UPDATE: September 27th, 2008: THE SENATE HAS PASSED THEIR ORPHAN WORKS BILL (S2913) For those who heeded the call to action this afternoon to try to stop the Senate from "hotlining" the bill, thank you. Passing controversial legislation by this process, i.e. under the radar, is deeply troubling to say the least and every Senator needs to be held accountable. But now our focus is the House. We MUST try to stop the House Judiciary Committee from folding their bill (HR5889) and moving ahead to adopt the Senate version. PLEASE EMAIL CONGRESS TONIGHT. It will only take a few moments if you use the special letter we've provided by using the link below. Put in your zip code at the Capwiz site, and take the next steps. http://capwiz.com/illustratorspartnership/issues/alert/?alertid=11980321 Over 70 organizations are united in opposing this bill in its current form. Illustrators, photographers, fine artists, songwriters, musicians, and countless licensing firms all believe this bill will harm their small businesses. With thanks to the Illustrators Partnership, the Capwiz site is open to professional creators and any member of the image-making public. Thank you, Constance Evans APA National CEO

We are pleased to announce the winners of the Tell Us A Story: APA|NY 2008 Juried Photo Contest:

Professional Winner: Ric Kallaher

Student Winner: James Thomas Josephs

Jurors' Selection:

Professional Category
Kate Barden - KB Pictures
Chris Collins
Daniel Couto
Ellen Denuto
Emmanuel Faure
Gary Land
Ken Schneiderman
David Zimmerman

Student Category
Robert Chojnacki
Alexandre Guillaume
Kelly Neal

Click here to launch winners' gallery

DO YOU WANT TO TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN APA?

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Get involved in planning our events, or take a leadership role as a board member.

Come to the Next Board Meeting: Wednesday December 10th - 5:00 PM
This December meeting will be a special board member recruitment meeting! Drinks and snacks will be served.

WHERE: Visual Waves Studio, 9 East 19th Street, 3rd Floor (between 5th Ave and Broadway)

APA|NY is a volunteer driven organization. That means that we need your help to make this organization run, to produce events, update the website, find sponsorship, etc. Most of the events that take place in NY are determined by members attending monthly meetings. All members are welcomed and encouraged to attend these monthly meetings. If you plan on attending a meeting please email us at least one day in advance so we know you will attend. All meetings are held at the APA|NY office unless otherwise indicated. Click to RSVP.

What does it mean to be a board member?
Are you interested in being on the APA|NY Board? Are you an experienced photographer and would like to dedicate some volunteer time in this organization? Are you ready to meet other photographers and affiliates who care about this organization? We are looking for dedicated, motivated photographers and affiliates to be active in the New York Chapter of APA. If you are interested please email the CEO of APA|NY at