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 6:30PM, currently via Zoom. 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 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
Join us at our meeting on Monday, April 13th, for another member theme night: 'Before and After/From Color to Black & White.' Members will show an original color image that they've converted into black & white, and will discuss how they made the editing changes. See you then!
The winning and honors images selected by Ken Hoffman at our April member competition (theme = portals and windows) are posted in the rotating gallery, above. Congratulations to all members who entered images, and big thanks as always to Ken for his comments and judging. For more information about Ken, please visit his websites at https://kennethhoffman.smugmug.com/ and https://vietnamportfolio.wordpress.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 13, 2026: Member Theme Night - Same Image in B&W and Color, 6:30PM (Zoom meeting opens at 6:15PM) (images due by April 10th!!)
April 14, 2026: Member Print Salon, 4:30PM (contact Betsy Currier for details)
April 20, 2026: Guest Speaker - Natan Dvir, 6:30PM (Zoom meeting opens at 6:15PM)
April 22, 2026: YEP (Year-End Project) Zoom Meeting #6, 6:30PM (log in at 6:15PM) (images due by Wednesday, April 15th!)
April 23, 2026: Member PDI Workshop with the Pines, 7:00PM (Zoom opens at 6:45PM)
PWCC CLUB NEWS
PWCC member Bruce Byers is the co-founder and curator of the Hill Street Gallery, an art space in Catskill, NY, with a mission to showcase compelling visual work that bridges history, place and technique. For more information about the gallery, 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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