Photography Month Sacramento Partners Offer Compelling Art Activations
Apr 07, 2025 10:51AM ● By Viewpoint Photographic Art Center News Release
Pictured above is the art piece titled, "Silvery Synthesis." Photo courtesy of Dominick Porras
SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) – Photography Month Sacramento in April 2025 is led by Viewpoint Photographic Art Center, a non-profit organization located in Midtown Sacramento. The annual grassroots arts initiative is made possible by a number of involved leaders, businesses, and organizations including the City of Sacramento, Inside Publications, Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Office of Phil Serna (District 1), Sacramento365.com, along with many other key partners.
First launched in 2018, the month-long event is highlighted by a variety of diverse and eclectic events that include exhibits, receptions, photo shoot meet-ups, workshops, lectures, field trips, and more. Photography Month Sacramento creates a shared platform for galleries, museums, educational institutions, libraries, retail establishments, photographers and patrons to celebrate and elevate the art of photography. Interested participants are encouraged to create and/or highlight their own activations to help showcase the art of photography.
A sampling of just a few of the compelling art activations offered by Photography Month Sacramento presenters and partners, includes the following:
- “Silvery Synthesis” Exhibition at James Kaneko Gallery located at American River College in Sacramento – Thru April 18: Taking place at the James Kaneko Gallery – that has served American River College students, faculty, staff, and the Sacramento region for over 20 years – “Silvery Synthesis” is an exhibition of photographic works by Dominick Porras, a Coahuiltecan/Chicano artist based in Sacramento.
- “Mood & Emotion” Art Show at Sacramento Fine Arts Center in Carmichael – April 15 to May 10: With a mission to encourage the creation and presentation of original visual arts, to support the cultural life of the community, and to encourage all artists to fulfill their potential, the Sacramento Fine Arts Center is proud to present “Mood & Emotion,” a juried photographic art show featuring photographs that capture powerful moods or emotions, such as happiness, pride, anger or sadness. Plus, a special reception for participating artists is scheduled for May 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; light snacks and entertainment will be provided.
- “Environmental Portraiture: Telling Stories Through Your Lens with Farrell Scott” Workshop at Viewpoint Photographic Art Center in Midtown – April 27: Photography enthusiasts of all ages and levels are invited to a hands-on workshop to explore the art of environmental portraiture, where the subject and their surroundings merge to tell authentic, compelling stories. Attendees will learn techniques for engaging a subject, mastering composition, balancing natural and artificial light, and using the environment to enhance portraits. Whether photographing a musician in their studio or a chef in the kitchen, participants will gain practical skills to create images that go beyond headshots and reflect personality, profession, and passion. The workshop takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; to register in advance, please visit this webpage.
More information about these partner activations outlined above is available at www.photomonthsacramento.org/events.
In addition to the varied activations already listed, it is not too late to get involved in Photography Month Sacramento.
How to Get Involved: Businesses, Museums & Organizations
Involvement in Photography Month Sacramento for businesses, museums, and organizations is free and simple to do. The regional showcase offers a turnkey way to highlight visually enticing photographic programming already in place (possibly by incorporating a fresh visual element or hosting a special activation), introduce a concept in the planning stages, or create something unique to engage enthusiasts and connect with new audiences throughout the region.
How to Get Involved: Photographers
Photography Month Sacramento is open to everyone – professional and amateur photographers alike – and offers wonderful opportunities to launch and/or exhibit photographic work, or to create a grassroots collaborative exhibit with friends interested in the visual arts. Those interested are encouraged to get creative and plan individual activations and/or contact favorite local coffee houses or restaurants to see if they might host an exhibit or reception in April 2025.
Once any photography-related concepts are confirmed by businesses, organizations, museums or individuals, Photography Month Sacramento participants are asked to post information details about any upcoming events here (be sure to add Photography Month as the Organization) which is a community curated calendar that is connected to and supported by Sacramento365.com.
To explore available sponsorship opportunities or find out more detailed (and continually updated) information about Photography Month Sacramento 2025, please visit www.photomonthsacramento.org.
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