Guest Speaker: Photographer Cindi Emond - November 3, 2021

CCR member (and prior CWAR president) Cindi Emond has in recent years displayed her talent as a fine photographer in a series of successful solo exhibitions. She'll speak to us about her latest online show, For All The “I Love You's” We Forgot To Say, part of the Scotiabank Contact Photography Festival Toronto. Her stunning and often poignant images capture scenes of lives abandoned after the 1915 earthquake, of communities torn by war and migration, and of the ongoing pastoral economy in the verdant mountainscapes of Abruzzo.

Cindi has a background in Art History and Fine Arts Photography, and holds a BFAH as well as a degree in Marketing & Communications, both from York University, Toronto. 

The presentation and Q&A session will be moderated over Zoom by Rome-based Canadian foreign correspondent Megan Williams. If you'd like, please send your questions in advance. 

When: Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Time: 6 p.m. Rome time 
Meeting Place: wherever you are -- remote interactive talk on Zoom.
Cost: free
RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com ATTN Marielle.

Rose Photo Expedition - May 5, 2018

Are you familiar with Rome's rose garden on the Aventine Hill? Did you know it is home to over a thousand different rose varieties -- including some very unusual ones -- and that it hosts a prestigious annual rose competition? The area also has a fascinating history, which is commemorated in some of its design features. Above all, you can imagine it's a fabulous spot for nature photography.

Join Anna on a photo expedition to capture interesting shots of the gorgeous blooms and the historic surroundings, garner cyber love from your Instagram followers... and maybe even take an old-fashioned souvenir photo to send to family and friends back home!

When: Saturday, May 5th
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Where: Look for Anna at the entrance of the "upper" section of the City Rose Garden (Roseto Comunale di Roma), Via di Valle Murcia 6 (nearest metro stop: Circo Massimo)
Admission: Free

CCR Guided Visit to "Born Invisible" Photo Exhibit - September 9, 2014

This will be a special opportunity to see the "Born Invisible" photographic exhibition at the Museo di Roma in Trastevere with the artist herself, CCR member Sheila McKinnon. Although the photos can be viewed until September 28, 2014, this visit will give us the unique opportunity to be guided by Sheila and ask questions about her work in a free and informal manner. 

Those arriving early can take a look around and watch the video detailing some of the techniques used in creating the images. Sheila's book is also available for purchase at the museum and she would be happy to sign your copy.

Sheila McKinnon (www.sheilamckinnon.com) was born in Canada and has spent most of her life in Italy. She has worked as a photographer and journalist in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Near East for various European and North American publications such as The New York Times, Newsweek, The International Herald Tribune, The Los Angeles Times, Die Welt, Beaux Arts Magazine, Saveur Magazine, the Toronto Globe & Mail, Elle Spain, Elle Hungary and most of the major Italian publications.

She has worked in collaboration with various humanitarian organizations and UN agencies such as UNICEF, FAO, UNFPA, IDLO, La Comunità di Sant’Egidio, Africare, Aidos and others.

When: Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Time: 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. 
Where: Museo di Roma in Trastevere, Piazza Sant'Egidio 1/b

Cost: Regular ticket €8.50, reduced €7.50, residents of Rome (with ID proof) €7.50 adult or €6.50 reduced.
NB: Please purchase your own ticket upon arrival. A friendly warning to late-comers: the museum ticket window closes at 7 p.m., so make sure you get there before that time and then rush to catch up with us!
Après-exhibit: Those who are available are welcome to join us for an informal aperitivo or pizza after visiting the show.
Contact: canadarome@gmail.com