Popular photography resource PhotoWings is currently featuring the newly opened Annenberg Space for Photography in Los Angeles, “a sprawling 10,000-square-foot space whose innovative architecture cleverly emulates the mechanics of a camera and lens.”  The gallery recently opened with the launch of “L8S ANG3LES,” a new exhibit highlighting the work of Los Angeles Times photographers.  Designed by DMJM Rottet, the Annenberg Foundation intends the new building to create “a new paradigm in the world of photography.”

Visit PhotoWings to view several photos of the new space as well as the opening gala.

- Bart J. Cannon, Program Manager

The Maldives entertained the crowds. © Derya San

Attendees lined up all night to have their portraits made. © Derya San

And, of course, what’s a block party without the food wagons! © Derya San

Once again, we’re able to report another great event!  Last night’s block party was a hit with the crowds – great food, great music, and world-class photographers taking fun portraits all night long.  And once again, our sincere thanks to Glazer’s Camera for hosting.  More details to follow…

Despite the evening’s success, we’re still a long way from our fundraising goal this September.  Your support will decide whether our work will continue into next year. Please make a donation at the level you can afford today!

- Bart J. Cannon, Program Manager

“Changing Earth: Photographers’ Call to Action,” a new exhibit of Blue Earth project photographers at Mumm Winery in Napa, finally opened to a great reception this past weekend.  We’ve all been eagerly waiting to see the work of some of our favorite photographers, and no one left disappointed!

The exhibit, co-sponsored with The Ansel Adams Gallery, features Blue Earth project photographers Daniel Beltrá, Benjamin Drummond & Sara Joy Steele, Stephen Harrison, Anne Marie Musselman, Camille Seaman, Florian Schulz, John Trotter and Rebecca Norris Webb.  More details will follow, but we just wanted to post a few photos from the opening.

The gallery at Mumm Napa. © John Trotter

The gallery at Mumm Napa. © Larry Ockene

The gallery at Mumm Napa. © John Trotter

The gallery at Mumm Napa. © Rich Krauze

Blue Earth Board President Larry Ockene welcomes the crowd. © John Trotter

The gallery at Mumm Napa. © Rich Krauze

The gallery at Mumm Napa. © John Trotter

The gallery at Mumm Napa. © Rich Krauze

The gallery at Mumm Napa. © Larry Ockene

The gallery at Mumm Napa. © Rich Krauze

At Mumm Napa. © John Trotter

At the reception. © John Trotter

Blue Earth photographers, Blue Earth board members, and representatives of The Ansel Adams Gallery and Mumm Napa gather for a congratulatory toast. © John Trotter

- Bart J. Cannon, Program Manager

Our annual dinner at Seattle hotspot Matt’s in the Market, featuring a gourmet, four-course feast benefiting Blue Earth, was a great success!  Friends and supporters of Blue Earth helped us raise almost $13,000 to enable us to continue our mission educating the public about critical issues through photography.  Our thanks to Matt’s in the Market, our speakers Anna Mia Davidson, Djordje Zlatanovic, and Daniel Beltrá, our amazing emcee Chase Jarvis, and all the board members who worked so hard to make the night a great time for all.

But we haven’t reached our fundraising goal yet, and we have a long way to go to ensure our work can continue for another year.  Join us at the Blue Earth Bash and push us over the top!

- Bart J. Cannon, Program Manager

The American Association for the Advancement of Science will open a new two-part exhibit in their headquarters in Washington, DC by environmental photojournalist and Blue Earth photographer Gary Braasch in association with author and filmmaker Lynne Cherry.  The exhibit, titled “Climate Change in Our World,” will highlight Gary’s work from his book Earth Under Fire: How Global Warming is Changing the World.  “How We Know About Our Changing Climate,” the second part of the exhibit, is designed for kids, parents and school groups.  The exhibits open October 26, 2009 and will run through February 2010.

- Bart J. Cannon, Program Manager

If you will be visiting Chicago in the next couple of months, be sure not to miss Violent Realities, an exhibition of new work from Chicago and Guatemala City featuring photos by current and former Blue Earth photographers Carlos Javier Ortiz and Jon Lowenstein.

The exhibits launches this Thursday September 17, 2009 with an opening reception from 5-8 p.m. at the Roosevelt’s Gage Gallery, 18 S. Michigan Ave. in Chicago, IL and runs through January 15, 2010.  At the reception, Carlos and Jon will be presenting new work and discussing their experiences documenting the tragedies they have witnessed.

- Bart J. Cannon, Program Manager

The Summer Show Project
Deadline: October 15, 2009

FOLEYgallery is now accepting applications for The Summer Show Project 2010.  The Summer Show Project offers the unique chance for artists to work directly with the gallery, creating new work to be curated in a group exhibition.  This new initiative will provide an opportunity for emerging photographers to have their work seen, recognized and reviewed by fellow artists, gallery directors, book editors, as well as curators from museum and corporate collections.

