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AOP AND HARMAN PHOTO ISSUE RED DOT CALL FOR ENTRIES
12th October 2007
AOP AND HARMAN PHOTO ISSUE RED DOT CALL FOR ENTRIES
Two leading figures in the photographic community stage unique exhibition in support of international eye care charity
Photographers, art collectors and the art-loving general public across the UK are about to enjoy the opportunity to indulge their passion for photography whilst benefitting a good cause. It’s thanks to The Association of Photographers (AOP) who has recently issued a call for entries for Red Dot – a unique charity event.
Being staged for only the second time in the AOP’s history, Red Dot is this year being held in partnership with HARMAN PHOTO, bringing together two organisations with a steadfast commitment to photography and its continuing development.
Formed in 1968 and with a membership now totalling over 1800, the AOP is a not-for-profit organisation focused on bringing professional photographers together and on championing their needs – whether that’s by protecting their rights, providing information services or by promoting the medium of photography to a wider audience.
Likewise, HARMAN PHOTO has continually sought new and better ways to meet the professional photographer’s product needs. Born of the ILFORD formed in 1869 and named after the company’s original founder, Alfred Harman, HARMAN PHOTO offers a complete range of premium inkjet papers, all utilising Baryta technology to ensure the photographer can produce superior quality digital prints.
Its sister business ILFORD PHOTO meanwhile, offers world class monochrome products and has recently launched a campaign to ‘Defend the Darkroom’ with the ultimate aim of protecting the art of darkroom development in an increasingly digital age.
The concept behind Red Dot is quite simple. AOP members submit examples of their work for a special Red Dot exhibition at the AOP Gallery – a prestigious venue located on the edge of the City of London in Shoreditch EC2 which has been a must-visit destination for anyone with an interest in contemporary photography for over 21 years.
Following the exhibition, which takes place from the 12th to the 18th of December, these exhibits will then be auctioned off. All proceeds raised are then set to be donated to
Sightsavers – an international charity which works to combat blindness in developing countries, restoring sight through specialist treatment and eye care. The charity also supports people who are irreversibly blind by providing education, counselling and training.
Speaking of the event, AOP Project Manager, Rachel Rogers, said: “Red Dot is an exciting and noble undertaking that’s a perfect reflection of the AOP’s overall aims. Not only does it allow us to showcase the work of our members to a wide audience, but it also employs photography in a way that benefits others. We are hoping its timing will be advantageous too as any of the exhibits would make a great Christmas present.”
Her views were echoed by HARMAN PHOTO’s Marketing Manager Judy Wong: “Everyone at HARMAN PHOTO is passionate about photography and about the concept of the visual image as art. However, it’s easy to forget how fortunate we are and how there are many people, especially in the developing world, who are unable to fully appreciate something we take for granted. That’s why we were only too pleased to get involved with Red Dot. It represents the chance for us to give something back.”
Those looking to enter should visit www.the-aop.org to download an entry form. At the same time, they will also be able to request a free 15 sheet A3 sample pack of HARMAN PHOTO Professional Inkjet Paper, choosing from HARMAN PHOTO MATT FB, HARMAN PHOTO MATT Mp Warmtone or HARMAN PHOTO GLOSS FB AL.
More information on the AOP can be found at www.the-aop.org
For additional information on HARMAN PHOTO visit www.harman-inkjet.com
For more information on Sightsavers visit www.sightsavers.org
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IMAGE:AOP Lower Gallery
CAPTION:All in a good cause. Red Dot exhibition and auction to raise funds for Sightsavers.
NOTES TO EDITORS –
HARMAN technology Limited is a pioneering professional imaging specialist based in Mobberley, Cheshire. The company is renowned for manufacturing ILFORD PHOTO traditional monochrome photographic products and announced the launch of its innovative HARMAN PHOTO inkjet media range - suitable for both colour and monochrome photography - in August 2006. The first HARMAN PHOTO products became available in the UK and USA in February 2007.
The ILFORD range of photographic inkjet products, including ‘ILFORD Galerie’, is not manufactured or marketed by HARMAN technology and is produced by a separate business based in Switzerland.
www.harmantechnology.com // www.harman-inkjet.com // www.ilfordphoto.com
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