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
Arnie Kastenbaum will be the guest speaker at our May 12th meeting. Arnie is a member of Soho Photo Gallery, one of New York City’s oldest photography collectives. His starkly beautiful black and white abstracts give a unique perspective on the appearance of an object. Arnie studied at the International Center of Photography, Maine Media Workshops and Santa Fe Photographic Workshops, and is currently teaching personal vision classes at the State University of New York - Purchase. He has received numerous awards for his work, including Best in Show at the 2011 Contemporary Art Fair Javits Center, and three-time award winner at the Armonk Outdoor Art Show. For more information about Arnie and to view his work, visit his website at https://www.akastenbaum.com/index.
The winning and honors images selected by Meryl Meisler at our May competition are on display in the rotating gallery (above). Congratulations to these members and to all who entered images. For more information about Meryl and her work, visit her website at https://www.merylmeisler.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
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)
May 22, 2025: Expanding Visions 31 - Introduction, 6:30PM (Zoom opens at 6:15PM)
May 26, 2025: No meeting - Memorial Day Observation
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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