College of Santa Fe Launches New Summer Arts Workshops

College of Santa Fe Launches New Summer Arts Workshops Renowned Artists to Teach Weekend Workshops in Writing and Photography

Santa Fe, N.M., March 29, 2010 – The College of Santa Fe is introducing a new series of workshops aimed at providing budding artists with an opportunity to develop and hone their creative skills with professionals in the fields of photography and writing.

The College’s weekend arts workshops, available throughout June and July, focus on a variety of disciplines, including landscape photography, poetry and crime fiction.

Information about each workshop, including cost, skill level requirements, and instructions on how to register are available at http://www.csf.edu.

The workshops will offer participants the chance to study with notable artists such as photographer David Scheinbaum, author Pam Houston, and poet Greg Glazner.

In addition to its award­winning faculty, the College of Santa Fe houses the state­of­the­ art Marion Center for Photographic Arts, which offers concentrations in studio, history, and curatorial studies.

“These workshops are a wonderful opportunity to get hands­on instruction from some of our nation’s finest artists,” said Larry Hinz, President of the College of Santa Fe. “When you take into account the College’s first­rate facilities and the beauty of Santa Fe, this workshop series promises to be a one­of­a­kind experience.”

ABOUT THE COLLEGE OF SANTA FE The College of Santa Fe is located in Santa Fe, N.M. Programs at the 150­year old college combine practical experience with core theory, empowering students to develop a thorough understanding of their professional aspirations in creative writing, theater, art, graphic design, moving image arts (film making), photography, business and education.

This approach, a key part of the college's interdisciplinary curriculum, helps students become well­rounded, creative problem­solving professionals. The location of the college allows students to pursue their education in an environment where art is central to the community. The College of Santa Fe is a member of Laureate International Universities, a world­wide network of online and campus­based institutions that emphasize quality higher education that is innovative, international and connected to the demands of a global marketplace. For more information about the College of Santa Fe, visit www.csf.edu.