The Atlanta Photography Group (APG) is now taking entries for our annual APG > Airport Exhibition. Juror Brian Piper, Associate Curator of Photography for the Museum of Fine Art, Houston, will select 30 photographs to exhibit in the central atrium of the world’s busiest airport: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). ATL has an average of 275,000 visitors per day, making this an opportunity to have your photographs seen by literally millions of travelers from all over the world.

Prepare to be inspired by the inaugural session of APG's Into the Studio Summer 2023, showcasing the collaborative book arts partnership between Cynthia Lollis, APG's esteemed resident book arts instructor, and the talented Germany-based book artist, Daniela Deeg. This a rare opportunity to catch a glimpse into the creative synergy between these internationally acclaimed artists, who, despite residing in different countries, have come together in the studio for this special occasion. Set in the Atlanta Printmaker's Studio's stunning new location, Lollis and Deeg will immerse you in the world of professional book arts, sharing their insights into the collaborative art-making process. Witness their artistic journey unfold as they delve into the ins and outs of working together across continents, showcasing their unique artistic process and unveiling behind-the-scenes details of their latest project. This unprecedented opportunity allows you to gain firsthand exposure to the artistic prowess and innovative techniques employed by these esteemed artists. Don't miss the chance to experience the magic, as Cynthia Lollis and Daniela Deeg unite their talents and creative visions and take you on a journey into the realm of collaborative book arts.

With beginnings as a major railroad hub, parts of Atlanta, including the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) have grown to encompass and incorporate the original train system’s structure into an underground realm of urban industrial design. Just under the city’s surface, these vast spaces are a surreal layering of urban architecture, monolithic industrial structures, and dramatic lighting. An intertwining of roads, trains, and parking structures, with streetlights that burn in an eternal dusk and giant shafts of light streaming through concrete pillars from the outside world, these underground spaces are now sought after by the film industry for the grand cinematic location shoots of movies like The Hunger Games. Please join APG and photographer Beth Lilly for a rare opportunity to photograph in the GWCC's underground catacombs. Having photographed at GWCC numerous times, Beth is very familiar with the grounds and will lead the group to a variety of spaces that are particularly well-suited to photography. With APG’s exclusive access to the area, photographers will have the opportunity to explore and photograph this unique underground urban landscape. The GWCC underground is private property and not accessible to photographers without permission. APG has secured access for 10 photographers to join Beth for a two-hour meetup to shoot in the catacombs on Saturday, June 24 from 10am-noon.

Use your photography to explore the sculptural side of books! Students in this four-week class will learn how to use the accordion book structure to reveal photographic narratives. Demos will be given on how to construct accordion books three different ways, plus a few more variations. Along the way, students will create their own handmade books that express their personal photographic content. All levels of experience are welcome. workshop leader: Cynthia Lollis is a professor of printmaking and book arts in Atlanta.