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phonelines: member news from near and farCongratulations to all for yourrecent successes. Please keep us informedof your news and triumphs.Robert Alter had a solo exhibition in conjunctionwith the Cambridge Center for AdultEducation held from January 3-30, 2003. Thephoto exhibition was entitled “A Place to Live”and was shown at two locations: 42 BrattleStreet and 1 Story Street, 3rd Floor in HarvardSquare. The reception was held on Friday January24 at 1 Story Street and his lecture “Lookingat Buildings: Photographers InterpretArchitecture,” on Wednesday January 29th at56 Brattle Street.PRC member Marjorie Nichols had a photographfrom her “Upside Down Series” publishedin the June 2002 issue of “The Sun- AMagazine of Ideas.”The 18th Annual Member’s Only Show presentedby the Texas Photographic Societyannounced its list of accepted entrants. PRCmember Paul Weiner was among them, andthe show ran from December 19 through January31, 2003 at the Chamizal National Memorialin El Paso, Texas.“Betty and Rita,” a photo exhibition by PRCmember Michael Malyszko was shown fromJanuary 17 to February 27, 2003, at the OpenShutter Gallery in Durango Colorado.Jill Waterman would like to announce that herweb site has been updated for the new year. Itis available at http://www.NewYearPhotos.com.You may also find information on her projectthat was recently published in the PhiladelphiaInquirer at http://www.philly.com/mld/inquierer/4843886.htm. She also appeared onNBC’s Today Show with Katie Couric on January1, 2003.The Mingo Gallery in Beverly, MA featuredphotography by PRC member Isa Leshko andJeanne Ventura from January 13 through February14, 2003. The opening reception washeld on Friday, January 17.PRC member and 2002 Member’s Exhibitionparticipant, Stefanie Klavens was featured in“Introductions” at the Judi Rotenberg Gallery,at 130 Newbury Street from February 6through March 2, 2003. Stefanie’s work is alsoincluded in “Lost Theaters of Somerville” atthe Somerville Museum which opens onMarch 29.The Gallery at Barrington Center for the Artsat Gordon College opened it’s “Both Sides ofthe Cut: Six Cape Ann Photographers” exhibiton February 20. The show featured work byPRC members Paul Cary Goldberg andPamela Ellis Hawkes, and will run untilMarch 21, 2003.Lorenza Lucchi Basili had a solo show atNoass in Riga, Latvia this past winter. She willalso be participating in several upcoming showsincluding: one at the Museo Laboratorio d’arteContemporanea, one at the art gallery in IndianaUniversity, two shows in Buenos Aires, oneshow in Paris, and one show in Los Angeles.become a member of the prcThe Photographic Resource Center is a membership-supported, privately operated organization. In this period of dwindling government andfoundation support, your membership provides critical income to support our programming and educational mission. Join for theobvious benefits listed below, but also for the more subtle perks. PRC members enter the network of the New England photographiccommunity, which includes commercial and artistic photographers, collectors, scholars, philanthropists, and critics, to name a few. If youlove photography and are interested in supporting our vital mission, join us—your tax-deductible membership does make a difference.PRC MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES AND BENEFITSIndividual ($45)• Unlimited free admission for one cardholder• Invitation for two to opening receptions, members-onlypreviews and special events• Annual subscription to In the Loupe• Opportunities to present work in the annual MembersExhibition and Members Project Room• Discounts at PRC lectures and workshops• Discounts on portfolio reviews withphotography professionals• 10% discount on PRC exhibition catalogues andother products• Discounts at area darkrooms and retail photographicmerchants• CONNECTIONS (free admission to, or discount at,select photography institutions across the country.Student ($25)• Individual benefits for full-time students only(photocopy of ID required)Family ($60)• Individual benefits for two (two membership cards,one mailing)Supporter ($125)• Family benefits plus• Four guest passes for one-time free admission• Annual PRC exhibition catalogue (when available)• Invitations to special receptions, cocktail parties andgallery talks• Eligibility to rent the Center for private functions(Corporate Member rental rates will apply)Contributor ($300)• Supporter benefits plus• Choice of photographic print from the ContributorMembers Print Program levelBenefactor ($600)• Supporter benefits plus• Choice of a photographic print from the BenefactorMembers Print Program level or two prints from theContributor levelPatron ($1,200)• Supporter benefits plus• Choice of photographic print from the Patron MembersPrint Program level or a combination of prints from theContributor and Benefactor Members Print Program levels(to equal $1,200)Angel ($2,400)• Supporter benefits plus• Choice of photographic print from the Angel MembersPrint Program level or a combination of photographicprints from the Contributor and Benefactor Members PrintProgram levels (to equal $2,400)• Invitation to annual Director’s Dinner• Invitation to private reception with PRC Board of Directors• Additional invitations to all previews and openings uponrequest• Free admission to all PRC lectures and workshopsCorporateFor information on becoming a Corporate Member,please contact the PRC.NamePhoneEmailAddressAddressCityState■ Employer’s matching gift form enclosedCompany NameZIP■ New Membership ■ Membership RenewalPayment Method(check one): ■ Visa ■ Mastercard■ Check enclosed (payable to Photographic Resource Center)Credit Card #Expiration DateSignatureReturn this form, or the requested information, with payment(and copy of ID, if required) to: Membership Office, PhotographicResource Center, 602 Commonwealth Avenue,Boston, MA 02215The Photographic Resource Center is a non-profit, 501(c)3corporation and membership fees are tax-deductible as allowedby law. For information on tax-deductible portions of yourmembership, please contact the Membership Office at617-353-0700.1617