CoPA Show Displays Work of 90 Photographers

This week I've been part of the group setting up the member show for CoPA. I admire the dedication and organization of Geri Laehn and Jill Moore. Geri, who has been there running the event, handled a barrage of questions from eager CoPA members. Things were running smoothly as more members showed up to hang their photos.

By the time I left yesterday afternoon, only 25 members needed to hang their work. The process was ably handled by a small crew of members who had obviously done this before. You can feel the excitement. There is some beautiful work here, and if you like photography, have studied photography, you will want to see this show.

"This is the biggest show ever," said Geri. At least 90 photographers are displaying photos of nature, stilllifes, architectural, street, conceptual and collage. These photographers come from all over southeastern Wisconsin and are obviously dedicated to their craft.

See the posting previously for details on location and times. The show opens Friday night for Gallery Night and Day and is open for one week, a change from previous shows.

To become a CoPA member, you can sign up on the Web site or at the event. If you become a member, you will be able to

• participate in this show next year,
• hear speakers such as Rick Wood, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel photojournalist, who spoke at the last meeting on Tuesday. He presented slides of 9/11, which has a few members in tears, photos from North Korea and Nicaragua;
• bring your portfolio in for reviews casually and professionally;
• and really grow as a photographer.
  

It has helped me get organized and grow. You will develop new friendships and many more opportunities. It's not your typical camera club.