4×5 Photo Fest

The Brick at Blue Star

September 24, 2016 10:00 am

Newly established, 4×5 Photo Fest is a one-day celebration to bring together the San Antonio and Austin, TX community with artist talks and discussions with renowned photographers in the field, by sharing emerging artists work in a community print swap, photography day fair; and an organized photo walk, and ends with an after party. This extensive one-day gathering, takes place on Saturday, September 24th, 2016 at Brick at Blue Star Arts Complex.

The 4×5 Photo Fest is focused on building intentional community by connecting, educating, encouraging, and inspiring others to become better photographers while listening to professionals in the field tell stories about their work. 4×5 Photo Fest welcomes all photographers – new and experienced – to unleash their creativity and enhance their network.

Through collaborations with photographers, journalists, educators, and businesses we are specifically catering to heighten the rich and diverse photography community in the San Antonio and Austin corridor.

For full schedule of events visit: www.4x5photofest.com

 

Serenity Bamberger floats in the Little Blanco River along their property on August 18, 2015 in Blanco, Texas. Three months prior, over Memorial Day, the same river flooded their home and business destroying the majority of the family's belongings and source of income. The Memorial Day weekend flooding, which affected Texas and Oklahoma, killed 24 people according to The Associated Press. Three of those deaths occurred along the Blanco River of which the Little Blanco River is a direct tributary. Despite the toll the river has taken, Bertha Rivera, Serenity's grandmother, said, "The river bed was dry for years, so now that the water is here I tell the girls to take advantage of it all that they can."
Serenity Bamberger floats in the Little Blanco River along their property on August 18, 2015 in Blanco, Texas. Three months prior, over Memorial Day, the same river flooded their home and business destroying the majority of the family’s belongings and source of income. The Memorial Day weekend flooding, which affected Texas and Oklahoma, killed 24 people according to The Associated Press. Three of those deaths occurred along the Blanco River of which the Little Blanco River is a direct tributary. Despite the toll the river has taken, Bertha Rivera, Serenity’s grandmother, said, “The river bed was dry for years, so now that the water is here I tell the girls to take advantage of it all that they can.”

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Blue Star is the Anchor of San Antonio Art. A Southtown destination, purposefully curated with places for you to live, create, and recreate. Come and enjoy the Experience of Blue Star.

September's First Friday has been cancelled. Our complex is following the orders of TX Governor Abbott - to not have gatherings over 100 people. We will continuously update, as changes occur. Blue Star Management wants everyone to enjoy Blue Star Arts Complex but in the safest manner possible by adhering to the guidelines set forth by the City of San Antonio. Those guidelines can be found on the City of San Antonio website, www.sanantonio.gov. Please check our social media and website for updated business hours. While we aren't hosting our traditional First Friday, the complex is open according to the guidelines set by the City of San Antonio.

Blue Star Arts Complex - a creative based community - encourages inclusivity, expression & freedom. We are against injustice & racism. Black Lives Matter and we stand in solidarity. We will continuously make space for all creatives & we will dedicate ourselves to amplifying voices that advocate for change. We hear you, we see you and we are learning that there is much more work to be done.

Please do consider utilizing these resources that uphold social justice & donate to them, if at all possible:

Black Lives Matter
Equal Justice Initiative
Black Visions Collective
Texas Organizing Project
Texas Civil Rights Project
National Bail Fund Network
Esperanza Justice & Peace
NAACP Legal Defense Fund
Southern Poverty Law Center
Community Justice Exchange
American Civil Liberties Union

There are a multitude of ways to get involved - you can help with your vote:

Rock the Vote - Texas
Bexar County TX Elections Department