ACQUISITIONS COMMITTEE
Members are intimately involved in the acquisitions process as ICP's curatorial staff chooses significant photographic works to build the permanent collection. Debates over collection choices and curatorial discussions provide insights into works both within and outside the photographic canon. At each meeting, ICP curators present new works for purchase, after which members, alongside Director Willis Hartshorn and Chief Curator Brian Wallis, decide where to direct committee contributions through a lively exchange. Participation begins at $7,000.
EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS COMMITTEE
Chaired by Bicky Kellner and Lois Zenkel
Members play a key role in funding the programs of the School at ICP, including expanding audience development and museum education initiatives. At each meeting, members learn about an aspect of ICP's master's degree, certificate, continuing education, or community programs. Guest lectures and off-site tours are often components of these gatherings. As a benefit of membership in this Committee, members periodically receive complimentary school publications. Participation begins at $5,000.
EXHIBITIONS COMMITTEE
Chaired by Janice Stanton
Members assist staff in the development and funding of museum exhibitions in conjunction with ICP's long-term exhibition goals. At each meeting, members receive an overview of current and proposed exhibitions from curatorial staff, often previewing new discoveries. Curators periodically present slides of new work from around the world, providing members with unique exposure to contemporary photography. Director Willis Hartshorn and Chief Curator Brian Wallis give brief reports at each meeting and members decide where to direct committee contributions. Studio visits, gallery tours, and presentations, often with well-known photographers, follow meetings or occur on other dates during the year. As a benefit of membership in this Committee, members periodically receive complimentary exhibition catalogues. Participation begins at $7,500.
LIBRARY COMMITTEE
Chaired by Stephanie Shuman and Evan Mirapaul
Members promote the ICP Library's role as New York City's only library dedicated exclusively to photography. A vital resource for the School and Museum, the Library serves our students as well as scholars and researchers from around the world. Committee contributions help build the Library's collection and enhance its ability to serve over 6,000 visitors per year. Meetings often take place off-site and include prominent guests from the world of photographic books. Participation begins at $2,500.
PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE
Members help ICP create books that make meaningful contributions to the field of photography. The committee promotes wider recognition for ICP's award-winning Publications Program, including the prestigious and innovative ICP/Steidl photography imprint. Meetings frequently touch upon current issues in the publishing sector and encourage discussion and debate, and have featured renowned photographers examining their published works. As a benefit of membership in this Committee, members periodically receive complimentary ICP publications. Participation begins at $5,000.
