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Wisbech Photographic Festival 22-25 May 2009

Welcome to the first Wisbech Photographic Festival. This weekend we celebrate the town’s historic connection with the photographic world. Lectures and exhibitions feature the pioneering work of Samuel Smith, one of the earliest topographic photographers and the work of Lilian Ream, whose thousands of photographs from the early to mid 1900’s form a unique social record of the life of the town.

The weekend will be launched by Antony Penrose, son of Lee Miller and Roland Penrose - the Peckover descendant and friend of Picasso who founded London’s Institute of Contemporary Arts.

Over the Bank Holiday weekend, free events including workshops and exhibitions by local contemporary photographers, compliment this celebration of the town’s photographic heritage.

The Wisbech Photographic Festival is organised by Atelier East and Octavia Hill’s Birthplace Museum Trust, funded by Roddons Housing Association and supported by Fenland District Council, Wisbech Tourism Development Group, WisARD, Total Image Nation and the Trustees of Wisbech and Fenland Museum.

EVENTS

Friday 22 May

Launch Event and Lecture - Legendary Lee Miller by Tony Penrose

6.30pm
The Long Room, Octavia Hill’s Birthplace House, 7 South Brink

Antony Penrose will launch Wisbech Photographic Festival with a talk on the life of his mother, Lee Miller, told with reference to those with whom she exchanged creative inspiration – Man Ray, Roland Penrose, Pablo Picasso, David E. Scherman, her father Theodore Miller and Antony himself.
A definitive view by her son and biographer, this presentation has been acclaimed for its ability to embrace many different levels of the history of art and photography, social commentary and emotional connection with the subject.
By invitation only. Register your interest by emailing info@atelier-east.co.uk

Saturday 23 May

Beginners photography workshop with photographer Simon Edwards
10-11am
Wisbech General Cemetery, North End
Join award-winning photographer Simon Edwards at the General Cemetery to explore one of Wisbech’s hidden gems, get tips on how to make the best use of your camera and learn how to find those special shots. Please wear practical clothing! Meet at the chapel. Limited places available - booking in advance is essential. email info@atelier-east.co.uk or phone 01945 860422

Photography Portfolio Review
from 12 noon
The Café, Octavia Hill’s Birthplace House, 7 South Brink
Whatever stage you are at with your photography its always great to get some feedback and constructive comments. Bring along your portfolio and join award-winning photographers Simon Edwards and Karen Harvey who will work through it with you offering you advice and ideas and answering any questions you might have. Limited places available - booking in advance is essential- email info@atelier-east.co.uk or phone 01945 860422.
Supported by www.total-image-nation.co.uk

Carte de Visite – the Victorian Photographic Studio Experience
1-4.30pm
Octavia Hill’s Birthplace House, 7 South Brink
Dress up as a Victorian and have your photograph taken sitting in the Long Room at Octavia Hill’s desk by professional photographer Emma Chadwick who will produce your very own Carte de Visite!
Admission: Adults £2.50, Children Free.

Sunday 24 May

Photography Festival Exhibition Opening Reception
6-8pm
Angles Theatre, Alexandra Road
There will be a special reception event at the theatre, RSVP to: info@atelier-east.co.uk

Monday 25th May

The Magic of Primitive Photography
1-3pm
Octavia Hill’s Birthplace House, 7 South Brink
Join photographic artist Karen Harvey in Octavia’s garden and learn how to make your very own Sun Print (Photogram), in response to the Alternative Process Photography exhibition in the Banking Room.
Suitable for all ages.

Beginners photography workshop with photographer Simon Edwards
2-4pm
Meet at the Clarkson Memorial.
Join award-winning photographer Simon Edwards for a photographic mini-tour of Wisbech taking in St Peters Gardens, the Crescent, Old Market Place, Octavia Hill’s Birthplace House and the famous North Brink. Simon will show you how to make the most of framing your images, give you tips on how to make the best use of your camera and teach you how to find those special shots. Please wear practical clothing!
Limited places available - booking in advance is essential - email info@atelier-east.co.uk or phone 01945 860422

EXHIBITIONS

Alternative Process Photography
Fri 22 May – Sat 6 June
Open: 1-4.30pm every day (including Bank Holiday Mon) expect Thurs and Fri
Banking Hall, Octavia Hill’s Birthplace House, 7 South Brink
A selection of photographic images created using traditional photographic methods such as Cyanotypes, photograms and pinhole photographs by photographers Patricia Belson, Bethe Bronson and Karen Harvey.
www.octaviahill.org

Wisbech Photographic Festival Exhibition
Fri 22 May – Mon 29 June
Open: Sat 23 10-4pm, Sun 24 6-8pm,
closed Bank Holiday Monday.
Then open Mon – Fri 10-6, Sat 10-12 noon
Angles Theatre, Alexandra Road
A stunning collection of Fenland images by local photographers - Simon Edwards, Bob Ledger, Bob Davis, Rob Ream and Karen Harvey. The Angles Theatre is one of the oldest working theatres in the country.
There will be a special reception event at the theatre from 6-8pm on Sunday 24 May. RSVP to info@atelier-east.co.uk

Snapshot 2009 – Your Town: Community Exhibition
23 May – 6 June
Kodak One Stop Photo Shop, Horsefair Shopping Centre
See the shop window transformed by a selection of photographs of local life by local people.
Supported by the Horsefair Shopping Centre

Wisbech Camera Club
Open: Sat 7.30pm – 11.30pm
Conservative Club, Alexandra Road
Fifteen award-winning photographs from Wisbech Camera Club’s Annual Awards.

Documented Changes – Centre 4
Sat 23 May 1-5pm
Centre 4, Oueen Mary Centre, Queen’s Road
Photographic exhibition and slide show by Youth Worker Dan Keen depicting the development of Centre 4 from the old shower block and storeroom into the amazing youth facility it is now.
Supported by Wisbech Youth Clubs

Samuel Smith – Pioneer Wisbech
Photographer
Sat 23 May 10-4pm
Wisbech Museum, Museum Square
Samuel Smith was one of the first documentary photographers; his Calotype images date from the 1850’s. This exhibition depicts the many changes (including before and after photographs) to the Wisbech Townscape that Smith recorded.
www.wisbechmuseum.org.uk

Sporting Photographs from the mid-20th Century
Sat 23 May 10-4pm
Wisbech Museum, Museum Square
A collection of mid 20th Century photographs from Ron Howe, former Sports Editor of the Wisbech Advertiser. Images include football teams, Grammar School gymnastics, cricket, swimming and more.
Come and help identify the people in the images!
www.wisbechmuseum.org.uk

Lilian Ream – A 20th Century Social Record
11-4pm Sun 24 May
Wisbech Institute, Tower Ballroom, Wisbech Social Club and Institute, Scrimshires Passage, Off Hill Street
This exhibition shows the life of Wisbech and the surrounding area as documented by this celebrated photographer.
Supported by Fotogenic of Wisbech

Email info@atelier-east.co.uk for the programme in downloadable PDF format.

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