FotoWeek DC has announced a second FotoWeek location, called Satellite Central, which will feature FotoWeek programmes at 3333 M St. NW in Georgetown. FotoWeek is a week-long festival held in Washington, DC from 6-13 November 2010. Highlights of festivities taking place at Satellite Central include projection theatres presenting boundary-breaking photography shows, competition projections showing work from finalists of the 2010 International Awards Competition, and many more. To register for an event, visit the website below.

Website: FotoWeek DC

Press Release

SATELLITE CENTRAL: WHERE EVERYONE IS SEEN

Saturday, November 6th through Saturday, November 13th

Washington, DC [October 27, 2010] – While the Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design will be known as FotoWeek Central from November 6-13, a second location, known as Satellite Central, will feature FotoWeek programs at 3333 M St. NW in Georgetown. The 7,000 square foot building will house programs which will compliment the events taking place at the Corcoran during FotoWeek by featuring projection theatres, exhibitions, lectures, FotoBooks, special events, and the 10-hour photo marathon known as NightVisions.

The following are highlights of festivities taking place at Satellite Central, open Monday - Friday: 11am - 7pm; Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 8pm. To register for an event or find the most up to date information, please visit www.fotoweekdc.org

Exhibitions

Projection Theatres             November 6 – 13; All Day

Four projection theaters will present boundary-breaking photography shows focused on social justice, fine art, and environmental issues.

FotoBooks                       November 6 – 13; All Day

A collection of FotoBooks published by leading national and international art book publishers, will be on display for casual and avid admirers to browse.

Thumbnail Show                 November 6 – 13; All Day

A display of all 6500+ entries received for the International Awards Competition.

Competition Projections         November 6 – 13; All Day

Work from finalists of the 2010 International Awards Competition and the 2010 Youth Contest will be projected throughout the week.

NightVisions                     November 6 – 7; 8pm-6am

A program where a photography exhibition is built from the ground up during a 10-hour period. The exhibition starts and ends with photos being taken, edited, printed, and displayed.  Work will be on display from 11/7 through 11/14.

Receptions/Events

Brightest Young Things         November 10; 8pm-11pm

A sampling of the photographic work done over the past four years by some of the hippest DC social scene documentarians.

Metro Collective                 November 11; 8pm-11pm

A showcase featuring a vibrant slideshow from the 12 photographers of Metro Collective, accompanied by music composed by Eric Hilton of Thievery Corporation.

Slideluck Potshow                 November 12; 7pm-11pm

An evening filled with mingling, dining, and a spectacular slideshow.

Lectures

Photographer Presents           November 6, 12pm-4pm & November 7, 12pm-5pm

A series of back-to-back lectures from on a variety of subjects by expert photographers.

Corcoran Hours Extended & FREE ~ The Corcoran Gallery of Art - FotoWeek Central - will be open to the public with NO ADMISSION CHARGE during FotoWeek DC: November 6-13, 2010. This includes Monday, November 8 and Tuesday, November 9, days when the Corcoran is typically closed.  For FotoWeek Central information and events, visit www.corcoran.org/fotoweekdc.

FotoWeek DC’s Satellite Central extraordinary week of programs runs from November 5th through November 13th. For more information or updates on any program please go to: http://www.fotoweekdc.org/events/satellite-central.aspx#satellite-central.

ABOUT FOTOWEEK DC

FotoWeek DC was founded in 2008 and has evolved from a city-centric photography festival to a multi-season tribute to photography in all its forms. The festival celebrates the transformative power of photography through the exhibition of inspiring and provocative images, diverse programming, and collaboration with the local and international community.

ABOUT THE CORCORAN

The Corcoran Gallery of Art, a privately funded institution, was founded in 1869 as Washington’s first and largest nonfederal museum of art. It is known internationally for its distinguished collection of historical and modern American art as well as contemporary art, photography, European painting, sculpture and the decorative arts. Founded in 1890, the Corcoran College of Art + Design is Washington’s only four-year college of art and design offering BFA degrees in Digital Media Design, Fine Art, Fine Art Photography, Graphic Design, Interior Design, and Photojournalism; a five-year Bachelor of Fine Arts/ Master of Arts in Teaching (BFA/MAT); and two-year Master of Arts (MA) programs in Interior Design, Exhibition Design, Art Education, and at the Book, and New Media Photojournalism. The College’s Continuing Education program offers part-time credit and non-credit classes for children and adults and draws more than 2,500 participants each year. For more information about the Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design, visit www.corcoran.org.

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