Napa Valley Photographic Society
Napa Valley Photographic Society (NVPS)
promotes the art and science of photography, providing education, image appreciation, inspiration, exchange of technologies. The Society fosters personal growth, expression, creativity and excellence in all aspects of photographic endeavors.
promotes the art and science of photography, providing education, image appreciation, inspiration, exchange of technologies. The Society fosters personal growth, expression, creativity and excellence in all aspects of photographic endeavors.
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W e l c o m e !
The Napa Valley Photographic Society (NVPS) organizes exhibits, workshops, field trips and special events.
The group's intent is to perfect our skills and learn from one another, so we prefer to have our images "critiqued" rather than judged.
Most months we invite guest speakers to evaluate our images. We treat each guest speaker to a fine Napa dinner prior to the monthly members' meeting.
The general membership meets once a month* at 6:30 p.m. except for December. Dues are $45 annually and due at the beginning of the fiscal year. (See the CONTACTS/MEMBERSHIP page.)
*Monthly meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month and include a guest speaker as well as an informative 'critique' of submitted images. There is no general meeting in December. Instead: The annual NVPS Holiday Potluck and Raffle was held at Jessel Gallery in December. See GALLERIES OF CRITIQUED MONTHLY IMAGES page.
January meeting venue change
The Jan. 28 meeting with guest presenter Todd Pickering will be held in a different location, the American Legion Hall, 1240 Pearl St., while the NV Art Association building undergoes renovation. The meeting will begin promptly at 7 p.m.
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Jan. 15 deadline looms for entering
NVC Upper Valley Campus photography exhibit
Members of the Napa Valley Photographic Society have been invited by the Napa Valley College, Upper Valley Campus (UVC) in St. Helena to exhibit a limited number of photographs in the main hallways of the Administration and classroom building. The theme "Savoring the Moment" is taken from a quote by Marc Riboud, "Taking pictures is savoring life intensely, every hundredth of a second."
For key dates and entry details see the NVPS SHOWS AND MEMBER EXHIBITS page.
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A GENTLE REMINDER: Interested in helping with club activities and events? Check out the NEWS page and the options listed by NVPS president Gary Sampson.
The group's intent is to perfect our skills and learn from one another, so we prefer to have our images "critiqued" rather than judged.
Most months we invite guest speakers to evaluate our images. We treat each guest speaker to a fine Napa dinner prior to the monthly members' meeting.
The general membership meets once a month* at 6:30 p.m. except for December. Dues are $45 annually and due at the beginning of the fiscal year. (See the CONTACTS/MEMBERSHIP page.)
*Monthly meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month and include a guest speaker as well as an informative 'critique' of submitted images. There is no general meeting in December. Instead: The annual NVPS Holiday Potluck and Raffle was held at Jessel Gallery in December. See GALLERIES OF CRITIQUED MONTHLY IMAGES page.
January meeting venue change
The Jan. 28 meeting with guest presenter Todd Pickering will be held in a different location, the American Legion Hall, 1240 Pearl St., while the NV Art Association building undergoes renovation. The meeting will begin promptly at 7 p.m.
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Jan. 15 deadline looms for entering
NVC Upper Valley Campus photography exhibit
Members of the Napa Valley Photographic Society have been invited by the Napa Valley College, Upper Valley Campus (UVC) in St. Helena to exhibit a limited number of photographs in the main hallways of the Administration and classroom building. The theme "Savoring the Moment" is taken from a quote by Marc Riboud, "Taking pictures is savoring life intensely, every hundredth of a second."
For key dates and entry details see the NVPS SHOWS AND MEMBER EXHIBITS page.
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A GENTLE REMINDER: Interested in helping with club activities and events? Check out the NEWS page and the options listed by NVPS president Gary Sampson.
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NV Art Association Building
Meeting location
Monthly meetings are usually held at the Napa Valley Art Association Building, 1520 Behrens St. To see a map or get directions click on https://goo.gl/maps/TSMCbf9kd7N2
Keep in mind there is a pedestrian bridge at the northeastern end of Behrens. Auto access to Behrens is from Center Street off Seminary.
General meeting format:
Room set-up and meet-and-greet is from 6:30 to 7 p.m. (We always appreciate help with the set-up and break down tasks!)
The business meeting starts at 7 pm. with a short briefing from the president.
Briefing topics include the introduction of NVPS guests, general NVPS updates, news of member/NVPS exhibits and shows, field trips, workshops and various NVPS activities
The introduction of the evening's guest speaker is followed by a presentation by the guest illustrating their background, passion and/or specialty in the art of photography.
After a five- to 10-minute break, the guest speaker critiques submitted NVPS members images. (Prior to the meeting, the guest speaker will have suggested a theme for the month's critique.)
Photographs presented are mostly digital, projected images but prints may be presented as well.
The meeting ends at 9 p.m.
Monthly meetings are usually held at the Napa Valley Art Association Building, 1520 Behrens St. To see a map or get directions click on https://goo.gl/maps/TSMCbf9kd7N2
Keep in mind there is a pedestrian bridge at the northeastern end of Behrens. Auto access to Behrens is from Center Street off Seminary.
General meeting format:
Room set-up and meet-and-greet is from 6:30 to 7 p.m. (We always appreciate help with the set-up and break down tasks!)
The business meeting starts at 7 pm. with a short briefing from the president.
Briefing topics include the introduction of NVPS guests, general NVPS updates, news of member/NVPS exhibits and shows, field trips, workshops and various NVPS activities
The introduction of the evening's guest speaker is followed by a presentation by the guest illustrating their background, passion and/or specialty in the art of photography.
After a five- to 10-minute break, the guest speaker critiques submitted NVPS members images. (Prior to the meeting, the guest speaker will have suggested a theme for the month's critique.)
Photographs presented are mostly digital, projected images but prints may be presented as well.
The meeting ends at 9 p.m.
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Napa Valley Art Association building
1520 Behrens St.
Napa CA
1520 Behrens St.
Napa CA
All photos published on this website are copyright protected and cannot be used without authorization of the photographer. If you wish to use or purchase a specific image, contact the Website Manager, who will provide the photographer with your contact information. NVPS members who does not wish to have their images displayed on this website, please contact the Website Manager who can remove the image or images.
(For a listing of past guest speakers, visit the ARCHIVES page.)
(For a listing of past guest speakers, visit the ARCHIVES page.)