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Newcastle Photography Festival 2014 aims to create a

platform for photography in the North East of England, whilst

celebrating one of photographys greatest local sons, Joseph

Swan (read about him inside this leaflet).

There are lots of wonderful things happening throughout the

week, including: theatre; film screenings; practical workshops;

exhibitions; talks and demonstrations. It is with thanks to many

of the people and organisations who have donated their

time, money and facilities to help make this festival happen,

that we are able to make many of the events free of charge

and where there is a charge, we have kept this to a minimum.

In addition to all of the daily events, the Lit & Phil will be

displaying an exhibition of recently unearthed photographic

material and books from their archive throughout the

duration of the festival and there will be a group exhibition

of contemporary photography by local practitioners at

Newcastle Colleges Blandford Square Gallery, open every

day from Tuesday evening until Saturday.

Newcastle photography festival

2014

Festival venues and events booking

Blandford Square GalleryNewcastle College

12-14 Blandford Square

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE1 4JX

07525891337

kevin.boyd@ncl-coll.ac.uk

Train: Central

Metro: St James or Central

(10 mins by foot)

Bus: Any to city centre

No booking Necessary

The Lit&Phil23 Westgate Road

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE1 1SE

0191 232 0192

www.litandphil.org.uk

Facebook: The-Lit-and-Phil

Twitter: @litandphil

Train: Central

Metro: Central

(2 mins by foot)

Bus: Any to city centre

At Lit&Phil or

0191 232 0192

Side Gallery9 Side

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE1 3JE

0191 232 2208

www.amber-online.com

Facebook: SideGallery

Twitter: @SideGallery

Train: Central

Metro: Central

(10 mins by foot)

Bus: Quaylink

(Q2 - Guildhall)

At Side Gallery or

www.amber-online.com

LOCATION

CONTACT

TRANSPORT

RESERVATIONS

Side Cinema1-3 Side

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE1 3JE

0191 232 2208

www.amber-online.com

Facebook: SideCinema

Twitter: @SideCinema

Train: Central

Metro: Central

(10 mins by foot)

Bus: Quaylink

(Q2 - Guildhall)

At Side Gallery or

www.amber-online.com

Joseph SwanJoseph Swan is the inspiration for this festival of photography in Newcastle, running from Monday 20th October until Sunday 26th October 2014.

The Festival marks the 100th anniversary of Swan` s death on 27th May 1914 and aims to highlight his important work in the field of photography.

Joseph Wilson Swan was born in Pallion, Sunderland on 31st October 1828. His interest in photography

was ignited when, as a young man, he walked past a local photographers shop which had a

Daguerreotype on show in the window.

His first essay on photography was inspired by reading an account of Mungo Ponton and his new photographic technique known as the carbon

process. In 1864, Joseph Swan perfected and patented the carbon process which produced very fine and detailed images.

Later, while working for John Mawson (a Newcastle based Chemist), Swan made advances in the new collodion wet plate technique which had

been invented in by Frederick Scott Archer around 1850. It is said that Mawson and Swan produced some of the finest collodion of their time. The

wet plate collodion process is currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity and will be demonstrated during our festival.

In 1877, Swan began experimenting with the gelatino-bromide process, proposed by Dr. Maddox in 1871. Swan remedied many of the defects

with this process, and, by the latter part of 1877, the firm were producing good quality plates which rivalled the dry plate process. Swan also

invented bromide printing paper which was used universally for many years.

MONDAY | 20.10.14

FESTIVAL OPENING EVENT

2-4pm Lit & PhilFreeNo Booking Necessary

Welcome introduction to the festival by the organisers + Geoff Lowe will introduce the work of Victorian Tyneside photographer Lydell Sawyer.

A THRILL IN THE DARK: VICTORIAN MAGIC LANTERN SHOW

7-9pmLit & Phil5Booking Essential: Lit & Phil

In Victorian Britain the magic lantern was at the forefront of technology and was widely employed for religious, educational, artistic, scientific, topographical and entertainment uses. It fulfilled a very similar role to that of TV, video and the Internet today.

This is an opportunity to experience an authentic Victorian style magic lantern show presented by enthusiast Derek Greenacre.

TUESDAY | 21.10.14

CYANOTYPE PRINT WORKSHOP10am-12pm & 1-3pmSide Gallery30 (limited spaces)Booking Essential:Side Gallery

A chance to learn about and create your very own traditional cyanotype contact prints during this practical workshop lead by artists Dawn Felicia Knox and Lindsay Duncanson.

EXHIBITION OPENINGPLAYING WITH LIGHT

6-8pmNewcastle CollegeFreeNo Booking NecessaryExhibition runs until Saturday 25th (10am-5pm daily)

6 local photographers present their work using a variety of photographic techniques and printing methods, including traditional B&W, cyanotypes, wet plate collodion and digital prints.

