Workhouse Photography Group: July 2010

The Workhouse Photography Group members have been busy since May and we are pleased to share that our newest exhibit is up and ready for viewing! This month is also special because the 2nd Annual Juried Photographic Competition is up and on exhibit from July 21st-August 15th. Most of our members are showcased in the exhibit this year... "congrats!" to all that were accepted. But, the one of the most special honors for one of our members (Richard Allnutt) is his work was chosen in the 2009 Best of the Collector's Showcase. He was honored with a solo exhibition from July 21st to August 15th.

Here are the dates of special note and we hope that you will come by to view our work, share in the excitement and especially share in the cheer as we honor everyone that's a part of this special group of artist/photographers.

July 18-September 12
Summer Works Exhibit by the Workhouse Photography Group
Location: Vulcan Gallery in Building W-16 at the Workhouse Art Center; Lorton, VA
Gallery times: Wed-Sat: 11am-7pm, Sun: 12-5pm

July 21-August 15
2nd Annual Juried Photographic Competition Exhibition
Location: Building W-16, second floor
Award reception: Sunday, July 25 from 2-4pm
Gallery times: Wed-Sat: 11am-7p, Sun: 12-5pm

The selected works in this exhibition features both professional and amateur photographers, their age ranges are 18 years and older. The juror for the competition is David Adamson. He is an internationally renowned master printer who has produced limited edition pigment prints for the world's best fine art photographers for 18 years. Adamson Atelier has recently completed major shows for Al Wertheiner, Lyle Ashton Harris and William Eggleston, and is currently working on a master set of Annie Leibovitz's lifetime work. His Adamson Gallery opened in Washington, DC in 1982 and has hosted numerous photography exhibitions, as well as representing a group of photographers who presently include: Chuck Close; Titouan Lamazou; Julian Faulhaber; and William Wegman. He will personally be presenting the awards to the selected photographers for their work.

July 21-August 15
2009 Best of Collector's Showcase Exhibition: Richard Allnutt
Location: Building W-16, second floor
Meet the Artist! reception: Sunday, July 25 from 2-4pm
Gallery times: Wed-Sat: 11am-7p, Sun: 12-5pm

The winner of the Workhouse Best of the Collector's Showcase 2009 was Richard Allnutt. His shot of Branford Marsalis, taken at the front door of a small church on Wisconsin Avenue, won Best in Show. Allnutt's solo exhibit will take place in Galley W-16 from July 21 - August 15 and will feature candid, and not so candid, portraiture. Please join us at the opening reception on Sunday, July 25 from 2-4pm to meet the artist.

Richard Mallory Allnutt is a British-born photographer based in the United States. He focuses primarily on portraiture, but his passions for aviation and the natural world also play a strong role in his repertoire. He has won several significant awards for his work such as the ITVA-DC still photography and the Aviation Week & Space Technology competitions. With clients as diverse as Dom Perignon Champagne, Telarc and Virginia Tech, Richard's images have graced the covers and pages of many magazines and books.

The Collector's Showcase is an annual exhibition that highlights the work of all Workhouse artists. Workhouse artists donate a piece of art work to the exhibition. Of all the pieces submitted, an outside juror then selects 13 artists to exhibit their art work in the Collector's Showcase Exhibition and also in the 2011 Workhouse Arts Center Calendar. The piece that is awarded Best in Show is used as cover art for the calendar and later granted a solo exhibition in Gallery W-16.

Second Saturday Art Walk
August 14th

A good day to visit is August 14th the 2nd Saturday Art Walk will be held. You will be able to join more than 125 Workhouse artists as all studios buildings stay open until 9:00 PM! You will experience first hand the vitality, creativity, and diversity of the artists who make up this unique arts community. Each 2nd Saturday Art Walk features receptions in all Workhouse buildings, where you can meet each building's featured artists of the month.

Sample Works from the Current WPG Exhibit