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Current APA | SD Sponsored Events

Lens & Light Artist Reception, July 31st

Light and Lens photo exhibition on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the University Club in San Diego.

Join APA|SD and The University Club Arts Committee to celebrate the works of San Diego photographic artists and APA members Nick Nacca, Rob Hammer, and Gary Allard.

Experience this unforgettable exploration of visual storytelling through lens and light at the Arts Committee exquisite photography art exhibit. This unique event celebrates the artistry and creativity of talented photographers, showcasing their distinct perspectives and narratives frozen in time. Experience the power of photography as it transports you across landscapes, cultures, and emotions. From breathtaking landscapes that evoke wanderlust to intimate portraits that reveal the essence of human connection, each image invites you to delve deeper into the artist’s vision and the stories they tell.

When: Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Where: University Club Atop Symphony Towers
750 B St Ste 3400, San Diego, CA 92101

Complimentary to Attend | Registration Required
Register Here

APA | SD – Culture & Coffee June 28th


Join APA | SD for our next Culture & Coffee event at Joseph Bellows Gallery. Meet us on Friday, June 28th at 12 PM to see their current exhibition by Steve Fitch, American Motel Signs, on exhibit through August 31, 2024.

This is an ongoing series and a great way to connect, meet other members, learn more about APA, and ask your fellow peers and board members any questions.

Where: Joseph Bellows Gallery
7661 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037

When: Friday, June 28th at 12 PM

Please RSVP to director@apasd.org 

We look forward to seeing you there!

Editing Live: A Look Inside the Process with Beth Huerta  | May 18th, 2024


Join us on Saturday, May, 18th at 10am PST for an online workshop, ‘Editing Live: A Look Inside the Process with Beth Huerta‘. Beth will share more valuable insight on her editing process and talk with 3 photographers about the edits she made to their galleries while attendees observe.

What you can expect during this workshop:

  • A review of Beth’s approach to editing (an abbreviated refresh of
    the information that she covered in her previous workshop).
  • Provide a front-row seat to study her process while she walks us through editing photographer’s work in real-time.
  • Show relevant and important examples of what constitutes an
    effective edit and discuss best practices in editing.

About Beth:
In her current position as Senior Agent/Editor at the award-winning agency Candace Gelman & Associates, Beth has been fortunate to work with, advise and represent renowned artists such as Sandro, Marcus Smith, Olivia Bee, Kennedi Carter and The Voorhes, amongst others. She also works as a freelance editor for photographers including Art Streiber and Tracy + David. Prior to CG&A, Beth worked as a consultant/assistant for a bevy of internationally acclaimed advertising and editorial photographers including Howard Schatz and Theo Westenberger. Beth is a frequent workshop presenter and contributing writer for the American Photographic Artists Association. She is an adjunct instructor for the Photography program at Drexel University and has taught at The University of the Arts and Columbia College Chicago. Beth serves on the advisory board for FreshLens Chicago and is a Mentor for NYC Salt, a program that creates opportunities in visual arts for under-served New York City youth.

Register today for this exclusive online workshop with Beth and learn how to take your editing game to the next level!

WHEN: Saturday, May 18th, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PST
WHERE: Online
COST: APA members $20, Students $15,  Non-Members $40

RSVP HERE today!

APA | SD presents: Peer-to-Peer Critique May 15th, 2024

© Gary Allard

Do you have a photography project or series you’re passionate about? Curious what your peers and others think of it?

Join APA | SD and our photo community on Wednesday, May 15th at 6:00 PM PST for an evening dedicated to sharing creative projects. This is an opportunity for you to share your work and/or to comment on the work of others. Four artists will be selected to share their projects in an in-person critique setting. Our “Peer to Peer” events are open to everyone, but you must be a current APA member to present your project.

As independent artists, we know it’s not easy to create in a silo. Sharing your work is an invaluable way to help find your voice and leverage the communal nature of creativity. Letting others in on your process can be inspiring and helps lead to self-discovery that can push a project even further.

If you don’t have a project to share, that’s ok. Come out to support the artists and photo community. Constructive feedback and insight are always welcome.

Send us a link to your project for consideration. Submissions should be ready to share and present to an audience. If you are selected to present, you will be given 15-20 minutes including time for comments and questions.

WHEN: Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 | 6 PM

WHERE: Studio on Banks | 5343 Banks St, San Diego, CA 92110

COST: Free

RSVP here to reserve your spot today!

Email director@apasd.org to reserve a spot and/or submit your project; the deadline to submit is May 9th, 2024.

This event is open to everyone.

APA | SD presents: Culture & Coffee February 16th

Photo: Gary Allard


Join APA | SD for our next Culture & Coffee event, including a members-only tour at The Photographer’s Eye: A Creative Collective. Meet us on Friday, February 16th at 12 PM to tour their latest exhibition by ALANNA AIRITAM: New Histories – Where Present Meets Past.

