Summer Workshop Program 2024

Jess T. Dugan The Intimate Portrait June 23 to June 28, 2024 Time 9 am - 12 pm Discipline: Photography Model Fee: $40.00 Materials Fee: $25.00 Intermediate/Advanced On-site Housing NOT Available - Off-site Housing Options

Making a photographic portrait is an intimate endeavor, requiring both photographer and subject to work together to create a compelling image. In this workshop, participants will investigate their motivations for making portraits, strengthen their skills working with people, and engage deeply with issues in contemporary photography through lectures, demonstrations, and critique. While we will address some technical aspects of photography, this workshop will focus primarily on the emotional and conceptual elements of portraiture.

Biography

Jess T. Dugan is an artist and writer whose work explores the complexities of personhood, relationships, desire, love, and family. While their practice is centered around photography, it also includes writing, video, sound, drawing, and installation. Their work is regularly exhibited internationally and is in the permanent collections of over 60 museums. Over the past fifteen years, they have built a sustainable career as a visual artist and have extensive experience working with museums, galleries, universities and nonprofit organizations,  publishers, and press outlets. In addition to their own creative work, they are passionate about sharing the professional knowledge they’ve acquired throughout their career with other artists.