Gallery Representation for the Photographer with Darren Ching (Webinar)
- April 15, 2023
10:00 am - 11:30 am
© Photo by Yulia Morris
About
Darren Ching, owner of the Klompching Gallery, will present a webinar on Gallery Representation explaining what that is and what’s involved by both parties – the art dealer and the photographer. The webinar will discuss how commercial galleries operate, selling and exhibiting of work, pricing, etc.
This webinar is informed by Darren Ching’s 12 years as a successful New York art dealer and having worked with numerous photographers as a private consultant and mentor. Photographers will leave the webinar with a clear understanding of what to expect of a gallery, and what a gallery expects of the photographer.
Darren Ching is the owner of Klompching Gallery, located in New York City. The gallery specializes in the selling and exhibition of contemporary fine art photography. Launched along with Debra Klomp Ching in 2007, the gallery has placed artworks into numerous private, corporate and public collections. Mr. Ching’s involvement in photography spans over 20 years, including jurying and curating numerous photo competitions and exhibits; contributing to both online and print publications; and panel presentations on the subject. He’s been a regular portfolio reviewer at photography events in the US and Europe. Formerly, the Creative Director of Photo District News, and was a perennial judge for its annual 30 Emerging Photographers issue. As an educator, Mr. Ching has been an Adjunct Faculty member at SVA; External Examiner for MICA, BFA Photography program; Guest Critic at RISD’s MFA Photography Final Projects; and most recently lecturing on contemporary magazine photography at Parsons School of Design in New York. In addition to dealing artworks, Mr. Ching is a freelance designer, working on photography-based projects, and is a consultant offering advice and career strategies to all levels of photographers.
Webinar – Online Learning Class via Zoom
This class is part of our Saturday “Webinar” series. These 90-minute online presentations, taught by leading leading professionals in the field, are designed to be informative and educational. A wide range of topics will be explored. Each webinar will end with Q&A from the audience.
A link for the Zoom webinar will be emailed to the prior to the start date. Please read the instructions included in the email. If you have additional questions please contact Kevin Weinstein or Janis McGavin at info@lacphoto.org.