Upon acceptance, you will work on your own and with the guidance of gallery owner Michael Foley to create new work dedicated to a theme that will be suggested by the curatorial panel.  A total of 12 photographers will be selected by the panel to participate.

Blue Earth project photographer Jon Orlando will be continuing his travels for his Warriors for Peace project this month, his first stop being Burlington, VT, where he will be working with several veterans in the Combat Paper Project.  He also has small gallery of images from his work photographing the group recently when in Colorado Springs.  After Burlington, Orlando will be heading to Canada, New York, and then Pittsburg, PA to photograph the planned protests around the upcoming G20 summit.

We are also pleased to announce a new piece “Bryan Hannah” from his Warriors for Peace project was  recently chosen to be part of the group show “The Art of Photography Today: A Juried Competition” at Camera Obscura Gallery in Denver, CO.  The show runs from September 18th - October 24th with an opening reception on September 18th, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

- Bart J. Cannon, Program Manager

In case you were wondering what all that chirping is about, Blue Earth is now on Twitter!  Follow us to keep on top of special events as well as the latest developments with our many amazing projects.

- Bart J. Cannon, Program Manager

The party keeps getting bigger!  Not only will The Maldives be performing live, but we’ve now confirmed our photographers for the evening.

Ever wanted to have your portrait taken by a world-famous photographer?  Now’s your chance to get a once-in-a-lifetime keepsake all while helping a good cause.

6:30 p.m. - Lance Mercer
7:00 - Davis Freeman
7:30 - Phil Borges
8:00 - Roseanne Olson
8:30 - Chase Jarvis
9:00 - Karen Moskowitz
9:30 p.m. - Spike Mafford

See you at the Bash!

The New York Times Lens Blog is featuring a profile of Blue Earth project photographer John Trotter, Behind the Scenes: Lost and Found.  The piece interviews John about the violent attack and subsequent experiences with recovering from brain injury which led to his work for The Burden of Memory.  The article also features a gallery of images from the series.

Trotter’s current project at Blue Earth is No Agua, No Vida: The Thirsty Colorado River Delta.  Be sure to check out his new reports from the field, including new photos, which John recently wrote for the Blue Earth blog detailing his recent trip for his ongoing Colorado River project.

John’s work will also be included in the Ansel Adams / Blue Earth exhibit “Changing Earth: Photographer’s Call to Action” opening at Mumm Napa on September 19, 2009.  As part of the exhibition, John will be giving a lecture “The Future of the Colorado River” on March 6, 2010.

- Bart J. Cannon, Program Manager

Looking for a great pre-holiday weekend party?  Join former Blue Earth project photographer Art Wolfe tonight at the Artist Reception for his “Travels to the Edge” exhibit at the Benham Gallery just across the street from the Seattle Art Musuem.

- Bart J. Cannon, Program Manager

Blue Earth needs your help this fall.  As a membership-based organization, we rely primarily on individual support to achieve our mission of educating the public about important social, cultural, and environmental issues through photography.

This year, we have accepted several new projects for sponsorship and have undertaken an ambitious schedule of lectures, partnerships, and exhibits.  Through these activities, we have succeeded in bringing the issues documented by our project photographers to a wider audience.  But we cannot continue this good work without your support, so we ask for your contribution to this year’s fund drive.

Please consider making a donation today!

Blue Earth Annual Dinner
Sunday, September 20, 6 p.m.

Seattle hotspot Matt’s in the Market is hosting a gourmet, four-course feast benefiting Blue Earth, created by up and coming chef Chester Gerl – catch this rising star before he becomes a household name!  Come enjoy locally grown Northwest food and wine, and get to know Blue Earth project photographers who are working hard on behalf of threatened cultures and environments worldwide.  This is an intimate, exclusive evening with very limited space – only 54 tickets will be released.  Tickets are $250 per person.  Order tickets

Blue Earth Bash!
Thursday, September 24, 6 p.m.

What’s better than a block party?  A block party where you can get your portrait taken by world-famous photographers, try out a variety of Seattle’s best street food, groove to live music, and enjoy a family-friendly evening hosted by long-time Blue Earth supporters Glazer’s Camera.  And we are excited to announce that The Maldives will be performing!  Find us on 8th Avenue, between Harrison and Republican in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood.  Suggested donation: $20

Ansel Adams Gallery / Blue Earth Exhibit
Opening Saturday, September 19

Blue Earth is thrilled to partner with the legendary Ansel Adams Gallery to host a new exhibition at the Mumm Winery in Napa, California from September 2009 – March 2010.  The exhibit features images from Blue Earth projects, including work by Annie Marie Musselman, Daniel Beltrá, Rebecca Norris Webb, Florian Schulz, Benjamin Drummond & Sara Joy Steele, Camille Seaman, Stephen Harrison, and John Trotter, as well as a lecture series.  Join us for the opening reception September 19, 6:30 p.m., at Mumm Napa Fine Photography Gallery at 8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford, CA 94558.