This is a great way to connect, meet other members, learn more about APA, and ask your fellow peers and board members any questions.

Where: The Photographer’s Eye: A Creative Collective
326 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

When: Friday, February 16th at 12 PM

Please RSVP to director@apasd.org 

We look forward to seeing you there!

APA | SD presents: Peer-to-Peer Critique January 17th

We’re excited to kick off the new year with another peer-to-peer critique session on January 17th, 2024. Do you have a photo or video project or series that you’re passionate about? Curious what your peers and others will think of it?

Join APA | SD and the photo community for an evening dedicated to personal photo and film projects. This is an in-person conversation to share your own work and/or to comment on the work of others. Four photo or video projects will be selected for presentation and discussion in an in-person critique session.

Mingling begins at 6 PM and presentations will begin at 6:30 PM.

WHEN: Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 | 6 PM

WHERE: 5343 Banks St, San Diego, CA 92110

COST: Free for APA members, Non-Members $10 donation RSVP HERE

Email director@apasd.org to reserve a spot and/or to submit your project; the deadline to submit is January 11th, 2023.

This event is open to everyone.

Untitled 2023 Finalists and Gallery Exhibition

Photos left to right: Art Streiber, Mickey Strider

Join APA | San Diego at Bread & Salt Gallery for a one-night only exhibition of photographic prints from our Untitled 2023 contest with 20% of the entry proceeds being donated to Outside the Lens in support of their mission and programming.

See all competition entries shown in a rotating slideshow and come out to support the photo community. Winning entries were curated by Ann M. Jastrab, Executive Director at Center for Photographic Art and Arianna Rinaldo, Independent curator, photography consultant and freelance photo editor.

 Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finalists.

When: Saturday November 11, 2023, 6:00-9:00 pm PST

Where:
Bread & Salt
1955 Julian Avenue
San Diego, CA 92113

To preview this year’s winners visit UntitledShow.org.

Thank you to our sponsors for making this possible!

APA | SD presents: Peer-to-Peer Critique October 25th, 2023

Do you have a photo or video project or series that you’re passionate about? Curious what your peers and others will think of it?

Join APA San Diego and the photo community for an in-person conversation on Wednesday, October 25th, at 6:00 PM PST, to share your own work and/or to comment on the work of others. Four photo or video projects will be selected for presentation and discussion in an in-person critique session.

Send us a link to your project for consideration. Submissions should be ready to share and present and the deadline to submit is October 18th, 2023.

WHEN: Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 | 6 PM

WHERE: Skylight Studios 4562 Alvarado Canyon Rd. R, San Diego, CA 92120

COST: Free for APA members, Non-Members $10 donation RSVP HERE

Email director@apasd.org to reserve a spot and/or to submit your project; deadline to submit is October 18th, 2023.

This event is open to everyone.

Culture & Coffee Member Event, October 6th

Join APA | SD for a casual gathering for members at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla on Friday, October 6th from 12pm-2pm PT to connect and tour the upcoming exhibitions. 

We’ll enjoy some coffee starting at noon and mingle a bit before we head into the museum for a 1 pm tour.

This is a great way to meet other members, learn more about APA, and ask your fellow peers and board members any industry questions.

Members can join us for coffee and/or just the tour. This a members-only gathering and a chance to meet other members as well as get more involved with your local chapter. 

Where: 

The Kitchen at MCASD700 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037 

When: 

Friday, 10/6 @ Noon

Please RSVP by 9/28/23 to director@apasd.org as we need to provide a headcount for the museum.

Space is limited. We sincerely hope to see you there!

CALL FOR ENTRIES: Untitled | A Photographic Exhibition

Selection of photographs by the winners of the 2022 Untitled exhibition.
Photos clockwise from top left: Dana Hursey, David Ardill, Art Streiber, Yana Mostitsky, Paul Kessel, Steve Korn

Untitled is an annual competition and exhibition designed to showcase the best work of APA members and beyond – Images that show your unique vision, creative passion, and individualistic style, titled or untitled. This contest is open to all photographers at any level. All entries will be curated by our jurors and the top 20 images will be selected to display for exhibition with the top three (3) photos awarded prizes.

While an APA membership is not required to enter, members receive discounts on entries as well as sponsor benefits and discount pricing for gear and services throughout the year.

We welcome this year’s jurors: Ann M. Jastrab, Executive Director at Center for Photographic Art and Arianna Rinaldo, Independent curator, photography consultant and freelance photo editor.

You can find full details and submission guidelines at untitledshow.org.

Entry fees help support programming and events for APA San Diego and 20% of the entry proceeds will be donated to the youth photography organization Outside the Lens.

Deadline is 11:59PM PDT on October 3rd, 2023