The Photography Guild was established in 1987. The Guild supports the Museum by stimulating interest in the photographic arts and by encouraging and facilitating the acquisition of photography for the Museum. Photography Guild members enjoy special lectures, workshops, and presentations on a wide range of photo-related issues. Guild membership dues support acquisitions of photography for the Museum’s permanent collection.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP:
$250 per member
$100 junior member (under 40)
$100 professional artist member

Collecting Photography: Ideas for the Beginner and the Veteran
Saturday, April  28, 11 am – 1 pm
Member’s Room

Members of the Photography Guild are invited to attend a presentation led by Anna Walker Skillman and Courtney Lee of Jackson Fine Art in Atlanta. Skillman, Gallery Owner, and Lee, Gallery Director, will discuss aspects of building a photography collection, covering different kinds of photographic prints, and advice on displaying and caring for photographs. Jackson and Lee will bring examples from the gallery’s excellent inventory of works. Jackson Fine Art has a strong focus on contemporary work while maintaining a blend of 20^th century and vintage works. Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 25, by emailing Susan Powers at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone at 205.254.2567.

Get Out the Vote 2012!
Tuesday, May 15, 6:00 pm –  7:30 pm
Museum Lobby

Members of the Photography Guild are invited for the Guild’s fourth annual voting event. Three photographs have been selected as possible purchases for the Museum’s permanent collection. Active Members will vote to select which work is acquired for the collection.  Appetizers will be served beginning at 6 pm, and the voting will take place at 7:00 pm.

October 2010

Curator Ron Platt led a full day trip to Atlanta devoted to modern & contemporary photography.


April 8, 2010

Members of the Photography Guild were invited to a portfolio viewing of work by upper level photography students in the BFA program at UAB. This was a great opportunity to get to know our next generation of photographers, and it provided them with the experience of presenting their work to a knowledgeable and supportive audience.

March 11, 2010

Members of the Photography Guild were invited to a special Behind-the-Scenes tour of the Museum's Hanson Library hosted by our librarian Tatum Preston. The Museum's library includes over 35,000 items including books, periodicals, auction records, and archival materials. In this tour of the library collection, Tatum introduced members to the available resources related to the photography collection.