Press release from the Black Mountain Center for the Arts:
For the past 12 years photographer Lynette Miller has been sharing her “in the box” obsession with camera obscura with the people of Western North Carolina by celebrating Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts. Each year the celebration grows in size and scope and this year is no different.
From April 14 through April 29, the Arts Center is opening its gallery doors to display pinhole images taken by past WWPD participants, a collection of unique pinhole cameras and an explanation of how photography was born in a box. The Upper Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 5pm and is free to the public.
On April 22 at noon, Miller will offer a free lunchtime presentation expanding on the origins of Camera Obscura, with a brief slide presentation and a demonstration on how to make a pinhole camera. Materials will be provided or you can bring your own sealed container to transform into a camera.
On Sunday April 24, join photography fans around the globe in celebration of Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day in this lively FREE event. Miller will have cameras available to borrow at the Arts Center from 1-4 pm and is happy to provide instruction and guidance. Your image will be uploaded along with those of participants from all over the world.
All elements of Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day are free including the gallery show, the presentation and celebration though donations are appreciated. For more information on Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day visit www.ThroughThePinhole.weebly.com. For more information on the celebration at the Arts Center call 828/669-0930 or visit www.BlackMountainArts.org
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