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AS220 Darkroom Director and Photographer Scott Lapham with one of the many prints up for grabs 5/30
If there was ever a time to become an art collector, this is it.
On Saturday May 30th from 6-9p.m., AS220 in Providence hosts the biennial Photo Lottery, a gratuitous display of photography from Rhode Island and beyond. Not only is the lottery one of the largest photography shows in the city, but is also the local art institution's main fundraiser for their fully functional black and white darkroom facility, named after photography pioneer and Rhode Island native Paul Krot.
Held every two years, the lottery offers lucky ticket holders the chance to walk away with priceless photographs that have been lovingly donated by amateur and professional photographers alike. This year, the show boasts prints from Mona Kuhn, Jock Sturges and RISD Photography Professor Henry Horenstein, whose black and white work chronicling everything from bluegrass music to human body parts has earned him a solid local and national reputation. The lottery will also boast a print donated by Danny Lyon, a world class photographer whose work profiling biker gangs in the 1960's remain among the seminal works of the subculture scene and photojournalism genre.
Some of the most exciting pieces included in this years lineup are a series of historic shots printed from 100 year old glass negatives on loan from the Providence Public Library's special collection. The negatives, which had been hidden in the depths of the library for years, will see new life for the first time in decades as the prints, lovingly developed in the Paul Krot Community Darkroom, will be on display this Saturday. The large format prints of the historic Corliss Steam Engine, invented in Providence, along with other historic and industrial masterpieces will undoubtedly become proud centerpieces in the homes of the lucky lottery winners.
But the best part of this lottery is that everyone who buys a ticket, at a mere $100, is guaranteed a prize. Much better odds that your typical lottery, and ticket holders will not only leave the lottery with a piece of rare, original and exciting artwork, but will have contributed vital funds to keep the darkroom running for the countless photographers and youth programs that rely on the facility. The Paul Krot Community Darkroom is the only black and white facility that offers affordable public access, and exposes new photographers every day through the Photographic Memory youth program and partnerships with the Rhode Island Training School.
As many photography junkies know, the medium is incredibly diverse, and with over 125 pieces on display, the chances of walking away with a true gem are better than average. For amateur admirers, this is the show to sink your teeth into, and one that will leave seasoned pros salivating. Backed by a healthy sense of community and all around art-love, the AS220 Photo Lottery is sure to satisfy.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit www.AS220.org/photolottery. If you're local, pick up tickets at the AS220, 115 Empire St. in Providence.
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