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Michael Pritchard's Blog – May 2009 Archive (11)

Wilson Fellowship in Photographic History

De Montfort University is pleased to announce the availability of one Wilson Fellowship for its new MA in Photographic History and Practice. The Fellowship offers £5,000 toward the defrayal of tuition and other costs related to the MA, and is open to all students UK, EU and International. To apply for the Wilson Fellowship, please submit a piece of recent writing on photographic history no longer than 10,000 words, in English, to the Admissions Committee. For applications to the MA,… Continue

Added by Michael Pritchard on May 27, 2009 at 19:08 — No Comments

NMeM outline pros and cons of flickr publishing

In a blog entry reporting on a conference dealing with the cultural sector’s use of social media, broadcasting and the web Tristan Roddis reports on a presentation by Peter Lawther, the Senior Online Marketing Executive at the National Media Museum in Bradford's. Roddis notes... Lawther outlined the opportunities and pitfalls of publishing photographs on the Flickr Commons. In brief, the upsides were a huge increase in reach and engagement (they even got a contribution… Continue

Added by Michael Pritchard on May 23, 2009 at 14:26 — No Comments

NMeM job: Exhibition Organiser

The National Media Museum, Bradford, is looking for an Exhibition Organiser. As an Exhibition Organiser you will manage the development of exhibitions, co-ordinate project teams and other stakeholders to ensure exhibitions are delivered on time, budget and to the highest standard. You will be involved in all aspects of exhibition preparation and delivery, you will co-ordinate all exhibition administration, co-ordinate the development of interpretation strategies and plan and oversee… Continue

Added by Michael Pritchard on May 19, 2009 at 8:03 — No Comments

NMeM Jobs: Content developers

The National Media Museum, Bradford, is advertising for one full-time and one part-time context developer to undertake research to a given brief and to be assigned to a project for a defined period to support Exhibition Organisers, Curators or Web Developers. You will undertake picture research and rights clearance and liaise with outside institutions to obtain information. The salary is £18,900.00 per annum (pro rata for part-time).

The National Media Museum is an… Continue

Added by Michael Pritchard on May 18, 2009 at 18:43 — No Comments

V&A Photography Gallery re-hung

Part of the V&A photography gallery re-hang

Last night Martin Barnes, senior curator of photography at the V&A, welcomed a range of guests at an informal drinks party in the newly re-opened photography gallery at the museum. Martin thanked supporters and those that had donated prints and money for their continuing interest and reminded those present that the Print Room also offered free access to the museum's photograph collection not on display.

The gallery has been split into two with the far section showcasing… Continue

Added by Michael Pritchard on May 16, 2009 at 23:00 — No Comments

Obituary: Bill Jay (1940-2009)

An influential figure in the study of photographic history during the late 1960s and 1970s Bill Jay died on 10 May 2009. Jay originally worked in Britain before moving to the United States in the mid-1970s. He was a regular writer on photographic history and was responsible for bringing to a wider audience a number of important early photographers including Sir Benjamin Stone, Frances Frith and Paul Martin.

Born in Maidenhead in 1940 Jay received a grammar school education and spent… Continue

Added by Michael Pritchard on May 14, 2009 at 11:00 — 1 Comment

BBC2 history of photography series sold to National Geographic

Broadcast Now reports that Outright Distribution has sold the critically acclaimed BBC2 documentary series Genius of Photography to National Geographic Channels International (NGCI). Produced by Wall to Wall Television, the series offered a comprehensive history of photography and was originally produced for BBC2 and BBC4. NGCI will air the 6 x 60-minute series in Asia,… Continue

Added by Michael Pritchard on May 14, 2009 at 9:30 — No Comments

NMeM job: Web developer

Award winning, visionary and truly unique, the National Media Museum embraces photography, film, television, radio and the web. Part of the NMSI family of museums, we aim to engage, inspire and educate through comprehensive collections, innovative education programmes and a powerful yet sensitive approach to contemporary issues.

You’ll support museum activities by providing a range of audio-visual and broadcasting services. This includes producing educational multimedia content in a… Continue

Added by Michael Pritchard on May 13, 2009 at 7:19 — No Comments

Christie's London Photography department job

Christie's London is seeking a junior specialist/sale administrator for it's Photographs Department based at King Street. Te successful applicant will:

Handle all Estimate Requests, as well as Catalogue Production and Administration for 2 King St sales a year. Support HOD, Yuka Yamaji, on all aspects of the business and work closely with PA/Admin Support to maintain efficient day-to-day operation of Department.

Key Responsibilities/Tasks (Duties include but are not limited… Continue

Added by Michael Pritchard on May 9, 2009 at 7:00 — No Comments

New publication: A T W Penn, 1860s British photographer in South India

In November 2000 Christopher Penn discovered an old letter crumpled up behind the top drawer of his late father’s writing bureau. It led to the discovery of a family – his own – of which he had been unaware and knowledge of his great-grandfather Albert Thomas Watson Penn, who was one of the pioneering photographers of South India. A T W Penn left home in England before he was twelve and had started work as a photographer in the hill station of Ootacamund in the Nilgiri Hills by 1865,… Continue

Added by Michael Pritchard on May 8, 2009 at 8:30 — No Comments

Open Eye Gallery gets funding for move

Open Eye Gallery, the north west’s only photography gallery, is preparing to move to brand new premises in the heart of Liverpool’s waterfront after receiving a £100,000 award through Arts Council England and the National Lottery.

The new premises on Mann Island will be constructed to allow Open Eye Gallery the opportunity to offer new gallery and education spaces, as well as giving the public access to the gallery’s extensive print collection. Open Eye Gallery is one of the UK’s… Continue

Added by Michael Pritchard on May 7, 2009 at 7:30 — No Comments