YO! Darkroom + Gallery

David Graham-Photography Workshop

2007-08-22T15:55:00.000-07:00

www.davidgrahamphotography.com

Commercial Photographer David Graham Presents:
Making Your Way in the Photo World
Sun Sept 9th 10-5 (lunch included)
$100 students w. current ID/$150 members/$175 non

In this professional and creative workshop David will teach you how to use your specific portfolio to approach galleries, schools, editors and curators. You will learn how to maintain a unique presence in the photographic world and bring attention to your work and experience...He will demonstrate specific ways to self-promote using tools such as web sites, emailed promotional pieces and business cards. You will come away from this workshop with an understanding of the best ways to present your work, pursue editors, art directors, curators and gallery owners to succeed in the business of photography.

Your Instructor:
David Graham is a commercial and fine art photographer with collections in institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art, Biblioteque Nationale, Philadelphia Museum of Art and the International Center of Photography. David published work can also be found in The New York Times Magazine, Details and Newsweek and The Philadelphia Inquirer.

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Fri Exhibit

2007-08-18T09:49:00.000-07:00

We had a great turnout for Redroom/Redroom - come check it out for this limited showing! Contact for more info.

Next Show Sept 7 6-9p - Ryan Widger + Jaime Alvarez

Cutting, Pasting and Preserving

2007-08-17T13:10:00.000-07:00

Creative Memories consultant Carolyn McKenna Presents: Photo Preservation Through Scrapbooking at YO!
Fri Oct. 12,19,26 & Nov 2(5:30-7:30p)-$150

Learn how to create meaningful high quality scrapbooks that include journal writing and preservation. Carolyn will emphasize organization and unique album designs that enhance your pictures. Each week you will learn about and use special cropping tools, borders, titles and other products to organize, enhance and preserve your photographs for a lifetime.

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Fall Session is Upon Us

2007-08-16T07:28:00.000-07:00

It's time to unveil some fantastic events, classes and guest lectures at YO! Darkroom for the fall. If you are interested in a PDF of fall classes contact me now to get a downloadable list!

On the agenda...
Professional Workshops: Sept 9 & 16 - RSVP soon!

Making Your Way in the Photo World w/ David Graham and On Location Shooting w/ John Carnett.

Professional pet photographer A. Celeste Hardester presents a full day dog photography session in Oct.

As for Guest Lectures:
Karen Lightner from the Prints and Pictures Dept. of Free Library of Phladelphia reveals unknown illustrations and artists books in the libraries collection. Karen Mauch lectures on photographing your artwork and Eric Mencher, Phila. Inquirer photographer, talks about "Removing the Blinders of Habit."

Please CONTACT to get full PDF of events, workshops and classes.

The Artist's Studio

2007-08-10T18:21:00.000-07:00

This is why I love this job! Today I had the amazing task of going into local multi media artist Leah MacDonald's studio to see, touch and smell her work up close (internet just doesn't do justice).
While there Cindy Petruccillo (fellow show artist) and I learned a few tips and tricks about her unique one of a kind pieces.

Leah MacDonald has been working for almost a decade with traditional fiber prints, beeswax and oil paint. Her works dramatic subject matter, often including the female form, brings to mind a 19th century dreamlike landscape. However, her soft focus and layered approach to painting and carving into "waxed" photographs creates an ultra modern touch.

Look forward to Leah and Cindy's alternative photographic works at YO! Gallery in Oct.

What has YO been up to??

2007-08-02T14:44:00.000-07:00

Hi! Just want to keep everyone up to date on what's been going on these air conditioned afternoons at YO. We are especially excited to unleash a fantastic new lineup of artists, classes, guest lectures and professional workshops that feature local celebrities and up and comers from the community this Fall.

There are blurbs popping up all over town about us. Check out Philly Fun Guide, UWISHUNU, Daily Candy and Panasonic's Digital Photo Academy

Support the darkroom and finish those projects by signing up for packages and hours this Summer/Fall season. *Remember we're open late most nights until 11p and there is always a monitor here to help.

Mark Your Calendars!

2007-07-27T13:03:00.000-07:00

New Works by
Scott Bickmore - Rec. 8/17 *8-11p
Light Installation

Jaime Alvarez - 9/07
B+W Photographs

Ryan Widger - 9/07
B+W Photographs

Cindy Petruccillo - 10/
Photo Image Transfers

Leah MacDonald 10/
Photograph, Oil Paint, Beeswax

Sienna Freeman - 11/
Photomontage in Glass

Scott Bickmore's Installation: "Redroom, Redroom"

2007-07-21T10:44:00.000-07:00

'Redroom, Redroom,' is the upcoming installation at YO! Gallery by conceptual artist Scott Bickmore. Check out the space when every light in the gallery is replaced by red painted bulbs mimicking the experience of being in a darkroom. His two room installation primarily deals with psychological spaces and episodes, real and imagined. Scott's title and the mood of his work is inspired by the 1980 film "The Shining," and within it the chilling words: "Redrum, Redrum."
Don't miss this limited showing!
Opening Fri Aug 17th @ 8p
YO! Gallery
23rd st. btw Arch + Cherry (#113)
Phila., PA 19103

July Show at YO!

2007-07-14T06:06:00.000-07:00

ellie and friends before sunset in the yo! gallery

lauren & bernadette pointing fingers in the sunny classroom

reception crowd after dark

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Photo Exhibit This Friday!

