PAST CONFERENCES
The Center is a nonprofit arts organization that preserves and presents significant images of railroading, interpreting them in print, exhibitions, and on the Internet.
Center for Railroad
Photography & Art
1914 Monroe St.
P.O. Box 259330
Madison, WI 53725-9330
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2009 Conference Information
An impressive, expanded program -- renowned presenters, a discussion of publishing, book signings, a photography exhibition, print sales, and social gatherings -- is being readied for the Center’s seventh "Conversations About Photography" conference April 17-19, 2009, on the campus of co-sponsor Lake Forest (Illinois) College.
Photo © Kevin Scanlon.
Friday, April 17
New in 2009, we will kick off the conference Friday evening with an open-bar mixer at the Glen Rowan House. Meet the presenters and other attendees, and view a photography exhibition by Jim Shaughnessy from his new book, The Call of Trains: Railroad Photographs by Jim Shaughnessy.
Saturday, April 18
Saturday's presenters will include Don Sims, Kevin Scanlon, fine art photographer Stuart Klipper, a joint presentation by Kevin Keefe and John Corns, filmmaker Kelly Lynch, and Steve Barry.
A reception will follow at the Glen Rowan House. Jim Shaughnessy and Jeff Brouws, Greg McDonnell, and Stuart Klipper will sign copies of their new books, each available for purchase at a 10% discount off its retail price. (Autographed bookplates will be substituted if any of the authors are unable to attend the conference.) Shaughnessy's exhibition will again be open for viewing, and exclusive, limited edition prints of his works will be available for purchase.
Sunday, April 19
Sunday morning will feature a discussion on publishing led by a panel of magazine and journal editors.
Details
Further information will be posted here as it becomes available. Check back soon for more details and registration forms.
Photo © Stuart Klipper.