The Bedford Town Calendar

BFPL/BCA Photo Group Exhibit: The Photographer’s Eye

Bedford Free Public Library 7 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA

The Bedford Free Public Library will host an exhibit of the work of 24 members of the Bedford Center for the Arts Photo Group.  The exhibit, juried by co-owner and director of Gallery Twist in Lexington, Gillian Ross, and entitled The Photographer's Eye, showcases the range of photographic styles represented in the Group.  The show will open on Thursday, November 9, 2023 and close on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.  Plan to stop by the Library to check out the exhibit. (See Library website for hours.)  A reception will be held at the Library on Sunday, November 19, 5:00-6:00 pm, when Gillian

Free

BCA Photo Group: Member Presentations

Virtual

On Tuesday, November 14 at 7 pm the Bedford Center for the Arts Photo Group will once again showcase the talents of some of our own members, this time: Robert Bicknell, Bonnie Newman, Lisa Redburn and Linda Wolk. Robert Bicknell “My goal as an artist is to photograph subjects in a way that conveys a strong sense of place and beauty. In doing so, I operate under the two tenets “light is everything” and “you have to be there.”  My affinity for the natural world remains paramount in my photography today.”  https://www.robertbicknellphoto.com/ Bonnie Newman Bonnie Newman finds solace and spirituality in nature.

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BFPL/BAC Exhibit: The Photographer’s Eye – Reception

Bedford Free Public Library 7 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA

The Bedford Free Public Library is hosting an exhibit of the work of 24 members of the Bedford Center for the Arts Photo Group through Wednesday, January 10, 2024.  The exhibit, juried by co-owner and director of Gallery Twist in Lexington, Gillian Ross, and entitled The Photographer's Eye, showcases the range of photographic styles represented in the Group.  A reception will be held at the Library Sunday, November 19, 5:00-6:00 pm, when Gillian will be present to talk briefly about the exhibit. The Library is located at 7 Mudge Way, Bedford. Participating artists are: Pip Shipley, Martha Wakefield, Robert Bicknell, Joseph Gallagher,

Free

BFPL/BCA Photo: Exhibit Reception

Bedford Free Public Library 7 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA

The Bedford Free Public Library is hosting an exhibit of the work of 24 members of the Bedford Center for the Arts Photo Group through Wednesday, January 10, 2024.  The exhibit, juried by co-owner and director of Gallery Twist in Lexington, Gillian Ross, and entitled The Photographer's Eye, showcases the range of photographic styles represented in the Group.  A reception will be held at the Library Sunday, November 19, 5:00-6:00 pm, when Gillian will be present to talk briefly about the exhibit. The Library is located at 7 Mudge Way, Bedford. Participating artists are: Pip Shipley, Martha Wakefield, Robert Bicknell, Joseph Gallagher,

Free

BCA Photo: iPhone Artistry with Dan Burkholder

Virtual

On Tuesday, November 28 at 7 pm the Bedford Center for the Arts Photo Group will welcome Dan Burkholder to discuss iPhone Artistry.  The way we use our iPhones to photograph advances almost daily.  Dan Burkholder’s presentation introduces you to new ways to shoot, edit and stylize your photos, taking you from casual captures to inspiring artwork.  Highlights include painterly effects and portraits, blending of multiple images, and preparing your iPhone for web, print and even book creation.  You'll leave with a renewed passion for your iPhone Artistry. Dan has a long history of looking beyond the photographic horizon to

Free

BCA Photo Group: Abstraction with Sue Anne Hodges

Virtual

On Tuesday, January 9 at 7 pm the Bedford Center for the Arts Photo Group will welcome back photographer and educator, Sue Anne Hodges who will discuss Abstraction in photography. Sue Anne started college with a plan to major in Visual Design before realizing photography was her calling. However, her interest in the arts and design remained, leading her to take workshops with Ati Gropius Johansen on Color Theory (2007) and Dynamics of Composition (2008). Since 1992, Sue Anne has been exploring and using digital cameras and digital imaging technology, having studied this technology at the Center for Creative Imaging

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BCA Photo Group: Winterscapes: The Art of Photographing Snow & Ice with Mark Bowie

Virtual

Professional nature photographer, writer and much sought-after public speaker Mark Bowie will be the speaker for the Bedford Center for the Arts Photo Group on Tuesday, January 23 at 7 pm.  His topic will be Winterscapes: The Art of Photographing Snow & Ice.  Winter in the Northeast is a magical time, with special happenstances that can lead to distinctive imagery.  Blanketing snows provide a clean white canvas on which Nature paints beautiful, intimate scenes.  Winter is most dynamic in its extremes — big snows and heavy icing.  Portraying winter artistically in photographs requires special attention to the weather and light,

Free

BCA Photo: Time Lapse Photography with Paul Nguyen

Virtual

On Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 7 pm the Bedford Center for the Arts Photo Group will welcome back Paul Nguyen for a presentation on Time Lapse Photography.  Add a brand-new dimension to your photographic passion by learning how to create time lapse movies. By capturing your subjects with time lapse photography, processes that normally appear subtle or unnoticeable to the human eye, such as the motion of the sun and stars, or the ordinary daily events of the city, become very pronounced. This type of photography uses still photos taken at regular intervals, which, when shown in sequence as a

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BCA Photo: Portraits and Flowers – Simple Techniques for Effective Images

First Parish in Bedford, Unitarian Universalist 75 The Great Rd, Bedford, MA, United States

In response to requests for in-person meetings, the Bedford Center for the Arts event with photographer, educator and author Bobbi Lane on Tuesday, March 26 at 7 pm will be held at the previous venue, Common Room, First Parish Church in Bedford, Elm Street Entrance.  Bobbi will give a presentation and demonstration of Portraits and Flowers:  Simple techniques for effective images.  Please note that this will be an in-person event only; there will be no Zoom option and the event will not be recorded … but there will be refreshments! Everyone is either afraid of their flash or they hate

Free

BCA Photo: Image Sharing Projects to be critiqued by Emily Belz

Virtual

On Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 7 pm the Bedford Center for the Arts Photo Group will welcome back Emily Belz to critique Image Sharing Projects showcasing new work of various themes from eight BCA members. Six to eight images will be presented by each member and critiqued by Emily. Emily Belz is an independent photographer, educator, and curator based in Lincoln, MA. She is a place-based artist; her photographs focus on telling stories through the traces, objects, and slants of light that have been left behind. Belz has exhibited her photographs widely in both solo and group exhibitions at

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