Latow Photographers Guild
Site: Art Gallery of Burlington
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN2610 | Last Full Update: 08 Dec 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | Art Gallery of Burlington 905-632-7796 |
| Fax | Art Gallery of Burlington 905-632-0278 |
| info@latow.com | |
| Website | www.latow.com |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/latowpage |
| Primary Contact | Frank Myers, Communications Coordinator; Phone: 905-802-7127 |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Ort Baldauf, Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 905-643-3093 |
| Contact Form | latow.com/contact-me/ |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | Promotes photography as an art form and provides an opportunity for photographers to meet and exchange ideas and information |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1971 |
| Primary Executive | James Elliott, President |
| Funding | Fundraising ; Fees ; Self-supporting through membership fees and fund-raising activities |
| Elections | May or June, the first Tuesday |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Welcomes photographers of all skill levels, from beginner to professional * members develop photographic skills through the wide variety of programming offered * digital and film media are in use and members enjoy opportunities for exhibition and sale of their work Facilities include: Darkroom: 12 enlargers (35mm to 4x5) all with timers, some are condenser enlargers, some have color-diffusion heads * stainless steel sink * developing tanks and trays * storage lockers * members supply own paper and chemistry Finishing room: Large light table, copy stand, 16x20" dry-mount press, 42" pro grade matte cutter, 24" paper cutter * Legatt Photo Studio with computer system for image scanning / processing and digital scanner for 35mm transparencies and negatives * available to members who have done an orientation workshop * users supply own consumables such as photographic paper and dry mount tissue Photo Studio: 600 square feet with high ceiling, seamless paper backgrounds, strobes, LED lights, black light, umbrellas, soft boxes, reflectors, flash meter and small object table * models available on some group nights |
| Hours | Tue and some Thu 7:30 pm-9:30 pm at the Art Gallery of Burlington, Sep-Jun * detailed program on website |
| Areas Served | Burlington ; Grimsby ; Hamilton (City of) ; Milton ; Mississauga ; Oakville |
| Eligibility | Guild members must also be members of the Art Gallery of Burlington * children welcome at meetings, but should be accompanied by a parent or guardian as Guild is adult-oriented and images of a mature nature are occasionally on display |
| Application | Application form downloadable from Art Gallery of Burlington website * membership subject to approval by the Latow Board of Directors |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Membership ; Members are expected to volunteer at least 10 hours per year and take an active part in activities * in return, participation in programming and use of the darkroom, studio and finishing room are available at no charge, as is participation in exhibition and sales opportunities |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | Downtown Burlington |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Maple Ave and Lakeshore Rd |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Arts / Culture |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Arts and Hobby Instruction |
| Service Categories | Arts and Crafts Instruction |
