In association with its upcoming exhibition My Place – an exhibition of projects on local heritage by school children, South Tipperary County Museum is now inviting submissions from Adults (Over 18's) for a My Place Photography Competition. Participants are asked to submit photographs in colour or black and white in 8 x 10 formats. Pictures should show the photographers understanding of My Place – the heritage of the local area. Emphasis should be on local South Tipperary places. Entries should be submitted to the County Museum, Mick Delahunty Square no later than Friday 19th February. Entries will be displayed in the County Museum and a prize awarded for first, second and third place.
Upcoming Exhibition
Opening 12th March—May 2010
My Place
Every autumn the Education/Outreach department of the County Museum invite students from local primary and secondary schools to research an aspect of the heritage of their local area. Themes vary from year to year and this year, the fourth year of the project, the theme was My Place. Students were asked to look at the buildings, monuments, landscapes, people, events and folklore of their local area and to focus on an aspect that interested them most. Projects are multi disciplinary and cover subjects such as art, history, geography, model making and creative writing.
The My Place Exhibition showcases all of the projects submitted. In 2009 the project was extended to include Community groups.
The project won the Education & Community Engagement Award at the 2009 Museum of the Year Awards.
Don't miss the workshops by Mr. Nicolas Berlingieri MFIAP, EFIAP, APSA, AISF. Nicolas is a computer programmer, software analyst and university lecturer on Photoshop. His articles on various styles of photography have been published in numerous countries. His images on Surrealism were exhibited jointly with the paintings of Salvador Dali in Argentina. Participants in the lectures will receive a Power Point CD which will contain the content of the workshops. Each CD will also include illustrated articles by Nicolas on the following subjects which should certainly be a great source of inspiration for all keen photographers.
Creative Use of Reflections
Surrealism
Mixing Photographic Images with Computer Generated Graphics
Early indications are that the workshops will be very well attended and as places are limited, it is advisable that you book you seat as soon as possible. Tickets are available from Denis Whelehan - denis.whelehan@gmail.com.
PROGRAM – SATURDAY, 13TH FEBRUARY 2010
10.00a.m. to 12.45p.m.
Enhancing your images in Photoshop. The various tools up to and including adjustment layers.
2.00p.m. to 4.45 p.m.
The application of HDR and filter plug-ins.
Each participant will receive a Power Point C.D. on the workshop.
Fees
Morning session only €25.00
Afternoon session only €25.00
If you wish to attend both sessions, the reduced fee will be€40.00. A discount of €5 will be given to current IPF distinction holders off the €40 fee.
