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Fall 2006 Photo Talks at the Arts Center

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St. Petersburg, Florida, August 10, 2006 -- A series of three discussions with photographers Tim Kennedy, Carlton Ward, and Randy Van Duinen will begin in September at the Arts Center, located at 719 Central Avenue. Each photographer will speak about his work and experience as follows:


September 9, 2006 -- Tim Kennedy
utpress.ut.edu

Tim Kennedy will show his black and white photographs and discuss his new book Midnight Son: A Tribute to John Lee Hooker. His photos capture the close connection between performer and audience from an intimate time now past.

October 9, 2006 -- Carlton Ward
www.carltonward.com

Carlton Ward Jr. is an environmental photojournalist from Clearwater, Florida, with graduate training in ecology and anthropology. Through his photographs, he aims to promote conservation of natural environments and cultural legacies. At home and abroad, Carlton seeks stories where he can use photographs to make a difference.

November 11, 2006 -- Randy Van Duinen
www.rvdphotography.com

From stunning architectural images to interestingly simplistic still life photography, Randy Van Duinen's photography brings a fresh perspective to a wide array of subject matters. By combining color, light and elegant simplicity he elevates the ordinary into the extraordinary.


About The Arts Center

The Arts Center is a 501 c 3, non-profit, located in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. The Arts Center inspires, educates, and engages a diverse population in the creation of contemporary visual art by providing a dynamic, professional environment to foster the creative process, allowing artists and the community to meet and exchange ideas. We offer extensive studio arts classes at all levels across a wide variety of media, and we exhibit outstanding recent work by local, regional, national and international artists through an extensive program of rotating exhibits created by student, emerging, mid-career and established artists.