Anderson Ranch CEO Peter Waanders joins photography historian Rupert Jenkins for a conversation exploring Aspen's enduring legacy as a center for photography. Together, they will trace the evolution of the region's photographic history—from the landmark 1951 Photography Conference at the Jerome Hotel and the influential Center of the Eye workshops of the 1960s and 1970s to the internationally recognized photography program at Anderson Ranch today. Along the way, they will highlight the artists, ideas, and creative community that have shaped Aspen into one of the country's most important destinations for fine art photography.

Presented in conjuncion with the Outside Influence exhibition at the Vicki Myhren Gallery, University of Denver, CO March 13-April 28.

With photographers Albert Chong and Natascha Seideneck, and DU professor of art history Ellen MacFarlane. Moderated by Rupert Jenkins. Introduced by Myhren Gallery director Geoffrey Shamos.

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Presentation given in conjunction with the touring photography exhibition I Dream A World by Brian Lanker. Location: Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, Eugene, Oregon, April 12, 2016. With Thom Sempere, JSMA curator of photography / former director of Photo Alliance, San Francisco; curator / photo historian Rupert Jenkins; and Terri Warpinski, University of Oregon professor of art and photographer. Moderated by former JSMA executive director Jill Hartz.

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