Exploring Alternative Processes –
Photography Exhibits, Installations, Events and Classes
Part of San Antonio's FOTOSEPTIEMBRE USA


EXHIBITIONS

Casting a New Light
Aug 24 – Oct 22
Contemporary works that use historic photographic processes, curated by Alyssa C. Salomon and Jerry Spagnoli, in conjunction with Fotoseptiembre USA®. Ten artists from around the US working with alternative photographic processes, including pinhole photography. Russell Hill Rogers Galleries.
Opening Reception Aug 24, 5:30-7:30P

Alchemy
Aug 24 – Oct 21
San Antonio and South Texas artists explore the use of alternative photographic approaches, including pinhole photography, for contemporary image-making. Ursuline Hall Gallery Opening Reception Aug 24, 5:30-7:30P

Fresh Eyes
Aug 24 – Oct 22
Children and teens studying photography through SSAC’s Young Artist Programs display pinhole and other alternative process photographs. Navarro Hall, Navarro Campus

INSTALLATIONS


Living San Antonio Postcard
Aug 24 – Sep 2 | 11:00 – 5:00P
San Antonio photographer and teacher Melanie Rush-Davis constructs an interactive Camera Obscura on the SSAC grounds, and at various locations throughout the community during Fotoseptiembre USA®. Hennessey Children’s Studio, Ursuline Campus. Opening Reception Aug 24, 5:30-7:30P



Marco the Magnificent
Sep 20 – Sep 24 | 11 – 4P
A Camera Obscura circus van rolls into the school, designed by regional artist Ralph Howell, offering an unusual view of the San Antonio Central Library. Navarro Patio, Navarro Campus

SYMPOSIUM | LECTURE

Photography Panel Discussion
Fri, Sep 22 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM
A discussion of historic, practical and theoretical approaches of alternative photography, in conjunction with Fotoseptiembre USA®. Participants will be SSAC Photography Department Chair Victor Pagona, faculty member Melanie Rush-Davis, and Linda Briscoe-Myers from the Harry Ranson Humanities Research Centre at UT, Austin.

CLASSES | HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES

Pinhole Portraits | Victor Pagona and Ralph Howell
Sat, Sep 23 | 10:00 – 2:00P
Visit SSAC and make your own pinhole camera portrait, working with Victor Pagona and Ralph Howell. Open to all ages. Navarro Patio, Navarro Campus.

Pinhole, Photograms and Other Processes | Melanie Rush-Davis
Ages: 12 – 16
Sat, Sept 9 – 23 | 1 – 3P
Explore pinhole photography, make photograms, step into a camera obscura, and visit the exhibition. Look at, try your hand at, and understand historic photographic processes.
Lende Photography Studio | Navarro Campus
Tuition $120 (Members: $110) | 3 weeks