About the Festival in Arles, France (Provence) Every summer since 1970, over the course of more than forty exhibitions at various of the city’s exceptional heritage sites, the Rencontres d’Arles has been a major influence in disseminating the best of world photography and playing the role of a springboard for photographic and contemporary creative talents.… Read More 49th Annual Rencontres d’Arles
As a photo nerd – I love to plan travel around photography festivals to see friends, show work and share what I see with students. For the past eight or so years I have gone each summer to Arles, France for the famous Recontres D’Arles photography festival and find so much joy in the culture,… Read More A Huge List of International Photography Festivals
The Rencontres d’Arles needs to up it’s curatorial game. This year’s A French School directed by Francois Hebel was a disappointment but with a few gems below. Given the ingredients of the Rencontres d’Arles, a quaint Roman town with a dedicated audience of experts and amateurs, potential exists for one rockin’ festival. No matter the… Read More Rencontres d’Arles Needs to “Up its Game”
I’m pleased to announce that the SPE West Regional conference will be in San Francisco during Nov 13-16, 2008. The theme is Inspiration. I am co-chairing this along with Kathleen Laraia McLaughlin of Los Angeles. We need all the help we can get so please email me if you can lend a hand. The conference,… Read More SPE West Region Conference Announced with Alec Soth, Keynote Speaker
ERIKA GENTRY: Art & Education 