NewsHallmark Student Spearheads Charity Project for Jamaican OrphansThursday, February 18th
Instructor Michael Zide is MAC-On-Campus Featured EducatorMonday, February 8thHallmark Institute of Photography instructor Michael Zide is being featured on the website of MAC-On-Campus, the educational support program of the well-known MAC Group. They are inaugurating their new "Featured Educator" feature with a profile of Zide, covering his views, experiences, and photographic visions. To read the article and view a gallery of 31 landscape images, click here. Opening at The Gallery at Hallmark: "MySight"Monday, November 30thHallmark Institute of Photography is proud to announce the opening of "MySight", an exhibit of recent works by current students that attend the Institute. The opening will take place at The Gallery at Hallmark on Saturday, December 12th. Located in the Colle Opera House at 85 Avenue A in historic downtown Turners Falls, the exhibit will feature a wide range of student work that represents their unique talents and diversity.
Hallmark Students Help United Way Raise Over $6,500 with Family PortraitsTuesday, November 17th
Hallmark Institute of Photography Announces New Class Start DateThursday, October 8thHallmark Institute of Photography announced today that it has opened up a new class start date for its 10-month professional photography curriculum. The program will commence with a three-day Orientation from January 13 - 15, 2010, with actual classes beginning on Tuesday, January 19, 2010. Students successfully completing this curriculum can look forward to a formal graduation ceremony on Friday, October 29, 2010. Hallmark President and Executive Director, George J. Rosa III, explains the excitement and reasoning behind the new class start date. "All of us at Hallmark are extremely excited and looking forward to welcoming our new class in January 2010. We've made the decision to do this because of the tremendous interest that we've been receiving for our professional photography program. With our industry-envied facilities, most up-to-date and relevant equipment, and incomparable faculty, this only makes sense. I'm certain that the new class will be a wonderful addition to the synergy that already exists within our unique community of current students," Rosa remarked. Students interested in joining the class beginning in January 2010 at Hallmark Institute of Photography are encouraged to contact the Admissions Office via email at info@hallmark.edu or by phone at 413.863.2478. Hallmark Students Give the Gift of LifeMonday, October 5thWith assistance from the American Red Cross, Hallmark Institute of Photography will hold a blood drive on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. This event is open to the public and will take place at Hallmark's Premier Educational Center, located at 27 Industrial Boulevard in Turners Falls, Massachusetts. Students and staff alike are excited about the opportunity to give back to the community. Donating blood is one of the most needed and appreciated donations one can make, after all, it is the gift of life! Hallmark President George J. Rosa III said, "Numerous students have expressed enthusiasm about the drive and have been encouraging each other, as well as the faculty, neighbors, landlords, and friends, to get involved. The school intends to make a significant contribution, so come on out and join us. Bring a friend or two and be a part of this incredibly worthy cause!" Opening at The Gallery at Hallmark: "A Second Look"Friday, October 2nd
Hallmark Institute of Photography is proud to announce the opening of "A Second Look", an exhibit by Director of Education Tony Downer. The opening will take place at The Gallery at Hallmark on Saturday, October 10th. Located in the Colle Opera House at 85 Avenue A in historic downtown Turners Falls, the exhibit will feature work from Tony's personal collection of New England landscapes. Tony's unique vision is evident in his thoughtful approach to ordinary subjects. Through years of concentrated effort and simply "playing" with various equipment, Tony strives to find a beauty and uniqueness in everyday objects and scenes. The images in his most recent collection open the eyes of the viewer to the otherwise unobserved. The Exhibition Opening reception, available to the public at no charge, will take place from 1:00 to 5:00pm and will include hors d'oeuvres and live music. "A Second Look" will be on display Fridays through Sundays 1:00 to 5:00pm through Sunday, November 1, 2009.
Future exhibits at The Gallery include a retrospective of stunning landscape images by Hallmark Instructor Michael Zide, a Student Group Show from Hallmark's Class of 2010, and a collective exhibit featuring local artists. To view details about each show and the complete list of upcoming events, visit gallery.hallmark.edu. Gregory Heisler Named Artist-in-Residence at Hallmark Institute of PhotographyFriday, July 24th![]() Gregory Heisler, on stage at Hallmark's Educational Center, sharing one of his TIME Magazine covers. Heisler's subjects are some of the world's most influential people spanning the arenas of politics, sports, entertainment, and business. American presidents George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, and international leaders Mikhail Gorbachev, Nelson Mandela, Yasser Arafat, and Itzhak Rabin have sat before his lens. He has also photographed sports figures from A-Rod to Ali, actors including Julia Roberts and James Earl Jones, entertainers like Bono and Bruce Springsteen, and such corporate titans as Bill Gates, Rupert Murdoch, and Warren Buffet. Despite the VIP status of his sitters, Heisler maintains a warm personality and approachable demeanor. George J. Rosa, III, President and Executive Director of Hallmark Institute of Photography is quick to point out that it is not only Heisler's skill as a photographer that makes him the perfect choice to join Hallmark's staff. "Gregory's relationship with the students is exemplary," Rosa remarked. "From the first time he visited Hallmark as a guest lecturer a number of years ago, we immediately witnessed a chemistry and mutual respect between Gregory and the students. Everyone here was impressed with how he utilized his sense of humor and quick wit to pass along his knowledge. Educating came naturally for him. Having Gregory on board as Artist-in-Residence will surely add flair and enhance the real-life on-the-scene problem solving skills our students need. His ability to draw upon his extraordinary experiences and share strategies and approaches will surely help our students grow as skilled professionals with the ability to think on their feet and creatively respond to any situation. We are absolutely thrilled and thank our corporate partner, Premier Education Group (PEG), for their support in bringing this vision to fruition." Adding Gregory Heisler as Artist-in-Residence to the Hallmark program is a clear example of the support PEG continues to provide to Hallmark. "This is one of the most significant events that has ever taken place in the history of photographic education. This could not have been possible without the unwavering commitment by PEG to Hallmark and its students. Our incoming students have no idea what a treat they are in for. All of us at Hallmark are extremely ecstatic about the upcoming school year and the results we expect from this class as a whole." Rosa said. Heisler, who has taught at International Center of Photography (ICP), the National Geographic Society, The Smithsonian Institution, and New York's School of Visual Arts, among others, will begin teaching classes at Hallmark on September 9, 2009. To learn more about Gregory Heisler, click here. Gregory Heisler
July 24, 2009 -- I'm incredibly excited about my evolving relationship with Hallmark Institute of Photography. As Artist-In-Residence at Hallmark, I'll be teaching in an environment that is second to none. I'll finally have the ability to truly teach in-depth, a luxury I've not had before. It's an unprecedented opportunity to make a huge difference in the lives of literally hundreds of new photographers. While I've always really enjoyed teaching week-long classes at terrific workshops in Maine, Santa Fe, and Vancouver, I've often expressed the desire for an extended timeframe in which I could build the education more slowly and with greater detail.
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