ARTIST IN RESIDENCE 2025
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Photoworks was launched 50 years ago and over time it has grown to meet the needs of the community, providing a venue and programs for artists. Photoworks remains a unique resource for photographers of all levels – an arts community in the best sense of the word.
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Coffee & Critique - A Celebration
Current Exhibition
November 15 - January 5, 2025
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Opening Reception: Sat, Nov 16, 4-6pm
This exhibition features a selection of works by photographers in our long standing photo critique group: Coffee & Critique.
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Coffee and Critique is a free monthly event for photographers to share and discuss current work with fellow artists. It is run by photoworks instructor and executive director, Karen Keating.
Upcoming Event
Saturday, December 7, 2-6pm ​
This holiday season, let Glen Echo Photoworks help you preserve your cherished moments with exquisite portraits. Our professional photographers are dedicated to making your experience unforgettable.
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We are offering two different styles of portraits: Digital in Color by Donnamaria Jones and Large Format Vintage Black and White by Scott Davis. Take advantage of this exclusive offer! (Photo session fee and one image would normally be valued at $675!) You will receive the digital file via email.
Giving Tuesday
December 3rd, 2024
with Photoworks
Giving Tuesday is just around the corner! We are continuing our yearly fundraising tradition of giving a limited edition print to anyone who donates $150 or more to Photoworks.
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This year we are proud to present a print from Artist in Residence, Mari Calai. To learn more about giving to Photoworks this season please click the button below.
Upcoming Event
Saturday, December 14, 1-4pm ​
Come see a slideshow of Julie's ColorQuake photos from 1-4 pm on Saturday, December 14 at Photoworks, Glen Echo Park, DC. Artist talk at 1:30. There will be excellent refreshments and a variety of free items (potential stocking stuffers).
She will be showing moving-camera photos taken at various holiday light displays last winter.
The slideshow is part of Coffee and Critique, A Celebration. This exhibition features works by members of our longstanding monthly group, Coffee & Critique, where photographers share and discuss current work with fellow artists.
Handmade Photo Group
At Glen Echo Photoworks
Every Monday at 6pm
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We are a group of photographers who gather on Monday nights at 6:00 pm at Photoworks at Glen Echo Park to explore historic photo processes together, including but not limited to: cyanotype, salted paper, platinum/palladium and wet plate collodian. Sometimes we print; sometimes we chat and share ideas. Always we support and learn from each other.
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