Monday April 08 , 7:30 - 9pm
Crusade for Collecting Talk with Gallery Owner Jennifer Schwartz - In Association with MOPLA
Venice Arts Gallery, 1702 Lincoln Blvd., Venice, CA 90291

Admission: Free with RSVP @ http://crusadeforcollecting.eventbrite.com/

Jennifer Schwartz, owner of Jennifer Schwartz Gallery in Atlanta and the online photography project, The Ten, will talk about her Crusade for Collecting – her mission to cultivate a new crop of art lovers, patrons, and collectors. Jennifer will speak about the genesis of her Crusade and the ways individual artists can use the same thought principles to build audiences for their work. From developing unique programming at her gallery to working with photographers to build their own collector base to driving a 1977 VW bus (affectionately named Lady Blue) around the country to bring art to the people, Schwartz’s Crusade is one you want to know about. Catch her and Lady Blue on their Los Angeles tour stop at Venice Arts on Monday, April 8th for her talk, and on Abbot Kinney Blvd. on Saturday, April 6th for a pop- up art shop. RSVP @ http://crusadeforcollecting.eventbrite.com/.

Wednesday April 10 , 3pm - 9pm
ASMP Presents Real World Pricing & Negotiating with Bill Cramer of Wonderful Machine - In Association with MOPLA
Studio 1444, 1444 N. Highland Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90028

Admission: $35.00 ASMP Member, $70.00 Non-member, $50.00 Professional Association member, $10.00 student.

In this practical and incisive interactive seminar, Bill Cramer draws on his experiences as a photographer and founder of Wonderful Machine to help photographers answer critical questions about establishing true market value of their work. The seminar will address the process of identifying key negotiation points, leveraging opportunities to showcase value of the work, and calculating what the market will bear.

Friday April 12 , Ongoing
Instant Lab Demo - An Official MOPLA Demonstration
MOPLA Pop-Up Gallery, Space 15 Twenty,1520 N. Cahuenga Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028

Admission: Free.

Impossible is committed to combining the old with the new, to provide the best possible photographic experience. Marrying the best of analog and digital, their newest hardware takes instant photographs directly from your iphone. Come see this historic new technology in action! Ongoing from April 12 - 14, 2013

Saturday April 13 , 2 - 5pm
8 x10 Large Format Demonstration and Portrait Session - An Official MOPLA Demonstration
MOPLA Pop-Up Gallery, Space 15 Twenty, 1520 N. Cahuenga Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028

Admission: Free. Participants can watch for free, or email rsvp@the-impossible-project.com to register for a unique black and white portrait - Portraits $40.

Impossible is getting bigger than ever before, and have tackled the world of large format film! They will show off their colorshade and silvershade 8x10 instant film and large portrait camera, which register striking detail and clarity with the warmth of analog film. Participants can watch for free, or email rsvp@the-impossible-project.com to register for a unique black and white portrait - Portraits $40.

Saturday April 13 , 12 - 1pm
Impossible Instant Film 101 Workshop - An Official MOPLA Workshop
MOPLA Pop-Up Gallery, Space 15 Twenty, 1520 N. Cahuenga Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028

Admission: Free. includes a free camera rental and film discounted film will bFree. Email rsvp@the-impossible-project.com to register.

This workshop teaches the ins and outs the most popular vintage Polaroid camera, and will help you optimize your 600 camera with our new Color Protection film medium. Workshop will include a presentation and demonstration with hands on guidance from an expert staff. Includes a free camera rental and film discounted film will be available to purchase for use in workshop limited to 15 people. Email rsvp@the-impossible-project.com to register.

Saturday April 13 , 7 - 10pm
Hollywood Nights Photowalk - An Official MOPLA Workshop
MOPLA Pop-Up Gallery, Space 15 Twenty, 1520 N. Cahuenga Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028

Admission: Free.

Hollywood lights up at night, and in this free photowalk, you will explore the iconic signs, neons, and lights that make this city shine. Meet up at Space 15 Twenty and then explore Hollywood Boulevard together at night on this fun and free photowalk.

