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<\/p>\nHeather Riddell<\/p>\n
In Motion Staff Writer<\/p>\n
As the fall semester at Daytona State College begins, so does the new Southeast Museum of Photography season of exhibits, movies and special events.<\/p>\n
The season started in August with the photographic artwork of\u00a0 \u201cFaculty Focus 2018,\u201d a collection featuring the work of faculty members Patricia Bambace, Jayanti Seiler, Eric Breitenbach, Steven Benson, Dan Biferie, Per Hans Romnes and Kevin Miller, who is the former director of the SMP. Also showing their work were Laine Wyatt, Justin Nolan and Steven Spencer, who are faculty members in the University of Central Florida photo program, which is in partnership with DSC\u2019s.<\/p>\n
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During a recent orientation session for new photography and Interactive Media students, which ended with a tour and reception for the faculty exhibit, the crowd took in the artistic skills of their instructors. \u00a0From Seiler\u2019s \u00a0surrealistic photography to Benson\u2019s geometric images of construction sites, the variety among the faculty was impressive.<\/p>\n
Current Museum Director James Pearson, who is a longtime curator in academic circles, is now making an effort to secure the financial future of the SMP by soliciting $5 donations from visitors to the museum, creating a Friends of the Museum group and in the spring staging a community fundraiser,<\/p>\n
While the museum started out as a simple display case in the photo department, created by Department Chair Dan Biferie, it was through a grassroots campaign that the SMP was born over 40 years ago. But like anything else, the museum requires cost-of-living funding to stay open. That is how Pearson\u2019s $5 fundraiser idea came into existence.<\/p>\n
Pearson, however, isn\u2019t stopping there. With Friends of the Museum, he will be asking patrons to donate $300 or more for the betterment of the museum, its displays and education programs.<\/p>\n
\u201cI would urge anyone with an interest in seeing the museum carry on its mission to contribute in what way they can, knowing that any support from the community will be returned to the community through our public programs and outreach,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n
\u201cTogether we can create a lasting legacy for the students of Daytona State College and the community of Central Florida. Together, another 40 years is possible.\u201d<\/p>\n
Now on view at the museum is \u201cSoutheast by Southeast,\u201d curated by Bambace, and running through Oct. 27. During the week of Sept. 24 the museum hosted visiting photographers and photography\u00a0professors from Chiang Mai University in Thailand. A series of events surrounding the visit\u00a0provided an array of\u00a0opportunities for photo students, including portfolio reviews, workshops, a gallery of photographs created by students from Chiang Mai University and a panel discussion during the opening of the\u00a0exhibition at the\u00a0museum.<\/p>\n
For the past 10 months, Bambace worked tirelessly to create and coordinate the international exchange.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe has worked without thought to advancing her own career and well beyond what little honorarium I have provided. Her dedication to student learning and advancing student\u00a0opportunities at the Southeast Center for Photographic Studies\u00a0should be applauded,\u201d says program chair Biferie.<\/p>\n
Opening Oct. 2 will be \u201cNolan Preece,\u201d whose \u201cchemical paintings\u201d use photo chemicals, materials and darkroom processes to make images. The display runs through Nov. 24, with a 5 p.m. lecture and reception for the artist scheduled for Nov. 15.<\/p>\n
This month, Family Photo Fun Day is set for Saturday, Oct. 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. \u201cMaking Memories\u201d with Mason jar crafts is the theme. Mason jars will be decorated with the fall season in mind. The event is free for children 6 to 13, but registration is required and children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.<\/p>\n
As far as community outreach programs are concerned, there will be a \u201cLayers of Meaning: The Art of Photomontage,\u201d Level 1, offered from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. The instructor will be Edson Beckett and cost is $65. Those who register by Oct. 12 will earn a $10 discount.<\/p>\n
Also on tap is \u201cArt in Action: Veterans Exploring the Visual Arts,\u201d continuing classes through December. Military vets are provided free art materials and classes. No experience is necessary to participate.<\/p>\n
For information on educational outreach programs, contact Christina Katsolis at 386-506-4569.<\/p>\n
Making its debut on Sept. 12 and running through Dec. 5 is the latest free film offering, \u201cStrikingly Original.\u201d The series is held in the Madorsky Theater at the SMP, which is housed in the Hosseini Center, Building 1200. Films are screened at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesdays. The evening showcase is followed by a cinematic discussion led by Senior Professor of Photographic Studies Eric Breitenbach.<\/p>\n
Oct. 3, the film will be \u201cUnder the Skin\u201d by director Jonathan Glazer, followed by \u201cA Ghost Story,\u201d by director David Lowery on Oct. 17. For information on these and upcoming films, go to www.SMPonline.org<\/a> or call 386-506-4475.<\/p>\n \u201cThese are all films we\u2019ve been meaning to show, but they never quite fit into one of our themes, so we put them into this strikingly original series,\u201d explains Brietenbach, who originated the free and popular film series six years ago.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Heather Riddell In Motion Staff Writer As the fall semester at Daytona State College begins, so does the new Southeast Museum of Photography season of exhibits, movies and special events. The season started in August with the photographic artwork of\u00a0 \u201cFaculty Focus 2018,\u201d a collection featuring the work of faculty Continue reading SMP Season Opens with Focus, Unforgettable Films<\/span>