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
While we still have a few 'regular' Club events – including Expanding Visions 31 review sessions and the one and only Otto Litzel Memorial Dinner – before we take a break from regular meetings for the summer, we do have several photography meet-ups planned for members in July and August. Check this page and the latest issue of Photo Notes for details. See you all then!
The winning and honors images selected by Ken Hoffman, Wayne Parsons and Jane Schreibman at our 2024-25 Year-End Competition are posted in the rotating gallery, above. Congratulations to all members who entered images. Big thanks to the judges. For more information on their work, visit their websites at https://kennethhoffman.smugmug.com/, https://www.rwayneparsons.com/, and https://janeschreibman.com/index.html.
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
June 12, 2025: Expanding Visions 31 Review - "Air" (Zoom meeting opens at 6:45PM)
June 19, 2025: Expanding Visions 31 Review - "Fire" (Zoom meeting opens at 6:45PM)
June 23, 2025: Otto Litzel Memorial Dinner, 6:30PM (in person!)
June 26, 2025: Expanding Visions 31 Review - "Bugs" (Zoom meeting opens at 6:45PM)
July 7, 2025: Club’s Night Out - The "New" Soho Photo Gallery (539 W23rd St., bet. 10th /11th Aves.), 6:30PM
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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