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Creativity Continues

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Creative expression is a way to reconnect with ourselves and then with others. To encourage that community, Santa Fe Workshops has launched Creativity Continues, a collective way to develop our creative voices. These events are free and open to the public.

Featured Event:

American Geography with Matt Black and Amber Terranova

Date: May 20, 2025

Event Details:

Tue, May 20, 2025 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM MST

Magnum photographer Matt Black and independent photo director and educator Amber Terranova revisit American Geography and American Artifacts, Matt's visual record of his six-year, 100,000-mile journey traveling by bus and by car across the United States.

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The Nature of Photographs with Stephen Shore and John Paul Caponigro

Event Date: June 18, 2025

Fine-art photographers Stephen Shore and John Paul Caponigro take a deep dive into perception, addressing what’s special about photographic vision, how it influences everyday seeing, and how intention and awareness make dramatic differences for creators, their creations, and the people who view them.

Living the Story with Ami Vitale

Event Date: June 26, 2025

Renowned photographer, filmmaker, and National Geographic Explorer Ami Vitale shares her journey through some of the most pressing and powerful stories she has captured – stories of humanity, wilderness, war, and climate change.

A Retrospective Journey with Roger Ballen

Event Date: August 23, 2025

Roger Ballen, a leading figure in contemporary photography who has captured evocative images that transcend traditional photography, shares the evolution of his style, offering insight into the unique qualities that make his work compelling, thought-provoking, and often unsettling.

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Climate Change and the Amazon Rainforest: A Photojournalist’s Story with Victor Moriyama

Date: April 9, 2025

Join Photojournalist Victor Moriyama as he shares stories and insights from his long-term project documenting the violent occupation of the Amazon, shedding light on such issues as deforestation, land grabbing, and the vital role of Indigenous peoples in preserving the biome.

Sacred Spaces with Linda Connor and Anne Kelly

Date: March 6, 2025

Their upcoming conversation focuses on Linda’s extensive travels to sacred spaces, the art of using an 8x10 camera, and the importance of mentorship in art making and education.

The Power of the Creative Journal with Benjo Arwas

Date: February 18, 2025

Join acclaimed fashion and editorial photographer Benjo Arwas for an exclusive look into the journals and creative entries that guided his commercial shoots over the years.

The Magic of Polaroid : A Creative Journey with Jari Poulin

Date: January 23, 2025

Jari’s presentation follows her creative journey exploring the magic of Polaroid from her start in the 1990’s making photo emulsion transfers which she then hand-colored to her rekindled experimentation of the medium while incorporating Polaroid work into her daily artistic practice.

A Wide-Open Book with Cig Harvey and John Paul Caponigro

Date: December 4, 2024

Fine-art photographers Cig Harvey and John Paul Caponigro celebrate their deep passions for color, share how they develop projects, discuss the many ways synergy can be struck between photographs and words, and finally find a unique kind of fulfillment in the form of the book.

Documenting Conflict: Insights from a Photojournalist with Nicole Tung

Date: November 21, 2024

Nicole Tung, a freelance photojournalist known for her extensive coverage of global conflicts and humanitarian crises, shares her compelling perspective on the power of visual storytelling in today's complex geopolitical landscape.

Solo Filmmaking with Courtney Daniels and Susan Burnstine

Date: September 28, 2024

Join us for a special Saturday morning program with independent filmmaker Courtney Daniels and screenwriter and photographer Susan Burnstine as they discuss using DSLR or mirrorless digital cameras to become a one-person film studio.

Behind the Lens: Insights from the Campaign Trail with Andrew Harnik and Maddie McGarvey

Date: September 5, 2024

Join us for Andrew’s and Maddie’s insights into the intricacies of covering politics as photographers on the campaign trail. Behind the scenes, the reality is far from glamorous.

The Fine Art of Storm Chasing with Mitch Dobrowner and Anne Kelly

Date: August 22, 2024

Join fine-art photographer Mitch Dobrowner and photo-eye Gallery Director Anne Kelly as they discuss his influences, the motivation for chasing big storms, and his transition from analog photography to digital.

A Dialogue with the Landscape with Michael Kenna and Anne Kelly

Date: August 15, 2024

A special summer evening with fine-art photographer Michael and former photo-eye Gallery Director Anne Kelly discussing Kenna’s prolific photographic career, the art of making prints, and publishing books.

BLACK SNAFU and Photography as an Emotional Outlet with André Ramos-Woodard

Date: July 17, 2024

André Ramos-Woodard (he/they) uses their work to emphasize the experiences of marginalized communities while highlighting the repercussions of contemporary and historical discrimination. During this program, André discusses the relationship between raw emotion and image making.

Visual Ethnography with Drew Leventhal

Date: June 11, 2024

Photographer Drew Leventhal discusses his ongoing body of work, Yosh, a posthumous history inspired by a family friend's life and death in colonial Belize.

