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| Australian Photographic Society | |
|---|---|
| Name | Australian Photographic Society |
| Type | Non-profit organization |
| Formation | 20th century |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Region served | Australia |
| Membership | Photographers, hobbyists, professionals |
Australian Photographic Society The Australian Photographic Society is a national organization promoting photographic practice and appreciation across Australia. It brings together practitioners from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and regional centers to foster collaboration among amateurs, professionals and educators. The Society engages with museums, galleries, festivals and academic institutions to support exhibitions, competitions and publications.
Founded during the 20th century, the Society evolved alongside developments in photographic technology, exhibiting contemporaneous links to events and institutions such as the Royal Exhibition Building, Australian Centre for Photography, National Library of Australia, State Library of New South Wales and National Gallery of Victoria. Early membership overlapped with practitioners represented in collections at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, Queensland Art Gallery, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and the Western Australian Museum. The Society's timeline intersects with major Australian cultural moments like the Sydney International Exhibition, the Melbourne International Festival, the Adelaide Festival of Arts, the Canberra Festival and touring programs linked to the Australian Bicentenary and regional celebrations in Darwin and Hobart.
Governance typically includes an elected board, committees and regional chapters headquartered in state capitals such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Membership draws from contributors affiliated with institutions and entities including the Australian Centre for Photography, Griffith University, University of Melbourne, University of Sydney and vocational providers like TAFE NSW. Members include practitioners who have exhibited at venues such as the National Portrait Gallery (Australia), photographed commissions for organizations like the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, worked with publications like The Australian Financial Review, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and contributed to festivals including the Dark Mofo program and the Head On Photo Festival.
The Society runs educational programs, portfolios reviews, workshops and lectures often featuring participants connected to the National Gallery of Australia, Australian Centre for Photography, Museum of Contemporary Art Australia and international exchanges with institutions such as the Victoria and Albert Museum, Tate Modern and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Regular activities include juried competitions judged by curators and critics from institutions like the Art Gallery of New South Wales, representatives from media outlets such as ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation), and guest lecturers from universities like RMIT University and Monash University. The Society contributes to public programming at events including the Melbourne Photojournalism Festival, Sydney Film Festival and community initiatives in partnership with councils such as the City of Melbourne, City of Sydney and regional councils across New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.
The Society curates group exhibitions exhibited in venues such as the National Portrait Gallery (Australia), Art Gallery of New South Wales, National Gallery of Victoria, Australian Centre for Photography and regional galleries in Wollongong, Geelong and Bendigo. It produces catalogs, newsletters and monographs with contributors who have published with houses and journals such as Allen & Unwin, Melbourne University Publishing, Makassar Press, Art Monthly Australia and critical essays appearing alongside work featured in Photofile and festival catalogs for Head On Photo Festival. Exhibitions often travel through networks including the Regional Arts Australia circuit, touring to institutions such as the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and community museums in Broken Hill and Kalgoorlie.
The Society administers awards and prizes judged by panels drawn from curators at the National Gallery of Australia, critics from Art Almanac, editors from The Australian and photographers who have received honors such as induction into the Order of Australia or awards from the Australian Council for the Arts. Winners have gone on to residencies and fellowships affiliated with institutions like the Australia Council for the Arts, Bundanon Trust and international programs linked to the British Council and Goethe-Institut. The Society's accolades are recognized within networks including the Australian Photographic Prize circuit, state photography awards and national fellowships that intersect with prizes administered by the National Gallery of Victoria and the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Partnerships extend to cultural institutions and community organizations such as the Australian Centre for Photography, Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, UN Youth Australia programs, local councils including the City of Sydney and City of Melbourne, and education providers like University of Canberra and Griffith University. Outreach initiatives collaborate with Indigenous cultural centers, First Nations arts bodies represented through institutions like the National Museum of Australia and regional Aboriginal art centers, while community projects engage refugee and migrant support organizations, veterans’ services and health networks tied to hospitals such as Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and community arts programs connected to Regional Arts Australia. International partnerships have included exchanges with the Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art, the British Council and festival collaborations with Visa pour l'Image and the Festival de Photo de l'Année.
Category:Photography organizations in Australia