Exhibition: Sat, Sep 10, to Sat, Oct 8 2011

Outlands: Land Over Time showcases the different uses and conditions of land and related built environment outside an urban setting. Focused on how the land has been cultivated, neglected or exploited, this exhibition is an attempt to trace how Americans’ approach and their stance in relation to land has changed over the past 50 years - from large corporate farms to family-owned, from tightly controlled chemical induced farming, to the more organic and sustainable. Whether looking at seasonal changes of the land or failed family farms, not only has the land itself changed, but the way photographers approach the subject has evolved both in style and content. Through thoughtful and artful documentation, photographers have been able to give us a glimpse into an evolving and changing lifestyle.

: Sat, Sep 10, 7pm - 10pm

: Sat, Sep 17, 2pm

Jason Houston: New Stories in the Food Movement

Photographer Jason Houston has spent the last decade photographing food and agriculture around the world. In this talk he will share stories from his recent book project looking at what's happening next at the intersections between community and food across America.

Book Signing: Wed, Oct 5, 6:30pm - 8pm

Mary Virginia Swanson will be presenting "To be Published, or Self-published?", with special guests Laura Noel, and Bill Boling.

The print-on-demand revolution has opened up new publishing possibilities for photographers; it has never been easier or more affordable to produce and market a book of your photographs. The traditional publishing path has the advantage of a highly specialized team that brings experience with design, production, marketing and distribution systems to the table. In a self-publishing scenario you can create exactly the book you envision, but without the input and expertise of seasoned professionals at a publishing house. Which scenario is best for you?

In this illustrated presentation, Mary Virginia Swanson will discuss both avenues to publishing and help participants determine the pros/cons of each, sharing resources from her recent title with coauthor Darius Himes, Publish Your Photography Book (Princeton Architectural Press, Spring 2011).

Special guest photographer Laura Noel and publisher Bill Boling of Fall Line Press will discuss their journey together in publishing “Free Fall”. Time will be allocated for Q&A with Swanson, Noel and Boling following their presentations.