The AAC Galleries and Photography Major have exciting events planned for 2012. We are part of a vibrant local and regional community that allows us to have important exhibitions, host conferences and bring the expansive world of photography to our student body.

The AAC is pleased to partner with FotoFocus, the first ever month-long celebration of photography in Cincinnati. As part of this celebration, we will be hosting three exhibitions and the Midwest Society of Photographic Education conference. Please join us for these exhibitions and events:
 
Art Academy Galleries

Pearlman Gallery

The Architect's Brother: Photogravures by Robert and Shana ParkeHarrison
October 4-31, 2012

Shana and Robert ParkeHarrison create elegant photogravures using theatrical constructions of impossible realities. Images from the series "The Architect's Brother" are performances in mythological spaces that evoke flight, presence, futility and freedom. The dichotomy addresses our humanity and its power struggle with the natural world while conjuring child-like qualities of wonder  in the viewer.

Convergys Gallery

Lightborne Artist-in-Residence: Laurel Nakadate
October 4-31, 2012

Laurel Nakadate utilizes popular culture to examine the discomfort and allure in the relationship between women and the male gaze. Her work challenges issues of power, voyeurism and individual agency. Nakadate is a Yale graduate and currently has a solo exhibition, Only the Lonely at PS1in New York City.

Chidlaw Gallery: Student Juried Exhibition
October 4-31, 2012

For information about FotoFocus, click here: fotofocuscincinnati.org

Continuum: Photography and Education
Midwest Society of Photographic Education Regional Conference
October 11-13, 2012
The Art Academy of Cincinnati is pleased to host the 2012 Midwest Society of Photographic Education Regional Conference. The conference will offer sessions of artist talks, panels, lectures and workshops.
To celebrate the 50th year of SPE, we honor the past, present and future of image-making. Conference session topics and exhibitions will cover many decades and genres of photography.
Calls for submissions and registration information will be available in early 2012 at http://www.midwestspe.org/conferences.html

For more information about the SPE conference contact Emily Hanako Momohara at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .