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Inspired by the Burgert Brothers Photographic Archive, FSA (Farm
Security Administration) photographers and the National Endowment
for the Arts photographic project of the 1990s, the City of Tampa
Public Art' The Big Picture Photographer Laureate
began in 2003. Each Year, the committee commissions an
artist/photographer to explore, and photograph life and the crucial
issues and events within the city of Tampa for one year. The
objectives of this project are to build an archive and resource for
the citizens of Tampa; to enhance city facilities with images that
are reflective of the life, and character of Tampa; and build the
portable works collection of the City of Tampa, Public Art.
Over the course of the multi-year project, an artist
will be commissioned to "add a volume" for one year. The
volume must be built upon a theme/topic selected by the
artist/photographer and approved by the committee. Over the course
of time, the city hopes to accumulate and display a full and varied
representation of the multiple and diverse perspectives of artists
on Tampa.
 Build Your Own
Pinhole Camera!
Convert
an old cigar box into a camera! 2005 Photographer Laureate,
Rebecca Sexton Larson has developed a step-by-step guide to
the world of pinhole cameras including numerous resources
and visuals.
Download the guide.
*The download is in pdf format (15 MB). If you do not
have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed,
download Adobe Acrobat. |
