Photography Council
Created in 2001, the Photography Council is composed of photographers, collectors, and many with a desire to learn more about the art form. Members meet for talks and guided tours of the collection and Museum exhibitions, educational lectures with guest speakers, and visits to galleries and private collections. Photo sharing events occur annually. Using funds raised through membership dues, the Council members select photographs to add to the collection from proposals made by the Curator. All members are entitled to vote on these selections at an Annual Meeting and participate in the growth of the photography collection.
Membership Levels
| Level | Annual Fee |
| Member | $100 |
| Contributor | $200 |
| $500 | |
Photography Council Brown Bag Series
The Photography Council’s Brown Bag Lunch Talks series brings Northwest photography luminaries to discuss their work and current issues in producing and collecting. The talks are open to the public and held on the third Wednesday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. in the Miller Gallery, Mark Building. (Please note: No talks will be scheduled in July or August.)
March 17 — Phil Bard: What is Reality and Does it Matter Anymore?
Noted landscape photographer and master printer Phil Bard will be giving a public talk about the broader possibilities available to an artist in our digital era.
May 19 — David Brunn: What They Used
Brunn, who is on the faculty of the Art Institute of Portland, will present a historic look at the icons of photography and their processes.
June 16 — Stu Levy: Grid Portraits
Levy is an internationally known fine art photographer who will discuss his unique approach to portraiture.
September 15 — Curating and Collecting Panel
Panelists: Bruce Guenther, Elizabeth Leach, Jennifer Stoots
Museum Councils
- Asian Art Council
- Contemporary Art Council
- Docent Council
- European & American Art Council
- Friends of the Vivian & Gordon Gilkey Center for Graphic Arts
- Native American Arts Council
- Northwest Art Council
- Photography Council
- Volunteer Council
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