Sunday April 14 , 12 - 1pm
Creative Manipulations with Instant Film Workshop - An Official MOPLA Workshop
MOPLA Pop-Up Gallery, Space 15 Twenty, 1520 N. Cahuenga Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028

Admission: Free. Email rsvp@the-impossible-project.com to register

This workshop will cover two alternative techniques: image manipulation & emulsion lifts. These techniques will give you the freedom to play with your instant film images, allowing you to expand your skill set to create distinctive works of art through experimentation. Participants will work in a small group with an Impossible expert, learning and creating together!

Thursday April 18 , 7 - 10pm
SPDWest @ STUDIO1342: Unsung Heroes of the American West 7 _ In Association with MOPLA Discussions
Studio 1342,1342 South La Brea Los Angeles, CA 90019

Admission: Free with RSVP @ https://spd.site-ym.com/events/register.asp?id=308523. General Admission: $15 in advance, $25 @the door. Students 21 & over $5.

Unsung Heroes of the American West. The Society of Publication Designers and Studio 1342 present another fun-filled night of Right Brain Thinking on the Left Coast! Help us celebrate the Seventh Unsung, where we curate a special night of video & animation - it's all about the motion. Carol LeFlufy, Heidi Volpe, David Armario, Lisa Thackaberry & Charlie Hess will present their favorite Cali-based videos. http://www.spd.org/speaker-series/2013/03/spdweststudio1342-unsung-heroe.php

Thursday April 18
Documenting With Personal Vision: A 5-Day Workshop With Gerd Ludwig - In Association with MOPLA
Gerd Ludwig's Residence. Details provided upon registration.

Admission: $965.00

This 5-day workshop/masterclass by National Geographic Photographer Gerd Ludwig is for photographers and serious amateurs who want to take their photography to the next level. It concentrates on the aesthetic, technical, and logistical aspects of photographing with personal vision and balanced objectivity. It is designed to help photographers develop a personal eye, and to leave feeling inspired. To sign up, please send an email to: workshop@gerdludwig.com along with your first payment of $100, through PayPal. A second payment of $400 is due by March 21th and the final balance of $465 is due by April 15th. Workshop is limited to 12 students. All payments are non-refundable.

Tuesday April 23 , 6pm - 10pm
20 x 20: Diffusion LA - A Featured MOPLA Discussion
The Hub LA, 830 Traction Ave. Suite 3A Los Angeles, CA 90013

Admission: The event is FREE but you must RSVP! http://20x20live.eventbrite.com/

A discussion of photography, using the PechaKucha 20x20 format. Presenters include Art Streiber and Emily Shur. Come join us as our photographic heroes share their sources of inspiration in the Pecha Kucha format. 20 slides x 20 seconds each. It's power point meets poetry slam.

Tuesday April 23
Daniel Milnor - An In Association with MOPLA
The Castaway, 1250 E Harvard Rd Burbank, CA 91501

Admission: Fee, please check clickersandflickers.com for more info.

Travel along with photographer Dan Milnor on a shoot in the New Mexico desert. Dan talks about visual storytelling, the importance of light in his documentary-style black-and-white photography, and why he’s gone back to shooting film.

Wednesday April 24 , 6 - 9pm
APA LA's Protecting and Using Your Copyright with Jeff Sedlik - In Association with MOPLA
Location TBA.

Admission: $30. Free to APA members.

Are you receiving the full value from your work, or leaving money on the table? Is your work fully protected? How do your copyrights fit into your business plan? Ever struggled with the wording of an estimate or proposal? Do you confidently respond to client requests for \"buy-outs\" and work-made for-hire terms? Do you know all of the most important factors to consider when quoting fees to your clients? In this presentation by photographer and image licensing expert Jeff Sedlik, you will learn not only how to protect your rights, but how to use those rights to maximize your profits.

Thursday April 25 , 7 - 10pm
First Looks Work-in-Progress Screening Series - In Association with MOPLA
Venice Arts Gallery, 1702 Lincoln Blvd., Venice, CA 90291

Admission: Free. RSVP at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5446905842

First Looks is a new, quarterly collaboration between Venice Arts and the International Documentary Association. The program offers the public and members of the film community advance access to new documentaries in progress, and the opportunity to participate in behind-the-scenes conversations with filmmakers and creators. Sponsored in part by FootageBank. RSVP at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5446905842 A Collaboration of the International Documentary Association and Venice Arts.