The Midwest Large Format Asylum is having its 18th annual Inspiration Weekend gathering on the weekend of April 25-27, 2025 in Chesterton, Indiana. It is open to all at no charge with an interest in showing their large format work and/or seeing others works. The facebook page for the Midwest Large Format Asylum has a full listing. You have to be a member of the facebook page (there is no charge) but not everyone is comfortable using facebook so I am showing the complete description here.
Midwest Large Format Asylum (MWLFA) print review (known as Inspirational Weekend) is an informal gathering of large format photographers to present their photographs in a relaxed setting. It provides a platform for a non-competitive exhibition exclusively meant for appreciation and constructive feedback.
Bringing prints is not necessary. You are welcome to join us just to see and enjoy others' work. If you are bringing _ photographs to show, you may bring any number of prints for display (we have 20 easels). The only requirement is that the original, or some, capture must have been taken by you using a large format camera. Prints can be wet darkroom, digital or any alternate process. While it is preferred to have mounted prints (not in frames), it is not necessary. Mounting prints make it easier to handle and has an aesthetic appeal.
Registration starts at 8 am and the print viewing starts at about 8:30 am on Saturday, April 26 and runs till about 5:30 pm. There are pre-events on Friday night for those who arrive early. There is no cost to attend.
Those who have photographs to show will have about 15 minutes to talk about their work and answer questions. The order of presentation is random. Lunch will be ordered from a menu of sandwiches and salads. Lunch money is collected at the beginning of the day when you sign in. It typically costs about $20 per person, in cash.
We will also have an area set up for a trade/buy/sell table that you can donate or sell any photography related equipment/material.
Presentations run to about 5:30 p.m.
For those who have not been to the MWLFA event before, you can get a good flavor of the event on Craig Sheaks video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxGL06EnuNw
You could visit for the day on Saturday or take this opportunity to make your visit into a weekend trip. The Indiana Dunes National Park is very close.
The cost of Indian Oaks Best Western hotel room will be between about $110 to $120 per night (not including tax). You can made reservations now at the link: https://www.bestwestern.com/.../hotel-rooms.15095.html...
This is a free event. However, donations of a few dollars are welcome to cover the conference room expenses. Otherwise, your meals and lodging are your only expenses.
If you are interested in attending or have any questions, please reply to this posting.
AGENDA:
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Friday, April 25: Pre-event Activity
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5:30 pm: Dinner at Around the Clock Restaurant (1607 S. Calumet Road, Chesterton, IN). Check out the menu https://www.roundtheclockrestaurants.com/lunch-dinner-menu
8:00 pm: Presentation “American Snapshot”. Peter Bosco will show examples from his collection of historic, vernacular photographs and how they inform his current work. Location: Meeting Room of the Best Western Indian Oak Hotel
9:00 pm: Presentation on New Projects for MWLFA
1) Ideas for a gallery show of members’ work
2) Opportunity to submit some of the work to be published in a exhibition catalog commemorating the 2025 MWLFA gathering.
3) Revitalized MWLFA website – new features
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Saturday, April 26: Inspiration Saturday
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8:00 am: Registration
8:30 am - 5:30 pm: Print showing and inspiration (with a break for lunch)
6:30 pm: Dinner
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Saturday, April 27: Post Inspiration Shooting on Indiana Dunes
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Optional freeform photoshoot opportunity for whomever wants to go!
Friends of MWLFA Print Review Committee,
Rick Tapio, Debejyo Chakraborty, Frank Pitel, Steve Bennett, Francis Fullam
Midwest Large Format Asylum (MWLFA) print review (known as Inspirational Weekend) is an informal gathering of large format photographers to present their photographs in a relaxed setting. It provides a platform for a non-competitive exhibition exclusively meant for appreciation and constructive feedback.
Bringing prints is not necessary. You are welcome to join us just to see and enjoy others' work. If you are bringing _ photographs to show, you may bring any number of prints for display (we have 20 easels). The only requirement is that the original, or some, capture must have been taken by you using a large format camera. Prints can be wet darkroom, digital or any alternate process. While it is preferred to have mounted prints (not in frames), it is not necessary. Mounting prints make it easier to handle and has an aesthetic appeal.
Registration starts at 8 am and the print viewing starts at about 8:30 am on Saturday, April 26 and runs till about 5:30 pm. There are pre-events on Friday night for those who arrive early. There is no cost to attend.
Those who have photographs to show will have about 15 minutes to talk about their work and answer questions. The order of presentation is random. Lunch will be ordered from a menu of sandwiches and salads. Lunch money is collected at the beginning of the day when you sign in. It typically costs about $20 per person, in cash.
We will also have an area set up for a trade/buy/sell table that you can donate or sell any photography related equipment/material.
Presentations run to about 5:30 p.m.
For those who have not been to the MWLFA event before, you can get a good flavor of the event on Craig Sheaks video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxGL06EnuNw
You could visit for the day on Saturday or take this opportunity to make your visit into a weekend trip. The Indiana Dunes National Park is very close.
The cost of Indian Oaks Best Western hotel room will be between about $110 to $120 per night (not including tax). You can made reservations now at the link: https://www.bestwestern.com/.../hotel-rooms.15095.html...
This is a free event. However, donations of a few dollars are welcome to cover the conference room expenses. Otherwise, your meals and lodging are your only expenses.
If you are interested in attending or have any questions, please reply to this posting.
AGENDA:
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Friday, April 25: Pre-event Activity
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5:30 pm: Dinner at Around the Clock Restaurant (1607 S. Calumet Road, Chesterton, IN). Check out the menu https://www.roundtheclockrestaurants.com/lunch-dinner-menu
8:00 pm: Presentation “American Snapshot”. Peter Bosco will show examples from his collection of historic, vernacular photographs and how they inform his current work. Location: Meeting Room of the Best Western Indian Oak Hotel
9:00 pm: Presentation on New Projects for MWLFA
1) Ideas for a gallery show of members’ work
2) Opportunity to submit some of the work to be published in a exhibition catalog commemorating the 2025 MWLFA gathering.
3) Revitalized MWLFA website – new features
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Saturday, April 26: Inspiration Saturday
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8:00 am: Registration
8:30 am - 5:30 pm: Print showing and inspiration (with a break for lunch)
6:30 pm: Dinner
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Saturday, April 27: Post Inspiration Shooting on Indiana Dunes
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Optional freeform photoshoot opportunity for whomever wants to go!
Friends of MWLFA Print Review Committee,
Rick Tapio, Debejyo Chakraborty, Frank Pitel, Steve Bennett, Francis Fullam
