WELCOME
TO THE PARK WEST CAMERA CLUB
The Park West Camera Club is one of New York City’s oldest and most active camera clubs. Founded in 1937, PWCC is open to all who love photography, from beginners to experienced photographers. We offer a variety of programs, including photo competitions and critiques; lectures by professional photographers; member portfolio presentations and workshops; field trips; gallery exhibits; and an award-winning monthly newsletter.
PWCC meets weekly on Monday nights at 7:00PM, currently via Zoom (monthly competitions will start at 6:30PM). Interested photographers are welcome to join our Monday meetings 30 minutes before start time to inquire about membership. The club year runs from September through June, but you may join at any time. Dues are $60.00 per year (pro-rated for new members who join after May), while we are meeting via Zoom. Download an application or email us at pwccny@aol.com for more information. (Note: You MUST be a dues-paying member of the Club to register an account on this website.)
LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS
At our next meeting on April 28th, Chuck and Helen Pine will hold a member PDI workshop, where they will offer advice and guidance on editing images. The deadline for members to submit images for review is Sunday, April 27th. Join us to see the latest in editing techniques. See you then!
The winning and honors images selected by Bill Wadman at our April competition are on display in the rotating gallery (above). Congratulations to these members and to all who entered images For more information about Bill and his work, visit his website at https://www.billwadman.com/.
Check out the recordings of recent monthly competitions, guest speaker nights and member nights, below. Many of these same recordings, as well as member workshop demonstrations, are also available at the 'Speaker & How to Videos' tab, above. Also, a recording of the memorial service for late PWCC member, mentor and dear friend, George Hansen, can be found under 'PWCC Organization Galleries (also above).
UPCOMING MEETINGS & DEADLINES
April 28, 2025: Member PDI Workshop with the Pines, 7:00PM (space is limited/see Photo Notes for details; Zoom meeting opens at 6:45PM)
May 5, 2025: Monthly Member Competition judged by Meryl Meisler, 6:30PM (Zoom meeting opens at 6:15PM)
May 12, 2025: Guest Speaker - Arnie Kastenbaum 7:00PM (Zoom meeting opens at 6:45PM)
May 13, 2025: Member Print Salon, 4:00PM (Space is limited; contact Jeff Langford for details
May 19, 2025: Business Meeting #4, 7:00PM (Zoom meeting opens at 6:45PM)
PWCC MEMBER NEWS
Images of Italy taken by PWCC member Bruce Byers will be shown at the Joust Cafe, in Catskill, NY, starting May 2nd (Italian food will also be available!). For directions and for more information about Bruce's own exhibit space, the Hill Street Gallery, also in Catskill, NY, go to https://brucebyers.com/hill-street-gallery.
Several photos of the American Northwest taken by PWCC member Dudley Slater are on permanent display at The John Stromme Art Gallery in McMinnville, Oregon, the heart of Oregon's wine country. For more information about the gallery and things to do in the area, go to https://visitmcminnville.com/activities/john-stromme-art-gallery/.
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