughout metropolitan Detroit and the surrounding communities
of southeastern Michigan.
This
portfolio includes some of the finest photographs shown in the
festival. It was assembled in order to provide one more opportunity
to showcase the work of thirty-nine astonishingly gifted photographers,
and to provide a means to complete the financial obligations that
Detroit Focus incurred during the festival. The small financial
deficit was in fact a silver lining, because if it did not exist
neither would this wonderful portfolio.
The
individuals included are seasoned professionals at the top of
their craft. They come to us, each with a unique archive of images.
Their work represents years of assignments, projects and artistic
exploration, as well as years of competition, struggle and commitment.
The
existence of this portfolio also represents a special camaraderie
among respected colleagues, and a profound act of generosity.
Each individual in the portfolio was asked to contribute ten signed
photographs of one of their most compelling images. What we asked
for and received from these important artists is incredibly significant.
We extend our sincere appreciation to each of them and are humbled
by their kindness and generosity of spirit.
Three
special guests also were asked to participate in the project.
The fine poets Philip Levine and Jim Daniels often write about
the people and places in their hometown. Hence it was quite fitting
to invite them to participate in this unique Detroit project.
A.D. Coleman, photography's most well-respected writer and critic,
came to Detroit during the festival and shared his insights about
the world of photography today and a suggested vision for its
future. We are pleased and honored to have these special writers
as part of this portfolio.
The
Detroit Focus Portfolio collection is available for exhibition
to all non-profit institutions. Please contact the Detroit
Focus director for availability and exhibition requirements.
Detroit
Focus Portfolio
Photographers
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Sequential Slide Show
Special
Portfolio Contributions:
The Perils of Pluralism.....by
AD Coleman
Photo Opportunity.....by
Jim Daniels
Listen Carefully.....by
Philip Levine
We
have been aware and sensitive to the fact that some very good
photographers, and many fine individuals that were important to
the success of Detroit Focus 2000, were not invited to
be part of this project. Detroit is a photographers' city and
it has an important and rich photographic heritage. We regret
being unable to include many other fine photographers. Therefore,
the individuals included in the portfolio not only represent themselves,
but also the work of the nearly three hundred other photographers
who were part of this festival of photography.
The
Detroit
Public Library premiered the Detroit Focus 2000 Portfolio
in March 2001. This wonderful institution has a long history of
providing exhibition opportunities for photographers and it was
fitting that this body of work begin its journey there.
As
this work leaves our hands, we hope that those who view this portfolio
are aware of the deep commitment of these artists, are inspired
by their imagery, and are moved by the giving nature of these
fine individuals.
Michael
Sarnacki, Director / Detroit Focus
P.O. Box 843
Royal Oak, MI 48068-0843
(248)541-2210
Email
Michael
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