January | February 2006 - Boston Photography Focus

M I S S I O N S T A T E M E N T
The Photographic Resource Center (PRC) at Boston University
is an independent non-profit organization that serves as
a vital forum for the exploration and interpretation of new
work, ideas, and methods in photography and related media.
The PRC presents exhibitions, fosters education, develops
resources, and facilitates community interaction for local,
regional, and national audiences.
B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S
Rick Grossman, President
David Gordenstein, Vice President
Cathy England
Andrew Epstein
Roger Farrington
Jim Fitts
Michael Jacobson
Keith Johnson
Lou Jones
S T A F F
Terrence Morash, Executive Director/Editor
Leslie Brown, Curator
Michael Christiano, Education Coordinator
Emily Gabrian, Programs Coordinator
Alice Hall, Librarian
Laura Bernier, Work/Study Assistant
Christian Ling, Work/Study Assistant
Katherine Cummings, Intern
Katie Ellison, Intern
Briana Gerard, Intern
Lissa Rivera, Intern
Jenny Stonewall, Intern
Rodger Kingston
Gary Leopold
Susan Lewinnek
Walt Meissner
Bruce Myren
Eliot Salloway
Kim Sichel
Jonathan Singer
G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N
Photographic Resource Center at Boston University
832 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
Tel 617-975-0600 prc@bu.edu
Fax 617-975-0606 prcboston.org
H O U R S
Tuesday–Friday: 10–6pm
Thursday: 10–8pm
Saturday–Sunday: 12–5pm
Closed Mondays
A D M I S S I O N
Adults: $3
Students (with valid ID) and Seniors: $2
Members, children under 18, and school groups
are admitted free. Admission is free on Thursdays
and on the last weekend of every month.
P U B L I C T R A N S P O R T A T I O N
Take the Green Line “B” train to the BU West, three stops
west of Kenmore Square.
C O V E R I M A G E
Surendra Lawoti (Somerville, MA), District Chief Peter St. Clair
(Appointed October 31, 1977), from the series “Fire,” C-print,
(original in color), 40 x 30 inches, Courtesy of the artist
D E S I G N C R E D I T S
This issue of the In the Loupe was designed by Todd
Fairchild (www.toddfairchild.com) and printed by
Millenium Graphics.
Armed with an idea, enthusiasm, and a
$3,500 budget, artist Chris Enos filed the
paperwork to incorporate the Photographic
Resource Center on October 6, 1976. Aiming
to serve as both a central information
source for photography-related events, and a
champion of a New England region characterized
by a strong tradition of photographic
activity, the PRC quickly gained interest and
support. Enos and fellow Board members
A.D. Coleman and Jeff Weiss published
Volume 1/Issue 1 of the PRC Newsletter, the
organization’s first public offering, in September
1977 (the newsletter was renamed
in the loupe in September 1996). The PRC
was born.
While much has changed in the three
decades of the PRC’s existence, its mission
continues to reflect the ideals of its founders
and those who followed; the interests of
the PRC’s community continue to serve as
guiding forces for the organization. Now, as
we enter 2006, I am thrilled to announce
a yearlong celebration of the organization’s
30th anniversary, one in which we will both
honor the history and accomplishments of
the organization, as well as celebrate the
photography of today and the future.
How will we celebrate the 30th anniversary
In short, this milestone will inform everything
the PRC undertakes in 2006. Breaking
down the various programmatic offerings:
RESOURCES
Since its inception, the PRC has sought to
inform the community of photographyrelated
events, services, and infor- mation.
In this anniversary year, we plan
on enhancing all of the PRC’s
public resources. The newsletter
has and will adopt several
improvements in the coming
year. In addition to expanding
the publication and a
design that better emphasizes
the photographs,
look for the book
reviews and interviews
to become regular
features. Concerning
the latter, we are
planning a special
issue for the late
a year to
summer/fall that will highlight a number of
individuals who were instrumental to the
PRC’s 30 years of success. The library is also
expected to see dramatic improvements as
we develop a more effective digital card catalog
and security system, as well as increase
our number of acquisitions. The website
will continue to serve as a vital and efficient
information source as we explore additional
ways to implement this technology
in serving the mission. Among the various
improvements in the works are web-based
teacher resources to accompany exhibitions
and major education programs as well as
podcast interviews with photographers and
photography professionals.
EDUCATION
On the heels of a successful education
challenge appeal, a marked increase in all
education programs is underway, as you will
begin to see from this newsletter. One exciting
announcement, developed for the 30th
anniversary, is the re-adoption of a major
lecture series. From February to June and
beginning again in September, the PRC will
host some of the most influential photographers
of our time (see within for information
on photojournalist Antonin Kratochvil’s
February presentation). Also re-introduced
are the PRC’s master workshops, which
offer the opportunity for members and the
general public to develop their photography
skills under the guidance of those who have
perfected the craft. Most exciting is the
development of youth education programming—both
shorter term programming relative
to the exhibitions as well as more comprehensive
long-term programs (expected
fall 2006).
Support
The programs and exhibitions of the Photographic Resource
Center are made possible through the generous support
of its members, Boston University, various government and
private foundations, and corporations including:
Adesso
American Printing
Apple
Ardon Vinyl Graphics
Art New England
ArtsMedia
ASMP
Associated Press Photos
Becket Papers
Bonni Benrubi Gallery
Boston Beer Company
Boston Bluegrass Union
Boston Cultural Council
Boston Park Plaza Hotel
Boston University
Calumet Photographic
Cambridge Offset
Printing
The Charles Hotel
Christie’s
City of Boston
CompUSA
Paula Cooper Gallery
Crestar Mfg.
Deborah Bell
Photographs
Dixie Butterhounds
Eastman Kodak
Epson
Filene’s
FleetCenter Neighborhood
Charities
Fox River Papers
Gallery Naga
Gay’s Flowers and Gifts
Gourmet Caterers