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 7 p.m. except for May and December. Dues are $45 annually and due at the beginning of the fiscal year, July 1. (See the CONTACTS/MEMBERSHIP page.) A new instituted student membership is $25 annually.
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 7 p.m. except for May and December. Dues are $45 annually and due at the beginning of the fiscal year, July 1. (See the CONTACTS/MEMBERSHIP page.) A new instituted student membership is $25 annually.
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online members meetings*
Although in-person membership meetings have been cancelled in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, NVPS has been holding remote general meetings using Zoom video conferencing software.
* Unfortunately the December virtual holiday meeting via Zoom was cancelled but holiday-themed images were welcomed and the imaginative submissions are featured on the Monthly Critiqued Images page. See the News, President's Message page for the top three prize winners.
* Unfortunately the December virtual holiday meeting via Zoom was cancelled but holiday-themed images were welcomed and the imaginative submissions are featured on the Monthly Critiqued Images page. See the News, President's Message page for the top three prize winners.
SOMETHING NEW
In addition, NVPS is asking members submitting images for monthly critiques to title each submission. The practice is also helpful when selecting titles for photographs entered in shows or exhibits. Club treasurer Irena Miles has located two helpful articles on what to consider when choosing a title. These can be found on the TECH TIPS page.
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In addition, NVPS is asking members submitting images for monthly critiques to title each submission. The practice is also helpful when selecting titles for photographs entered in shows or exhibits. Club treasurer Irena Miles has located two helpful articles on what to consider when choosing a title. These can be found on the TECH TIPS page.
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NAPA LIBRARY'S CALL FOR ART
"Art in the Library" 2021/2022 art call for installation January 2022 through December 2022
Application deadline: March 31, 2021
The Napa County Library invites California artists to apply to a juried competition with award winners’ work displayed in the Napa Main Library. All two-dimensional work including photography, paintings, drawings, digital, mixed media, fabric art, chalk, ink, pastels, wax, graphite and printmaking can be entered for consideration.
How to Apply:
1. Submit a cover letter. Please include name, address, e-mail and phone number. Artist must be a California resident. Provide a brief bio (250 words or less). Provide a list of the submitted artwork including the title, medium, and dimensions.
2. Submit up to five digital image files (jpeg format) by sharing the files in Dropbox to ArtintheLibrary@countyofnapa.org.
Label all image files (title, name, medium, dimensions). Artwork should not have watermarks or other identifying markers.
Additional information: Contact Stephnia Pramuk at ArtintheLibrary@countyofnapa.org
Application deadline: March 31, 2021
The Napa County Library invites California artists to apply to a juried competition with award winners’ work displayed in the Napa Main Library. All two-dimensional work including photography, paintings, drawings, digital, mixed media, fabric art, chalk, ink, pastels, wax, graphite and printmaking can be entered for consideration.
How to Apply:
1. Submit a cover letter. Please include name, address, e-mail and phone number. Artist must be a California resident. Provide a brief bio (250 words or less). Provide a list of the submitted artwork including the title, medium, and dimensions.
2. Submit up to five digital image files (jpeg format) by sharing the files in Dropbox to ArtintheLibrary@countyofnapa.org.
Label all image files (title, name, medium, dimensions). Artwork should not have watermarks or other identifying markers.
Additional information: Contact Stephnia Pramuk at ArtintheLibrary@countyofnapa.org
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OTHER PHOTOGRAPHY OPTIONS
During the months you've been sheltering in place we hope you've been photographing! Visit (and contribute to) the MEMBERS CHOICE page for an interim feature -- lockdown projects as well as NVPS members' monthly selections of reworked or newest images -- some with a theme, others not -- in lieu of the monthly critiqued images until Zoom meetings begin. Additional details on the page.
And please take a look at the newest feature, A Walk Through the Neighborhood, on the PHOTO OPS, WORKSHOPS, FIELD TRIPS & MEET-UPS page. If you have images to contribute from walks you've taken since the sheltering-at-home directive, you'll also find information on how to size them and where they should be sent.
EXTRA: Our January guest presenter Tim Carl's time lapse video of the October, 2019 Kincade fire as it neared Calistoga can be viewed by going to the GUEST SPEAKERS page and scrolling to the January 2020 entry.
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A GENTLE REMINDER: Interested in helping with club activities and events when life returns to 'normal'? Check out the NEWS page and the options listed by NVPS president Gary Sampson.
And please take a look at the newest feature, A Walk Through the Neighborhood, on the PHOTO OPS, WORKSHOPS, FIELD TRIPS & MEET-UPS page. If you have images to contribute from walks you've taken since the sheltering-at-home directive, you'll also find information on how to size them and where they should be sent.
EXTRA: Our January guest presenter Tim Carl's time lapse video of the October, 2019 Kincade fire as it neared Calistoga can be viewed by going to the GUEST SPEAKERS page and scrolling to the January 2020 entry.
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A GENTLE REMINDER: Interested in helping with club activities and events when life returns to 'normal'? Check out the NEWS page and the options listed by NVPS president Gary Sampson.
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American Legion Hall, Pearl St., Napa
MEETING LOCATION
Monthly meetings -- once it's safe to resume -- are held at the American Legion Hall, 1240 Pearl St. from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Enter the meeting room from the Legion's parking lot. (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
Introduction of the evening's guest speaker is followed by a presentation illustrating the speaker's background, passion and/or specialty in the art of photography.
Following a five- to 10-minute break, the guest speaker will critique images submitted by NVPS members. (Prior to the meeting, the guest speaker will have suggested a theme for the month's critique.)
Photographs presented are mostly projected digital images but prints may be presented as well.
The meeting ends promptly at 9 p.m.
Monthly meetings -- once it's safe to resume -- are held at the American Legion Hall, 1240 Pearl St. from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Enter the meeting room from the Legion's parking lot. (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
Introduction of the evening's guest speaker is followed by a presentation illustrating the speaker's background, passion and/or specialty in the art of photography.
Following a five- to 10-minute break, the guest speaker will critique images submitted by NVPS members. (Prior to the meeting, the guest speaker will have suggested a theme for the month's critique.)
Photographs presented are mostly projected digital images but prints may be presented as well.
The meeting ends promptly at 9 p.m.
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American Legion Hall
1240 Pearl Street
Napa CA
1240 Pearl Street
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.)