Category Archives: Updates

October 26, 7:00 pm (via Zoom) – Jim O’Donnell

Photography with a Purpose How did we get here and where are we going? Jim will discuss his artistic journey and focus on how and why he utilizes photography as a tool for social and environmental activism. Jim O’Donnell is a writer and photographer based in Taos, New Mexico. An anthropologist and watershed expert, O’DonnellContinue reading “October 26, 7:00 pm (via Zoom) – Jim O’Donnell”

Many Thanks

Thank you to members who made a financial contribution to Sierra Photo NYC earlier this year to help with expenses during this complicated period. Anyone who still wishes to make a contribution can send a check (made out to Sierra Club, Inc.) to: Sierra Club Photo Committee 32-43 90th Street, Apartment 202 East Elmhurst, NYContinue reading “Many Thanks”

Members’ Night, Wednesday, September 28, 6:00 pm (in-person or via Zoom)

We are very happy to announce our first members’ meeting of the season! You will be able to choose to join via Zoom or to meet in person at our usual meeting place, the Metropolitan Opera Guild at Lincoln Center. All members will receive a Zoom link but we hope many of you will joinContinue reading “Members’ Night, Wednesday, September 28, 6:00 pm (in-person or via Zoom)”

Many Thanks

The Board wishes to thank Nina Edwards for her service as Board Chair over the past two years. Many thanks for the contributions of Pat Garbarini and the exhibit committee to produce a fantastic show this spring, “Nature As Sanctuary”. Also thank you to the many members who exhibited their work and to our sponsor,Continue reading “Many Thanks”

Members’ Night, Wednesday, June 29, 7:00 pm (via Zoom)

For Members’ Night, seventh “Zoom” edition, all are invited to share their nature-themed photos. We look forward to seeing a stunning variety of locations and perspectives and maybe get some ideas for summer travel! Deadline for submitting images: Sunday, June 26 at 6:00 pm. You may submit up to 8 of your nature-themed images. FormatContinue reading “Members’ Night, Wednesday, June 29, 7:00 pm (via Zoom)”

Notes on “Hand of Man”

The “no hand of man” rule has guided our group’s photography and the choice of images for Members’ Nights for most of our existence. The recent relaxation of that rule may have led to some confusion about what to include (or not) in our images. Here are new written guidelines agreed to by our Board:Continue reading “Notes on “Hand of Man””

May 25, 7:00 pm (via Zoom) – Stephen Patterson

Photography and Creative Exploration Stephen has been pursuing photography and creative visual expression since he acquired his first camera back in 1983. He works with many different visual artists, both painters and photographers, and continues to enjoy gathering new inspiration from as many artists as possible. Stephen has been influenced by the work of FreemanContinue reading “May 25, 7:00 pm (via Zoom) – Stephen Patterson”

April 27, 7:00 pm (via Zoom) – Imma Barrera

An Artist in Residence, Capitol Reef National Park Imma Barrera will provide an overview of the work carried out as an artist in residence at Capitol Reef National Park. Capitol Reef is in Utah’s south-central desert and is possibly one of the least known of parks in the area. It is one of the bestContinue reading “April 27, 7:00 pm (via Zoom) – Imma Barrera”

Items of Interest

Information on the April and May speakers will be provided at a later date. Robert Smith is having his next show at the Viridian Artists Gallery from March 15 to April 9. The title is “Curtain Call” and may be thought of as a companion and continuing theme exhibition to his 2016 show, “It’s Curtains!”.Continue reading “Items of Interest”