2007-07-12T02:12:00.001-07:00

Come and hang out at YO! Darkroom this Friday July 13 from 6-9p for another excellent photography exhibit. We are showing Ellie Brown's work from her "About My Sisters" series of color photographs. Please bring a guest and a snack to share. Should be a great time...hope to see you there!

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Look Forward to...

2007-06-21T09:35:00.000-07:00

About My Sisters 1996-2006
by Ellie Brown

"...a photographic look at my sisters lives from the past ten years through my camera. The images focus on their entrance into and through adolescence and their quests for identity..."

July 13th 6-9p reception
YO Gallery
113 N. 23rd St.

Thank You

2007-06-18T19:28:00.000-07:00

I want to personally thank everyone who attended our grand opening events! Please continue to join us as members of YO and take the initiative to start up or host your own clubs, join classes and workshops at the space.
We are extending our $25.- membership for the summer! Stop by during business hours to sign up or go to our website.
Our group darkroom is ready for you to rent and use, so start booking time now. Thanks to volunteer Tim Bowman for getting us up and running smoothly.
Again, classes will start up July 27th so now is the time to sign up for your favorites before they are booked.
Don't see a class that fits you? Tell us and we will try to work it in to a future schedule. Because YO is still growing we really thrive from the input of members and visitors to keep us functioning as a place by and for the community.

Come on In

2007-06-17T16:11:00.000-07:00

Yes we're really here. Paul the painter gave us a great temporary sign.

Almost through exposing the new windows at YO. The view front our front door is great at dawn!

for another amazing view: www.phillyskyline.com

A Fantastic Party

2007-06-16T05:17:00.000-07:00

Thank you to the 70+ people who showed up for the grand opening of Yo!. I hope everyone feels like they can in some way be a part of Yo! whether it is through a club, by taking a class, using our darkroom, being a part of our gallery or any of the number of opportunities this new venue has to offer. If you desire it...it will come. I am heading back over to the darkroom shortly to prepare for today's events. If you haven't already been there, come check out the artwork, meet our instructors and if you would like...bring a camera to swap! Comments welcome on our space, classes, artwork, etc. Pictures will be posted shortly so look out for that. Thanks again for the suppport and I can't wait to see more and more faces at Yo! in the future. *Reminder: we are still runnning the $25.- membership today, so come in and sign up if you can*

Welcome All!

2007-06-12T13:35:00.001-07:00

Now that our newsletter is on the move it's great to see what people have to say about our site and our upcoming events. If you have ideas, comments or class ideas please continue to let me know. Also, RSVP for the grand opening on Friday and/or Saturday (June 15 + 16). We expect a good turn out and there are plenty of things to celebrate about!! Come, network, pick up $$ saving coupons, eat, drink and be merry! Can't wait to see everyone there.

Photo Space

2007-06-09T16:41:00.000-07:00

I just posted a fresh new myspace for us! Though I'm no technology wiz it was pretty easy to get going. If you're a member and want a forum to interact with other people who are psyched on photography we can use the space to get that moving for you.

Plastic Critters and Suture Landscapes

2007-06-08T09:21:00.000-07:00

"Treed Kitty" by Susan Arthur-Whitson

In a majority of her photographs on display at "YO" Susan uses little plastic animals as protagonists of her visual narratives. She allows these (often realistic) creatures to guide her to a particular shooting location which, based on existing lighting and shadows, leads the viewer to notice an environment of mystery and imaginative possibilities. Susan's saturated colors result from "conventional in camera effects" used to manipulate the scene. In her own words, Susan says she fuses "the real world with my imagination, I create places to visit that didn’t exist before. I like to think that these are unique places hiding in plain sight." You will notice her larger "animal" and lansdcape prints to be visual roadmaps of frozen memories and living environments that reflect a vision of life from an ant's or child's point of view. Susan's photographs give life to inanimate objects and dare the viewer to relive and reinvent memories of playing with toys and creating world's hidden "in plain sight". Susan's photographs will go on display June15 and are for sale. Opening reception at Yo Gallery 113 N. 23rd St., Phila. June15 @ 6pm

Your Photos Here

2007-06-07T05:46:00.000-07:00

YO Gallery is looking for talented local artists who use their contemporary photography skills in new and innovative ways. Our spacious and bright gallery is a great way to expose your work to the local arts community. If accepted, you will get great exposure for and create a dialogue around your work at one of our many opening receptions.

This year Yo Gallery is excited to be on the Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (Oct. '07). Come support your local artists and their studios!

Tell Us

2007-06-06T04:07:00.001-07:00

Stay updated at www.yodarkroom.com for information about upcoming events including our Grand Opening celebrations on June 15th & 16. There is so much yet to be achieved at Yo! If you are interested in being a part of this budding photography community and helping out in some way please contact me. We are looking to host new/existing clubs and various multi-media events at so please let us know what is on your mind or already in the works. I've got my eyes and ears open...

"Yo!" Opens!

2007-06-05T19:48:00.001-07:00

Yes the time has come...Yo Darkroom will be in full swing by June 27! We are in fact a fully functioning, safe and spacious traditional b+w darkroom. So bring out those 35mm and Holga cameras and step back in to the magical darkroom world. If you have never gone in that direction before, what better way to learn the basics of how a manual camera works and what brought so many people into this field in the first place. Learning or improving these skills can only inspire and motivate you further with other projects (including digital). We are hosting skilled instructors, local photographers and master professionals who will be available for classes, workshops and gallery events each month. The darkroom and I are here to support you...so let us know how we're doing and what else you would like to see.