The Day May Break with Nick Brandt and Anne Kelly

Date: May 16, 2024

A special evening with photographer Nick Brandt and photo-eye Gallery Director Anne Kelly, who discuss Nick’s ongoing thematic concerns of humans’ devastating impact on the health of the planet and now humans themselves.

From the Sea to Cities Going Wild with Corey Arnold

Date: April 4, 2024

A special evening with National Geographic Explorer Corey Arnold. As a photographer and commercial fisherman, Corey’s presentation weaves through several bodies of work that explore man’s relationship with animals.

Photography in an Age of Environmental Crisis with David Maisel

Date: March 21, 2024

In David Maisel's multi-chaptered and decades-long aerial photography series Black Maps, he explores the aesthetics and politics of radically human-altered environments, including open pit mines, clear-cut forests, and classified military zones.

“Photobiography” with Martin Parr

Date: January 27, 2024

During this one hour talk, followed by a Q&A, Parr presents “Photobiography,” discussing the development of his ideas over his long career in photography. Parr’s work is infused with a distinctive wit and sense of irony and enables us to see things that have seemed familiar to us in a completely new way.

On Beauty with Richard Misrach and John Paul Caponigro

Date: December 13, 2023

Richard Misrach and John Paul Caponigro discuss the role of beauty in art (and specifically photography) as a source of nourishment for individuals and a force for social change.

Illuminating Nocturnal Landscapes with Reuben Wu and Anne Kelly

Date: November 9, 2023

A special evening with photographer Reuben Wu and photo-eye Gallery Director Anne Kelly. Ruben’s work involves illuminating nocturnal landscapes with lights attached to drones.

Rodney Smith: A Remembrance with Dr. Rebecca Senf

Date: November 1, 2023

Photography historian and curator, Dr. Rebecca Senf, remembers legendary photographer Rodney Smith and his thoughtful and timeless images.

Out There: A Visual Journey Across the National Parks with Brendan Hall

Date: October 19, 2023

Santa Fe Workshops welcomes Brendan Hall for a discussion crafted for filmmakers and photographers alike, exploring empathy, risk taking, and serendipity in the creative process.

The Gay Space Agency with Mackenzie Calle

Date: September 14, 2023

Join photographer Mackenzie Calle for a conversation on her project, “The Gay Space Agency,” which addresses the historical inequities faced by the LGBTQ+ community in astronautics.

A Sense of Wonder with Tami Bone

Date: July 26, 2023

Join Tami for a discussion on blending modern photomontage, pigment printmaking, and a centuries-old painting technique that creates an inner luminosity within the finished work.

The Creative Process: How to Overcome Creative Blocks and The Fear of Uncertainty in Art Making with Manuela Thames

Date: May 9, 2023

Manuela speaks about embracing these creative barriers as an aspect of the artistic endeavor and about redefining success, and how doing so can free us to confront uncertainties and unleash the authentically creative and inspired work we seek to realize.

On Collecting with Anne Kelly and Michael Rubin

Date: May 4, 2023

Featuring a special evening with photo-eye Gallery Director Anne Kelly and the director of The Rubin Collection, Michael Rubin. Together Anne and “Rubin” explore topics relating to collecting photography and collecting in general.

Beyond the Landscape: Experimental Tintype Photograms with Nadezda Nikolova

Date: April 6, 2023

Using light, wet plate collodion chemistry, paper cut-outs, cliché verre, and brushes, Nadezda creates experimental camera-less compositions in the darkroom through multiple exposures that allude to landscapes, light and atmospheric phenomena, and organic forms found in nature.

My Journey Through the Industry with Sebastian Kim

Date: April 4, 2023

Born in Vietnam and raised in Iran, France, and Southern California, Sebastian began his career assisting Richard Avedon and Steven Meisel. Now based in Brooklyn, he has risen to the pinnacle of the editorial, fashion, and commercial photography world.

What We Leave Behind with Brad Temkin

Date: March 14, 2023

Through visual explorations of the contemporary landscape and its intersection points with the environment, Brad’s lens reminds us that we are everywhere, and impact everything we touch.. During this one-hour talk, Brad will discuss the evolution of his career and share the guiding questions that shaped his work along the way

The Essence of Water with Elizabeth Opalenik

Date: March 9, 2023

Elizabeth works with water as a creative medium in its own right, introducing it into many aspects of her imagery. Join us for this evening in March to hear Elizabeth speak about the ways in which water has shaped her work over time.

Visions of the Carnal & the Ethereal with Tara Sellios

Date: March 6, 2023

This free online lecture features Tara Sellios' visceral photography, a highly detailed, intensely planned and process oriented discipline.

Stories on Set with Jeff Lipsky

Date: February 16, 2023

Join celebrity photographer and natural light master Jeff Lipsky, as he shares anecdotes from his favorite shoots, as well as his time-tested strategies for developing rapport with your subjects, utilizing props, and other elements of his unique creative process.