Last Saturday, December 7, in Lux, the General Assembly of the Departmental Committee of Photographic Societies of Saône-et-Loire took place.
The opportunity for members of the 10 photo clubs to take stock of 2024 activities, elect a new President and discuss future joint projects.
The photo clubs members of COMDEP71 are: Autun, Chalon-sur-Saône, Cluny, Châteaurenaud, Le Creusot, Montceau-les-Mines, Montchanin, Lux, Varennes-le-Grand and Varennes-les-Mâcon. More info by clicking here
In 2024, a photo exhibition will have been organized in Fragnes, a projected image competition “Street Art”, a photo rally in Autun in June, a raw box challenge “Minimalism” a printed image competition “the sky in all its states” . Visit the photo gallery by clicking here
Gérard Colasse, President of the Cluny club, was newly elected during this General Assembly to the position of President of COMDEP71, succeeding Michel Bonnotte. The other members of the office are: Jean-Paul Lambert / Treasurer, Adeline Daubas / Communications Manager, Gilbert Piguet / Secretary and Michel Bonnotte: Competition Manager.
Gérard Colasse clarified his vision of the role of the office before the vote:
Rely on all the skills of the clubs.
Commit to actions to promote photography in the department.
Promote transversality and networking between clubs (outings, conferences, etc.).
The office will highlight club photos and photographers.
Promote COMDEP and its actions in clubs, to embody collective action.
For example, Gérard Colasse mentioned the organization of a photo festival by 2026, on the occasion of the bicentenary of the creation of photography by Nicéphore Niepce in St Loup de Varennes.
Concerning the 2025 projects of COMDEP71, here is what was decided:
a photo exhibition at La Salle Colonel Lévêque in Autun on March 8 and 9,
a photo rally in summer in Châteaurenaud
a raw box challenge on the theme “Doors and windows” during the summer holidays
a printed image competition on the theme “Reflections”.
a projected image competition on the theme “Abandoned objects”
You too can join one of the COMDEP71 member clubs or meet them.
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