WEDNESDAY | 22.10.14

STREET PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP10am - 12pm Meet at Lit & Phil @ 9.30am Free Booking Essential: Lit & Phil

Bring along your camera and get ready to hone your street and architectural photography skills with the help of local photographers Jonathan Keys and Juan Fitzgerald as they guide you around the streets of Newcastle in this practical group workshop.

CRAFTING DIGITAL PRINTS: THE THOUGHT PROCESS

2 - 4pm Lit & Phil FreeBooking Advised: Lit & Phil

The Jack Lowe Studio, in Newcastle Upon Tyne supplies digital services of the highest order to the photographic industry. As well as touching on the practical side, Jack will offer an insight into his thought processes as he has engaged with the daunting world of digital print-sharing philosophies and how they have been refined over many years and over many miles of paper.

THE LIFE AND WORKSOF JOSEPH SWAN

7 - 8pm Lit & Phil 5Booking Essential: Lit & Phil

A short play written by local writer Barry Quinn about the great Tyneside physicist, chemist and inventor, Joseph Swan.

THURSDAY | 23.10.14

WET PLATE COLLODION STUDIO10am - 2pm Lit & Phil 30 (limited spaces)Booking Essential: Lit & Phil

A rare opportunity to have your portrait produced on glass plate (which will be yours to keep) and to witness photographers Jonathan Keys and Paul Cordes demonstrate the collodion process which was perfected and popularised by Frederick Scott Archer in 1851.

MAKING & USINGA PINHOLE CAMERA

2.30 - 3.30pm Lit & Phil FreeBooking Essential: Lit & Phil

Photographer, printer and camera maker Jim Lycett will astound people with his excellent collection of handmade cameras. He will discuss the process of construction and instruct in the use of his pinhole models.

PHOTOGRAPHER TALK: LEAH GORDON

6.30 - 8pm Side GalleryFreeMax 50 spacesBooking Advised: Side Gallery

Internationally recognised documentary photographer Leah Gordon will be visiting us to discuss her recent project The Tailors of Port-au-Prince, which is an exploration of the redundancy of skills during an epoch of change and upheaval, the ascent of digital data over analogue and the effects of increasing personal technological dependencies.

Her photographs have been made using only analogue methods: posed and taken formally on black and white film with a medium format camera, printed by a master silver gelatin printer, Debbie Sears, and hand-tinted by artist and long-time collaborator, Marg Duston, who painstakingly taught herself the almost lost skill.

FRIDAY | 24.10.14

DR. TWISTS PHOTOGRAPHARIUM

10am - 4pm Lit & Phil20 per photoNo Booking Necessary

Traditional turn-of-the-century photography with a Twist! Dr Twists Photographarium brings the 1900s photography to the present day.

Using the original equipment and chemistry of the day, be amazed as your photograph develops in front of your eyes using our one-of-a-kind developing cart.

WHAT REMAINS: THE LIFE AND WORK OF SALLY MANN FILM SCREENING

7.30 - 9pmSide Cinema5Booking Advised: Side Gallery

As one of the worlds pre-eminent photographers, Sally Mann creates artwork that challenges viewers values and moral attitudes.

Spanning five years, What Remains contains unbridled access to the many stages of Manns work, and is a rare glimpse of an eloquent and brilliant artist.

SATURDAY | 25.10.14

REMEMBERING JIMMYBY JUAN FITZGERALD

2 - 4pm Side CinemaFree Booking Advised: Side Gallery

Jimmy Forsyth was an amateur photographer, who in later life became celebrated for his portrayal of the working class communities of Tyneside.

Juan Fitzgerald, who knew Jimmy well, will be showing samples of his work and telling some very candid stories about the man behind the lens.

SUNDAY | 26.10.14

FINDING VIVIAN MAIER FILM SCREENING

2 - 4pm Side Cinema 5 Limited SpacesBooking Advised:Side Gallery

Finding Vivian Maier is the critically acclaimed documentary about a mysterious nanny, who secretly took over 100,000 photographs that were hidden in storage lockers and, discovered decades later, is now among the 20th centurys greatest photographers.

Maiers massive body of work would come to light when in 2007 her work was discovered at a local thrift auction house on Chicagos Northwest Side. From there, it would eventually impact the world over and change the life of the man who championed her work and brought it to the public eye, John Maloof.

There will be an opportunity for a discussion about the film over drinks after the screening.

END OF FESTIVAL PARTY

4 - 6pm Side GalleryFreeNo Booking Necessary

Join us in raising a glass and celebrating the end of the 1st Newcastle Photography Festival. There will be an opportunity to discuss ideas, give feedback, view the newly installed Kai Wiedenhofer exhibition Confrontier and listen to live music by The Bernicia Trio over complimentary snacks and drinks.