Rankin Arts Photography Center

Picture the River: Virtual Multimedia Exhibit Opens

Picture the River: Virtual Multimedia Exhibit Opens

Forty photographers are represented in Picture the River, a juried photography competition celebrating the Chattahoochee River, sponsored by: Photographers competed for 1500.00 in prize money in three categories: Landscape, Wildlife and Recreation. The judges were Chuck Hemard, Associate Professor of Photography, Auburn University (Landscape), Steve Griffin, Past President, West Georgia […]

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New National Juried Exhibit Announced!

New National Juried Exhibit Announced!

Americans: Who are we? What do we look like? Where do we live, study, work? The Rankin Arts Photography Center (RAPC) at Columbus State University, Columbus, Ga., is looking for photographs, made since November 8, 2016, that confirm or challenge preconceptions about Americans. Send us humble family snapshots, revolutionaryportraits, anything in between. Photographers may use any […]

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New Exhibit, Facade, Opens with Public Reception!

New Exhibit, Facade, Opens with Public Reception!

Photographers Diamond and Christopher Gass have created two distinctly different bodies of work for their exhibit, Facade, which opens Friday, September 7, 7-9pm. Diamond’s portraits are often spur of the moment, her subjects unknown to her when she encounters them; Chris’ work documents shotgun houses, rapidly disappearing from neighborhoods across […]

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Opening Reception: Tour de South

Opening Reception: Tour de South

Tour de South is a free documentary photography exhibit featuring a contemporary folk character inspired by legendary bluesman Robert Johnson. Tour de South, photographs by Najee Dorsey is a journey rooted in the blues, traveling the highways and biways, from Columbus to Chicago. Info: 706 507 8366 Najee Dorsey bio here.

Kristy Shirley Earns Certificate with a Portrait Specialty!

Kristy Shirley Earns Certificate with a Portrait Specialty!

Congratulations to Kristy Shirley, who recently earned her Digital Photography Certificate from Columbus State University. Kristy’s certificate included a Portrait Specialty and this fall she will add a Fine Art Specialty. Check out a few of her portfolio images below-Congrats Kris!

iPhone Filmmaking Class Students and Instructor Make a Short Film!

iPhone Filmmaking Class Students and Instructor Make a Short Film!

Our first iPhone Filmmaking class was a fun, interactive experience! Seven students got to handle and discuss some cool gear, like an iStabilizer Gimble Steadicam, video monopod and tripod, lights, shotgun mics, and more. We viewed some short films shot with iPhones and before braking for lunch, shot a short film, […]

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