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Coney Island 2011: Summer Photography Workshop

Posted in Photography, tagged Coney Island, Kevin C Downs, photography workshop on May 11, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Master's Last Summer. Photo © Kevin C Downs

Photographer Kevin C Downs annual summer photography workshop in Coney Island is going into its fifth year at Coney Island USA. ATZ has learned a lot about photography from looking at Kevin’s photos and those of his students, which may be viewed in this flickr group.

We especially admire Kevin’s empathetic portraits of Coney Island regulars. Our favorite is probably a classic image of a “sailor” and his gal at Ruby’s, which we featured in last year’s post about the photography workshop.

The Saturday sessions begin on June 4 with a review at noon in the Coney Island Museum and go through the evening. Tuition is a very reasonable $300. From the course description:

Students will be asked to think of a specific documentary essay that is a combination of art and journalism to focus on for the entire 8 sessions. The class will work on a narrative essay that will focus on telling a story through a sequence of events or actions. They may follow an individual or activity over a period of time and present this story in chronological order. A thematic photo essay focuses on a central theme (e.g. homelessness, the environment, Amusements, The Economics of Coney Island, etc.) and presents photos relevant to that theme.

Coney Island 2009. Photo © Kevin C Downs via flickr

May 7: Coney Island Boardwalk Trash Can Art Contest

Posted in art, Photography, tagged Boardwalk, Bruce Handy, Coney Island, free event, New York City Parks, trash can art on May 5, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Composite Hand Painted Trash Can - Three Sides, Coney Island. July 22, 2008. Photo © Bruce Handy/Pablo 57 via flickr

Calling Picassos of all ages! On Saturday at 10 am, you’re invited to create trash can art that will be displayed on Coney Island’s world-famous Boardwalk all season long. The Parks Department provides the barrels and painting supplies for the 5th annual Boardwalk Barrels of Fun, you supply the talent.

On flickr, ATZ found almost 200 photos of Boardwalk trash can art from past seasons, including abstracts, seascapes, and carnival-themed art. The above composite by Coney Island photographer Bruce Handy shows the three sides of a striking Cyclone, Wonder Wheel and mermaid-themed barrel from 2008.

To get an early start on your masterpiece, register in advance by phoning 718-965-8917. You may also register at the event, which begins at 10 am on the Coney Island Boardwalk between W. 10th and W 12th Street. Judging starts at 12 noon and awards are presented at 1 pm.

The free event is sponsored by New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement & Kiddie Park, Coney Island Development Corporation, New York Aquarium, Brooklyn Cyclones, Luna Park & Scream Zone.

UPDATE May 8, 2011…The new crop of Boardwalk Barrels of Fun are looking good! Here’s a link to Bruce Handy’s flickr slide show of Saturday’s event.

UPDATE May 2, 2012…This season’s Boardwalk Barrels of Fun is scheduled for Saturday, May 5th. Registration starts at 10 am on the Boardwalk between West 10th and West 12th Streets in front of Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park and Luna Park. Paint and brushes are provided.

Photo of the Day: Street Art by RAE in Coney Island

Posted in art, Photography, tagged Brooklyn, Coney Island, Cyclone, graffiti, RAE, street art, urban art on May 3, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Street Art by RAE in Coney Island. April 16, 2011

On an April evening, this fantastic piece of street art by RAE popped up across the street from the Cyclone. When we went back the next day it was gone. Keep an eye out for more work by RAE and friends this summer in Coney Island!