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Meeting notes – December 7, 2015

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Contributed by Bob Felderman

The Dubuque Camera Club Holiday Party on December 7, 2015 was a success! Thanks to all who attended and especially to those who brought food or drinks. Lots of members and guests were present, and everyone should have left full.

Thank you to Laura Schuster for cooking the barbecued pork. Jennifer also did a great job with helping to organize our holiday gathering.

The meeting started promptly at 6:30 p.m. (okay, a little early since folks were nibbling). A drawing was held for giveaways. DeWayne won a CD, and Cecil won a book.

The new, official Dubuque Camera Club patches were passed out to those present by DeWayne. Sew them to your jacket or camera bag. Every member gets two patches.

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Next meeting: Monday, January 4, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.

DON’T FORGET to tell folks about us and ask them to join.

7:51 p.m. adjourned.

November 16, 2015 Meeting Minutes

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Contributed by Jennifer Tigges

Nature Judging

Judges: Gerald Marella, Kevin McTague, and Rick Noel.
There were 123 entries in Digital Nature, taking about 2 hours to go through.

President’s report
Reminder: The Dubuque Museum of Art wants us for 2016. We need a theme (planning committee), coordinator for exhibit (planning committee to find someone).

Quote from Dubuque Museum of Art Fundraiser on Friday: Dubuque Museum of Art executive director David Schmitz told art patrons that the museum is for everyone. During a recent camera club exhibit, he received a phone call from a truck driver who was coming to visit to make sure they were open. He said one of his friends had a photo in the show that he wanted to see.

Holiday Show at the Carnegie-Stout Library. These names were selected by drawing to show at the library: Kevin McTague, Bob Felderman and Laura Schuster. Bob, Sue, Lori, Ron, Gary are backups if the other artists sell their work.

The opening reception for the Holiday exhibit is December 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m. All are invited, no admission charge.

The current library display runs until November 23. Please pick up art on these days: Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, November 23, 24, or 25.

Upcoming schedule
December 7, 2015. Christmas Party. Laura Schuster to coordinate potluck, order food and beverages, setup and cleanup. Need head count. Please let Laura know by November 30th if you are attending, what you are bringing, and number of guests.

National Geographic 50 greatest photographs. National Mississippi River Museum. October 31-January 3.

Dubuque County Conservation Photo Contest. www.dccbphotocontest.weebly.com

N4C on Facebook. N4C wants your photos, stories, hints and tips for the 2015-16 N4C News Bulletin. Read past issues of the bulletin here.

November 2nd meeting minutes

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Meeting Notes 2 November by Laura Schuster

Need a theme for Dubuque Museum of Art 2016 show. Send or bring suggestions to December meetings.

Dubuque Library show sold 7 photos.  Email was sent on pickup 23 – 24 – 25 November during library hours.

No NATURE photo for November N4C submissions.

Dubuque is judging NATURE at November 16the meeting. Need three to step forward as judges.

December meeting will be holiday party, sign up sheet was passed, if you did not sign up fro something to bring please contact Jennifer Tigges.

Next Meeting, 630pm, 16 November.

DUMA exhibit 2015

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Dubuque: A City for All Seasons

Dubuque Camera Club Third Annual Exhibition

July 28, 2015 – October 11, 2015

The Dubuque Museum of Art is proud to host the 3rd annual exhibition of photographs by members of the Dubuque Camera Club. The theme for this year’s exhibition is A City for All Seasons, signifying the vibrancy and diversity of imagery that can be found in Dubuque all year long. With support from exhibition sponsor Family Beer & Liquor, we are excited to be able to support this local group that is dedicated to exploring and improving their skills as photographers. Artists and other creative individuals can find fellowship, inspiration, collaboration, and constructive competition when they take the time and make the effort to regularly participate in groups, clubs, workshops, or colonies dedicated to their craft. Those who work in creative fields often work in isolation out of necessity and preference but when they have the occasion to participate in a group, or collaborate with another artist, the exposure can bring new ideas, themes, and techniques to their work.

For a beginner, it’s not always easy to attempt a new medium. Oil painters, potters, sculptors, and printmakers, for example, all have equipment and materials that require substantial upfront investments and need ample studio space. In a group like the Dubuque Camera Club where any skill level is welcome and the medium of photography is widely accessible, the motivated beginner can get started quickly and find an invaluable source of knowledge and support.

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The Dubuque Camera Club was selected to exhibit at the Dubuque Museum of Art in 2013 and will again be doing a show in 2014. Below are the images that were submitted for the 2013 show and of the submitted images 22 were chosen for the show.

Meeting Notes – May 4th, 2015

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We discussed our upcoming show at the Dubuque Museum of Art. The show will run from August 1 through October 31, and the theme is “Seasons of the Tri-States.”

Ellenor shared some notes from the Canon Explorers of Light program with Eddie Tapp, presented by the Lynn Area Photo Club.

Our next meeting on May 18th will be our final regular meeting of the year, followed by our club picnic which will be on June 1st at the EB Lyons Club.