PPS about to open at Perth Festival of the Arts

Perthshire Photographic Society’s exhibition as part of Perth Festival of the Arts opens in less than two days time. Over the weekend, a small number of PPS volunteers gathered all the framed prints in their homes. On Monday and Tuesday, a slightly larger team will take care of the hanging, to show each print at its best. And on Wednesday we’ll open our doors, in the middle of the St John’s Centre, and hope to welcome you there.

For full details see PPS exhibition page: https://www.perthshirephotographicsociety.org.uk/exhibitions/2024-perth-festival-of-the-arts/

PFA exhibition page: https://www.perthfestival.co.uk/event-Perthshire-Photographic-Society-Exhibition-id1640

PFA homepage: https://www.perthfestival.co.uk

Upcoming – PPS novice development programme

One exciting feature of the upcoming PPS season is our new novice development programme. After last year’s pilot scheme, this year we’re offering a more structured support to members who identify as novice photographers. Check out our Novices page and see some more Before and After images from our current ‘novices’.

Meanwhile, you can get a taste of what we do at our current exhibition at Birnam Arts, which runs until Sun 08 Oct (closed Thu 05 Oct). Around half of the images on display are by members who have been in our pilot novice group!
We have Meet the Artists days on: Fri 29 Sep; Tue 03 Oct; Fri 06 Oct.

Our Facebook Page has other posts you can share – https://www.facebook.com/PerthshirePhotographicSociety

In the News – Birnam exhibition in the Perthshire Advertiser

The Perthshire Advertiser today published an article about our Birnam Exhibition, which runs until Sun 08 Oct 23 – free admission.

The PA article is here: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/perthshire-photographers-show-work-newcomers-30975527

Our own exhibition page is at: https://www.perthshirephotographicsociety.org.uk/exhibitions/birnam-2023/

Upcoming – First-time exhibitors at Birnam

We all like a good photo, do we not – but do the photos we take match what we feel when we take them? How can we convey ‘that moment’ better? 

Many PPS Members have found that joining a club gives them greater insight into how to take and make a good photo. 

Our exhibition in Birnam Arts has over 50 prints, with another 70+ digital images on display – and around half of these are by new members who have never exhibited before. 

“Following my dream trip to Antarctica in December 22 I joined the Perthshire Photographic Society, which has greatly helped me to grow my photography skills through the support, guidance, and inspiration of other members” – Nicole

“Until now, I have never shown any of my photographs to anyone other than my family and friends. I do enjoy photography, and thanks to my PPS mentor, I now have the confidence to show some of my images” – Paul 

You can catch their work at our current exhibition at Birnam Arts, which runs until 08 Oct. 

Exhibition page – https://www.perthshirephotographicsociety.org.uk/exhibitions/birnam-2023/

Our Facebook Page has other posts you can share – https://www.facebook.com/PerthshirePhotographicSociety

Upcoming – Meet the Artist day #2, at Birnam

On Wednesday 20 Sep you will be able to meet some of the artists with work on the wall in our exhibition at Birnam Arts.

Ian and John will again have a few co-artists available most of the day to show you round, answer questions, talk to you about photography, point you to the cafe, and more!

They’re just some of the 20 artists exhibiting prints between now and 08 Oct. 

Watch out for other dates, with other artists to speak to, during the exhibition’s run. You can of course visit at other times too, whenever the gallery is open.

Our Facebook Page has other posts you can share – https://www.facebook.com/PerthshirePhotographicSociety 

Exhibition details – https://www.perthshirephotographicsociety.org.uk/exhibitions/birnam-2023/

Upcoming – Meet the Artist day #1, at Birnam

This Thursday at Birnam Arts you can visit our exhibition, and meet some of the artists with work on the wall. 

Ian, John and Bob will be available most of the day to show you round, answer questions, talk to you about photography, point you to the cafe, and more!

They’re three of the 22 artists exhibiting prints between now and 08 Oct. 

That’s Thu 14 Sep at Birnam Arts 

Watch out for other dates, with other artists, during the exhibition’s run.

Our Facebook Page has other posts you can share – https://www.facebook.com/PerthshirePhotographicSociety 

https://www.perthshirephotographicsociety.org.uk/exhibitions/birnam-2023/

Birnam 2023 exhibition opening

Perthshire Photographic Society is one of the oldest of its kind in Scotland, maybe even the UK. Lots of PPs members are very experienced photographers. 

We have been closely involved with Birnam Arts for many years, running a biennial exhibition of work until Sun 08 Oct 23. The 2023 exhibition is in place, and was informally opened on Saturday with a gathering of almost 50 members and their significant others. 

But this year, something is different. In 2023, many of our exhibitors are new to PPS, some are even new to photography, and are showing their work, in public, for the very first time. For many people it is quite a daunting challenge – to print your picture, get it framed and hang it on a gallery wall for strangers to look at. This year, more than half of our prints are by people who have never exhibited in public before. Come along. Take a look at the pictures and give your feedback. 

The prints are just upstairs from the cafe, which is itself an ideal destination for light meals and snacks, and quick to get to from Perth now all the lanes on the A9 are fully open. Also accessible by train! 

https://www.perthshirephotographicsociety.org.uk/exhibitions/birnam-2023/

Birnam 2023 – Advance Publicity

Perthshire Photographic Society’s biennial exhibition of members’ work will be running at Birnam Arts in Birnam, from 09 Sep – 08 Oct. 

We’re asking members and supporters to help spread the word by picking up some printed publicity materials and arranging for them to be displayed somewhere visible to suit the timing of the show. .

We have both posters and flyers, available for collection during opening hours at e-Computers on Kinnoull Street, where ace photographer/ proprietor Chas has them stashed under the counter. 

  • The A4 posters are intended for anywhere willing to put up something of this size – take a couple if you think you can can find a prominent location for them.
  • The A5 flyers are double-sided, suitable for putting out as a pile, handing out to those interested, or displaying both sides as a pair – take a dozen or two.

More news of the exhibition itself will follow over the coming weeks…..

Playing with Light is OPEN

We are delighted to welcome you to visit Birnam Arts for a relaxing time to enjoy some of our favourite photos in our next exhibition!

Birnam Arts
The mezzanine is filled with light, a beautiful way to enjoy the exhibition
The gallery also has quiet corners to enjoy the works
Perthshire Advertiser covers the opening

The Exhibition is nearly ready!

Final preparations are being made as the team puts the finishing touches to the new exhibition, Playing with Light, which officially opens on Friday morning.

The cafe is open, happy to serve you a delicious coffee and baked treat.

With covid restrictions, we will start with an informal launch from 10:30am, for anyone who is able to join us as we celebrate the beautiful perspectives we each see around us.

Birnam set up – getting things laid out across the gallery space
Birnam set up – getting things laid out across the gallery space
Birnam set up – measuring twice, even once on the walls
Birnam set up – measuring twice, even once on the walls
Birnam set up – checking it all from different angles
Birnam set up – checking it all from different angles
Birnam set up – fairly happy with how it is all coming together
Birnam set up – fairly happy with how it is all coming together
Birnam set up – on to the next wall
Birnam set up – on to the next wall
Birnam set up – there are also smaller items that might be just the thing you are looking for
Birnam set up – there are also smaller items that might be just the thing you are looking for

Birnam Arts, Station Rd
Oct 1-24 — Wed to Sunday, 10am-4pm
Masks required indoors